Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Stereo Eros

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 2021 is “Stereo Eros,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NEAR Project , JHU APL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 182 words.

Stereo Eros
Credit: Image Credit: NEAR Project , JHU APL , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Get out your red/blue glasses and float next to asteroid 433 Eros . 8 years, the near-Earth asteroid is named for the Greek god of love.”

— APOD editors, February 13, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 13, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NEAR Project , JHU APL , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 182 words

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Source

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