Dr. Amy Mainzer Explains How NASA Detects Asteroids

It's the end of the world in "Don't Look Up," and it's all thanks to a comet heading straight towards Earth. Dr. Amy Mainzer, a science consultant on "Don't Look Up," breaks down a few scenes from the film and explores the science behind near-Earth objects.

Topic(s)

Asteroids, comets, meteors

Date

December 08, 2021

Presenter(s)

Mainzer, Amy

Mission(s)/Instrument(s)

Catalina Sky Survey
NEOWISE