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Scratching The Surface: Vesta

Have you ever heard of Vesta?  Well, it is the largest protoplanetary object in the asteroid belt.  In this episode of Scratching the Surface, Caitlin tells us what it means to be a protoplanet and describes the unique features of Vesta.  

The University of Arkansas' Honors College will host NASA Astrophysicist Amber Straughn on April 25th. Click hereto make a reservation.

For more on the Center for Space and Planetary Science, visit spacecenter.uark.edu