Remember this thread, from a few days ago? Nothing much to worry about there. Now comes news that there IS an asteroid to be somewhat concerned about. Best thing is that it's a good few years off. Bad news is that some of us will be too damned old to do much if it did hit us. Yeah, 2040 seems like a long way off. Here's hoping it threads the keyhole or that the science Johnnies figure out how to kill off a football stadium sized killer rock.
Asteroid 2011 AG5: a football-stadium-sized rock to watch carefully | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine
Asteroid 2011 AG5: a football-stadium-sized rock to watch carefully | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine