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UK Publishes Asteroid Armageddon Report

Posted by Hemos on from the history-shows-it-has-happened dept.

szyzyg writes: "The UK NEO Task Force which was set up last year has finally delivered its report and recommendations on the Asteroid threat. The recommendations include money to build a 3 metre search telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, and more funding for research in the field. The report is written for politicians and makes a good introduction to the subject, including disturbing facts and figures."

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  1. Alternate site by LordStrange · · Score: 5

    SpaceRef Also has this story but with the actual paper attached in HTML.

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    License: By reading this you are agreeing that you agree with me.

  2. Children's astronomy book? by blazer1024 · · Score: 5

    Okay, I just skimmed over the thing, didn't really feel like reading it, but what I see when I look at all the pretty pictures, is a children's book on astronomy.

    Seriously, that's kind of what it looks like. A book geared towards 8-10 year olds. Oh, right, they said it was targeted at politicians, I should've known it was gonna look like that.

  3. You mean 90 years... by Derwen · · Score: 5
    A quick google search for information on the asteroid which detonated over Tunguska in Siberia in June 1908 will pull up several sites, including this one (picked at random).

    The problem with statistically possible events is that they do occur, and in unpredictable ways, too. The 1908 impact happened in the most emote and sparsely-populated region on the planet. As we probably won't be so lucky next time (whether it is in 1 or 10,000 years time) it is fortunate that some people recognize the problem.
    - Derwen

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  4. Some Extra Info + Links by szyzyg · · Score: 5
    Here's some extra things to look at....

    My Map of all NEOs

    BBC coverage of these events

    My 'Musical Interpretation' of the report ;-)