Did you know?
Did you know that objects in space can collide with planets and moons, leaving behind visible evidence of their impacts? When an object, such as an asteroid or comet, crashes into a planet, it can cause significant damage and leave behind craters. The object's impact releases immense energy, resulting in the excavation of materials from the surface, creating a bowl-shaped depression called a crater. These craters can be gigantic, like the famous Chicxulub crater in Mexico, caused by the impact of an asteroid over 65 million years ago that is believed to have caused the extinction of dinosaurs. By studying these craters and the debris left behind, scientists can gather valuable insights about past impacts and the history of celestial bodies. Drawing a picture of one such object that may impact a planet helps us visualize the potential hazards and understand the evidence we observe in space.