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Asteroid in Canada: The Saskatchewan Meteor Strike and Its AftermathIn Asteroid in Canada: The Saskatchewan Meteor Strike and Its Aftermath, Professor Brian Cox meets Dr. Alan Hildebrand who leads a team of meteorite hunters to investigate the aftermath of a 10-ton asteroid that landed in Saskatchewan, Canada, in November 2008. Learn about the intense heat generated as the asteroid passed through Earth's atmosphere, leaving melted fragments on the surface. This video is excerpted from BBC's Wonders of the Solar System, a spellbinding documentary series that explores the most extreme locations on Earth to explain how the laws of physics carved natural wonders across the Solar System.

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Nine Stargazing Tips to Enjoy the Night Sky From HomeThe article "Nine Stargazing Tips to Enjoy the Night Sky From Home" from BBC Science Focus offers advice for stargazing without a telescope. It includes tips on dressing warmly, preparing your site, adjusting your eyes, spotting stars, planets, and meteors, and using apps to enhance your experience.

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The Theory of a Supercontinent and the Cold War Discovery That Proved ItIn The Theory of a Supercontinent and the Cold War Discovery That Proved It, narrator Michael Mosley shares how German meteorologist Alfred Wegener proposed a radical new theory — that all of the continents had once fit together as one supercontinent that he called Pangaea. It wasn’t until the Cold War that the oceans were mapped, and scientists discovered the interlocking plates of the seafloor that could provide evidence for Wegener’s theory. This video is excerpted from BBC's The Story of Science, in which Michael Mosley takes an informative and ambitious journey exploring how the evolution of scientific understanding is intimately interwoven with society's historical path.

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Mercury and Venus: Unveiling the Secrets of Our Nearest NeighborsIn Mercury and Venus: Unveiling the Secrets of Our Nearest Neighbors, Professor Brian Cox explores the unique atmospheres of Mercury and Venus. Mercury, lacking an atmosphere, is bombarded by meteorites that reach the surface intact and at full speed. Venus, on the other hand, suffers from a runaway greenhouse effect, which has caused extreme heat and thick sulfuric acid clouds. These atmospheric conditions influence the surface features and climate of each planet. This video is excerpted from BBC's Wonders of the Solar System, a spellbinding documentary series that explores the most extreme locations on Earth to explain how the laws of physics carved natural wonders across the Solar System.
Showing 4 of 4 results for "meteors"
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Asteroid in Canada: The Saskatchewan Meteor Strike and Its AftermathIn Asteroid in Canada: The Saskatchewan Meteor Strike and Its Aftermath, Professor Brian Cox meets Dr. Alan Hildebrand who leads a team of meteorite hunters to investigate the aftermath of a 10-ton asteroid that landed in Saskatchewan, Canada, in November 2008. Learn about the intense heat generated as the asteroid passed through Earth's atmosphere, leaving melted fragments on the surface. This video is excerpted from BBC's Wonders of the Solar System, a spellbinding documentary series that explores the most extreme locations on Earth to explain how the laws of physics carved natural wonders across the Solar System.

Student Article
Nine Stargazing Tips to Enjoy the Night Sky From HomeThe article "Nine Stargazing Tips to Enjoy the Night Sky From Home" from BBC Science Focus offers advice for stargazing without a telescope. It includes tips on dressing warmly, preparing your site, adjusting your eyes, spotting stars, planets, and meteors, and using apps to enhance your experience.

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The Theory of a Supercontinent and the Cold War Discovery That Proved ItIn The Theory of a Supercontinent and the Cold War Discovery That Proved It, narrator Michael Mosley shares how German meteorologist Alfred Wegener proposed a radical new theory — that all of the continents had once fit together as one supercontinent that he called Pangaea. It wasn’t until the Cold War that the oceans were mapped, and scientists discovered the interlocking plates of the seafloor that could provide evidence for Wegener’s theory. This video is excerpted from BBC's The Story of Science, in which Michael Mosley takes an informative and ambitious journey exploring how the evolution of scientific understanding is intimately interwoven with society's historical path.

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Mercury and Venus: Unveiling the Secrets of Our Nearest NeighborsIn Mercury and Venus: Unveiling the Secrets of Our Nearest Neighbors, Professor Brian Cox explores the unique atmospheres of Mercury and Venus. Mercury, lacking an atmosphere, is bombarded by meteorites that reach the surface intact and at full speed. Venus, on the other hand, suffers from a runaway greenhouse effect, which has caused extreme heat and thick sulfuric acid clouds. These atmospheric conditions influence the surface features and climate of each planet. This video is excerpted from BBC's Wonders of the Solar System, a spellbinding documentary series that explores the most extreme locations on Earth to explain how the laws of physics carved natural wonders across the Solar System.