Astronomers Gear Up for Historic Asteroid Pass in 2029

[Archdean]

Doubt if I'll be around to see it much less care!!ROF

During the early morning hours of April 13, 2029, observers in Asia and North Africa will have a chance to witness a rare celestial event as an asteroid, 99942 Apophis, passes within 20,000 miles of Earth.

http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/050822_asteroid_apophis.html

[simple_john]

ill be happy not to be 'drooling the applesauce' by that time!! ROF j/k..



i used to work with a guy who is a nut for that sort of stuff.. he went to africa one year specifically to witness a lunar eclipse and to turkey another year for another lunar event...


me, im happy to sit on the balcony with a glass of crown royal and ice and enjoy whatever i get to see...
:fing32:


im still mad that i forgot that shooting star show that comes in august.. (pegasus i think is the name) i usually make a point to sit out and witness the light show... i forgot all about it this year:fing20:

[Archdean]

"me, im happy to sit on the balcony with a glass of crown royal and ice and enjoy whatever i get to see... "

Is that normally seen in pairs (double vision)??ROF

[Michael]

:fing32:


im still mad that i forgot that shooting star show that comes in august.. (pegasus i think is the name) i usually make a point to sit out and witness the light show... i forgot all about it this year:fing20:

Wasn't that good as I normally walk my dogs at the prime time for the shooting stars. There were a few but not many and it was good and clear. I normally walk the dogs around 1:00-1:30 A.M. So you did not miss anything. 2 years ago was the best I have seen and last years was a close 2nd. (BTW I work 2nd shift and it is my normal time to be up and around)

[simple_john]

Is that normally seen in pairs (double vision)??ROF


i like to think of it as seeing 'Twice as many' shooting stars :trink40:


michael, yup last years for me in the northeast was awesome... natures fireworks.. nothing finer...