Asteroid May Hit Mars in Next Month

1:75 just over a month away? Either a lack of accurate data points or tracking is more primitive than I would have thought.

Huston we have a problem, chaotic system means we could have very little warning for us.

Brad

Yes there is a problem...

"A newly discovered hunk of space rock "

That means there is a lack of data points. The new asteroid must be observed as it moves through space (e.g., it must be observed for a significant time) before an accurate orbit can be calculated.

A recent study with a super computer showed the Tunguska event, a super massive explosion in Siberia in 1908, was caused by a SMALLER asteroid than had been previously thought!! That means we need to search for and track smaller asteroids than our current programs are targeting. Yes, this type of a collision is possible on Earth.

As I recall there is still no definitive cause to this event.

Well, all I can say is: Better Mars than Earth.

These things are peppering Earth constantly, fortunately most burn up, without hitting anyone.

Mind you, remember Wolf Creek Crater:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfe_Creek_crater

Kind Regards....Sleep well tonight....

This could be a huge opportunity, given what we learned from Schumacher-Levi at Jupiter!