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The 1st 'three-headed' asteroid photo of the day for Aug. 3, 2026 - space.com
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Brett Tingley
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Astronomers have identified a unique 'trilobate' or three-headed asteroid named (44) Nysa in the main asteroid belt. Captured by telescopes in Chile and Arizona, the discovery provides new insights into the formation and structure of irregular celestial bodies.
Solar System Asteroids The 1st 'three-headed' asteroid | Space photo of the day for Aug. 3, 2026 News By Brett Tingley Published 3 August 2026 It seems to be the first-known "trilobate" in our solar system.
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