Apophis

GPTKB entity

Statements (157)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Asteroids
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:Villain
gptkb:character
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:System_Lords
gptkbp:antagonist the sun god
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Underworld
darkness
chaos
evil
fear
destruction
night sky
darkness and destruction
gptkbp:battle gptkb:sun_god_Ra
gptkbp:closed April 13, 2029
April 13, 2036
gptkbp:closest_approach_distance approximately 31,000 kilometers
gptkbp:collaborations NASA, ESA, and other space agencies
gptkbp:country false
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired documentaries and articles
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Set
gptkb:SG-1
gptkbp:defense gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:snake
a giant serpent
gptkbp:diameter approximately 370 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Roy_A._Tucker
gptkbp:discovery gptkb:Kitt_Peak_National_Observatory
CCD imaging
initially detected as a moving object
gptkbp:discovery_year June 19, 2004
gptkbp:distance 1.1 AU
gptkbp:distance_from_earth April 13, 2029
gptkbp:eccentricity 0.5
0.191
gptkbp:element updated regularly
semi-major axis of 0.0015 AU
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Ra
gptkbp:exploration_plans proposed missions for close observation
gptkbp:first_appearance 2004-06-19
gptkbp:future_close_approaches 2029, 2036, 2068
gptkbp:has_afocus_on international space agencies
gptkbp:has_close_approach_history gptkb:true
gptkbp:has_goal Conquer Earth and the galaxy
gptkbp:has_impact_on April 13, 2036
gptkbp:has_lore the battle against Ra
gptkbp:has_role gptkb:Goa'uld_System_Lord
gptkbp:has_spectral_type gptkb:S-type_asteroid
gptkbp:historical_significance notable for potential Earth impact
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Apophis
gptkbp:impact low
considered low
gptkbp:impact_probability 1 in 110,000 for 2029
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in gptkb:Egyptian_mythology
mythological significance
Egyptian cosmology
Egyptian religious texts
mythological terror
gptkbp:is_a_representation_of chaotic forces
the primordial chaos
the struggle for light over darkness
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of the night
chaos and disorder
the eternal night
gptkbp:is_aplace_for 1.099 AU
gptkbp:is_aresearch_subject_for impact risk assessment.
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:the_underworld
gptkbp:is_athreat_to_earth in the distant future
gptkbp:is_atype_of asteroidal body
gptkbp:is_character_in gptkb:Egyptian_mythology
Egyptian folklore
Egyptian creation myths
gptkbp:is_considered future missions
for deflection missions
gptkbp:is_considered_as gptkb:Demon
gptkbp:is_feared_by gptkb:the_ancient_Egyptians
his power to swallow the sun
gptkbp:is_in the inner solar system
gptkbp:is_in_the_news due to its potential impact risk
gptkbp:is_involved_in the cycle of day and night
gptkbp:is_known_for his role in the afterlife
his destructive nature
his eternal conflict with Ra
gptkbp:is_known_to cause storms
represent the end of the world
gptkbp:is_linked_to solar eclipses
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:NASA
various observatories
gptkbp:is_notable_for its close approaches to Earth
gptkbp:is_observed_in over 1000 times
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with the concept of evil
the concept of chaos in the universe
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:ancient_texts
Egyptian art
mythological stories
temple reliefs
a serpent or dragon
a monstrous serpent.
a threat to the sun
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in gptkb:the_Book_of_the_Dead
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in gptkb:ancient_texts
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:rituals
spells and incantations
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Apollo_group_of_asteroids
gptkb:the_Egyptian_pantheon
Egyptian religious beliefs
the NEA population
ongoing research in planetary science
gptkbp:is_studied_for planetary defense strategies
gptkbp:is_studied_in by astronomers worldwide
gptkbp:is_visible_from during close approaches
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Apep
gptkbp:last_appearance 2021-03-11
gptkbp:light_requirement 0.19
gptkbp:mass approximately 4.1 x 10^10 kg
gptkbp:movement Earth-crossing orbit
gptkbp:mythology gptkb:Egyptian_mythology
eternal struggle against order
gptkbp:name gptkb:(99942)_Apophis
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Apep
gptkbp:notable_race gptkb:Goa'uld
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 3.33 degrees
3.3 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 0.988 years
323.6 days
gptkbp:origin Egyptian god of chaos
Greek for ' Apep' or 'the one who is evil'
gptkbp:perihelion 0.9 AU
0.745 AU
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Peter_Williams
gptkbp:potentially_hazardous_asteroid gptkb:true
gptkbp:public_awareness widely covered in media
gptkbp:represents the forces of chaos
gptkbp:research monitored since discovery
radar and optical observations
gptkbp:research_interest studied for planetary defense
gptkbp:role personification of chaos
gptkbp:rotation_period about 30 hours
tilted at 30 degrees
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Asteroids
gptkbp:semi_major_axis 0.922 AU
gptkbp:size larger than the Eiffel Tower
gptkbp:surface silicate rock and metal
gptkbp:symbolizes night
the struggle between good and evil
gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in potentially hazardous asteroids
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Kane_Chronicles
gptkb:System_Lords
gptkb:Carter_Kane
gptkb:Stargate_SG-1
gptkb:Stargate
gptkb:Stargate_franchise
gptkb:Teal'c
gptkb:The_Goa'uld
gptkb:Goa'uld
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5