Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 30, 2002

Ida and Dactyl: Asteroid and Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2002 is “Ida and Dactyl: Asteroid and Moon,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“This asteroid has a moon ! The robot spacecraft Galileo currently exploring the Jovian system , encountered and photographed two asteroids during its long journey to Jupiter .”

— APOD editors, June 30, 2002

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At a glance

Date: June 30, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Topics in this entry

The Moon Jupiter Asteroids

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 30, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-june-30-ida-and-dactyl-asteroid-and-moon

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