Simulation demonstrates the spin-up of asteroid Didymos that could have led to its equatorial ridge and the formation of Dimorphos. Particles colored according to their speeds, along with the continually changing spin period of Didymos (legend at top). Credit: UMich/Y Zhang, JH APL/O Barnouin
by /u/ojosdelostigres in /r/space
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