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Opposition surge observed by Hayabusa at Itokawa

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

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Opposition surge observed by Hayabusa at Itokawa An opposition surge occurs when a viewer is standing directly between the Sun and an object it illuminates.

ISAS / JAXA

Original image data dated on or about October 27, 2005

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