Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid that gained notoriety due to initial predictions suggesting a significant chance of it impacting Earth in 2029. However, subsequent observations and calculations have revised those predictions, and it is now known that Apophis will not collide with Earth in 2029 or in the foreseeable future.

Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid that gained notoriety due to initial predictions suggesting a significant chance of it impacting Earth in 2029. However, subsequent observations and calculations have revised those predictions, and it is now known that Apophis will not collide with Earth in 2029 or in the foreseeable future.

Here are some key points about Apophis:

 * Discovery: Apophis was discovered in 2004.

 * Size: It is estimated to be about 340 meters (1,100 feet) in diameter.

 * 2029 Close Approach: On April 13, 2029, Apophis will pass very close to Earth, closer than some of our communication satellites. This close approach will be a unique opportunity for scientists to study the asteroid in detail.

 * Impact Probability: The probability of Apophis impacting Earth in the next 100 years is considered extremely low.

Additional Information:

 * Name: Apophis is named after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos and destruction.

 * Significance: Apophis is significant because it highlighted the potential threat of asteroid impacts and spurred international efforts to track and study near-Earth asteroids.

 * Future Research: Scientists are planning to use the 2029 close approach to learn more about Apophis's composition, structure, and orbit. This information will help us better understand asteroids and improve our ability to predict and potentially deflect future impact threats.

Where to find more information:

 * NASA: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/asteroids/apophis/

 * Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99942_Apophis

 * The Planetary Society: https://www.planetary.org/space-images/asteroid-apophis

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