Exploring Asteroid Bennu Through Technology

The video tutorial explains the process of creating a visualization of Asteroid Bennu using real mission data from the Osiris Rex spacecraft. It highlights the difference between visualization and animation, emphasizing the use of actual data. The tutorial draws inspiration from a previous NASA project, the tour of the Moon, and employs techniques like LIDAR and 3D modeling to enhance the visualization. As the mission progresses, data collection improves the models, allowing for more detailed visualizations. The video aims to provide a remote presence for viewers, enabling them to explore new worlds through technology.

Describe how the quality of the models improved as the Osiris Rex spacecraft got closer to the asteroid.

What does the tour of asteroid Bennu allow viewers and scientists to do?