Curious Minds: Astronomy

Episode 2

Are We Alone In The Universe?

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.

Episode 3

Could Life Exist On Europa?

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

Episode 4

Did Asteroids Bring Life To Earth?

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

Episode 5

Does Jupiter Shield Earth?

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

Episode 6

Does Space Have Extremophiles?

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.

Episode 7

How Many Stars And Planets?

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

Episode 8

How Old Is The Universe?

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

Episode 9

Is There Life Out There?

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

Episode 10

Meteor Show And Tell

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

Episode 11

Mission To Pluto

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

Episode 12

Next Generation Of Planetary Scientists

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

Episode 13

Robotic Or Manned Missions?

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

Episode 14

Russian Meteor Strike

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.

Episode 15

The Difference Between Comets And Asteroids

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.

Episode 16

What Is A Meteor?

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

Episode 17

Why Study Near-Earth Objects?

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