NEO - Asteroid Tracker: Real-Time Asteroid Tracking
š Explore space from your phone with NEO - Asteroid Tracker, the app that lets you track asteroids approaching Earth in real-time. Powered by NASA data, stay informed about near-Earth objects (NEOs) and get the latest updates from CNEOS (Center for Near-Earth Object Studies).
Key Features:
š° Real-Time CNEOS News and Alerts: Stay up-to-date with the latest on potentially hazardous asteroids.
āļø Today's Asteroids: Track asteroids passing close to Earth today.
āļø This Week's Asteroids: Check the list of asteroids expected to pass by this week.
ā ļø Sentry Watchlist: Access the NASA-monitored asteroids that pose a potential impact risk.
š°ļø Live NASA Data: Get updated information straight from NASA's API.
š Easy Sharing: Share asteroid information with friends in just one click.
Upcoming Updates:
šØ Continuous bug fixes and performance improvements.
Detailed Description:
NEO - Asteroid Tracker is perfect for astronomy enthusiasts or anyone who wants to keep an eye on near-Earth asteroids. With a sleek and simple interface, this app provides accurate data on NEOs (Near-Earth Objects) using NASA's API. Monitor the Sentry system in real-time, which identifies objects that could potentially collide with Earth. Easily share this fascinating information with friends and dive deep into the world of space objects.
How It Works:
Step 1: Install the app.
Step 2: Open the app to access the latest CNEOS news immediately.
Step 3: View today's and this week's asteroids, plus the Sentry Watchlist for potential threats.
Step 4: Click on an asteroid to see detailed data on its orbit and approach.
Step 5: Share information or explore more through direct links to NASA's website.
FAQ:
How do I use NEO - Asteroid Tracker?
Simply download and install the app. No registration is required. You can start tracking daily and weekly asteroids and view the Sentry Watchlist immediately.
How many asteroids are tracked each day?
On average, about ten asteroids of varying sizes approach Earth daily.
What is the Sentry Watchlist?
The Sentry list shows asteroids that NASA tracks for potential Earth impact risk.
Why are some data missing or not displaying correctly?
Sometimes NASA may have missing data. If you encounter this issue, let us know, and we'll investigate.
Are the units hard to understand?
No worries! There's a helpful guide in the top-right menu to explain all the units used in the app.
Is the app free?
Yes, the app is 100% free with no registration required. There are a few small banner ads at the bottom to help cover maintenance costs.
Contact Us:
We'd love to hear from you! For feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email us at contact@tchapacan.net.
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