Scientists stunned by surface of asteroid Vesta

LOS ANGELES -- The first close-up pictures of the massive asteroid Vesta reveal a northern hemisphere littered with craters - including a trio nicknamed "Snowman" - and a smoother southern half, researchers reported Monday. Running along the asteroid's equator are deep grooves - a surprise to ...

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