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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 126,724 | $21,000,000 | 8,040$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 126,724 | $21,000,000 | 8,040$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Dr. Paul Wiegert, a professor of astronomy and physics at the University of Western Ontario, discusses the need to extend planetary defense efforts to include monitoring asteroids that might be headed for the moon.
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Pakistan:
Paul Wiegert of Canada’s University of Western Ontario is the lead study author discussing the potential impact of an asteroid on the Moon.
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Iceland:
Paul Wiegert, the lead author of the study from the University of Western Ontario in Canada, discusses the potential impact of an asteroid collision with the Moon.
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United Kingdom:
Dr Paul Wiegert of the University of Western Ontario is the lead author of the study discussing the potential impact of asteroid 2024 YR4 on the moon.
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Ecuador:
Dr. Paul Wiegert, an astronomer from the University of Western Ontario, explained the potential risks associated with the asteroid YR4.
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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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