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Asteroid Education

Missions to Asteroids Exhibition Posters – Commemorative Versions
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The Missions to Asteroids exhibition has been updated to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Asteroid Day, observed worldwide on June 30. Since its launch, the poster series has captivated audiences…

Are There Trojan Asteroids Outside Jupiter’s Orbit?
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Learning Objective: Discover that other planets also have Trojan asteroids, enhancing our understanding of the gravitational interactions between planets and smaller celestial bodies. Overview: While the well-known Lagrange points are…

How Asteroid Impact Risk Predictions Tend to Shrink – Philip Plait Explains
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How Do Scientists Predict Near-Earth Asteroid Flybys? Asteroids are constantly passing by our planet, and every so often, one gets close enough to make headlines. But how do scientists predict…

James Webb Space Telescope Will Study Asteroid 2024 YR4. ESA’s Take.
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Since its discovery on December 27th, 2024, asteroid 2024 YR4 has become a key focus for astronomers as they refine their understanding of its orbit. Initially estimated to have a…

Will the Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hit Earth in 2032? Probably Not. Philip Plait’s take.
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While the 2024 YR4 asteroid, discovered on December 27th 2024, has sparked concerns about a potential impact in December 2032, its estimated collision probability has changed over time. Initially calculated…

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