Asteroid Watch Lite

Asteroid Watch Lite is a highly informative application designed to provide real-time tracking of the trajectories of several nearby asteroids that hold potential risks for our planet. With data sourced directly from NASA's Near Earth Object Program, users can observe the current, past, and future locations of these celestial objects, ensuring they are informed of their movements.

In its free version, details about 50 near-earth asteroids are available, including historically significant and scientifically interesting objects like 2101 Adonis, 99942 Apophis, and 3200 Phaethon, among others. These are not just numbers but actual cosmic wanderers that have intrigued scientists and the general public alike.

Moreover, the free application provides insights into the orbits of some of the main planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and Jupiter. By presenting them alongside the asteroids, a comparative understanding of these objects' paths in relation to the planets is offered.

To access a more expansive catalog of over 1000 near-earth asteroids, users can upgrade to the full version. This option includes all asteroids that are known to pass within 0.02 Astronomical Units of Earth's orbit and are larger than 50 meters in diameter.

It is important to recognize that while the trajectory calculations are based on precise current data, asteroid paths are inherently unpredictable. As such, projections for distant future dates may not be completely accurate. This tool proves to be an essential resource for anyone seeking to better understand the dynamics of near-earth objects and our solar system, featuring the essential functions in the study or monitoring of these celestial bodies.