The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0·2 min read·medium
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 close encounter: a new image
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The Virtual Telescope Project has captured a new image of the potentially hazardous asteroid 1997 NC1 as it makes a safe approach toward Earth. The asteroid will reach its closest point on June 27, 2026, posing no risk to the planet.
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Monitoring near-Earth objects is essential for planetary defense and scientific research into the composition of the solar system.
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1: 13 June 2026.
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The article provides scientific data and reassurance regarding safety, maintaining a purely informative tone.
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