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Key Stages in the Evolution of the Asteroid Vesta

Key Stages in the Evolution of the Asteroid Vesta
  • Release Date
    April 19, 1995
  • Science Release
    Asteroid or Mini-Planet? Hubble Maps the Ancient Surface of Vesta
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    NASA, ESA, and B. Zellner (Georgia Southern Univ.)

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