Asteroid Update
In Monday's first hour, astronomer
David Morrison (
website) discussed near-earth asteroids, which he said can either be spotted decades in advance or in contrast just a few days before their arrival. In the case of a large asteroid calculated to hit the Earth, Morrison said we now have the technology to gently nudge the object out of our orbit.
A typical asteroid is about 10-12 ft. across, while shooting stars are "only the size of a pea," he said. The biggest asteroid is the size of Texas, he noted, though it is thankfully not in our path.
Recap
Discovering Egypt
Historian
Glenn Kimball (
Ancient Manuscripts/phone: 1-801-263-7889 or
1-801-595-6322), fresh from a trip to Egypt, discussed his research there investigating several tombs and sites. He spent time with Zahi Hawass who told him that only 30% of possible excavations of Giza Plateau had been uncovered, and that the "most precious secrets are in the future," waiting to be revealed. One such spot, a new tomb discovered beneath a causeway, is thought to hold items of interest, because it's in a location that has never been looted.
Kimball said that he has established a permanent relationship with Egypt and will be spending a great deal of time there. Impressed by the warmth and compassion of the locals, he noted that "Egypt is a harbor of history," and has an impressive depth of culture extending back 5,000 years.
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Glenn Kimball in Egypt
Pictured left (click on for larger) is tonight's guest
Glenn Kimball with
Zahi Hawass, Secretary General, Supreme Council of Antiquities.
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