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Planetary Radio

Amateur Astronomers Work to Save the Planet

Airdate: Monday, September 27, 2004
Running Time: 00:28:50
Listen: Windows Media | MP3

Shoemaker Near Earth Object (NEO) grants have been helping amateur astronomers and professionals at smaller observatories since 1997. We talk to two of the recipients about their efforts to find and track these rocks that cross our path. Emily Lakdawalla illuminates the not so dark side of the moon. Bruce Betts tells us What's Up! in the sky, and presents his latest space trivia contest.

Guests

• Matt Dawson
• Roy Tucker

Related Information

• NEO Shoemaker Winner Matt Dawson's Website
• NEO Shoemaker Winner Roy Tucker's Website
• The Planetary Society's Near Earth Objects Pages
• Updates from Past Recipients of the Shoemaker NEO Grant
• Very Close Approach by Asteroid 4179 Toutatis