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EDGEMAN
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Astronomy peeps, what's your take on Apophis?

On April 13th, 2029 an absolutely gigantic asteroid known as “Apophis” will come very close to our planet. In fact, we are being told that Apophis will actually be ten times closer than the Moon as it zips past the Earth. The good news is that scientists are assuring us that there is zero chance that this enormous space rock will hit us. Would this be a good reason to nuke that rock into gravel?
Link: The Truth About Apophis
Posted: 11/25/2024 at 10:58 AM ET

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Astronomy peeps, what's your take on Apophis? ◄
EDGEMAN • 11/25/24 10:58 AM ET
Space Force will take care of it....right?**
Hokebury • 11/26/24 01:23 PM ET
Send out the Space Cadets!**
EDGEMAN • 11/26/24 02:31 PM ET
"We, agry." --pic**
bourbonstreet • 11/25/24 08:52 PM ET
It just so happens it's closest happens to be...where GEO sats hang out.
ColoVT82 • 11/25/24 08:23 PM ET
I don't see him as a threat...**
Major Kong • 11/25/24 03:19 PM ET
Damnit...i was going to pull a stargate reference**
psychobilly • 11/25/24 04:09 PM ET
This guy will deal with it **
UEMcGill • 11/25/24 02:14 PM ET
Better start looting just in case.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 11/25/24 02:00 PM ET
Already pre-emptively bought all the TP and Pop Tarts at BJ's**
Happy Dog • 11/26/24 06:05 AM ET
I feel like we need some oil riggers up there to drill it into pieces!**
BG Hokie • 11/25/24 02:00 PM ET
The moon averages 250 thousand miles from Earth. 10 times closer than that
Hokie CPA • 11/25/24 01:18 PM ET
Exactly who is getting worked up, other than Edge?**
PhotoHokieNC • 11/25/24 04:16 PM ET
That's what the "experts" are saying now.
EDGEMAN • 11/25/24 02:20 PM ET
The moon is about 250k miles from the Earth. **
BB Hokie • 11/25/24 02:18 PM ET
That would put the asteroid at the edge of the atmosphere, correct?**
TomTurkey • 11/25/24 02:35 PM ET
But what if the Earth isn't actually round?**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 11/25/24 02:31 PM ET
Tom Turkey is correct - pear shaped?**
HokieHi71 • 11/25/24 04:00 PM ET
And it's not**
TomTurkey • 11/25/24 02:36 PM ET
We should really be concerned about Gamera altering Apophis’ course….**
CrystalCoveHokie • 11/25/24 12:55 PM ET
Absolutely! **
ColoVT82 • 11/25/24 08:18 PM ET
Good documentary on a similar past event (link)**
mancunian • 11/25/24 12:39 PM ET
SG-1 will take care of it**
Hokerer • 11/25/24 12:37 PM ET
Anti-shun**
EDGEMAN • 11/25/24 12:39 PM ET
Zero chance? LOL. They don't have the foresight to make that statement.
MikeVT85 • 11/25/24 12:33 PM ET
I hear it is heard for the Tesla Elon put into space. **
GreenvilleVT • 11/25/24 03:06 PM ET
We've all got to die sometime...**
Beerman • 11/25/24 12:25 PM ET
Can't say, we'll know more by '27 when orbit is better refined**
astrohokie • 11/25/24 12:21 PM ET
Bruce Willis is in no condition to take of it**
HokieDan95 • 11/25/24 12:00 PM ET
We could send him, he just probably couldn't do much... (dark humor)**
UTPr0sim • 11/25/24 03:47 PM ET
Near miss, unless the Government would lie to the American people
HortHokie • 11/25/24 11:58 AM ET
Which government?
Beerman • 11/25/24 01:54 PM ET
Probably true**
HortHokie • 11/25/24 02:44 PM ET
I feel like there are way too many independent astronomers that would...
MP4VT2004 • 11/25/24 01:47 PM ET
"With a name like 'Apophis,' it has to be good!" ®️**
TomTurkey • 11/25/24 11:40 AM ET
I'm thinking more that the first 3 letters are the same as
Late 80s Hokie • 11/25/24 12:10 PM ET
Basically the same result**
TomTurkey • 11/25/24 12:50 PM ET
From the alternate name, we get the pink stomach elixir
TomTurkey • 11/25/24 11:45 AM ET