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In 2013, researchers published a shape model of asteroid Bennu based on years of observations from Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory. Their model depicted a rough diamond shape. Five years later, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has reached the asteroid, and data obtained from spacecraft’s cameras corroborate those ground-based telescopic observations of Bennu.
The original model closely predicted the asteroid’s actual shape, with Bennu’s diameter, rotation rate, inclination and overall shape presented almost exactly as projected! This video shows the new shape model created using data from OSIRIS-REx’s approach to the asteroid.
One outlier from the predicted shape model is the size of the large boulder near Bennu’s south pole. The ground-based shape model calculated it to be at least 33 feet (10 meters) in height. Preliminary calculations show that the boulder is closer to 164 feet (50 meters) in height, with a width of approximately 180 feet (55 meters).
Also during the approach phase, OSIRIS-REx revealed water locked inside the clays that make up Bennu. The presence of hydrated minerals across the asteroid confirms that Bennu, a remnant from early in the formation of the solar system, is an excellent specimen for the OSIRIS-REx mission to study. Get all the details about this discovery HERE.
Learn more about OSIRIS-REx’s journey at nasa.gov/osirisrex.
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Chat 2.0
When we first launched Chat, our goal was to emulate the best parts of face-to-face conversation. Chat 1.0 was all about the joys of being here — when most apps told you when your friend was typing, Chat let you know that your friend was listening. Two years later, we’ve learned a ton about how people talk, but our goal remains unchanged. We want Chat to be the best way to communicate — second only to hanging out face-to-face.
Today, we’re excited to introduce Chat 2.0. You can start by sending a few chats, and when your friend shows up, start talking or video chatting instantly with one tap. Your friend can simply listen if you want to sing them a song, or watch if you have a new puppy to show them. If they aren’t there, you can quickly send an audio note to say what you mean. And sometimes, a sticker says it best :)
What we love most about the new Chat is how easily you can transition between all these ways of communicating — just like you do in person. When that’s possible, you aren’t texting, calling, or video chatting… you’re just talking. We’ve been working on this redesign for a while — we can’t wait to hear what you think!
We’re also introducing Auto-Advance Stories, the fastest way to catch up with your friends. When you finish a Story, the next one begins automatically — simply swipe to skip ahead, or pull down to exit!
Lastly, we’re refreshing our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, making some things clearer, and building foundations for awesome new products to come. Check out our new Privacy Center for more on that!
Happy Snapping!
Team Snapchat
Now you can send pictures in messaging
How?
Open a conversation.
Tickle that new camera button next to gif search.
Choose an image and send.
Whoosh. Off it goes. No post required.
Bonus thing: if you’re on the web, you can just drag the image right onto the conversation. No clicking. How ‘bout that.
This week, I has been mostly reading ... #qualityindies #indiereads #books
This week, I has been mostly reading … #qualityindies #indiereads #books
The Dark Lord’s Handbook, by Paul Dale. The Dark Lord’s Handbook, Part 1 To start with, let’s do the the blurb: To become a Dark Lord is no easy thing. The simple ambition to hold dominion over the world and bend all to your will sounds straightforward but it’s not. There’s armies to raise, fortresses to build, heroes to defeat, battles to be fought, hours of endless soliloquy in front of the…
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Music Moment: ‘Learn To Fly’- Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters is an American rock band, formed in Seattle in 1994. It was founded by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl.
“Learn to Fly” is the first single from the Foo Fighters’ third album There Is Nothing Left to Lose, released in 1999.
This music video won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video.
Ethereum faucet is back!
You may noticed faucets have been empty last few days, but worry not, they will be refilled this weekend.
Big changes are coming up tomorrow, so stay tuned :)
The NASA Village… A Passion for Space Pushes Limits
Here’s a bit of Yellow from last night’s first #ColdplayMexico show… #AHFODtour
