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Computer Generated View of Earth as seen from the Asteroid Toutatis

Computer Generated View of Earth as seen from the Asteroid Toutatis

This computer generated image depicts a view of Earth as seen from the surface of the asteroid Toutatis on Nov 29th 1996. A 2.5 degree field-of-view synthetic computer camera was used for this simulation.

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Uranus - Discrete Cloud

Uranus - Discrete Cloud

This false-color picture of Uranus, obtained by NASAs Voyager on Jan. 14, 1986, shows a discrete cloud seen as a bright streak near the planets limb.

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Uranus Satellites

Uranus Satellites

On Jan. 18, 1986, NASAs Voyager 2 discoverd three Uranus satellites. All three lie outside the orbits of Uranus nine known rings, the outermost of which, the epsilon ring, is seen at upper right.

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Uranus Cloud Movement

Uranus Cloud Movement

These time-lapse images of Uranus. taken by NASAs Voyager 2 on Jan. 14, 1986, show the movement of two small, bright, streaky clouds -- the first such features ever seen on the planet.

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Triton - False Color of 'Cantaloupe' Terrain

Triton - False Color of 'Cantaloupe' Terrain

This image of the south polar terrain of Triton, taken NASAs Voyager 2 on Aug. 25, 1989 reveals about 50 dark plumes or wind streaks on the icy surface.

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