Is an asteroid or comet on a collision course with the Earth?
No. At present we know of only one asteroid that has a moderate chance of colliding with the Earth and that is in the year 2880. This is asteroid 1950DA.
Is Pluto a planet? Astronomers meet in Prague to decide16/08/06
Members of the International Astronomical Union are currently meeting in Prague to decide on an official definition of a planet. Their decision could see the Solar System�s ninth planet Pluto downgraded or other objects upgraded in status.
