Time: March 13, 2025 7:00 PM
Location: Chem-Phys Room 287
Speaker: Dr. Tom Troland
Title: Wham, Bamb, Earth in a Jam? Near Earth Asteroids and a Close Shave for 2032
Abstract: A recently discovered asteroid will make a close passage by Earth on December 22, 2032. Will it hit Earth? We don't know for sure, but the odds for our survival are much better than in Russian Roulette! This chunk of Solar System debris, estimated to be 100-300 feet across, is classified as a Near Earth Asteroid (NEA). Sixty five million years ago, the Earth got whacked by a much bigger NEA, leading to the demise of most dinosaurs, and, perhaps, to the rise of mammals like us! Should we lose sleep over the threat of NEAs? Should we shelve our Christmas plans for 2032? Come to this talk to find out!
Zoom Link: https://uky.zoom.us/j/87558620767
YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/live/1PfCMQcvTAo?feature=share
You can find information about the impending nova, T Coronae Borealis, here:
https://observatory.as.uky.edu/t-crb
- March 2025 SkyTalk Flyer.pdf
- March 2025 All Sky Chart.pdf
- Star Trails at Raven Run.jpg
- (PDF maps on this page were created using Guide 9)
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