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Astronomers spot asteroid in a debris-spewing suicidal spin

Started by ApophisAstros, Apr 08, 2019, 15:15:50

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Apr 08, 2019, 15:15:50 Last Edit: Apr 09, 2019, 17:35:31 by Rick
Astronomers have spotted a 'smoking gun' example of an unstable asteroid spun up by the subtle effects of solar radiation and infrared emissions.
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RedCat51,QHYCCD183,Atik460EX,EQ6-R.Tri-Band OSC,BaaderSII1,25" 4.5nm,Ha3.5nm,Oiii3.5nm.
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