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SIaaP t1_j6kcx9a wrote

Reply to comment by TheNova5 in ‘Extraordinary’ footage shows one of the closest known approaches of a near-Earth object — On 26 Jan. 2023, asteroid 2023 BU was about 2,200 miles above the surface of the Earth by marketrent

Thanks for the clip, but why does this video look like it was from the 60’s?

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NecroAssssin t1_j6kdwjo wrote

It was in the asteroid's contract: no HD filming.

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hand_truck t1_j6kgw3i wrote

Probably out of respect for its age, filters were used to conform it to our twisted beauty standards.

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Xpandomatix t1_j6m12bt wrote

Time lapse.

Gives me hope to know they can track something so incredibly small with at least a little bit of warning.

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