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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 08/17
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New images of protoplanet Vesta reveal mountain bigger than Everest
Planetary scientists are getting an initial look at the protoplanet Vesta via NASA's Dawn mission, revealing a surprising range of features – including long parallel troughs around the equator.
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Asteroid Vesta features mountain bigger than any on Earth
Asteroid Vesta is currently in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Scientists recently discovered a huge mountain on the asteroid Vesta.
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Asteroid Vesta and Dawn spacecraft get cozy
Asteroid Vesta: The Dawn spacecraft last month slipped into orbit around the 330-mile-wide rocky body with little fanfare and began beaming back incredible details of the pockmarked surface that resembles Earth's moon.
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Yosemite waterfall accident a cautionary tale for Yosemite visitors
The loss of three young adults at a waterfall in Yosemite National Park this week is a tragedy for their families and a warning to tourists wanting to edge closer to the power and beauty of nature, at Yosemite or elsewhere.
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Dawn arrives at Vesta: Will scientists find a water-coated protoplanet?
Vesta, the second-largest object in the asteroid belt, may have a thin skin of water molecules like parts of the moon. Dawn, an orbiting spacecraft, arrives today to begin orbiting and observing.
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NASA's Dawn satellite has reached the asteroid belt. First stop: Vesta.
Vesta and Ceres, the two largest objects in the asteroid belt, have mystified scientists for centuries. With NASA satellite Dawn on final approach to Vesta, the wait is almost over.
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Asteroid Vesta: surface of huge asteroid has mysterious dark spot
Asteroid Vesta has been coming into focus as NASA's Dawn probe comes in for close-up photos, but a mysterious dark spot has scientists scratching their heads.
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'Green' funds, in the red, buy not-so-green stocks
Some 'green' funds are diversifying to boost returns. Does that undercut their mission?
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 08/17
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This month, a rare view of dwarf planets Ceres and Pluto
Ceres and Pluto will come into opposition with the sun, offering a rare view of these two dwarf planets.
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Scientists attempt to unravel the mysteries of asteroids
For years scientists had a hard time figuring out which asteroids the meteorites came from.
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Pallas: Huge asteroid visible from Earth
This week, the huge asteroid Pallas reaches opposition, being opposite to the sun in Earth's sky, making it a prime target for avid skywatchers with telescopes.
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Hubble Telescope turns 20! Here's 10 space targets you can spot without the Hubble.
Want to celebrate the 'birthday' of the Hubble Telescope? Here's 10 things that amateur astronomers can find (even without the Hubble Telescope).
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If the U.S. regulates carbon emissions, would your portfolio take a hit?
A discussion with Dan Bakal, director of electric-power programs for Ceres.
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How 'green' are the world's banks?
The top-ranked bank was HSBC. Citigroup and Bank of America rated highest among US institutions.
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