An asteroid that was discovered riding along in Earth's orbit is about three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) wide and might remain as a hitchhiker with our planet for at least 4,000 more years while posing no danger, scientists said on Tuesday. Using observations from telescopes in Chile, Arizona and the Canary Islands, researchers provided the most comprehensive description yet
A second transient Earth Trojan asteroid has been identified – a space rock that shares its orbit with our planet.
A team of astronomers led by researcher Toni Santana-Ros from Alicante university is behind the discovery of the 2020 XL5.
“The Trojan asteroids could be ideal bases for an advanc
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