When asteroid 2019 OK suddenly appeared barreling toward Earth on July 25, 2019, Luisa Fernanda Zambrano-Marin and the team of astronomers at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico quickly sprang into action. After receiving an alert, the radar scientists zoned in on the asteroid, which was appro
There are almost 30,000 known asteroids according to the Center for Near Earth Studies. While few pose an immediate threat, there is a chance one of significant size could hit the earth and cause catastrophic damage. That’s why the work of researchers like University of Central Florida’s Luisa Fernanda Zambrano-Marin is so important.
Because the asteroid appeared to come out of nowhere and was traveling so fast, it made headline news., which is June 30, and promotes global awareness to help educate the public about these potential threats. It turns out the asteroid was between .04 and .08 miles in diameter and was moving fast. It was rotating at 3 to 5 minutes, which means it is part of only 4.2 percent of the known fast rotating asteroids. This is a growing group that scientists say needs more attention.
, the Planetary Radar team will be able to use the current data bank, which covers four decades. Science operations in the areas of space and atmospheric sciences continue, and the personnel is refurbishing 12-meter antennas to continue astronomical research.
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