Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 16, 2020

Gravel Ejected from Asteroid Bennu

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2020 is “Gravel Ejected from Asteroid Bennu,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA ‘s GSFC , U. Arizona , OSIRIS-REx Lockheed Martin. The original explanation runs about 228 words.

From the explanation

“Why does asteroid Bennu eject gravel into space? No one is sure.”

— APOD editors, September 16, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 16, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA ‘s GSFC , U. Arizona , OSIRIS-REx Lockheed Martin
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 228 words