Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 26, 2010

Lutetia: The Largest Asteroid Yet Visited

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 26, 2010 is “Lutetia: The Largest Asteroid Yet Visited,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ESA , NASA , JAXA , RAS , JHUAPL , UMD , OSIRIS ; Montage: Emily Lakdawalla ( Planetary Society ) & Ted Stryk. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“As humans explore the universe, the record for largest asteroid visited by a spacecraft has increased yet again.”

— APOD editors, July 26, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 26, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: ESA , NASA , JAXA , RAS , JHUAPL , UMD , OSIRIS ; Montage: Emily Lakdawalla ( Planetary Society ) & Ted Stryk
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words