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asteroid

noun as in planet

noun as in satellite

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noun as in satellite

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Experts also took issue with the ranking’s focus on the states with the highest chances of spotting an asteroid, since you can’t actually see an asteroid with the naked eye from anywhere.

Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through trails of dust and debris left behind by comets or asteroids.

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Harris is hoping to publish his findings on the composition and speed of the asteroid, which will help to understand the threat of further asteroids.

From BBC

Meteorites are the remains of rock left after an asteroid or comet passes through Earth's atmosphere.

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A random asteroid wiping out her kingdom soon after she accepts Dream’s marriage proposal only proves her point.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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