Ceres: 23 January 2004 23:40 UT

Ceres: 23 January 2004 23:40 UT

The mantle of Ceres, which wraps around the asteroid's core, may be composed of water ice. 

Credit:

NASA, ESA, J. Parker (Southwest Research Institute), P. Thomas (Cornell University), L. McFadden (University of Maryland, College Park), and M. Mutchler and Z. Levay (STScI)

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About the Image

NASA press release
Id:opo0527h
Type:Observation
Release date:7 September 2005, 20:30
Size:250 x 250 px

About the Object

Name:Ceres
Type:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Dwarf planet
Category:Solar System

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