Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993)
S05E15 Comets & Meteors
Episode Overview
The vastness of outer space is teeming with more than just celestial bodies like planets and moons. Scattered throughout are tiny fragments—often overlooked—that drift through the cosmos, sometimes colliding with these larger entities. Comets and meteors, composed of dirt, rock, and ice, are significant players in our Universe. Beyond being mere fast-moving space debris, they hold crucial clues about the origins and evolution of the cosmos itself.