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Earth is threatened by meteorites
According to Radio Voice of Russia on October 5, at the Applied Astronomical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg. The International Conference…
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Detecting diamonds in
Scientists have found the rest of the 2008 TC3 meteorite rushing into the atmosphere half a year ago. Scientists were surprised to find diamonds in them.
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Pluto has an upside-down atmosphere
The former 9th planet of the solar system possesses a completely opposite atmosphere to the Earth, meaning that the higher the temperature, the higher the air temperatur…
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'Alone alone' old but still in good shape
The oldest known lone asteroid has been discovered by NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory. This extremely ancient back object turned out to be surprisingly powerful.
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The big mystery is answered by lost asteroids
According to computer simulations, missing asteroids in our solar system may be the result of angry giant planets as they migrate to their current locations.
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The meteorite is as big as a 10-storey building flying close to the earth
Astronomers reported that an asteroid the size of a 10-storey building has just passed through the globe.
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Discover the origin of cosmic dust on Earth
The origin of meteorites can only be observed by microscopy that creates cosmic dust that was first revealed in a study published last September 1.
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Create a center to deflect meteorites
Iowa State University, USA, has just established a research center that brings together scientists to find the best way to divert the orbits of dangerous cosmic objects…
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Satellites hunt for dangerous objects
The Canadian Space Agency is preparing to launch a tiny satellite in 2009 to hunt down dangerous asteroids in orbit near the earth.
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Titan has more oil than Earth
According to newly published studies, Titan asteroids have more natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons than all known reserves of oil and natural gas on Earth.
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People will land on an asteroid before 2020
According to Ciel & Espace magazine, humans will land on one of the asteroids before returning to the Moon or seeking to make a long journey to Mars.
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Save the Earth, NASA plans to land on an asteroid
According to projections, on April 13, 2036, an asteroid will hit the Earth ... NASA has just planned to bring people to land on asteroids to help prevent the risk of hu…
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Asteroids hit Earth: Don't be too afraid ...
Meteorites, Asteroids Are there differences? As predicted, in 2036, Apophis asteroids hit the Earth ... Do not panic - astronomers recommend and answer the most frequent…
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Seeing back the dangerous meteorite
After 47 years of losing track, astronomers rediscovered the meteorite 6344 PL, one of the potentially dangerous cosmic objects for the Earth. What is interesting is tha…
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Discover more than 1,300 new asteroids
American university students have discovered more than 1,300 previously unknown asteroids. Harvard University's Planetary Center is considering to recognize this discove…