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 Episode 7 of Tales of Astronomy , titled The Asteroid , continues the series’ enchanting formula of combining fantasy storytelling with real astronomical knowledge. Based on the provided summary, this episode turns one of humanity’s oldest fears — destruction from the sky — into both a comic and educational adventure. What begins as panic over a sensational newspaper headline soon develops into a fascinating exploration of asteroids, meteorites, the extinction of the dinosaurs, the greenhouse effect, and the structure of the Solar System. Like the previous episodes, The Asteroid works because it never separates science from storytelling. Instead of presenting facts in a classroom setting, it places the characters inside a dramatic situation where knowledge becomes the key to survival. Fear drives the plot, but curiosity drives the learning. The episode reminds viewers that not every alarming claim is true, yet even false scares can lead to important discoveries about the universe...