What is Asterank?
Asterank shows hundreds of thousands of asteroids in 3D orbits and estimates their size, composition, accessibility and (speculative) mining value.
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Asterank
3D map of asteroids, with estimates of their value and accessibility
- Coverage
- Solar system
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- 3D
What you can do
- Asteroids in 3D orbits
- Composition and accessibility
- Ranking by estimated value
The details
- Coverage
- Solar system
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Minor Planet Center and JPL data
- Made by
- Ian Webster (independent creator)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- 3D
Tips for using Asterank
- Sort by "most cost effective" to see asteroids easiest to reach.
Who it is for
Asterank is especially useful for stargazers.
Questions about Asterank
Is Asterank free?
Yes. Asterank is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Asterank?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Asterank updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does Asterank get its data?
Minor Planet Center and JPL data.
Can I use Asterank on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Asterank?
Similar maps include N2YO, NASA Moon Trek, Light Pollution Map and NASA Mars Trek. See the full list of Asterank alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Asterank. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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