Take advantage of this weekend to locate Juno, one of the first #asteroids discovered in history. Juno is in a better period for observations and it will be between Leo and Sextans constellations. See its location on this TheSkyLive interactive map :
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Check out special moments organized by Mulheres de Estrelas and Meteoriticas where students from different schools in #RioNegro #Paraná #Brazil learned about #asteroids and the work of searching and analyzing meteorites.
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New research suggests #asteroids may have triggered global glaciation, transforming our planet into a giant ball of ice millions of years ago. Learn more about this theory and how it could reshape our understanding of Earth's history. bit.ly/3TbGTFe

Have you heard of the #asteroid impact in #Germany ? Discover the story of asteroid 2024 BX1's impact near Berlin and learn about the rare aubrite fragments found and their unique characteristics in our latest article.
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First #AsteroidDay 2024 event in #Africa ! Professor Guido Prego held a conference at Universidade Katyavala Bwila in #Benguela , #Angola , to talk about the 50th anniversary of the Jolomba #asteroid fragment fall. Check out some images:

The new episode of #Resourceful , ESRIC’s podcast is out!

In this one, you will discover insights from Sabrina Andiappane and Bernd Weiss and learn more about how we could possibly turn our #space debris into a practical resource!

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Scientific content creator Luca Nardi invited Romano Serra from INAF and Thomas Mazzi from Associazione Astrofili Centesi to talk about interesting facts regarding #asteroid fragment that fell 200 years ago in Renazzo, #Italy . bit.ly/48dHaeY

Did you know that Cannes is not only known for its history and natural beauty but also for its commitment to #asteroid research?

The Société d’Astronomie de Cannes successfully made its Asteroid Day celebration debut.

Check out our blog for more! - asteroidday.org/updates/event-…

Directly focused on #planetarydefense , this project created by Catalina Sky Survey allows volunteers to help discover new #asteroids , especially NEOs. Here's how to participate:
zooniverse.org/projects/fulsd…

Despite the massive explosion, no definitive meteorites have been found...yet. 🤔 But a recent study in Icarus sheds light on potential areas where these rocks might have landed. Check out the full newsletter written by Phil (Newsletter link in bio) Plait on our blog!

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Another edition of IAU Women and Girls in Astronomy is coming! Value and celebrate women who are making history in the study and exploration of #asteroids .
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Asteroids, comets, meteoroids - remnants of our Solar System's ancient past. What are they? Where do they come from? Discover the answers in this Planetary Society article!

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Explore how observing the #Moon can deepen your understanding of our celestial history and the potential threats lurking in #space ! Check out some tips for hosting your observation event and engaging activities for all ages in our latest article!
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🚀 Join NASA's Apophis 2029 Innovation Listening Workshop on Feb. 7! Explore low-cost mission options to study the asteroid's close Earth approach in 2029. Be part of the conversation with public briefings and one-on-one discussions. 🛰️
spacenews.com/nasa-workshop-…

#Throwback to Astro+Experts sessions in Bucharest! 🚀 Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu and Ian Carnelli discussed space exploration. Science journalist Catalin Beldea shared eclipse-hunting experiences, and Daria Alice Ciobanu showcased impressive scientific publications.

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🚀 Meet Carolina Brauer de Morais, a student and Luxembourg Space Agency Ambassador.

In our latest Asteroid Day Community Spotlight, Carolina shares her transformative 'Astronaut for a Day' experience.

Read more: asteroidday.org/people-partner…

🚀 Farewell, #NEOWISE !

After 10 years of service detecting near-Earth objects, NASA's infrared telescope is set to conclude its mission by 2025. Exciting times ahead with the launch of NEO Surveyor in 2027! 🔭

Read more in our latest blog post: asteroidday.org/news-updates/n…

☄️ Small #asteroid , big impact! On January 21, 2024, a 1-meter asteroid dazzled the skies over #Germany . Watch the footage now! earthsky.org/space/small-as…

Image credit: Fripon-Germany

The Hellenic Meteorite Museum once again hosted an event in honor of #AsteroidDay ! Interactive activities were hosted within the museum, providing attendees the opportunity to explore the vast collection of over 500 meteorites.

Click here to learn more: asteroidday.org/updates/event-…

2024 will be full of space adventures! Learn more about some key dates that are perfect for organizing your own event! Ready for a journey to the asteroids? Take a look at our latest blog post: asteroidday.org/resources/even… 🚀🌌