NEAR image of the day for 2000 Feb 17 (E)
Eros: The Movie
On February 12, 2000 during the final stage of approach to
Eros, NEAR acquired this 780 frame rotation sequence using
its MSI camera. Images were taken every 26 seconds to
capture slightly over one rotation. These data not only
serve as critical optical navigation aids, but give
scientists a dynamic look at changing shadowing and shading
of surface features. By examining features with different
illumination conditions analysts can easier interpret their
origin.