Dear all,
Since December 21, or there abouts, I have been reading these articles about how Mars could get hit by this newly discovered asteroid, 2007 WD5.
I would like to know, if this happens, who on earth could see it as the articles only mention January 30 as the possible impact date, no times. Does anyone know on what stage of rotation we will be at the time of impact?
Also could I request every person with a telescope to watch for it and report back here with stories of their observations and possibly pictures?
I know I would love to witness something like that but the likelihood is very small. This way we could maybe prepare for it and increase the chance of seeing it as soon as it happens, if it happens.
Here are a list of websites with details.
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/21/asteroid-mars-nasa.html?dcitc=w19-502-ak-0000
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article3082960.ece
Have fun.