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South Pole of Itokawa

Filed under pretty pictures, global views, asteroids, asteroid 25143 Itokawa, Hayabusa (MUSES-C)

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South Pole of Itokawa Hayabusa captured this image of the south pole of asteroid Itokawa in late October 2005. The smooth, partially shadowed area in the center is Muses Sea.

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Original image data dated on or about October 20, 2005

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