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Do you have any further details - such as what asteroid it is (OK, I see it is Vesta) and where you found this image and where we can find more of similar images from different angles perhaps?
-- Edited by qmantoo on Monday 5th of January 2015 03:04:31 AM
Here's something to muse on in the coming New Year
I have just come across this raw capture of the southern hemisphere of an asteroid.
I must admit I have not done much research into asteroids but this particular view peaked my interest as it contains some very unusual surface detail.
I will provide more details later.
Do you see anything recognizable? If you do, what do you see? Hint: Do you spot the figure riding a horse?
You may have to stare at the image for a while before the features start to become apparent but as soon as you spot one it's likely that you will spot more.