Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Day in Review: Asteroid Experts Create Hypothetical Impact | ECOSTRESS Maps Phoenix Streets

The fifth Planetary Defense Interagency Tabletop Exercise focused on an asteroid impact scenario designed by NASA JPL's Center... 
 
Day in Review
Asteroids and Comets
A rocky asteroid floats through the dark expanse of space. The background is dotted with numerous stars, and a faint, cloudy nebula can be seen behind the asteroid. The asteroid's surface appears rough and irregular, with visible craters and protrusions.
The fifth Planetary Defense Interagency Tabletop Exercise focused on an asteroid impact scenario designed by NASA JPL's Center for Near Earth Object Studies. Full Story and Interactive

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What's Up - July 2024


What are some skywatching highlights in July 2024? Follow the tail of Scorpius to locate star clusters M6 and M7, let Mars guide you to observe planet Uranus, and see the Moon gather a group of planets in the a.m.


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A temperature map of Phoenix, Arizona on June 19, 2024, showing various areas with temperature ranges from 124°F to above 140°F. The map includes neighborhoods and landmarks like Sky Harbor Airport.

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Roads and sidewalks in some areas get so hot that skin contact could result in second-degree burns. Full Story and Image
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