Episode 921
Do Asteroids Pose a Real Threat?
What can astronomers do about potential hazards to humanity from space?
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
January 19, 20224m 44s
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Show Notes
Katie King interviews Huw James, from the Royal Astronomical Society, about the reality of the chances planet-killing asteroids could collide with Earth. What these objects are, how they are found, and what methods are being trialled to prevent any potential collisions... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
SPACEcometasteroidmeteormeteoriteasteroid hitting earthHuw James