What Are the Most Notable Impact Craters?
Learning Objective: Discover how ancient asteroid impact craters remain preserved despite Earth’s ev...
Asteroids, Dedication, and Creativity: Discover the Astrocuentos Bien Conta2 Project
The collaboration between a Colombian and a Venezuelan has resulted in some of the most creative and...
Saturn’s First Trojan Asteroid
All the giant planets in the solar system now have at least one Trojan asteroid – for the time being...
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What Are the Most Notable Impact Craters?
Learning Objective: Discover how ancient asteroid impact craters remain preserved despite Earth’s ever-changing climate and geological processes. Overview: Scattered across the globe are striking reminders of our planet’s violent encounters [...]
Asteroids, Dedication, and Creativity: Discover the Astrocuentos Bien Conta2 Project
The collaboration between a Colombian and a Venezuelan has resulted in some of the most creative and memorable Asteroid Day events. Astrocuentos Bien Conta2 is a science outreach project founded […]
Saturn’s First Trojan Asteroid
All the giant planets in the solar system now have at least one Trojan asteroid – for the time being. Scientists have discovered Saturn’s first Trojan asteroid, 2019 UO14, which […]
Must-Read Books on Asteroids and Planetary Defence
Get ready for a captivating journey with books exploring asteroids and planetary defence challenges. Asteroids have long fascinated scientists and space enthusiasts alike. These ancient celestial bodies hold secrets from […]
The Asteroid that Became Earth’s Temporary Moon
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 […]
Earth and Moon from Space, from Hera
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 […]
Meet the Prodigious Young Woman Who is Passionate About Asteroids
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 […]
The Flavours of Asteroid Day
See how asteroids have inspired delicious food, creative drinks, and engaging events. We are constantly highlighting creative options for events and activities that engage individuals worldwide and foster our global […]
Possible Moons Have Been Detected Orbiting Hundreds of Asteroids.
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 […]
Universum: Mexico’s Premier Science Museum Advancing Asteroid Education and Public Outreach
The principal science and technology museum in one of the world’s largest cities provides engaging activities focused on educating visitors about asteroids and planetary defense. The Museum of Sciences at […]
ESA’s Hera Mission Launch – Take Advantage of this Excellent Opportunity to Host your Next Event!
The launch of the Hera mission will take place in October, marking another historic moment to be celebrated with a great event! We are just a few days away from […]
Why will Hera Explore an Asteroid that was Previously Impacted by DART?
Hera is an ESA mission that will build upon the work initiated by DART, a NASA mission that successfully impacted Dimorphos, the moonlet of the double asteroid Didymos, on Sept. [...]
