Impact simulation explaining the origin of Hygiea’s round shape
Computational simulation of the fragmentation and reassembly that led to the formation of Hygiea and its family of asteroids, following an impact with a large object. While changes in the shape of Hygiea occur after the impact, the dwarf-planet candidate eventually acquires a round shape.
Credit:P. Ševeček/Charles University
About the Video
| Id: | eso1918c |
| Release date: | 28 October 2019, 17:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1918 |
| Duration: | 34 s |
| Frame rate: | 25 fps |
About the Object
| Name: | Hygiea |
| Type: | Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Dwarf planet |
| Category: | Solar System |
