ONE massive asteroids Almost the size of a stadium will safely pass through Earth on May 9, and space enthusiasts can follow their journey in real time. The object, asteroid 612356 (2002 JX8), measures about 950 feet (290 meters) in diameter and is not a threat, according to NASA. The virtual telescope design will transmit the Asteroid’s flyfish on its YouTube channel from 16:30 EDT (20:30 GMT). The asteroid is expected to approach closer to 11:02 GMT. The flow will also feature Vesta asteroids, which remains visible after reaching the opposition on May 2.
Asteroid 2002 JX8 SAFE SAVING OFFERS STARGAZERS A rare heavenly event
According to Recent post By Gianluca Masi, founder of the virtual telescope project, he will come closer to Earth as a million kilometers (2.6 million miles) – 10.9 times the average distance between Earth and the Moon. The project offers free on -line observation opportunities in which the exciting celestial phenomena, for example, asteroids that change positions in relation to the backdrop of the stars, can be brought to attention, can be brought to attention of the public.
NASA Previously, it had labeled the 2002 JX8 as a potentially dangerous asteroid (PHA) due to its size and proximity during the steps, but ensured that there is no need for concern at the moment. The designation of the PHA applies to any asteroid greater than 140 meters that closes the Earth at a relatively close distance, less than 0.05 au or about 4.6 million miles.
Approach Land Tracking also does not predict an impact of a similar size asteroid for at least more century. NASA estimates that an asteroid with a diameter of 140 meters can reach the earth every 20,000 years and one with a diameter of 1,000 meters every 700,000 years.
The event is a great chance for visitors to examine objects like planets or Star clusters with telescopes or binoculars and consult the guides to see the night sky.