Posted on 02/05/2015 4:14:32 PM PST by BenLurkin
NASA’s Dawn spacecraft has acquired its latest and closest-yet snapshot of the mysterious dwarf planet world Ceres. These latest images, taken on Feb. 4, from a distance of about 90,000 miles (145,000 km) clearly show craters – including a couple with central peaks – and a clearer though still ambiguous view of that wild white spot that has so many of us scratching our heads as to its nature.
Get ready to scratch some more. The mystery spot has plenty of company.
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That had me mesmerized for the last two hours. The phone rang and broke your spell. I’m coming for you, warlock.
So, ok!
The Asteroid Ceres, which is named after the Roman goddess of grain, reminds me of something from my younger days.
Now, would that be a piece of Kix; one of the Trix cereal pieces, or some other generic store brand cereal?
You never know where golf balls will end up.
...and Hugh.
An Atomic Fire Ball shortly after all the hot red coating wears off.
A mis-drilled bowling ball?
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