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The last time an asteroid flew this close to Earth was in 1976. The next time won't be until 2028.
Bus-Sized Asteroid Barely Misses Hitting Earth
June 27, 2011
A small asteroid, estimated between 16 and 65 feet in diameter, whipped past Earth this afternoon – missing by a mere 7,600 miles.
Asteroid 2011 MD approached Earth at 1 p.m. EDT a full three and-a-half hours later than astronomers first predicted, the AP reports.
Asteroid 2011 MD passed Earth on June 27.
The space agency had earlier predicted no probability of the asteroid striking the Earth.
What thread posted back in February, lil one, link? And who is we? Many minds within one?
Originally posted by thorfourwinds
reply to post by LilDudeissocool
Greetings;
Does it bother only us that the same picture being bandied about - yesterday on CNN - and now here, is the very same photo we posted in our thread way back in February?
Maybe the article author didn't want to spring for more recent photos. Hey, anyway why would more recent photos look any different? Within eight months the resolution would not be really any greater given the high capability of modern telescopes.
Originally posted by thorfourwinds One might think that in eight months, at what, 30/kps (?), 2005 YU55 would have gotten a wee bit closer for a better photograph, right?
lil wise could have gotten a great pic huh? No one gives lil wise any due respect. That's got to change. Therefore I assigned you to post the best cosmic pics here so you have an opportunity to gain great respect on ATS.
Originally posted by thorfourwinds At least, that's what Immortal inferred, right, Unk?
Back to ya, "Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding."
Originally posted by thorfourwinds Peace Love Light
tfw
Originally posted by Northwarden
reply to post by LilDudeissocool
The Answer is here (from Justme888 lol ) - That one made me smile this morning.
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Originally posted by Northwarden On other news, I found the reason your thread might exist. Check the fit (top of page two for my explanation). ...
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