Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Asteroid 1998 WT24 Passes Near Earth
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 24, 2001 is “Asteroid 1998 WT24 Passes Near Earth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: S. Gajdos & J. Toth ( Comenius U. Bratislava ), Modra Observatory). The original explanation runs about 114 words.
From the explanation
“Last week, an asteroid approached unusually close to the Earth. Passing well outside the orbit of our Moon, Asteroid 1998 WT24 posed no danger, but became bright enough to see with binoculars and to track with radar .”
— APOD editors, December 24, 2001
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 24, 2001
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: S. Gajdos & J. Toth ( Comenius U. Bratislava ), Modra Observatory
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 114 words