Local astronomer on the probability of an asteroid collision — and the interplanetary defense plan - Hawaiipublicradio

The University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy has another $15 million for its coffers, thanks to a new NASA grant. What’s the money for? Monitoring asteroids, of course. The Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System, or Pan-STARRS, on top of Haleakalā identifies the majority of asteroids and comets near Earth, some of which could be catastrophic if on a collision course. But just how worried should we be when we look up into the night sky? The Conversation spoke with astronomer Ken Chambers to find out.

This interview aired on The Conversation on Nov. 2, 2021.

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Local astronomer on the probability of an asteroid collision — and the interplanetary defense plan - Hawaiipublicradio
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