Asteroids and Comets
About the possible danger of undetected asteroids and comets on collision course with earth. |
Christophe Dumas, Planetary Astronomy
Near-infrared spectroscopy, and high-angular resolution imaging of small planetary bodies and asteroidal satellites. |
Comets and Meteor Showers
Includes news, information, professional and amateur observations as well as historical research. Compiled by Gary W. Kronk. |
IAU Astronomical Headlines
Reports of recent astronomical discoveries from International Astronomical Union Circulars. Lists new comets, minor planets, natural satellites, novae, and supernovae, with ephemerides. |
Leonid Meteor Storm
Information on the Leonid meteor storms which are associated with the appearance of the comet Tempel-Tuttle. |
NearEarth.net
Information on meteor showers, comets, specialized optics, and asteroids. |
Small Bodies Data Archives
A large collection of physical and observational data, maintained for NASA by the University of Maryland. |
The Leonid Meteor Storm
An overview of the Leonid Meteor Storm providing information on past and future storms. This site will be updated in real time for the 1999 and 2000 Leonid events. |
The Spacewatch Project
The primary goal of Spacewatch is the study of statistics of comets and asteroids in order to investigate the collisional evolution of the solar system. |
Tswaing Impact Crater
Educational page on the environmental and biotic effects of a meteorite impact crater in South Africa. |
