ASTEROID APOPHIS
End of the World?
There may be millions of
asteroids out there, but does that mean we’re doomed just like the dinosaurs?
Take a look at the actual risk that asteroids and other near-Earth objects
pose, when you need to worry, and when you don’t. Plus, watch our newest video
that breaks down the five steps we can take to avoid a planetary disaster:
find, track, characterize, deflect, and coordinate and educate.
Pictured: An artist’s impression of an asteroid
approaching Earth.
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A huge asteroid is coming near
Earth in seven years — and we’re getting ready for it. The 400-meter
asteroid Apophis will fly by Earth in 2029,
coming closer than our geostationary satellites. Scientists are sure that it
won’t hit the Earth, but it will provide an unparalleled opportunity to study
an asteroid and to raise public awareness about the asteroid threat. The
Planetary Society participated in a conference last week to plan for this event
and prepare to make the most of it.
ASTEROID APOPHIS
Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid,
meaning its orbit around the Sun brings it within 1.3 times the distance
between the Sun and Earth. Its full name is Apophis 99942. After Apophis was
discovered in 2004, the asteroid was given a 2.7% chance of hitting Earth in
2029, causing a great deal of media attention. It also for a time had a small
chance of hitting Earth in 2036. Additional observations have shown it will not
hit Earth in 2029 or in 2036.
Nevertheless, in 2029 Apophis
will come closer to Earth than our geostationary communications satellites,
likely sparking a great deal of public interest.
APOPHIS IN NEW YORK CITY Asteroid
Apophis would fit neatly inside The Battery, a park at the tip of Manhattan in
New York City. This image shows an artist's concept of Apophis in the park to
illustrate its size in comparison to the rest of the New York City skyline. The
image is free for media and educational use with attribution.Image: The
Planetary Society
How big is Apophis?
Will Apophis hit Earth?
What would happen if Apophis hit Earth?
How big was the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs?
How close will Apophis come to Earth in 2029?
How close will Apophis come to Earth in 2036?
Could we stop an asteroid like Apophis?
Will we be able to see Apophis?
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How to stop an asteroid from hitting Earth
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Ok. So it means that for the being is alright, no worry. 🙂
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