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Tag: near-Earth objects

Is 'Oumuamua an Interstellar Asteroid or Comet?
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How many asteroids can we detect before they hit Earth?

Posted on July 6, 2026May 28, 2026 by Ben Pauley

Scientists simulated a telescope with the same specifications as the new Vera Rubin Observatory. They predicted it could detect 1 to 2…

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    Asteroid Lutetia
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    Astronomers classify near-Earth asteroids

    Posted on December 22, 2025December 11, 2025 by Ben Pauley

    Researchers determined the sizes, rotational speeds, and chemical compositions of 39 asteroids orbiting the Sun near Earth. Many were…

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