The Hubble telescope has captured some stunning images showcasing the early stages of an asteroid breaking apart. The crumbling asteroid, officially known as P/2013 R3, was first noticed in September. A follow-up observation on with the Keck Telescope located in Hawaii revealed that the "fuzzy-looking object" was actually at least three distinct parts. This convinced scientists to direct the powerful Hubble towards the asteroid. They were elated with what they saw: "ten distinct objects, each with comet-like dust tails" moving at a speed of 1.5 kilometers per hour, which the Hubble group says is about the equivalent of a leisurely walk. The four largest pieces measure up to 656 feet across.
But experts are a bit unclear as to what's...
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