Special Gift: An Exhibition on Asteroid Missions to Download
Asteroid Day is coming! Set up a space and engage your audience with this wonderful exhibition poste...
Asteroids, Deities and Heroes
Narratives and legends with characters that have transcended time have also served as inspiration fo...
The Precious Space Rock that Fell in Germany
In January, fragments of a small asteroid fell about 100 kilometres from Berlin, the capital of Germ...
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Dimorphos Reshaped?
Simulations indicate that the orbit of the Dimorphos asteroid has been altered. A study led by planetary scientist Sabina Raducann from the University of Bern suggests that the asteroid Dimorphos […]
Teaching about Asteroids and Inspiring New Generations in Colombia
Meet the Colombian teacher and his group who use a lot of creativity to inspire new generations to learn about asteroids and planetary defence. Álvaro José Cano Mejía dedicated […]
Special Gift: An Exhibition on Asteroid Missions to Download
Asteroid Day is coming! Set up a space and engage your audience with this wonderful exhibition poster. Get ready for another exciting Asteroid Day with a captivating exhibition highlighting missions [...]
Asteroids, Deities and Heroes
Narratives and legends with characters that have transcended time have also served as inspiration for astronomers when naming asteroids. Use this same creativity to plan and execute engaging events. Since […]
How are Features on Asteroids named?
Learning Objective: Learn the criteria for naming elements found on the surface of asteroids. Overview: The images captured by exploration missions have facilitated a detailed mapping of the surface of […]
The Precious Space Rock that Fell in Germany
In January, fragments of a small asteroid fell about 100 kilometres from Berlin, the capital of Germany. The object, named 2024 BX1, was discovered by Krisztián Sárneczky, Hungarian professor and […]
Asteroid Day with Société d’Astronomie de Cannes in France
Cannes is renowned worldwide for its rich blend of culture, history and natural beauty. The city’s appeal extends beyond its well-known fashion maisons and prestigious film festivals. In particular, the […]
Did the Tunguska impact leave behind any meteorites?
This article was originally published in the Bad Astronomy Newsletter by Phil Plait, an astronomer and science communicator, as well as a friend of Asteroid Day. He writes his Bad […]
Observe the Moon and Learn Fascinating Insights About Asteroid Impacts!
Observing the Moon through a telescope is a captivating experience that never fails to draw people in. You can set up your telescope in an open area or a street, […]
Asteroid Day Community Member Spotlight – Carolina Brauer de Morais
Introducing Carolina Brauer de Morais, a student currently on her final year at the European School of Luxembourg II in Mamer. In addition to her academic endeavors, Carolina holds the […]
NEOWISE: the announced farewell
The NEOWISE infrared space telescope, which was announced to reach the end of its mission by NASA last December, has made remarkable contributions over the past 10 years in the […]
A Journey Through Space Rocks at the Hellenic Meteorite Museum
The fascinating history of space rock impacts on Earth can be explored at the Hellenic Meteorite Museum, located in the heart of Athens, Greece. This museum stands as a pioneering […]
