The NEAR spacecraft arrived at asteroid 433 Eros on February 14,
2000 for a year-long rendezvous. It is currently orbiting the
asteroid collecting scientific data from its six instruments and the
radio antenna covering the electromagnetic spectrum as shown.
This image was designed by Eric Johnson and Lucy McFadden with images
provided by JHU, Applied Physics Lab. The Asteroid was painted by Pat
Rawlings. The image has been licensed to NASA for use in connection
with the NEAR mission. All other uses must be authorized by
contacting Carol Warrington, Academic Information Technology
Services, Computer Science Center, University of Maryland, College
Park, MD, 20742. email: CWPOST@UMD5.UMD.EDU Copyright 1996 University
of Maryland.
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This image was designed by Eric Johnson and Lucy McFadden with images
provided by JHU, Applied Physics Lab. The Asteroid was painted by Pat
Rawlings. The image has been licensed to NASA for use in connection
with the NEAR mission. All other uses must be authorized by
contacting Carol Warrington, Academic Information Technology
Services, Computer Science Center, University of Maryland, College
Park, MD, 20742. email: CWPOST@UMD5.UMD.EDU Copyright 1996 University
of Maryland.