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How big will Apophis appear?
How big will Apophis appear in the sky at its closest point of approach in 2029? Will it compare to the moon? How long will it linger as it passes?
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Has a near earth object in heliocentric orbit ever been bright enough to be visible to the unaided eye?
The question Can we see asteroid 1998 OR2 with unaided eye? got me thinking. Space.com's Vesta: Facts About the Brightest Asteroid says:
Vesta is the second most massive body in the asteroid belt, ...
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Opportunities to see a near earth object via unaided eyes or binoculars?
I would like to see a near earth object proper with my eyes or binoculars someday.
Has this been possible recently? Are there any upcoming potential opportunities to do so in say the next 20 or 50 ...
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Will 3,600ft asteroid be visible at my location tonight?
According to NASA, a 1.1-kilometer asteroid called 7482 (1994 PC1) will be visible tonight at 5:50PM.
How do I know if this asteroid will be visible at my location with the naked eye? When NASA says 5:...
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Can we see asteroid 1998 OR2 with unaided eye?
Will I be able to see the asteroid 1998 OR2 with the naked eye on April 29?
If so, where can I find more information on when and where I'll be able to see it?
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