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Explained: What is 99942 Apophis? Why are scientists excited? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: What is 99942 Apophis? Why are scientists excited? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: What is 99942 Apophis? Why are scientists excited?

On April 13, 2029, a near-Earth asteroid will cruise by Earth, about 31,000 km above the surface. Although the flyby is expected to be harmless, the international asteroid research community is excited.



By Express News Service |New Delhi |Published: May 2, 2019 10:10:40 am

Explained: What is 99942 Apophis? Why are scientists excited?
Artist’s representation of the Apophis asteroid at closest approach. The dots denote man-made satellites orbiting Earth. (NASA JPL)


On April 13, 2029, a near-Earth asteroid will cruise by Earth, about 31,000 km above the surface. Although the flyby is expected to be harmless, the international asteroid research community is excited, with scientists drawing up plans 10 years in advance on how they will observe it with optical and radar telescopes, and discussing what they hope to learn.

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