Earth’s gravity has temporarily captured a small asteroid, transforming it into a minor moon for approximately two months. Asteroid 2024 PT5, which is estimated to measure between 8 and 20…
Goodbye photos from an asteroid-bound spacecraft, plus the Sun is at its activity peak now This article was originally published in the Bad Astronomy Newsletter (October 21, 2024 Issue #789) by Phil…
Nicole, the young astronomer who inspires generations with her passion and dedication to asteroids! Nicole Semião, better known as Nicolinha, is a young Brazilian who began her journey to understand…
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Observations conducted by the Gaia Space Telescope have the potential to enhance the known catalog of asteroids that possess moons significantly. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Gaia space telescope has…