Wednesday’s Near-Earth Asteroid Caught on Film

In case you havnt heard, there was a "mysterious asteroid that was to pass by Earth wednesday. Well we got it on camera! Here is an ATS link to read more about the object. A curious object is about to fly past Earth .

[atsimg]http://files.abovetopsecret.com/images/member/c4e549fa5e68.gif[/atsimg]

The image was found at this link: Wednesday’s Near-Earth Asteroid Caught on Film

The rock, between 30 and 50 feet across, was not in danger of striking the planet and probably would have burned up in the atmosphere before hitting Earth’s surface, if it had headed our way. The asteroid, dubbed 2010 AL30 was first spotted and announced Monday. It is the closest encounter Earth will have with any known object until 2024.

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[edit on 14-1-2010 by MysterE]

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That's pretty cool, I'm more inclined to wonder about the various white dots that appear and disappear, satellites maybe?

Although the object must be going rather quickly, does that rule satellites out?

Nice one anyhow!

All the best, kiwifoot!

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I saw that too! I smell conspiracy! But really, what are those random disappearing white dots?? That all took part in less then a second I imagine.

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Here is a much better link to a much more sensible discussion about the object with some ATS members providing quality information and investigation.
Much better ATS discussion on AL30

[edit on 14-1-2010 by pazcat]

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Thanks paz, I updated the OP with your link!

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Originally posted by pazcat
Here is a much better link to a much more sensible discussion about the object with some ATS members providing quality information and investigation.
Much better ATS discussion on AL30

[edit on 14-1-2010 by pazcat]

Ah yes, the insight in the other thread is just startling:

OMG I SEE IT!!! its actually buzz lightyear

Nice!

No worries
Its quite an interesting read.

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E,

Very nice, thanks for posting. I feel the urge to go out and buy a telescope.

Because so many people were expecting to record the flyby I hope
someone tried to light it up with a laser to see if something could be learned from reflected light.