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Hildrun1.fts plus Hildrun2.fts

Ryokan1.fts plus Ryokan2.fts

Add asteroid images together using HOU image processing software.

1. Open the HOU image processing program.
2. Open both images of one of the asteroids, for example, Hildrun1.fts and Hildrun2.fts.
3. Click on Hildrun1.fts. Go to Manipulation, then Add.
4. Click on Displayed Image. With the down arrow, choose Hildrun2.fts. Click on Display result in a new window. Click OK.
5. View your results. Explain the appearance of the asteroid in the added image.
6. Follow the same method for Ryokan1.fts and Ryokan2.fts

You may also subtract images.  Most of the work looking for asteroids is done by subtracting in step #3. 

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