In 2014 asteroids hunters discovered more than 1,450 Earth approaching objects making it the most productive year yet.
Tag: meteor
Dec 15th: Spotting Travelers In The Night & A Close Visit With A Message
Sep 25th: Asteroid, Meteor, Meteorite, and Comet: What’s the Difference?
Adding up all of the mass in every asteroid in our entire solar system totals only less than the mass of our Moon. But what’s the difference between asteroid, meteor, meteorite, and even comet?
Aug 18th: Jupiter Friend or Foe & Fireballs
Jupiter roles to protect Earth from impacts by long period comets & a fireball, meteor that bright enough to be seen in the day time. more at #365DaysOfAstro
Jul 14th: Suppose An Asteroid… & Russian Fireball (Chelyabinsk)
Have you wondered what would happen if a rock from space landed near one of our large cities? #travelersinthenight at #365DaysOfAstro
Jul 5th: How Do We Protect Earth From Asteroids? – Finding Them
We know we live in a cosmic shooting gallery. Who’s got their eyes on the sky, and how will we prevent an asteroid strike if we find a dangerous space rock?