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Planetary Radio

High Flyin', Cave Divin' Planetary Science with Dan Durda

Airdate: Sunday, June 1, 2003
Running Time: 00:28:21
Listen: Windows Media | MP3

Whether he's blowing meteorites to smithereens, measuring asteroids from an F-18 fighter, or scuba diving in pitch black caves, Dan Durda is an astronomer on the move. Hear about his latest projects, the search for Near Earth Objects, and his beautiful paintings of the cosmos. Emily Lakdawalla adjusts the tint control on space images, and Bruce Betts looks back to our first visit to Venus.

Guests

• Dan Durda, Near Earth Object astronomer and astronomical painter

Related Information

• Dan Durda's Homepage
• International Association of Astronomical Artists
• Southwest Research Institute Department of Space Studies
• The Planetary Society's NEO Page