[sac-forum] 2004 YD5: Close call

  • From: Paul Dickson <dickson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: SAC-Forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 23:53:52 -0700

Apparently, 2004 YD5 passed by the Earth at 0.093 LD (Lunar Distance). 
This is within geostationary orbit.

It was a very small asteroid, but it wasn't seen until it passed us
because it came towards us from the sunward direction.

To read more, see:
    http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/asteroid_close_041222.html

        -Paul


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