This website provides an interactive visualization of Near-Earth
Objects (NEOs) that are currently being tracked by NASA. NEOs are asteroids or comets
whose orbits bring them into close proximity with Earth, making them subjects of
great scientific interest. These objects are closely monitored by space agencies
around the world to evaluate any potential risks they might pose to our planet and
to gain deeper insights into their composition, trajectory, and behavior. By
studying NEOs, scientists can better understand the dynamics of our solar system
and the history of cosmic collisions that have shaped planetary bodies.
This visualization uses data from the NASA NEOs API, which provides real-time information
on asteroids and comets that come close to Earth. By clicking on any NEO name from the
list on the left, you can explore detailed information about its size, speed, and how
close it will pass by Earth. The size of each NEO is represented visually, compared
to the silhouette of an average human figure, allowing you to grasp the scale of
these space objects. You will also see key statistics such as the NEO's velocity,
miss distance, and the date of its close approach. This tool is designed to offer
a clear, intuitive understanding of how large these objects are.