Near Earth Asteroids: Dr. Anne Virkki

Near Earth Asteroids: Dr. Anne Virkki

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Released:2020-02-02
Duration:5 min
Director:Daniel L. Bernardi
Actors:Anne Virkki
Production:El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps

Overview:

At Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, “Near Earth Asteroids: Dr. Anne Virkki” tells the story of Research Scientist Anne Virkki and her ongoing studies on asteroids and their threat to humanity. Originally from Finland, Anne Virkki shares her experience in education as well as her studies on asteroids, including her work hunting and tracking asteroids headed for Earth.

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