Graph showing gamma-ray spectra from the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft's landing on asteroid Eros. The graph displays the relative intensity of detected elements (Iron, Oxygen, Silicon, Potassium) in Eros' regolith. An inset image shows an artistic depiction of the spacecraft resting on the asteroid's surface.

Astronomy Picture from 05/03/2001

Survivor: NEAR Shoemaker On Asteroid Eros

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010305.html


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