Vesta
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- proper noun
- /ˈvɛstə/
- Specialized
- An achondrite called Bilanga (from West Africa), thought to have originated from the asteroid Vesta, sells in the $25 to $45 per gram range.
- Vesta asteroid
- 4 Vesta
- Vesta is the brightest
Examples
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Otherwise, use a low-power telescope to home in on Vesta's location.
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At magnitude 5.4, Vesta can be seen with the naked eye from a dark site.
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You see Vesta turning from a dot into a world.
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Three factors allow Vesta to grow moderately bright.
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Because I knew what I was looking for and where to look, I spotted Vesta and tracked its movement over several nights.
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At opposition, Vesta lies 10 degrees northwest of Jupiter and 12 degrees north of Antares.
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A view across Vesta's south polar terrain to the central peak of its Rheasilvia basin.
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Data from NASA's Dawn mission has revealed that the giant asteroid Vesta is constantly stirring its outermost layer to present a young face.
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The only other process likely to have operated on Vesta—that we know of—is possible ancient volcanism.
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Astronomers believe that Vesta is the brightest asteroid in the solar system, making it a popular target for observation.
Synonyms
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A bright space rock in the belt between Mars and Jupiter
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vesta is named after the Roman goddess of the home 'hearth' and 'fire'. Think of the asteroid as a bright little rock that glows like a small hearth, which is why Vesta is one of the brightest asteroids.