
From the Archives: Scientists Have Finally Found the Origins of a Mysterious Asteroid
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Uncovering the Moon's Role in the Origins of a Mysterious Asteroid
University of Arizona astronomers trace back the origin of a peculiar asteroid with lunar attributes, revealing it was likely flung from the Moon by an ancient asteroid impact. This discovery highlights the importance of considering Moon-origin orbits in asteroid research and implications for identifying potentially dangerous Earth-bound asteroids.
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