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NEAR Image on January 27

Target Name:  Asteroid Eros
Spacecraft:  NEAR
Produced by:  Calvin J. Hamilton
Copyright: © 2000 Calvin J. Hamilton
Date Taken:  27 January 2000
Date Released: 29 January 2000
(Publisher Permission Request)

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This image of asteroid 433 Eros was taken on January 27, 2000. Even at this resolution, the highly irregular shape of Eros is apparent. Over the next 3 weeks Eros will appear larger and larger until the NEAR spacecraft goes into orbit on Valentine's Day (February 14th).

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