See asteroid 1998 QE2 live HERE!

Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (285263) 1998 QE2 close approach (31 May 2013)

Next 31 May 2013 at 20:59 UT, potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA) 285263 (1998 QE2) will reach a minimum distance from the Earth of 5.8 millions of km. This is a very safe distance, so no risks at all for our planet. It will be a nice opportunity to spy this 2.1 km large asteroid moving across the stars.

Us usual with these asteroids, the Virtual Telescope Project will offer a live, online event sharing real-time images of 285263 (1998 QE2) with live commentary by our scientific staff.

The online event is scheduled for 31 May 2013, starting at 21:00 UT.

See asteroid 1998 QE2 live HERE!

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