Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
1999 JM8: A Rock Too Close
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 1, 1999 is “1999 JM8: A Rock Too Close,” an image. It is credited to Credit: L. Benner (JPL) et al., NAIC, NASA. The original explanation runs about 143 words.
From the explanation
“5 million kilometers from the Earth in early August. The small asteroid was completely unknown before May.”
— APOD editors, September 1, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 1, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: L. Benner (JPL) et al., NAIC, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 143 words