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National Geographic Video - Asteroids - Deadly Impact

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Asteroids and comets: Every year, millions of these "stray bullets" streak through the skies, and tons of small meteorites strike our planet! Some 65 million years ago, dinosaurs were wiped off the face of the earth - in what many believe was the aftermath of a massive cosmic collision. Could something like this happen again? Scientists believe that the impact of an asteroid only a mile wide would be globally catastrophic. Join extraordinary geologist Eugene Shoemaker and his wife Carolyn who have remapped the heavens with their discoveries of more than 30 comets and hundreds of asteroids. Now that we know what's out there, how can we defend ourselves?

Genre: Television/Fox TV


Format: Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Closed-captioned


Contributor: Carolyn Shoemaker, Eugene Shoemaker, Eitan Weinreich


Language: English


Number Of Discs: 1


Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.331


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ Relay Time 60 min


Director ‏ : ‎ Eitan Weinreich


Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Closed-captioned


Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour


Release date ‏ : ‎ September 7, 2004


Actors ‏ : ‎ Carolyn Shoemaker, Eugene Shoemaker


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    • Once the sky fell, and one day, it will again!
I have loved this NatGeo Classic since it was first released in the late '90's. This documentary explores the science behind the threat of cosmic impact on Earth and other planets in our solar system from an objective view point. It acknowledges the views of such impacts by early societies as acts of biblical/religious omens without openly criticizing them for their beliefs. It also explores the fact that before the person this documentary follows, Astrological Geologist Gene Shoemaker, one of the two men who discovered the Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet that crashed into Jupiter at the end of the last century, purposed the theory of cosmic impact, no one truly believed that asteroids of significant size could survive entry into the atmosphere of a planet like Jupiter or Earth. Even the long held idea that dinosaurs disappeared 65 million years ago because of a cosmic impact was considered by science to be merely a fairy tale. It was not until Gene Shoemaker found conclusive physical evidence of meteor impacts on Earth that the scientific community began considering the possibility of impact. Yet it still took the discovery of Shoemaker-Levy 9 for science to acknowledge that Shoemaker was right about impact. And that story is what this documentary explores. I recommend this film to any amateur astronomer. It is fascinating to watch the theory of asteroid impact evolve from what science would have called a quack theory into hard, scientific fact. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • Fascinating documentary on the threat featured in 'Armageddon' and 'Deep Impact'
I first bought this documentary on lethal asteroids in the wake of films like 'Deep Impact' and 'Armageddon', which depicted the damage massive asteroids could do to the Earth. I had also seen another couple of asteroid documentaries on TLC and thought this one would be worth seeing. It covers astronomers' searches for these lethal pieces of rock that can threaten Earth and shows us the famous footage of the meteor crossing Siberia as well as the impact crater in Arizona. Interviews with the late Gene Shoemaker and his wife Carolyn, 2 prominent American astronomers, are informative, especially considering Gene's role in the Apollo missions and the comet named after him. Before seeing this documentary, I had never even heard of Gene. There is also some mention of the damage that an asteroid impact would cause, from massive firestorms to tidal waves like those seen in 'Deep Impact' and 'Armageddon'. While this one is almost 20 years old, the information it contains is still relevant today as the asteroid threat isn't going away any time. Anyone with an interest in astronomy or National Geographic will want this one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015 by langleybcguy
    • A great story well told
This is a well-done piece about one of the great planetary events of our time: the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 with Jupiter in 1994. It also tells the story of how Gene Shomaker, almost single-handedly, proved that impact craters on the moon and on Earth were, in fact, caused by impacts and not by volcanism. I have used it many times in general astronomy classes and it never fails to engage students, most of whom had not thought about the topic before. It also presents Gene and Carolyn Shoemaker, and their colleague David Levy, as the warm, engaging people with real passion for their work that they really are. It is too bad that Gene has left us, making an update difficult. My only comment about the negative review below is that it is irresponsible for someone to review a video s/he has not completely viewed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2007 by rockdoc
    • Get ready for 12 / 21 / 12 ! !
I agree with that fifth-reviewer [of this title]. I think there IS some sorta governmental cover-up! So, with all the movies, websites, and books about phantom planets and deadly comets and asteroids, I thought "an ounce of prevention" would be helpful as the world comes to its end in December. I noticed that this DVD is amost ten-years-old, so, it just MIGHT be old-news before I even SEE it, but it's in MY shopping basket... and should be in yours! This's something like remembering to wash your hands before you leave the public washroom for the protec- tion of others. Where IS the ARMAGEDDON SQUAD when you need them?! Thud! Ooooooooo! Kaplowie! Remember: "Please DO NOT feed the zombies!" ***************************************** ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2012 by Retired Soldier/Sailor.
    • The Danger of Our Place in Space
I use this movie regularly in the introduction to astronomy college course I teach. It is a very engaging story, first about Gene Shoemaker, then about Gene, his wife, Carolyn, and their friend David Levy. The movie works on several levels. First, it introduces the subject of cratering and its role in the formation of the planets (and its ongoing effects!). It also shows clearly how science is done, and how one man's quest can change the course of scientific ideas. As a particular bonus, the film makes clear the joy and excitement these people find in doing science and figuring things out. Although I have shown it many, many times, I always find myself being drawn into watching it just one more time... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2007 by W. L. Culbertson
    • Nat Geo does it again.
Great episode from (of course) Nat. Geo. As usual, Nat. Geo. delivers with their episode on Asteroids. I found this documentary highly entertaining and very interesting. A great little DVD.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2015 by Myke
    • Very poor
There are too many unrelated scenes shown in this documentary. It lacks a good coverage of the overall subject and I consider the overall quality as extremely poor, without an in depth review. I found it so bad that I did not even watch it completely and I therefore would not recommend purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2004 by J. Santman
    • Well made
Great movie.
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023 by Rollis

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