2012 Skywatching Guide: Brightest Asteroids of the Year
by Geoff Gaherty, Starry Night Education
Date: 29 February 2012 Time: 09:42 AM ET
Skywatchers are in for a treat this year if they look up at some of the brightest asteroids in view. Here's a skywatching guide to help you plan your targets.
The following asteroids are expected to become brighter than magnitude 9 and more than 90 degrees from the sun during 2012.
The following asteroids are expected to become brighter than magnitude 9 and more than 90 degrees from the sun during 2012.
CREDIT: Geoff Gaherty
CREDIT: Geoff Gaherty










