"Chunk of rock" to hit earth's atmosphere tonight!

Betty · 10-06-2008, 06:54 PM

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/home/30528359.html

Discovered just yesterday and confirmed by many, this 10' wide chunk of rock is expected to hit the earth's atmosphere tonight over Northern Sudan.

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The energy released should be approximately equal to one kiloton of conventional explosives. Fortunately, no damage is expected, since the blast will take place in the upper atmosphere. Some fragments may fall to the ground, but the area is sparsely inhabited and they're unlikely to hit anyone.

The sight and sound, however, should be amazing — especially since the sky will still be dark when this meteor hits. The fireball may be visible over much of northern Africa, the Middle East, and possibly even southern Europe.

I haven't decided if I should

or

.

lashbear · 10-06-2008, 07:41 PM

I wanna see !!

Isaac · 10-06-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betty

I haven't decided if I should

or

.

compromise:

blueerica · 10-07-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by zapppop

compromise:

I love this smilie!

alphabassettgrrl · 10-06-2008, 07:54 PM

I definitely

I kind of want to see it.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-06-2008, 08:37 PM

The answer is unequivocally

With perhaps a

and

bewitched · 10-06-2008, 08:48 PM

[Mr.Bill] Oh, noooooooo!

[/Mr.Bill]

innerSpaceman · 10-06-2008, 09:09 PM

omg, is there enough time to get on a plane, that's how much i wanna see it.

How come we never get any of the cool asteroids??!?

Kevy Baby · 10-06-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

How come we never get any of the cool asteroids??!?

Well, there was this one, although it was a few years ago...

lashbear · 10-06-2008, 09:23 PM

Goodness, Kevy.. That's a big one.

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