Mauna Kea astronomers observe near-Earth visitation
- Author:
- Stapleton, Frankie
- Title:
- Mauna Kea astronomers observe near-Earth visitation
- Periodical:
- Hawaii Tribune Herald
- Year:
- 1992
- Volume:
- V7
- Subject:
- Mauna Kea astronomers Astronomy Asteroid
- Summary:
- Asteroid 4179 is passing with 2.2 million miles of Earth, the closest flyby of Earth of any celestial object with the exception of the moon. A team of astronomers will use UKIRT to determine the asteroid's size and content.
- Date:
- December 11, 1992
- Collection:
- Akiyama