Hunting for Dangerous Asteroids

Bob Stephens from California tracks and characterizes dangerous near-Earth asteroids. The equipment needed for such a task doesn't last forever. With help from our members, asteroid hunters can upgrade their equipment to make sure we find asteroids before they find us. Support the work of these heroes at https://planetary.org/neogrants -------------- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://planet.ly/ytsubscribe Follow us! Facebook:   / planetarysociety   Twitter:   / exploreplanets   Instagram:   / planetarysociety   On the web: http://www.planetary.org ---- Join us: http://www.planetary.org/join Stay in touch with our monthly e-newsletter: http://www.planetary.org/connect About The Planetary Society: The Planetary Society has inspired millions of people to explore other worlds and seek other life. With the mission to empower the world's citizens to advance space science and exploration, its international membership makes the non-governmental Planetary Society the largest space interest group in the world. Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray and Louis Friedman founded the Planetary Society in 1980. Bill Nye, a longtime member of the Planetary Society's Board, serves as CEO."