<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>A thirteen yearold figuring out something a proffesional couldn't? I heard about it but just thought it was a hoax! <br />Posted by HlafordCrux</DIV><br /><br /><font size="2" color="#993366">Yes, apparently it was a hoax, or at least inaccurate according to NASA sources. However, after reading the article on NASA's Near-Earth Object Page concerning Apophis, I found some startling information. </font></p><p><font size="2" color="#993366">But as I suspected, NASA's own statistical calculations regarding Apophis' collision with the Earth are not anywhere near as certain as they are usually presented to be. </font></p><p><font size="2" color="#993366">-For more information, check out the thread in Space Science & Astronomy titled: 'Apophis chances to hit earth dramatically increased!'</font> </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>