Astronomy & Space - November 2006

NASA anounced 4 years ago that a comet was headed in the direction of earth.NASA said it would come/pass with in 3000 miles of earth,but being that it was within a certain distance that the earth would pull it in and the impact would be the end of the world as we know it.The day after they anounced this on CNN and other news stations,they recalled what they said,saying it would pass with in 300k to 500k miles of the earth,which poses no threat to us.Now why would NASA tell the world one thing,and the next day say something different?Was it the goverment?Do they not want us to know the world will end in 26 years?If the people knew the world would end in 26 years,people would not invest,they would not plan,they would do things different,which in result cause mass panic etc etc.....Tell me your thoughts!
NASA even did a demostration of what effect the comet would do to the earth,LIVE ON CNN. They put an Apple on a table,shot the apple with a "BB"(BB GUN).The Apple Exploded.

2006-11-11 15:01:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

how much more mass ... hydrogen...to trigger fusion

2006-11-11 14:58:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-11 14:39:11 · 18 answers · asked by father of 4 husband of 1 3

i just keep getting silly answers, all i want to know is what size people recommend making the sun if i am doing a model of the solar system with the largest planet being the size of an orange...i know the sun in comparison would be much much bigger but obviously i cant do that, what do people usually do?

2006-11-11 14:16:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The ISS is the International Space Station!!!

2006-11-11 13:58:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

....or did it get decided that it isn't?

2006-11-11 13:45:58 · 12 answers · asked by djtzclark 3

The ISS is the International Space Station!!!

2006-11-11 13:26:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lost

2006-11-11 13:12:03 · 11 answers · asked by Tracy T 1

I want to know about the size of shadow of Moon on earth during luner eclips and proportion between original size of the moon and its shadow, moreover speed of this shadow on earth i mean from which speed this shadow travel on earth

2006-11-11 13:08:59 · 4 answers · asked by Afzaal A 1

Next weekend is a good meteor shower. I live in upper CT. Any one know of a good viewing spot?

Shower is call Leonids.
Light pollution is bad in New England. :(

2006-11-11 13:05:01 · 2 answers · asked by Nodent 2

I recall hearing so much debate saying the moon missions were faked. Why can't we just direct a telescope toward the moon to actually see if we did land on the moon? It seems we could use one of our telescopes in space to take a look toward the moon and see our stuuf. Why hasn't this been done??

2006-11-11 12:49:36 · 10 answers · asked by smartman300 2

2006-11-11 11:57:31 · 2 answers · asked by ~~♥♥♥~~ 2

or is that known as astronomy? is there a study of stars? can teach yourself astronomy? why do stars have names?

2006-11-11 11:49:40 · 6 answers · asked by YabbaJabba 3

Did it form with other stars?

2006-11-11 11:46:32 · 9 answers · asked by timespiral 4

2006-11-11 11:33:37 · 5 answers · asked by manX 1

we stay fly no ly BALLIN jk no really wat is the distance

2006-11-11 11:07:29 · 4 answers · asked by rht_ll 1

astrology.

2006-11-11 11:03:26 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1

The most promising theory seems to be that it was caused by an asteroid that exploded above the ground before it could land. This would have knocked down all the trees. There was no crater, and the flash could be seen for 400 miles away.

2006-11-11 10:08:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-11 10:01:58 · 6 answers · asked by ciabatta 2

2006-11-11 09:41:32 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I guess another way to phrase it would be: Is Black Hole just a stage that will eventually give way to another stage?

2006-11-11 09:30:10 · 9 answers · asked by rebekkah hot as the sun 7

2006-11-11 08:07:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think there HAS to be aliens and life on other planets. maybe not in our galaxy, but others, maybe. i mean, are humans that self-centered that they think they are the ONLY living things in the universe. I mean there are hundreds of thousands of other galaxies and planets, and i would not be surprised if there were another planet exactly like earth somewhere. as for the religious ppl who say the bible doesn't "mention" it- who's to say God HAD TO MENTION IT for it to be true. He doesn't have to ask us if it's ok if he makes another planet with people on it, right? who's to say we were just one experiment in many of His attempts at creating life? i mean, THERE HAS GOTTA BE MORE THAN JUST US!! don't u think? all opinions are welcome!!

2006-11-11 07:37:00 · 23 answers · asked by ♥_mrs.smith 4

what is ur opinion on the existence of aliens and the UFO sightings all over the world? do u have an explanation or theory on the whole thing? just interested in knowing other ppl's opinions... thanks!!

2006-11-11 07:26:46 · 21 answers · asked by ♥_mrs.smith 4

I know how to set the scope, but my declination and ra rings are loose on their stems. how should these be set?
Thanks

2006-11-11 07:17:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-11 06:57:51 · 2 answers · asked by lee 1

2006-11-11 06:33:57 · 16 answers · asked by cl-SMOOTH 2

2006-11-11 06:24:07 · 4 answers · asked by shayna m 1

The planets in our solar system have names. Our galaxy has a name. What would be a fitting name for our beautiful body of planets known as our "solar system"?

2006-11-11 06:20:19 · 10 answers · asked by instantanything 1

2006-11-11 06:17:52 · 5 answers · asked by x4_love_and_memories 2