Facts about Apophis Asteroid

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   Apophis's 2029 passage will alter the asteroid's orbital period, potentially affecting its trajectory for subsequent Earth encounters in ways that require continuous recalculation.

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   A refined orbital analysis eventually ruled out any impact risk for Apophis in 2029 and 2036, though scientists continue monitoring a potential 2068 approach.

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   Early orbital calculations briefly suggested Apophis had a small but non-negligible probability of impacting Earth in 2029, prompting significant scientific attention.

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   Asteroid Apophis measures roughly 340 meters in diameter, placing it in a size range capable of causing regional devastation if it ever impacted Earth.

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   During its 2029 flyby, Apophis will pass closer to Earth than the orbits of many geostationary satellites, making it visible to the naked eye.

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   Named after the Egyptian god of chaos, Apophis is classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid due to its size and orbital proximity to Earth.

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   The Apophis asteroid, discovered in 2004, is a near-Earth asteroid that will make a notably close approach to Earth in April 2029.

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