Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 2, 2011

Asteroid Vesta Full Frame

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2011 is “Asteroid Vesta Full Frame,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , UCLA , MPS, DLR, IDA. The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“Why is the northern half of asteroid Vesta more heavily cratered than the south? No one is yet sure.”

— APOD editors, August 2, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 2, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , UCLA , MPS, DLR, IDA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words