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Iconic series exploring space science and the incredible universe all around us.

Look up! Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Professor Chris Lintott present the iconic, inspirational look at cutting-edge space science and the incredible universe all around us.

Chris Lintott

Jane Fletcher

William Lyons

Pete Lawrence

Paul G Abel

Chris North

Jon Culshaw

Lucie Green

The Sky at Night: They Fall to Earth

11/04/2013

They Fall to Earth

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, They Fall to Earth

Includes a look at the Natural History Museum's meteorite collection.

Lucie Green and Chris Lintott look at the Natural History Museum's meteorite collection and discuss the Russian impact. Jon Culshaw goes on a meteorite hunt.

Meteorites regularly hit Earth, although most go undetected. Occasionally a big meteorite collides with Earth and when it does, it can cause devastation. Lucie Green and Chris Lintott visit the Natural History Museum to look at its meteorite collection and discuss the recent Russian impact. Jon Culshaw goes on a meteorite hunt, while Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel give their beginners' guide on how to look at Saturn.

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