Guide To Space - How Do We Protect Earth From Asteroids? Part 2: Stopping Them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV5ZfUcSth4 Published on Jul 20, 2017. Once we know where all the dangerous asteroids are, how do we prevent one from hitting Earth? Read the supporting article from Nancy Atkinson: https://www.universetoday.com/90798/every-way-devised-to-deflect-an-asteroid/ Welcome back to the second part of our special, 2-part episode on finding and preventing asteroids from hitting Earth. In the first half, which you should totally watch first, we discussed the threat from asteroids, and what observatories and surveys are actively searching for dangerous space rocks.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/ for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. http://www.astrosphere.org/ Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at [email protected].