S25·E7 Bombardment from Space
Synopsis
What are the chances of the Earth being hit by an asteroid - another and much smaller world orbiting the Sun? Just over 40 years ago the Earth was nearly in collision with an asteroid called Hermes. Statistically the danger of a collision is slight, but by no means nil. In America the NASA authorities have announced plans for destroying any approaching asteroid with a nuclear missile. Can we predict the possibility of a collision? In this programme Patrick Moore discusses the whole question of asteroid collisions with Dr David Hughes of Sheffield University.
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When did Season 25 Episode 7 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 25, Episode 7 ('Bombardment from Space') originally aired on June 26, 1981.
How long is Season 25 Episode 7 ('Bombardment from Space')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 25 Episode 7?
What are the chances of the Earth being hit by an asteroid - another and much smaller world orbiting the Sun? Just over 40 years ago the Earth was nearly in collision with an asteroid called Hermes. Statistically the danger of a collision is slight, but by no means nil. In America the NASA authoriti...
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