Near-Earth object 2020 SO: rotation and time-lapse – 01 Dec. 2020
We present a time-lapse and a lightcurve of 2020 SO, very likely the booster involved in the launch of the Surveyor 2 spacecraft to the Moon in 1966. See how it was blinking! After...
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Near-Earth object 2020 SO extremely close encounter: image and rotation – 01 Dec. 2020.
Earlier today, we managed to capture 2020 SO, likely the booster of the Surveyor 2 space mission. We could also detect evidence of its spin rate and we share our imagery with you. The...
Near-Earth object 2020 SO extremely close encounter: a image – 22 Nov. 2020
Next 1 Dec. 2020, the near-Earth object 2020 SO will safely have a extremely close encounter with our planet, coming as close as 50000 km (13% of the average lunar distance). Curiously, it is...
2020 SO extremely close encounter: asteroid or Surveyor 2 rocket booster? Online observations – 30 Nov. 2020
On 1 Dec. 2020, the near-Earth object 2020 SO will have a extremely close, but safe, encounter with us, coming at about 50000 km from the Earth, 13% of the average lunar distance. We...
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 VX4 very close encounter: a image – 17 Nov. 2020
On 18 Nov. 2020, the near-Earth asteroid 2020 VX4 had a very close, but safe, approach with our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 400000 km, marginally more than the...
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 VP1 extremely close encounter: a image – 10 Nov. 2020
A couple of hours ago, the near-Earth asteroid 2020 VP1 had a extremely close, but safe, approach with our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 184000 km, 0.48 times the...
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 UF3 extremely close encounter: a record setting observation- 22 Oct. 2020
Earlier today, the near-Earth asteroid 2020 UF3 safely came very close to our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 42000 km, 11% the average distance of the Moon. It was...
Near-Earth Asteroid 2020 UF3 extremely close encounter: online observations – 22 Oct. 2020
On 22 Oct. 2020, the near-Earth Asteroid 2020 UF3 will have a extremely close, but safe, encounter with us, coming at about 42000 km from the Earth, 11% of the average lunar distance. The...
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 UA extremely close encounter: a memorable event- 20/21 Oct. 2020
Earlier today, the near-Earth asteroid 2020 UA had a extremely close, but safe, close encounter with our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 46000 km, 12% the average distance of...
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 UA extremely close encounter: a image – 19 Oct. 2020
In less than 20 hours by now, the near-Earth asteroid 2020 UA will have a extremely close, but safe, approach with our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 46000 km,...
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 TF6 extremely close encounter: image and movie – 19 Oct. 2020
The near-Earth asteroid 2020 TF6 had a extremely close, but safe, approach with our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 150000 km, 0.4 times the average distance of the Moon....
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 UA extremely close encounter: a image – 18 Oct. 2020
On 21 Oct. 2020, the near-Earth asteroid 2020 UA will have a extremely close, but safe, approach with our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 46000 km, 12% the average...
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 TF6 extremely close encounter: a image – 18 Oct. 2020
Later today, the near-Earth asteroid 2020 TF6 will have a extremely close, but safe, approach with our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 150000 km, 0.4 times the average distance...
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 TE6 extremely close encounter: a image – 18 Oct. 2020
In about one hour, the near-Earth asteroid 2020 TE6 will have a extremely close, but safe, approach with our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 230000 km, 0.6 times the...
