Paul Wiegert
Paul Wiegert is an esteemed astronomer and researcher who specializes in the dynamics of small bodies in the solar system. He has gained attention in the media for his insights regarding asteroid 2024 YR4, specifically its potential threat to Earth and the implications of its trajectory on other asteroids, including the previously concerning asteroid 99942 Apophis.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 8,030 | $272,000 | 394$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 240,881 | $2,900,000 | 506$ |
| Totals | 2 | 1,385,545,103 | 248,911 | $3,172,000 | 900$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Finland:
Paul Wiegert is an astronomer who collaborated with Cole Gregg on the calculations regarding celestial objects from the Alpha Centauri star system.
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India:
Paul Wiegert revealed that any small impact by any small asteroid would alter Apophis's trajectory.
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