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Dan Durda

Near Earth Object astronomer and astronomical painter

Latest Articles

The 2002 Gene Shoemaker NEO Grant Recipients

In 2002, The Planetary Society awarded $28,290 (US) worth of grants to an international group of researchers in support of near-Earth asteroid detection and characterization efforts.

The 2000 Gene Shoemaker NEO Grant Recipients

In 2000, The Planetary Society awarded $33,700 (US) worth of grants to an international group of researchers in support of near-Earth asteroid detection and characterization efforts.

The 1999 Gene Shoemaker NEO Grant Recipients

In 1999, The Planetary Society awarded $28,000 (US) to an international group of researchers in support of near-Earth asteroid detection and characterization efforts.

Latest Planetary Radio Appearances

At Spacefest VI With Apollo Astronaut Gene Cernan and a Host of Proud Space Geeks

Planetary Radio visited Spacefest in Pasadena to talk with planetary scientist and space artist Dan Durda, Marc Rayman of the Dawn asteroid mission, and a guy who calls himself the Space Cowboy. We also eavesdrop on Apollo 17 Commander Gene Cernan and his lifelong fan, Griffith Observatory Curator Laura Danly.

Amateur Astronomers Avoiding Armageddon: New Shoemaker NEO Grant Awardees

Amateur Astronomers Avoiding Armageddon: New Shoemaker NEO Grant Awardees

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

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