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Rosetta Spacecraft Passes Asteroid Steins

NASA APOD · Rosetta Team, ESA
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ESA's Rosetta spacecraft encountered asteroid 2867 Steins on its journey to Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Steins, a main-belt asteroid, initially appeared diamond-shaped. As Rosetta flew past, it revealed craters and a more elongated form, providing detailed images of this 5-kilometer-wide object.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 8 SEP 2008 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 SEP 2008.

THE ALMANAC FOR 8 SEP 2008
DAY
Monday
MOON
First quarter, 56% lit
POSITION
Day 252 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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