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Asteroids Ryugu and Bennu offer fascinating insights into the mysteries of our solar system. Their formation and characteristics provide clues about the cosmic events that shaped these celestial bodies. As scientific missions continue to study these asteroids, they hold the potential to reveal important information about the origins of life […]
Discovery and Characteristics of 2024 PT5 In August 2024, the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in Maui spotted a small asteroid, later named 2024 PT5. This celestial visitor was confirmed as a rare mini-moon, measuring about 33 feet wide—roughly the size of a school bus. While large for a […]
Discovery and Initial Impact Probability Asteroid 99942 Apophis was discovered in 2004 at the Kitt Peak National Observatory. Initial calculations indicated a 2.7% chance of striking Earth in 2029, earning it the highest-ever rating on the Torino Scale for asteroid threats. This sparked intense scientific interest. Scientists tracked the asteroid, […]
Vesta's Orbital Characteristics Vesta orbits the Sun in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, completing one circuit every 3.6 years. Its orbit is moderately inclined at 7.1 degrees, meaning it tilts slightly compared to the plane of the solar system. The orbit has an eccentricity of 0.09, indicating it's […]
The field of astronomy was a hive of activity in January 2024, as both scientists and amateurs of the subject saw an amazing celestial event. Everything started when the asteroid 2024 BX1 quietly made its way into Earth’s atmosphere, igniting curiosity and amazement in its wake. Krisztián Sárneczky, a Hungarian […]
