Asteroid will closely approach earth tonight

Isn't it about 17x further than the Moon, which is basically a no for being able to see it?
 
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Pav89 said:
At 21:59 BST, 1998 QE2 asteroid, 1.7 miles wide, will make a very close approach to Earth. I haven't done any research into where to look yet, but I'm continuing to dig through. If anyone else can find any info, it'll be appreciated! Apparently, it's so big, it has it's own moon! :eek:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22736709
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Good luck in seeing it!

"This celestial event will not be visible naked eye, but space enthusiasts with even a modest telescope might be able to witness the pass."
 
d_brennen said:
Good luck in seeing it!

"This celestial event will not be visible naked eye, but space enthusiasts with even a modest telescope might be able to witness the pass."
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I have a telescope although it's not too great =/. Let's hope the pro astronomers get take some good pictures!


Spook187 said:
Here we go :)

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=24363457&postcount=933
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Aha, nice one! Next time, please could you put the name of the asteroid in text format, as I tried to search for it, but ofc, no results. :)
 
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