Getting the right spin on a close-passing asteroid
Monday, February 11, 2013 - 14:00
in Astronomy & Space
(Phys.org)—The record-setting close approach of an asteroid on Feb. 15 is an exciting opportunity for scientists, and a research team will use National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and NASA telescopes to gain a key clue that will help them predict the future path of this nearby cosmic neighbor.