Can We Stop Asteroid Bennu?
Dr Ben Miles・2 minutes read
Albedo is the measure of reflectivity, with coal at 10%, the moon at 7%, and "Planet Killers" asteroids at 2 to 7%. Various asteroid sizes pose threats to Earth, as seen with past events like the Chicxulub impactor and the importance of close observation like with asteroid Benu for future missions.
Insights
- Asteroids of different sizes present varying levels of threat based on their diameter, ranging from meteor events to potential global environmental changes.
- Close examination of asteroids like Benu through missions like Osiris provides crucial data on their properties, aiding in predicting trajectories and understanding solar system formation compounds.
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What is albedo?
Albedo is the measure of reflectivity of a surface or body, defined as the ratio of sunlight reflected to sunlight striking it.
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