[ad_1] In June 2004, astronomers Roy Tucker, David Tholen and Fabrizio Bernardi discovered a 340-meter asteroid while working at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona. The object was nicknamed Apophis, named after the snake-like enemy of Ra from the Egyptian myth. At first glance, Apophis’ trajectory suggested a minimal …
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