Asteroid 2012 DA14 passes very close to earth on Friday February 15,2013

Asteroid 2012 D14

2012 DA14 is a near-Earth asteroid with an estimated diameter of about 50 meters (160 ft) and an estimated mass of about 190,000 metric tons. It was discovered on February 23, 2012, by the OAM Observatory, La Sagra in Spain seven days after passing 0.0174 AU (2,600,000 km; 1,620,000 mi) from Earth on February 16. Calculations show that on February 15, 2013, the distance between the asteroid and the center-point of Earth will be 0.000228 AU (34,100 km; 21,200 mi). The asteroid will pass 27,700 km (17,200 mi) from the surface of Earth. The 2013 passage of 2012 DA14 by Earth is a record close approach for a known object of this size. Continue reading “Asteroid 2012 DA14 passes very close to earth on Friday February 15,2013”

The Buk-2M SA-17

The Buk-2M (SA-17`Grizzly’) low/high altitude surface-to-air missile system.The export version of the Buk-2M is known as Ural (after the Russianriver) and has already completed initial trials. The Buk-2M has been built in two versions: tracked and semi-trailer-mounted. When compared to the tracked version, the trailer version has greater strategic mobility and is probably cheaper to manufacture, operate and maintain. It is therefore likely to have greater export potential.
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How to take a screenshot on your phone

Are you wondering how to take a screenshot of your phone’s screen, we gathered a list of the most used phones

We would like to mention that on old phones taking screenshots was not a straight forward thing to do. for example the early versions of android a root was needed  or a special software, in windows 7.5 you need a software to do so.

Phones are sorted alphabetically

  • Galaxy Ace 1: Home Button + Power Button
  • Galaxy Ace 2: Home Button + Power Button
  • Galaxy Gio: Back button + Home Button
  • Galaxy Nexus: Power Button + Volume down
  • Galaxy Note 2: Power button + volume down / Slider the palm of your hand from right to left on the screen / Click on the pen button and touch  with it the screen for 2 seconds
  • Galaxy S 2: Power button + Home Button
  • Galaxy S 3: Power button + volume down / Slider the palm of your hand from right to left on the screen
  • Google Nexus S: Power Button + Volume down
  • HTC Butterfly:Home Button + Power Button/ Power button + Volume Down
  • HTC droid DNA: Home Button + Power Button/ Power button + Volume Down
  • HTC One S:Home Button + Power Button/ Power button + Volume Down
  • HTC One X :Home Button + Power Button/ Power button + Volume Down
  • iPads: Home Button + Power Button
  • iPhones 5 / 4s / 4 / 3G: Home Button + Power Button
  • LG Optimus 2X: Home Button + Power Button
  • LG Optimus: Home Button + Power Button
  • LG Spectrum: Home Button + Power Button
  • LG Nexus 4: Power button + Volume Down
  • Motorola Electrify 2: Power button + Volume Down
  • Motorola Xoom: Power button + Volume Down
  • Motorola DROID 4: Power button + Volume Down
  • Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX: Power button + Volume Down
  • Motorola DROID RAZR: Power button + Volume Down
  • Motorola DROID XYBOARD 10.1: Power button + Volume Down
  • Sony Ericsson xperia mini: power button + volume down
  • Windows Phone 8: Start and Power buttons

Hopes this list helped you find what you are looking for. if you know of any other way or any other phone not mentioned please drop us a comment.

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