See:

http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/150-foot-asteroid-will-buzz-earth-next-week-no-need-to-duck-for-incredibly-close-approach/2013/02/07/29170cf6-715d-11e2-b3f3-b263d708ca37_story.html

I don't know why this is in the Business section. Anyway, it is from the AP
and it says:


CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — An asteroid measuring 150 feet will zip past Earth
next week.

The megarock will pass within 17,000 miles of the planet — the closest
known approach ever for an object of this size. But NASA scientists said
Thursday there’s no reason to worry. They insist there is absolutely no
chance of a collision next Friday.

The asteroid — considered small — will come closer to Earth than many
high-flying communication satellites. It will be visible through binoculars
or telescopes as it zooms by at 17,400 mph. The best viewing location will
be Indonesia. Other prime viewing spots are Eastern Europe, Asia and
Australia.

The asteroid was discovered last February.


- Jed

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