News articles tagged with 'asteroid' (Page 2)
University of Kent astronomers observe aftermath of cosmic collision
— 14 Oct 2010 10:30 | AstronomyIn February 2009 two asteroids collided in a region of space beyond the orbit of Mars. The impact debris attracted the attention of scientists worldwide as this was a unique event that…
Small asteroid to pass within Earth-Moon system Tuesday
— 12 Oct 2010 09:22 | AstronomyA small asteroid will fly past Earth early Tuesday within the Earth-moon system. The asteroid, 2010 TD54, will have its closest approach to Earth's surface at an altitude of about 45,000…
Water discovered on second asteroid, may be even more common
— 8 Oct 2010 13:39 | AstronomyWater ice on asteroids may be more common than expected, according to a new study that will be presented today at the world's largest gathering of planetary scientists…
Pan-STARRS discovers its first potentially hazardous asteroid
— 28 Sep 2010 12:57 | AstronomyThe Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS) PS1 telescope has discovered an asteroid that will come within 4 million miles of Earth in mid-October. The object…
The Martian moon Phobos may have formed by catastrophic blast
— 21 Sep 2010 12:46 | AstronomyScientists now have firm indications that the Martian satellite Phobos formed relatively near its current location via re-accretion of material blasted into Mars' orbit by some catastrophic…
Caught in the act: Fireballs light up Jupiter
— 10 Sep 2010 12:10 | AstronomyAmateur astronomers working with professional astronomers have spotted two fireballs lighting up Jupiter's atmosphere this summer, marking the first time Earth-based telescopes have…
Two asteroids to pass by Earth Wednesday
— 8 Sep 2010 13:23 | AstronomyTwo asteroids, several metres in diameter and in unrelated orbits, will pass within the moon's distance of Earth on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Both asteroids should be observable near closest…
Spitzer finds a flavourful mix of asteroids
— 3 Sep 2010 11:01 | AstronomyNew research from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope reveals that asteroids somewhat near Earth, termed near-Earth objects, are a mixed bunch, with a surprisingly wide array of compositions.…
International study shows some asteroids live in own little worlds
— 26 Aug 2010 09:49 | AstronomyWhile the common perception of asteroids is that they are giant rocks lumbering about in orbit, a new study shows they actually are constantly changing 'little worlds' that can give…
Asteroid found in gravitational 'dead zone'
— 13 Aug 2010 08:00 | AstronomyThere are places in space where the gravitational tug between a planet and the Sun balance out, allowing other smaller bodies to remain stable. These places are called Lagrangian points.…