Cause I heard that there is a probability that it will hit earth.
2007-06-25 05:20:24 · 9 answers · asked by cool52192 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
No chance, there are always predictions like that but it never happens. But I do believe that it is always a possibility.
2007-06-25 05:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by gratefuldead 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NASA is considering whether we should send a mission to place a radio transponder on Apophis so we will have a better estimate of its path.
Our last opportunity to alter its course will be April 13, 2029---that's Friday the 13th, by the way. We dare not try to change its course until we are absolutely sure that we won't accidentally push it the wrong way.
Present estimates show about one chance in 40,000 that will hit Earth on April 13, 2036. It is more likely to miss by a couple of thousand miles, but it will be visible to the naked eye. If it misses then, it will try again on April 13, 2037. If it hits Earth, it will be like a 400 megaton H-bomb. It could vaporize a large city or cause a tsunami worse than the one in Sumatra a couple of years ago. It's not the end of the world.
2007-06-25 07:41:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Astro-mathematical projections have a small asteroid buzzing by Earth in 2030...and having the same asteroid eventually colliding with Earth in 2037. Pray work is being done NOW to move the rock off course or have it slam into another planet....like....say....Juipter. I think scientific treatment on this matter is underway.
Estimations have the asteroid hitting well deep in the oceanic regions, but even then---this thing can produce a tsumani like wave.....much like the one that wiped out third world Asia four years ago....remember THAT one????
By time 2037 arrives, we should have the best preventive measures in place to address this problem.
2007-06-25 05:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sure its possible. A comet could hit the Earth right now, and we wouldn't even have a chance to wrap up. Thats because the space is huge (and growing) while the earth is a tiny life form all held by the awarness of those who inhabit it.
2007-06-25 05:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by IggySpirit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a possibility if it comes too close to the earth or not. There's apparent;ly a window of "We don't know" involved.
Party like it's 2038?
2007-06-25 05:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by guy o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, comets (and a lot of other space junk) hit the earth all the time. It's because they're not huge, or land anywhere super populated that you don't hear about them on the news.
2007-06-25 05:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by Blue Oyster Kel 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Asteroid.
Google
apophis earth 444,000 hits
apophis earth destroyer 16,500 hits
little minds
http://www.mazepath.com/uncleal/splat.ht...
second half
NASA has no plans whatsoever to intercept or photograph the asteroid close up. It would be too much like science. NASA can't even get it up into orbit to service the multi-$billion Hubble telescope.
2007-06-25 06:03:04 · answer #7 · answered by Uncle Al 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is old information. Not a comet but asteroid 99942 Apophis. But refined tracking shows it will miss.
2007-06-25 06:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/40000
2007-06-25 05:30:42 · answer #9 · answered by donmorano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋