Asteroids
4,700 Asteroids Want to Kill You
[/caption] There are now 4,700 asteroids out there -- plus or minus 1,500 – that are considered Potentially Hazardous Asteroids…
The Most Profitable Asteroid Is…
[/caption] With the recent announcement of the asteroid mining company, Planetary Resources, some of the most-asked questions about this enticing…
Crowdsourcing the Hunt for Potentially Dangerous Asteroids
[/caption] What’s the best way to look for potentially hazardous asteroids? Get as many eyes on the sky as you…
You Just Got a Haircut from Asteroid 2012 JU
[/caption] OK, we admit that's a bit of an exaggeration, but an asteroid about the size of a school bus…
Fly Over Vesta’s Cratered Terrain with Dawn
I've been waiting for nearly two months to be able to share these videos from the Dawn mission's "flyover" views…
The Bright and Dark Side of Vesta’s Craters
[/caption] Bright craters, dark craters... craters shaped like butterflies... they're all represented here in a panorama made from images acquired…
Dawn Reveals More of Vesta’s Secrets
[/caption] Vesta is finally giving up its secrets, thanks to the Dawn spacecraft! The latest images sent back from Dawn…
Planetary Resources: The Video
Planetary Resources, Inc. has announced its plan to mine Near Earth Asteroids for their raw resources, ranging from water to…
Planetary Resources Group Wants to Mine Asteroids
[/caption] Last week a new company backed by a number of high-tech billionaires said they would be announcing a new…
NASA Wants Your Help in Finding Asteroids
[/caption] If you are an amateur astronomer who likes a challenge, NASA has a new project and is looking for…