How many Tipsters noticed that the asteroid 2009 BD just missed us on Wednesday? Don't worry, you weren't alone if you missed it. However, consider the following quote:
|After the close pass, 2009 BD didn't recede into the |depths of space, like most asteroids do after such |encounters. Rather, it is continuing to stick close to Earth, |stalking our planet on its trip around the sun. In fact, the |space rock will remain within 10 lunar distances of us |for the next month or so, researchers said. | |That's because 2009 BD is no ordinary asteroid. It's what |astronomers call a "co-orbital object," meaning its path |around the sun roughly parallels that of Earth. Just where |such objects come from is an intriguing question, with |some researchers speculating that they may be pieces |ejected from the moon. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43262234/ns/technology_and_science-space/ So don't be surprised if you feel like you're being followed. ;-) -Mike Palij New York University [email protected] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=10838 or send a blank email to leave-10838-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
