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Apophis

(2004 MN4 )
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NOW @ 28 ARI 50

Discovery Chart

19.6.2004 04:05 Kitt Peak 111w36 31n57 observations 1


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Also known as Apep, the Destroyer, Apophis is the Egyptian god of evil and destruction who dwelled in eternal darkness. As a result of its passage within 40 000 km of the earth on 2029 Apr. 13, this minor planet will move from the Aten to the Apollo class.


Discovered on 19-6-2004 in Kitt Peak by Tucker, R. A., Tholen, D. J., Bernardi, F.

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