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Near miss from Klendathu...would you like to know more?

Started by Bromptonboy, March 04, 2014, 02:39:30 PM

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Bromptonboy

Klendathu's aim is getting better..
http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/24884193/asteroid-passing-earth-will-be-closer-than-moon#ixzz2v2AVf4eA
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - An asteroid is headed this way. But even though it will come closer than the moon, astronomers say it will pose no danger.

The newly discovered asteroid, called 2014 DX110, will hurtle between the moon and Earth on Wednesday. DX110 will pass an estimated 217,000 miles from Earth.

That's approximately nine-tenths of the distance between the moon and Earth.

The asteroid is an estimated 45 to 130 feet across.

Relatively close approaches like this occur all the time, although DX110 is extra close.



Pete


ChrisMC

Yikes. I feel we should be dedicating more funds to asteroid defense.
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davekill

Get busy with Earth defence, theres no time to lose!

Bromptonboy

Yes, we need an ace in the hole - and a means to detect them more consistently.
Pete