Asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) belonging to the Apollo group was discovered in May 1989. American space agency NASA included it in the group of potentially dangerous asteroids. No wonder – this cosmic stone is estimated to be 1.8 km diameter. The celestial body is just approaching Earthand the next meeting will take place on Friday (27 May).
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An asteroid flyover near the Earth. Where to watch?
The passage of a potentially dangerous asteroid can be viewed with the help of a suitable telescope. Of course, it is also possible to watch her journey through internet. You can follow the asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) flight live on the website Virtual Telescope Project. The live broadcast will be broadcast from Chile and will start on the night of Thursday to Friday at midnight Polish.
Is there anything to be afraid of? The great asteroid rushes at a speed of 76,000. km / h in relation to the Earth, but it will pass our planet at a distance of approx.Ksiê¿yc) at. 14:26 Universal Time.
As the agency researchers calculated NASA, it will be the largest asteroid that will approach our planet this year. Asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) will come back to us around 2055, but then – according to current calculations – it will pass the Earth at a much greater distance than on the next Friday.
