Gianluca Masi

Gianluca Masi is an Italian astronomer and astrophotographer. He was born on July 12th, 1967 in Rome, Italy. Masi received his full marks in Physics (Astrophysical address) at the University of Rome “La Sapienza” and earned a PhD in Astronomy at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”. He has been involved in several projects related to astronomy, including studying cosmological distance ladder issues and searching strategies for near-earth objects (NEOs). Masi is also an active member of the staff of the Astronomical Observatory of Campo Catino.

Biography:  https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/the-author/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a strong interest in astronomy and astrophotography
  • The author is involved in the CINEOS project for searching strategies for near-earth objects (NEOs)
  • The author was the first to spot the disappearance of one of Jupiter's equatorial bands

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

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Contradictions

85%

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  • Asteroid 2024 BJ will reach its closest point to Earth on Saturday (Jan. 27)
  • NASA has also warned about four other asteroids ranging from the size of a house to the size of a building.
  • The asteroid is an Apollo type, which means it crosses the orbit of Earth

Deceptions

100%

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  • The author has not provided any deceptive practices in the articles provided.

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Asteroid 2008 OS7 and Four Other Asteroids to Pass Earth in February 2024

Asteroid 2008 OS7 and Four Other Asteroids to Pass Earth in February 2024

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 A massive stadium-sized asteroid named Asteroid 2008 OS7 will zoom past Earth on February 2, 2024 at a distance of approximately 1.77 million miles or about 3 million kilometers with no risk of impact. NASA has also warned that four other asteroids ranging from house to building sizes will approach our planet in the coming days with one making its closest approach on February 12th.