Space exploration began with the launch of Sputnik and Astrophysics was born as the application of physics to the phenomena observed by Astronomy, which etymologically means laws of the stars.
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| A-Type Asteroid |
A rare type of asteroid characterized by a moderately high albedo and an extremely red colour. Strong absorption in the near-infrared spectrum is interpreted as indicating the presence of olivine.
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