Curious Minds: Astronomy

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?

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.

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, looks at Europa, one of Jupiter's moons; the ingredients found within it could sustain life.

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains how we might have migrated to Earth from another planet.

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains Jupiter's role as Earth's protector.

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.

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, surveys the number of stars and planets believed to exist in the Universe.

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains how we're currently able to look into the Universe's past.

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, highlights what would be the biggest discovery by mankind.

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, displays different meteor fragments, as well as explaining from whence they came.

An overview of Pluto's atmosphere, surface and seasonality by Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory.

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, details the exciting questions that will motivate a new generation of scientists.

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, expounds on the importance of man mission to space.

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.

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.

Meteor, meteoroids, meteorites, what's the difference? Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, gives us the answer.

Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains the importance of near-earth objects in helping us understand the origins of our solar system.