Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 19, 2005

Approaching Asteroid Itokawa

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 19, 2005 is “Approaching Asteroid Itokawa,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: ISAS , JAXA). The original explanation runs about 186 words.

From the explanation

“What are asteroids made of? To help find out, Japan ‘s JAXA space agency launched the Hayabusa mission to rendezvous with asteroid Itokawa .”

— APOD editors, September 19, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 19, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: ISAS , JAXA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 186 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 19, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-september-19-approaching-asteroid-itokawa

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