Look Up at These 5 Real Asteroids

In the Netflix movie, Don't Look Up, two astronomers try to warn everyone on Earth of an incoming, deadly comet. At The Planetary Society, we help astronomers find, track, and study dangerous asteroids and comets that could really threaten our world.

DO look up at these asteroids circling the Sun. Our planetary defense work:https://www.planetary.org/defend-earth

In the Netflix movie, Don't Look Up, two astronomers try to warn everyone on Earth of an incoming, deadly comet. At The Planetary Society, we help astronomers find, track, and study dangerous asteroids and comets that could really threaten our world.

Video created in coordination with https://asteroidday.org/

Meet a real asteroid defender: https://www.planetary.org/video/hunting-for-dangerous-asteroids

Take our free Asteroid Defense class: https://courses.planetary.org/p/asteroid-defense-101

Asteroids are complex. They could tell us where life came from, but they also pose a threat to life on Earth. For these reasons and more, scientists and asteroid hunters are keeping a close eye on our cosmic neighbors. In this video, get to know 5 of the most important asteroids out there. Find out what they can teach us about our place in the universe, and whether you need to worry about an impact.