Apophis: From scary asteroid to a rare science opportunity
In just 3 years, asteroid Apophis will zoom safely past Earth. This much-anticipated event is a must-see! Here's how you can see it with your own eyes. The post Apophis: From scary asteroid to a rare…
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space.com·4d agoScientists release visibility maps for Apophis asteroid's close but safe 2029 flyby visible to billions
"This is the first time that we've been able to predict in human history an asteroid visibly passing by the Earth."
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