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Abu Dhabi Astronomer Discovers Asteroid UY56 Six Times the Size of Burj Khalifa

The Newly Found Space Rock Poses No Threat to Earth and Highlights UAE’s Growing Role in Space Exploration
Ashik AhmedBy Ashik AhmedAugust 21, 20242 Mins Read
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  • An astronomer based in Abu Dhabi has discovered a giant asteroid that is thought to be between 5 to 10km in size – that is six times the height of the mighty Burj Khalifa.
  • The discovering certificate for the asteroid has been put into detail but it lacks acknowledgement and a permanent name by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) due to a lack of further observations to make accurate orbital determinations.
  • The given celestial body is sited in the asteroid belt which is located between the red planet known as Mars and the big planet called Jupiter and this area of space is the home to most of the asteroid.

An astronomer based in Abu Dhabi has discovered a giant asteroid that is thought to be between 5 to 10km in size – that is six times the height of the mighty Burj Khalifa! Largest I’ve ever seen, the asteroid for now known as ‘2022 UY56’ is not a threat to our planet.

Mr Mohammad Shawkat Odeh who is the director of the International Astronomical Centre in Abu Dhabi,Mohammad Shawkat Odeh, director of Abu Dhabi's International Astronomical Centre, identified a new astronaut. Photo: Supplied identified the comet when using the Pan-STARRS 2 telescope at Haleakala Observatory, Hawaii. The discovering certificate for the asteroid has been put into detail but it lacks acknowledgement and a permanent name by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) due to a lack of further observations to make accurate orbital determinations.

The given celestial body is sited in the asteroid belt which is located between the red planet known as Mars and the big planet called Jupiter and this area of space is the home to most of the asteroid. Mr. Odeh said that though the asteroid is small and not much is known about it now, preliminary computations indicate that the body could be between 5 and 10 kilometers in diameter.

The space rock traces a rather elliptical path around the Sun in a single orbit taking four years to and crosses the Sun at an average distance of 375 million kilometers. Despite the fact that the object was photographed since 2006, until the moment when these photographs were taken by Mr. Odeh, no one declared this asteroid.

Khadijah Ahmad from the Dubai Astronomy Group agreed that such a discovery could motivate other persons in the UAE pursue space exploration projects and asteroid searches. The advancements in AI have helped in the tracking of asteroids but the human eye is still an important tool.

It turns out that the UAE’s interest in asteroids is still evolving, and the country has the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) planned for 2028. The endeavour, backed by the $1 billion UAE Space Fund, will include a 13-year mission whose goal is to further the country’s knowledge of how and why asteroids formed.

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Ashik Ahmed (Aryan) is a tech writer for Dubai News, covering a wide range of topics with a particular specialization in artificial intelligence and technology. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for the latest innovations, Ashik has established himself as a trusted voice in the tech industry. he is the founder and CEO of XovaTech, Offers computing, software, website dev, SEO, online marketing and also into celeb management and artificial intelligence. His in-depth analysis and insightful commentary provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Whether it's emerging trends, groundbreaking startups, or the latest gadgets, Ashik's expertise ensures that his articles are both informative and engaging.

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