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Jul. 29, 2011
A Trojan Asteroid Keeps Earth Company
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| The moon isn’t the only heavenly body hanging out near Earth. Astronomers say a Trojan asteroid is following Earth’s same path around the sun. And it might not be alone out there. Professor Martin Connors of Athabasca University talks about Earth’s newly discovered neighbor. |
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Martin Connors
Professor and Canada Research Chair
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
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