The Asteroids Closest To Killing Us, Visualised

retweet1 By Brian Barrett on October 23, 2010 at 7:00 AM You can call them "near Earth objects" if you want to. I'll stick with "asteroids hellbent on obliterating our planet and all we hold dear". Here's the line-up of the space rocks closest to killing us, and where they are. As a bonus, designer Zachary Vabolis has taken the liberty of listing the recorded objects that have have or will come closest to impact. And these are just the 1000m diameter or wider crowd. So, hey, it's been real nice, everybody! I just hope when we get got, it's by one with a cool name. [Power of Visualization via FastCo Design] http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2010/10/the-asteroids-closest-to-killing-us-visualised/ Tagged: asteroids astronomy earth infographics meteors science space Next Post: Jason Chen: Gizmodo Editor, Apple Employee? » « Previous Post: Google Street View Cars Collected Emails And Passwords Comments (AU Comments | US Comments) There are currently no local comments for this post. Post Your Comments Got something to say? There are two ways to comment: 1. Guests Click here to comment instantly. 2. Facebook Users Click below to comment using your Facebook account. We're looking for comments that are interesting, substantial or highly amusing. If your comments are excessively self-promotional, obnoxious, or even worse, boring, you will be banned from commenting. All comments are moderated. __________________________________________________________________   Easily grow your own vegetables anywhere .      Click here: Easy Victory Garden