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Apophis, the NEO which frightens scientists
Rome, Italy - The Asteroid would have one chance out of 3000 to hit the Earth in 2036 but absolute certainty will be achieved only in 2029
Scientists worldwide had already agreed about the fact that one should not ask if a meteorite or an asteroid can hit the planet but one should wonder when it can occur. There are several NEOs (Near-Earth Objects) but now experts are focusing on an object that would just appear to aim straight to the Earth. As named asteroid no. 99.942 or also 2004MN4, renamed Apophis (the Greek name for the Egypt’s G...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 132660
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency