NEAR views the Asteroid Eros ('true' color) (2001)

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Views of the asteroid Eros generated by data from the laser rangefinder. The 3-D model was generated from laser rangefinder data and the color was applied based on color images. Note: NEAR views the Asteroid Eros in True Color. This work has been visible on: Cameo in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Animator: Greg Shirah (NASA/GSFC), Tom Bridgman (GST), Marte Newcombe (GST). Scientist: David Smith (NASA/GSFC), Maria Zuber (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).…

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