Name: Why Study Near-Earth Objects?
Uploaded: 2015-02-27 00:00:00
Duration: 1 min 45 s
Description: Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains the importance of near-earth objects in helping us understand the origins of our solar system.

What is astronomy discovering about our solar system and the asteroids, planets, meteors and stars that we see in the night sky?

From their role in extinction events to current impact possibilities, Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains the dangers posed by asteroids. Could we ever really prevent an impact from an asteroid hurtling through space to earth?

Are Asteroids A Hazard?

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, outlines the current search for life outside of Earth and what it would mean to humanity should we find it.

Are We Alone In The Universe?

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, looks at Europa, one of Jupiter's moons; the ingredients found within it could sustain life.

Could Life Exist On Europa?

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains how we might have migrated to Earth from another planet.

Did Asteroids Bring Life To Earth?

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains Jupiter's role as Earth's protector.

Does Jupiter Shield Earth?

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, describes the harsh conditions that may harbor life as well as which planets may be habitable for living organisms.

Does Space Have Extremophiles?

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, surveys the number of stars and planets believed to exist in the Universe.

How Many Stars And Planets?

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains how we're currently able to look into the Universe's past.

How Old Is The Universe?

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, highlights what would be the biggest discovery by mankind.

Is There Life Out There?

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, displays different meteor fragments, as well as explaining from whence they came.

Meteor Show And Tell

An overview of Pluto's atmosphere, surface and seasonality by Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory.

Mission To Pluto

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, details the exciting questions that will motivate a new generation of scientists.

Next Generation Of Planetary Scientists

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, expounds on the importance of man mission to space.

Robotic Or Manned Missions?

In 2013, a meteor entered the Earth's atmosphere over the Chelyabinsk region of Russia. Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, recounts this highly documented event.

Russian Meteor Strike

How do these two objects differ from one another, if at all? Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, compares these two space solar system bodies.

The Difference Between Comets And Asteroids

Meteor, meteoroids, meteorites, what's the difference? Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, gives us the answer.

What Is A Meteor?

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains the importance of near-earth objects in helping us understand the origins of our solar system.