Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 25, 2018

Hayabusa2 Approaches Asteroid Ryugu

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 25, 2018 is “Hayabusa2 Approaches Asteroid Ryugu,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: ISAS , JAXA , Hayabusa2 Team). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“It looks like a big space diamond — but with craters. It’s 162173 Ryugu ( Dragon’s Castle ), and Japan ‘s robotic Hayabusa2 mission is now arriving at this near-Earth asteroid.”

— APOD editors, June 25, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 25, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: ISAS , JAXA , Hayabusa2 Team
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 25, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-june-25-hayabusa2-approaches-asteroid-ryugu

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