Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 16, 2005

A Robot's Shadow on Asteroid Itokawa

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2005 is “A Robot's Shadow on Asteroid Itokawa,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: ISAS , JAXA). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that unusual looking spot on asteroid Itokawa? It’s the shadow of the robot spacecraft Hayabusa that took the image.”

— APOD editors, November 16, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 16, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: ISAS , JAXA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 16, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-november-16-a-robots-shadow-on-asteroid-itokawa

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