FindTheBest’sComets and Asteroids App organizes comets and asteroids by Object Name, Date of First Observation, Date of Last Observation, Period and whether or not it was a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid. For quick sorting, just click on any category at the top to list asteroids and comets by that feature. If you want to search for comets and asteroids by name, click on the Object Fullname column.
Next, try the filters below to narrow your search field. Looking specifically for comets or asteroids that have not come close to earth like Comet Kohoutek? Click No under the Near-Earth Objects filter for an immediate list of all comets and asteroids that have not come near earth. Interested in finding comets and asteroids that have not been potentially dangerous like Hyakutake's Comet? Just check No under the Potentially Hazerdous filter for an immediate list of all relevant comets and asteroids.
If you want more detailed information about a specific comet or asteriod, like Halley's Comet, click on its hyperlinked name for details from Date of First Observation to Diameter. Looking to compare two or more comets? Check the boxes next to each of the selected comet names and click Compare, for a side-by-side comparison chart.
Whether you’re looking for general information for a research project, or you want specific information about a particular asteroid, FindTheBest’s Comets and Asteroids App can help you find answers to all of your comet and asteroid-related questions.
