Binary asteroid 288P, illustration. This asteroid is located in the main asteroid belt between the planets Mars and Jupiter. The object is unique as it is a binary asteroid which also behaves like a comet. The comet-like properties are the result of water sublimation, caused by the heat of the Sun. The orbit of the asteroids is marked by a blue ellipse. Image published in 2017. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / STScI / Hubble, L. Calcada / ESA / NASA |
Taille de l’image : | 5288 px × 3305 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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