Comets, Meteors And Asteroids (1986)

The film explores the origins and characteristics of comets, meteors, and asteroids, which are minor members of our solar system formed from leftover material after the planets. It explains how comets shine due to gases glowing in sunlight, meteors create trails when entering Earth’s atmosphere, and asteroids reflect sunlight. Astronomers study these celestial bodies using telescopes and spectroscopes, gathering information about their composition and movement. The film also discusses the formation of meteorites and craters on Earth, the unique features of carbonaceous meteorites, and the role of comets in producing meteor showers. It highlights Halley’s Comet and its historical significance, as well as the potential impact of comets on Earth, including catastrophic events like the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Keywords
comets, meteors, asteroids, solar system, Halley’s Comet, meteorites, astronomy, craters, carbonaceous meteorites, meteor showers, extinction events

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