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A bill has just been passed in the USA that awards amateur astronomers who find Earth crossing asteroids $3,000 (- just like the Kings used to do!). This will mean that amateurs who are spending their time protecting the planet will get something back (and not just life / satisfaction but hard cash!)

The bill directs the NASA Administrator to make awards, of $3,000 each, based on the recommendations of the Smithsonian Minor Planet Center.

For more information see the House Committee on Science News Release.

With all the amateurs on the case then maybe below will not happen!