Peter Jenniskens

Articles by: Peter Jenniskens

Shape of Small Asteroid that Hit Earth Revealed

Shape of Small Asteroid that Hit Earth Revealed

By Peter Jenniskens published

An asteroid that crash-landed in Sudan was shaped like a loaf of bread.

The Spectacular Breakup of ATV: One Final Experiment

The Spectacular Breakup of ATV: One Final Experiment

By Peter Jenniskens, Jason Hatton published

Two research aircraft will try to observe the ATV's breakup in detail.

Summertime Balls of Fire

Summertime Balls of Fire

By Peter Jenniskens published

The minor planet causing the Kappa Cygnid meteor shower has been identified.

Hard-To-See Meteor Shower Observed from Arctic

Hard-To-See Meteor Shower Observed from Arctic

By Peter Jenniskens published

Researchers saw an unprecedented view of the mysterious Quadrantids.

Nature's Own New Year Fireworks

Nature's Own New Year Fireworks

By Peter Jenniskens published

Researchers will observe the elusive Quadrantid shower for over 9 hours.

North Pole Meteor Shower

North Pole Meteor Shower

By Peter Jenniskens published

SETI hopes to visit the North Pole on Dec. 22, to see meteors, not Santa.

Potentially Dangerous Space Rock Lost, and Found

Potentially Dangerous Space Rock Lost, and Found

By Peter Jenniskens published

The oldest lost Potentially Hazardous Asteroid was recently located.

Aurigid Shower Dazzles Airborne Observers

Aurigid Shower Dazzles Airborne Observers

By Peter Jenniskens published

Aurigid meteors put up a strong show for scientists deployed at 47,000 ft.

Surprise Meteor Showers: Will They Become as Predictable as Lunar Eclipses?

Surprise Meteor Showers: Will They Become as Predictable as Lunar Eclipses?

By Peter Jenniskens published

An unexpected meteor shower popped up during the Perseids this August.

2000-Year-Old Meteors to Rain Down on August 31, 2007

2000-Year-Old Meteors to Rain Down on August 31, 2007

By Peter Jenniskens published

The meteors about to rain down on September 1, 2007, date from about 4 A.D.

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Perseids Provide Practice for September Shower

By Peter Jenniskens published

Great Perseids provide a chance to practice for the unusual Aurigids.

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Meteor 'Outburst' Expected Friday Morning

By Peter Jenniskens published

This could be one of the best years for the Perseids meteor shower.

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