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Artists concept of the trojan asteroid Hektor
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Artists concept of the trojan asteroid Hektor
The asteroid Hektor may have been formed when two asteroids collided. The result was a bi-lobed body resembling a peanut. This view looks across the valley separating the lobes
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Asteroid Astrogeology Collision Cosmology Crater Exogeology Full Frame Impact Impact Craters Interacting Kuiper Belt Kuiper Belt Objects Merging Minor Planets Planetary Science Planetoid Science Fiction Smashing Surface Surreal Terrain Texture Valley Hektor Trojans
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This artwork by Ron Miller showcases the trojan asteroid Hektor, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of celestial collisions. The image portrays Hektor as a bi-lobed body resembling a peanut, formed when two asteroids collided in an epic cosmic event. As we peer across the valley that separates its lobes, we are transported to an otherworldly landscape. The color illustration is digitally generated and presents a surreal scene with no human presence. Impact craters dot the surface of this enigmatic planetoid, adding texture and depth to its terrain. The close-up view allows us to appreciate every intricate detail of this celestial wonder. Hektor belongs to the family of Jupiter trojans, minor planets that share their orbit with Jupiter around the Sun. Its existence sheds light on cosmology and planetary science, providing valuable insights into our vast universe. This awe-inspiring artwork sparks our imagination as it takes us on a journey through space and time. It invites us to contemplate exogeology and astrogeology while marveling at the mysteries hidden within our Kuiper Belt objects. Ron Miller's creation captures both scientific accuracy and artistic beauty in one frame—a testament to his skill as an illustrator. This mesmerizing print serves as a reminder of humanity's endless curiosity about our place in the cosmos.
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