Aside from the crude points made in the last post, and the stories weaved in the first, I think this is an interesting subject. From the references provided so far, other than Orc's initial commments, the story seems to be that this asteroid will pass "close" by earth and be visible with "normal" telescopes (ie, not just those huge things on tops of mountains).

On a more personal note, which you're totally free to disagree with, can you perhaps tone down the vulgarities in your posting xenon? If you don't believe, agree or whatever with things then that's a fine standpoint to take. Just don't be f'ing and blinding whilst telling us so. Please.

In answer to your final question, it's out there and coming closer. After the 29th, it'll be going away.