The infrared telescope found a few very dark asteroids which circulate in orbits around the Earth, undetected. Darkness and field inclined orbit to the celestial bodies were not included in the search for objects that may hit the Earth.
Entries Tagged as 'Astronomy'
Thousands of Small Asteroids Threatening Earth
February 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Astronomy
Tags:asteroid·california·dark object·infrared telescope·nasa·pasadena·researcher·texas·wise
Apophis Asteroid Will Hit Earth In 2036
February 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Astronomy, Science
In 2036 Apophis asteroid will hit earth, if it happens, then the Earth will experience a major disaster. Scientists and astronomers estimate that the asteroid Apophis will hit earth on April 13, 2036. Asteroid was discovered in 2004 and is considered the biggest threat to the Earth, even though NASA scientists said the possibility of [...]
Tags:Apophis·Apophis Asteroid·apophis Hit Earth·Hit Earth In 2036·Leonid Sokolov·observations of Apophis·Professor Leonid Sokolov
Rusia Send Progress M-09M To International Space Station
February 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Astronomy, Technology
Russia will send an unmanned cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station / ISS in space. This unmanned aircraft named Progress M-09M will bring food and oxygen fuel supply for 6 crew who are in ISS. ISS orbiting 350 km from Earth , Russia launched the first module in 1998. Progress M-09M will automatically get [...]
Tags:ISS orbit·Kedr·Progress M-09M·Progress M-09M launched·Progress M-09M resupply·Progress M-09M rusia·Progress M-09M spacecraft·Soviet cosmonaut
