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Asteroids Hazards: The View from Space

Synopsis
This series of videos explains the "hows and whys" of asteroid hazards: Why are some asteroids hazardous? Why are they difficult to find? And how can the risk of impact be predicted? Produced by astrophysicist and planetary scientist Dr. Tom Statler, the videos give a scientifically accurate 3-dimensional perspective on this natural hazard, and how it results from the natural workings of our Solar System.

Part 1: What Makes as Asteroid a Hazard? [6 minutes]
Part 2: The Challenge of Detection [7 minutes]
Part 3: Finding the Path [5 minutes]
Language
English (United States)
Country
United States
Year of release
2015
Subjects
Astronomy
Keywords
asteroids; hazardous materials

Online availability

URI
https://www.minorplanetcenter.net/asteroid_hazard_videos
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Contributor
Tom Dr Statler

Sponsor

Name

Minor Planet Center

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