2006-07-02 12:28:37 · 5 answers · asked by JesusFreak 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Don't sweat it, God is in control!
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Asteroid to make close approach
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/5133900.stm
Several asteroids have been photographed by spacecraft
A giant space rock is set to whizz past the Earth on Monday under the close scrutiny of astronomers.
The mountain-sized object has been classed as a "potentially hazardous asteroid" but scientists say there is no danger of a collision.
Asteroid 2004 XP14, as it is called, is expected to be visible through good amateur telescopes.
It is set to make its closest approach to Earth, above the west coast of North America, at 0444 GMT.
At this time it will be about 268,873 miles (432,709km) from the Earth, only 1.1 times the planet's distance from the Moon.
Radar analysis
Scientists are hoping to calculate the precise size and shape of the object by bouncing very high frequency radio waves off its surface.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ASTEROIDS
Space rocks larger than about 100m that come closer to Earth than 7.5m km
Astronomers have spotted 796 so far in this category
They are under close scrutiny to better predict any threat
This should also allow them to calculate its distance from the planet, velocity and mass, giving clues to its composition and structure.
2004 XP14 was discovered in December 2004 by telescopes run by the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research (Linear) project.
Funded by the United States Air Force and the US space agency (Nasa), it aims to survey the sky for potentially dangerous asteroids.
Initially, there were concerns that asteroid 2004 XP14 might hit Earth later this century. But after further monitoring, astronomers ruled out such a collision for the foreseeable future, at least.
"It's not Earth-threatening," said Don Yeomans, who heads Nasa's Near Earth Object Program.
2006-07-02 12:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
400,000 kms fromt he earths surface. Not sure whats gonna be in its path but hey if anything were gonna happen to any precious oil fields George Bush would have taken care of this ages go
2006-07-02 19:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As tomorrow is now yesterday, I can confidently say no.
2006-07-02 19:32:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What asteroid are you referring to?
2006-07-02 19:32:42 · answer #4 · answered by williegod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
didnt know there was one!!! are we going to die?
2006-07-02 19:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by dl_porter2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋