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Curious Minds: Astronomy

17 episodes 97%4KCC

From killer asteroids to distant life, the night sky turns urgent.

Explore what astronomy is revealing about our solar system, from near-Earth asteroids and Jupiter's protective pull to comets, planets, and the search for life beyond Earth. Along the way, see how robotic missions and future human exploration could deepen our understanding of how worlds form and what our place in the cosmos might be.

Episode guide

17 episodes
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1Are Asteroids A Hazard?
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?
2 min
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2Are We Alone In The Universe?
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.
2 min
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3Could Life Exist On Europa?
Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, looks at Europa, one of Jupiter's moons; the ingredients found within it could sustain life.
2 min
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4Did Asteroids Bring Life To Earth?
Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains how we might have migrated to Earth from another planet.
1 min
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5Does Jupiter Shield Earth?
Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains Jupiter's role as Earth's protector.
1 min
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6Does Space Have Extremophiles?
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.
2 min
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7How Many Stars And Planets?
Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, surveys the number of stars and planets believed to exist in the Universe.
1 min
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8How Old Is The Universe?
Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains how we're currently able to look into the Universe's past.
2 min
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9Is There Life Out There?
Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, highlights what would be the biggest discovery by mankind.
1 min
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10Meteor Show And Tell
Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, displays different meteor fragments, as well as explaining from whence they came.
3 min
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11Mission To Pluto
An overview of Pluto's atmosphere, surface and seasonality by Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory.
2 min
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12Next Generation Of Planetary Scientists
Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, details the exciting questions that will motivate a new generation of scientists.
1 min
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13Robotic Or Manned Missions?
Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, expounds on the importance of man mission to space.
2 min
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14Russian Meteor Strike
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.
2 min
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15The Difference Between Comets And Asteroids
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.
1 min
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16What Is A Meteor?
Meteor, meteoroids, meteorites, what's the difference? Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, gives us the answer.
1 min
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17Why Study Near-Earth Objects?
Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains the importance of near-earth objects in helping us understand the origins of our solar system.
2 min
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