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Yarkovsky Effect On Asteroid Detected

Posted by michael on from the nifty-science dept.

Henry writes "New Scientist is reporting that a JPL team has measured the recoil effect of an asteroid caused by the Sun in the process of re-emission of absorbed sunlight as heat. Astronomers believe this phenomenon, known as the Yarkovsky Effect, has brought asteroids - which are otherwise mainly located in and near the belt - towards Earth. This effect on asteroids was previously predicted, but this is the first proof."

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  1. In Soviet Russia.... by calyxa · · Score: 0, Troll

    asteroid moves sun!

    (heh, I always wanted to do that. karma be damned!)

    -calyxa

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    Decay! Decay! Decay! -Helium