With asteroid 2004 bl86 traveling at 35,000 mph 56,300 kmh, scientists were able to detect at least one moon traveling with it. A giant rock, half a kilometer one quarter mile in diameter, whizzes by planet earth this tuesday. Stargazers, on monday, filmed asteroid 2004 bl86 passing by earth. Media in category 357439 2004 bl86 the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total.
This interplanetary visitor, designated 2004 bl86, is roughly a third of a mile across. What asteroid 2004 bl86 and hawaii have in common universe. An asteroid is set to pass so close to earth on monday night that it will be visible with binoculars. Asteroid 2004 bl86, which passed closest to earth today at a distance of 750,000 miles 1.
When best placed, it will become bright enough to see from the uk with small telescopes or large binoculars. Codenamed 2004 bl86, the asteroid is expected to reach a point about 745,000 miles from our planet, or three times the. See how scientists will track the space rock encounter. Jan 17, 2015 discovered on 30th january 2004 by the lincoln nearearth asteroid research linear project at socorro, new mexico, 357439 2004 bl86 is a nearearth asteroid estimated to be 440 metres in diameter that will pass a mere 3. There would be many faint dots and noticing one moving in real time at low power may. Giant asteroid that whizzed past earth has its own moon. An asteroid, designated 2004 bl86, will safely pass about three times the distance of earth to the moon on january 26. Videos asteroid 2004 bl86 has a small moon jpl nasa. Jan 26, 2015 this movie of asteroid 2004 bl86 was generated from data collected by nasas deep space network antenna at goldstone, california, on jan. What asteroid 2004 bl86 and hawaii have in common at first glance, you wouldnt think hawaii has any connection at all with asteroid 2004 bl 86. Jan 30, 2015 this movie of asteroid 2004 bl86 and its small moon was created from radar data obtained by nasas deep space network antenna at goldstone, ca. Asteroid 2004 bl86 will pass by at approximately 3.
Based on its brightness, asteroid 2004 bl86 was estimated. Asteroid 2004 bl86, slated to swoosh by earth on jan. The physical characterization of the potentiallyhazardous. When closest to earth on january 26th, the asteroid 2004 bl86 will be. Asteroid 2004 bl86 set for close encounter with earth in. See asteroid 2004 bl86 whizz by earth astronomy now. Radar readings show that the asteroid, known as 2004 bl86.
Collage of radar images of asteroid 2004 bl86 made by the green bank telescope from radar transmitted from nasas goldstone deep space network antenna. Asteroid 2004 bl86 was initially discovered on january 30, 2004 by a telescope of the lincoln nearearth asteroid research linear survey in white sands, new mexico. Codenamed 2004 bl86, the asteroid is expected to reach a point about 745,000 miles from our planet, or. On monday, halfkilometre wide asteroid 2004 bl86 will be making a close flyby of earth, and this will be your last chance until 2027 to.
A huge asteroid flew past the earth today, and is expected to be visible from canada with strong binoculars or a small telescope tonight. The potentially hazardous asteroid pha 357439 2004 bl86 grazed earth on january 26, 2015 at a distance of about 1. Giant asteroid that whizzed past earth has its own moon rt. Jan 18, 2015 a massive asteroid is set to pass closer to earth than any other for the next 200 years this month. Near earth asteroid 2004 bl86 british astronomical association. Jan 25, 2015 anewdomain january 26, 2015 is the night to see a huge, mountainsized asteroid pass awfully close to the earth. Radar imagery of a mountainsize asteroid that approached earth this week revealed the tiny world has its own. This page lists the resources, addons, textures, models and other files that are related to asteroids.
But theres no need to panic as the astronomers estimate that the 500. The large asteroid 2004 bl86 will fly close by earth on jan. Asteroid 2004 bl86 also catalogued as 357439 was discovered ten years ago by a telescope of the lincoln nearearth asteroid research linear survey in white sands, new mexico it. Awesome new radar images of asteroid 2004 bl86 universe today. Asteroid 2004 bl86 will pass our planet by at a distance of about 1.
Asteroid 2004 bl86 has its own moon, reveals nasa slashgear. This favorable geometry allowed observing it to derive its. Illustrations of asteroid 2004 bl86 passing by stars and m44, made with stellarium software. Asteroid 2004 bl86 skims past earth at a distance of just three times the moon on the evening of 26th january. How to spot asteroid 2004 bl86, in the sky and online. This makes asteroid 2004 bl86 a bit unique, in that only 16percent or so of asteroids measuring in at 200 meters or more are a binary or. Mountainsize asteroid 2004 bl86 passes earth on january. The camera was unguided but movement of the asteroid against the background of stars can be clearly seen. Wallpaper planet earth, asteroid, 2004 bl86 images for. An asteroid, designated 2004 bl86, will safely pass about three times the distance of earth to the moon. The flyby of 2004 bl86 will be the closest by any known space rock this large until asteroid 1999 an10 flies past earth in 2027, nasa said. Near earth asteroid 2004 bl86 british astronomical. This movie of asteroid 2004 bl86 was generated from data collected by nasas deep space network antenna at goldstone, california, on jan.
Asteroid 2004 bl86 and its moon fly safely past earth space. Radar is a powerful technique for studying an asteroids size, shape, rotation state, surface features and surface. Huge asteroid 2004 bl86 to fly by earth 26 january 2015, by tomasz nowakowski, asteroid 2004 bl86, slated to swoosh by earth on jan. Huge asteroid 2004 bl86 set to pass over welsh skies and. Our photometric observations were used to derive the phase curve of 2004 bl86 in the vband. Lightcurve observations showed that the asteroid was a binary and subsequent radar observations confirmed the binary nature and gave a primary diameter of 300 meters and a secondary diameter of 50100 meters. Asteroid 2004 bl86 and its moon fly safely past earth. Radar image collage of asteroid 2004 bl86 national radio. Its the closest any known space rock of a decent size has ever come to earth, scientists say, adding that asteroid 2004 bl86 will keep that record until asteroid 1999 an10 scoots by the earth in 2027. Jan 26, 2015 an asteroid is set to pass so close to earth on monday night that it will be visible with binoculars. A mountainsized asteroid zoomed harmlessly past our planet on monday, and its not too late to see the space rock online or in the sky. Jpl is able to not only image asteroid 2004 bl86, but also map its projected orbit for hundreds of years. We are very fortunate that the buffer between the two celestial objects is fairly spacious. It was discovered on 30 january 2004 by astronomers of the lincoln nearearth asteroid research at lincoln laboratorys experimental test site near socorro, new mexico.
The physical characterization of the potentiallyhazardous asteroid. Huge asteroid in closest earth flyby for 200 years. This movie of asteroid 2004 bl86 and its small moon was created from radar data obtained by nasas deep space network antenna at. Jan 19, 2015 asteroid 2004 bl86 to narrowly miss earth on australia day. And i am not sure if the asteroid would have been moving fast enough to be obvious at only 15x handheld. Discovered on 30th january 2004 by the lincoln nearearth asteroid research linear project at socorro, new mexico, 357439 2004 bl86 is a nearearth asteroid estimated to be 440 metres in diameter that will pass a mere 3. Asteroid and its moon revealed in radar imagery january 29, 2015. The physical characterization of the potentiallyhazardous asteroid 2004 bl86. Wallpaper planet earth, asteroid, 2004 bl86 to download.
Its a oncein200year chance to see the asteroid, called 2004 bl86, which will be visible with binoculars on monday night. A mountainsize asteroid will zoom past earth monday jan. Jan 14, 2015 the large asteroid 2004 bl86 will fly close by earth on jan. Characterization of 357439 2004 bl86 on its close approach. Asteroid 2004 bl86, which is about 1,800 feet 550 meters wide. It is a place for the celestia community to catalog, publish and maintain celestia resources. The space rock, codenamed 2004 bl86, is a third od a mile wide and will whizz past us on.
Jan 27, 2015 asteroid 2004 bl86 also catalogued as 357439 was discovered ten years ago by a telescope of the lincoln nearearth asteroid research linear survey in white sands, new mexico it is classified. The asteroid is expected to be observable to amateur astronomers with small telescopes and strong binoculars. The 900mlong rock, named 2004 bl86, will come to within 1. Its an asteroid, first spotted by an observatory in. In north america we get two chances to catch comet 2004 bl86 as it passes us at a distance of only three times the distance to the moon. Click on the image for a larger version of this chart, or download this.
With a small telescope and our sky charts, you can watch the sizable nearearth asteroid 2004 bl86 race among the stars on the night of january 2627. Jan 29, 2015 what asteroid 2004 bl86 and hawaii have in common at first glance, you wouldnt think hawaii has any connection at all with asteroid 2004 bl 86, the one that missed earth by 750,000 miles 1. Jan 19, 2015 an asteroid a third of a mile across will pass close by earth on 26 january. People in north and south america, europe and africa will have front row seats for the event.
Asteroid 2004 bl86 zips safely past earth cbc news. The asteroid, called 2004 bl86 will come about 745,000 miles 1. Asteroid 2004 bl86 to make record nearearth pass aol news. They discovered new measurements for the space rock, which totals 1,100 feet 325 meters across and 1,800 meters in diameter.
Asteroid 2004 bl86 to narrowly miss earth on australia day. Sky map showing the track of asteroid 2004 bl86 across the evening sky. Asteroid 2004 bl86 set to pass so close to earth it will be. Jan 26, 2015 asteroid 2004 bl86, slated to swoosh by earth on jan. Asteroid 2004 bl86 to fly by earth safely on jan 26, says. A massive asteroid is set to pass closer to earth than any other for the next 200 years this month.
We observed pha 357439 2004 bl86 during a close flyby of the earth at a distance of 1. Neo 2004 bl86 to pass close to earth on 12615 solar. Radar is a powerful technique for studying an asteroids size, shape, rotation state, surface features and surface roughness, and for improving the calculation of asteroid orbits. The celestia motherlode is a site based on celestia, a free, 3d, realtime space simulator. Jan 26, 2015 the asteroid, called 2004 bl86 will come about 745,000 miles 1.
Real images of asteroid 2004 bl86 passing by stars, by steven m. In our previous article we already introduced you to a big asteroid that is coming into our neighborhood soon. Jan 30, 2004 media in category 357439 2004 bl86 the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Jan 30, 2015 this movie of asteroid 2004 bl86 was generated on january 27, 2015 using radar data. Newly processed images of asteroid 2004 bl86 made during its brush with earth monday night reveal fresh details of its lumpy surface and. By comparison, most nearearth asteroids have diameters no larger than 50. On monday evening and early tuesday morning, january 2627, a relatively large asteroid will pass in the vicinity of earth. This movie of asteroid 2004 bl86 and its small moon was created from radar data obtained by nasas deep space network antenna at goldstone, ca. Asteroid 2004 bl86 was discovered on january 30, 2004, by the lincoln nearearth asteroid research linear survey in white sands, new mexico. Asteroid 2004 bl86 set to pass so close to earth it will. An asteroid a third of a mile across will pass close by earth on 26 january. And i am not sure if the asteroid would have been moving fast enough to be obvious at only 15x handheld again, 15x being defined as strong is original research. Mountainsize asteroid 2004 bl86 passes earth on january 26.
This movie of asteroid 2004 bl86 was generated on january 27, 2015 using radar data. This graphic depicts the passage of asteroid 2004 bl86, which will come no closer than about three times the distance from earth to the moon on jan. Asteroid 2004 bl86 to fly by earth safely on jan 26, says nasa. While youre barbecuing this australia day, an asteroid halfakilometre in diameter will narrowly avoid colliding with earth.
Even before mondays pass, scientists had calculated that it would be the asteroids closest encounter for at least the next two centuries. From its reflected brightness, astronomers estimate that the asteroid is about a third of a mile 0. Jan 23, 2015 a mountainsize asteroid will zoom past earth monday jan. John rogers imaged this object using a pentax k30 dslr fitted with a 200mm lens. By comparison, most nearearth asteroids have diameters no larger than 50 to 100 feet. Asteroid 537439 2004 bl86 passes close to earth youtube. On january 26 asteroid 2004 bl86 will safely pass earth at a distance of about 745,000 miles away, this will be the closest that the asteroid will get to earth for at least the next 200 years. Jan 26, 2015 in north america we get two chances to catch comet 2004 bl86 as it passes us at a distance of only three times the distance to the moon.