NASA Dawn spacecraft captures first picture of dwarf planet Ceres

NASA Dawn spacecraft captures first picture of dwarf planet Ceres

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Science, Physics, Geography

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Dawn spacecraft's mission to the asteroid belt, focusing on its encounter with Ceres, the largest celestial body in the belt. Dawn captured images of Ceres from a distance of 1.2 million kilometers. Scientists discovered water vapor erupting from Ceres, possibly from ice geysers on its surface.

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How does the distance from Ceres to Earth compare to the distance from Earth to the moon?

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What are the features on Ceres that may emit water vapor?

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