Meteor showers and space rocks

The BBC Sky at Night Magazine team discuss the Perseid meteor shower and hunting for space rocks in Botswana.

Iain Todd

Published: July 23, 2017 at 11:00 am

In this episode of Radio Astronomymeteorite hunter Peter Jenniskens talks to us about his recent find of a space rock in the Botswanan bush.

Plus, we reveal our stargazing tips for making the most of one of this year’s top meteor showers, the Perseids.

Science journalist

Iain Todd is BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Content Editor. He fell in love with the night sky when he caught his first glimpse of Orion, aged 10.

The Geminids is one of the most prolific meteor showers of the year. Credit: Pete Lawrence

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