Bill Nye The Science Guy | Full Episodes - COMETS AND METEORS - S05E15 | 4K Remastered

In Season 5, Episode 15: Comets and Meteors, Bill Nye The Science Guy takes us on a journey through the fascinating and explosive world of comets, meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites. These celestial bodies orbit the Sun just like the planets, but they have unique characteristics that make them stand out. Bill explains the differences between comets, which are made of ice and dust, and meteors, which are chunks of rock that burn up in Earth’s atmosphere. Have you ever wondered what causes that streak of light in the night sky? It’s all thanks to meteors!

This episode dives deep into the science behind comets and meteors, exploring their elliptical orbits, how comets form stunning tails as they get closer to the Sun, and how meteoroids become meteorites when they land on Earth. Bill shows us how these space rocks have left their mark on planets and moons throughout the solar system, including Earth. Did you know that a meteor impact might have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? You’ll learn all about it in this exciting episode!

From the famous comet Hale-Bopp to how scientists track meteorites for future impacts, Bill makes learning about these cosmic objects a blast. Whether you're curious about space dust, craters, or the incredible speeds at which meteors travel, this episode provides all the answers. Don’t miss this stellar exploration of the wonders of our solar system!

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Footnote:
Bill Nye the Science Guy was most definitely a huge inspiration for me when growing up. Watching his shows ignited my passion for science and played a pivotal part for sure, in my journey to becoming a development scientist then a teacher.
I've always shared Bill Nye's episodes with my students, even if it was from a poor-quality copy uploaded to a USB in the past, and they've always loved it. Now that technology is allowing it, I've used upscaled some of these classic episodes to 4K.
I hope everyone watching enjoys them as much as I did—and still do. Science rules!

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