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space1 year ago•2 min saved

Small Asteroid Strikes Earth Over Siberia After Last-Minute Detection

A small asteroid, measuring about 27 inches wide, was detected just hours before it was expected to harmlessly burn up in Earth's atmosphere over northern Siberia. This asteroid, designated C0WEPC5, is the fourth 'imminent impactor' discovered in 2024, a term for asteroids identified shortly before their expected impact. The European Space Agency and other organizations continue to monitor near-Earth objects through various programs, including NASA's upcoming NEO Surveyor infrared telescope.

via Space.com|

#asteroid #esa #imminent-impactor

science1 year ago•1 min saved

Small Asteroid to Enter Earth's Atmosphere Over Siberia Tonight

A small asteroid, about 70 centimeters in diameter, is predicted to burn up in the atmosphere over Siberia today at 4:15 pm UTC. This marks the 11th time an asteroid impact has been predicted before occurring, highlighting the effectiveness of planetary defense systems. Discovered by the Kitt Peak National Observatory, this is the fourth predicted asteroid impact in 2024, setting a new record. The event is expected to be less dramatic than the Chelyabinsk meteor due to the asteroid's small size and the sparsely populated region.

via IFLScience|

#asteroid #fireball #kitt-peak-national-observatory

astronomy2 years ago•1 min saved

Stunning View of Orion Nebula Captured by Hubble and Webb Telescopes

A stunning new image captured by the Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory reveals a dark nebula, LDN 1622, in the Orion constellation. Dark nebulas are dense clouds of gas and dust that obscure light from nearby stars. Located 1,300 light-years from Earth, LDN 1622 is part of the star-forming region in the Orion complex. The image was taken in 2018 using the Mosaic-3 camera and showcases the upgradeability of ground-based astronomy. The observatory recently experienced a fire, but the instruments were unharmed.

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#astronomy #dark-nebula #kitt-peak-national-observatory