1 00:00:59,281 --> 00:01:00,641 Still there. Mir�. 2 00:01:01,481 --> 00:01:02,761 Yes, I see it. 3 00:01:03,481 --> 00:01:05,441 � It seems brighter. � It is. 4 00:01:05,641 --> 00:01:07,201 Robert, what do you think? 5 00:01:07,641 --> 00:01:08,841 I don't know. 6 00:01:10,481 --> 00:01:12,161 � It's not a nova. � Did you verify it? 7 00:01:12,241 --> 00:01:13,961 Yes, I checked the catalogues. 8 00:01:14,161 --> 00:01:16,521 � There shouldn't be anything there. � A comet? 9 00:01:16,801 --> 00:01:18,001 It could be. 10 00:01:18,561 --> 00:01:20,561 But the self-motion is too high. 11 00:01:20,881 --> 00:01:23,201 The definition is clearer than any comet I have ever seen. 12 00:01:23,281 --> 00:01:24,281 Me too. 13 00:01:25,321 --> 00:01:27,201 � When did you first see him? � Three weeks ago. 14 00:01:27,281 --> 00:01:29,121 It appeared on the last batch of plates. 15 00:01:29,201 --> 00:01:30,641 Let's see it again. 16 00:01:30,681 --> 00:01:32,681 � Maybe we are wrong. � Maybe. 17 00:01:32,921 --> 00:01:34,121 Here it is. 18 00:01:34,561 --> 00:01:36,521 This is our greatest treasure. 19 00:01:36,641 --> 00:01:38,361 Can I interrupt you for a moment? 20 00:01:38,441 --> 00:01:39,921 This is Peter... 21 00:01:40,081 --> 00:01:42,281 Sorry, I forgot your name. 22 00:01:42,321 --> 00:01:43,481 � Barry. � Barry. 23 00:01:43,561 --> 00:01:45,961 Clear. How clumsy of me. 24 00:01:46,521 --> 00:01:47,801 Peter Barry. 25 00:01:47,881 --> 00:01:49,281 � June Challis. � Nice to meet you. 26 00:01:49,361 --> 00:01:50,697 � And Robert Duncan. � Nice to meet you. 27 00:01:50,721 --> 00:01:52,961 � Nice to meet you. � Peter works at UK Television. 28 00:01:53,041 --> 00:01:54,961 He's doing a series about... 29 00:01:55,361 --> 00:01:57,761 What was it like? � New advances in metallurgy. 30 00:01:57,841 --> 00:01:59,601 Ah, yes. It's not my specialty. 31 00:01:59,681 --> 00:02:01,281 Advances in metallurgy? 32 00:02:01,361 --> 00:02:03,441 � Oh, God. � Yes, I understand. 33 00:02:04,081 --> 00:02:06,961 We do a weekly program called The latest in science. 34 00:02:07,321 --> 00:02:08,241 Ah! 35 00:02:08,321 --> 00:02:10,321 This is enough for three or four programs. 36 00:02:10,401 --> 00:02:12,441 I don't want to sound awkward, but 37 00:02:12,601 --> 00:02:14,401 What do they do in an observatory? 38 00:02:14,481 --> 00:02:16,161 Everything serves for the program. 39 00:02:16,241 --> 00:02:18,481 Dr. Ramsay agreed to help us 40 00:02:18,561 --> 00:02:21,121 with a series on astronomy. 41 00:02:21,361 --> 00:02:22,761 I can hardly find it in London. 42 00:02:22,841 --> 00:02:24,777 so I came to look for him in Scotland. 43 00:02:24,801 --> 00:02:25,841 And it caught me. 44 00:02:25,921 --> 00:02:27,817 Actually, you should talk to them. 45 00:02:27,841 --> 00:02:28,841 I'm just a visitor. 46 00:02:28,921 --> 00:02:31,081 Dr. Grundy runs the place, but it is in Canada. 47 00:02:31,441 --> 00:02:32,921 How many programs will they do? 48 00:02:33,001 --> 00:02:34,601 Astronomy? Six, I think. 49 00:02:34,721 --> 00:02:36,681 � Six? � Yes, it's not enough. 50 00:02:37,961 --> 00:02:39,281 What are they going to call them? 51 00:02:39,361 --> 00:02:40,361 Huh? 52 00:02:40,441 --> 00:02:43,561 I don't know. The floor of heaven, perhaps. 53 00:02:47,801 --> 00:02:49,921 What are you thinking about? �What? 54 00:02:50,441 --> 00:02:51,601 Nothing. 55 00:02:52,081 --> 00:02:54,761 I was wondering if there was someone up there. 56 00:02:55,281 --> 00:02:56,561 Something, maybe. 57 00:02:57,641 --> 00:03:00,401 Sending us radio signals, century after century. 58 00:03:00,561 --> 00:03:02,441 I was wondering if anyone receives them. 59 00:03:02,961 --> 00:03:06,321 It would take a long time. The nearest star is 4 light years away. 60 00:03:06,601 --> 00:03:09,081 But we have sent signals into space. 61 00:03:09,161 --> 00:03:12,081 You never know, someone could catch them. 62 00:03:12,201 --> 00:03:13,561 Extraterrestrial intelligence? 63 00:03:14,281 --> 00:03:15,281 Maybe. 64 00:03:15,481 --> 00:03:18,281 I hope they have the intelligence to leave us alone. 65 00:03:20,281 --> 00:03:21,201 What is that? 66 00:03:21,281 --> 00:03:23,041 A flashing comparator. 67 00:03:23,121 --> 00:03:24,001 "A what?" 68 00:03:24,121 --> 00:03:25,681 A flickering microscope. 69 00:03:26,081 --> 00:03:28,081 Two images are taken from the same stellar region 70 00:03:28,161 --> 00:03:29,401 at different times, 71 00:03:29,481 --> 00:03:31,281 and they overlap like this. 72 00:03:31,401 --> 00:03:32,521 I don't understand. 73 00:03:33,241 --> 00:03:35,881 Usually the stars They do not change position. 74 00:03:35,961 --> 00:03:38,081 That's why they are called fixed stars. 75 00:03:38,161 --> 00:03:41,001 But if something new appears, 76 00:03:41,081 --> 00:03:43,281 It will be seen on one plate and not on the other. 77 00:03:43,921 --> 00:03:45,721 By alternating the plates, 78 00:03:45,801 --> 00:03:48,121 the stars seem to twinkle. 79 00:03:48,241 --> 00:03:51,761 This is how changes are detected, even in highly populated regions. 80 00:03:51,921 --> 00:03:52,921 I understand now. 81 00:03:52,961 --> 00:03:54,001 Look at this. 82 00:03:57,041 --> 00:03:58,201 Ah, I see it! 83 00:03:58,281 --> 00:04:00,481 Ah, outside the center. It flashes at me. 84 00:04:00,561 --> 00:04:01,721 Exact. 85 00:04:01,881 --> 00:04:04,761 These plates were taken three weeks apart. 86 00:04:04,841 --> 00:04:07,681 From the first, A new object appeared. 87 00:04:07,761 --> 00:04:09,641 And what is it? 88 00:04:09,801 --> 00:04:13,121 A nova, a stellar explosion. 89 00:04:13,601 --> 00:04:16,361 Nova? The only one I know It's bossa nova. 90 00:04:16,441 --> 00:04:17,521 What? 91 00:04:17,601 --> 00:04:19,161 � Nothing. � I understand. 92 00:04:19,241 --> 00:04:20,521 Let me explain to you. 93 00:04:20,601 --> 00:04:23,641 Every now and then, a very weak star 94 00:04:23,721 --> 00:04:26,641 explodes like a hydrogen bomb. 95 00:04:26,721 --> 00:04:29,761 Still a point of light because of the distance. 96 00:04:29,841 --> 00:04:30,921 Let's see. 97 00:04:31,761 --> 00:04:33,521 This star cluster, for example, 98 00:04:33,601 --> 00:04:35,961 It is about 1,800 light years away. 99 00:04:36,041 --> 00:04:37,201 It's a big explosion. 100 00:04:37,281 --> 00:04:39,161 Yes, it happened a long time ago. 101 00:04:39,201 --> 00:04:41,321 It happened in the time of Nero. 102 00:04:41,401 --> 00:04:43,641 Only now do we receive the signal. 103 00:04:43,761 --> 00:04:46,297 Excellent material. We have to use it in the program. 104 00:04:46,321 --> 00:04:47,641 I must go. 105 00:04:47,721 --> 00:04:49,657 Doctor Ramsay, I thank you very much for your help. 106 00:04:49,681 --> 00:04:52,097 Visit us as soon as you arrive in London. 107 00:04:52,121 --> 00:04:53,561 UK Television will find me. 108 00:04:53,641 --> 00:04:54,961 Of course, Mr. Murray. 109 00:04:55,041 --> 00:04:56,041 Barry. � �Oh! 110 00:04:56,121 --> 00:04:57,801 Forgive me, please. 111 00:04:57,881 --> 00:04:58,881 � Goodbye. � Goodbye. 112 00:04:58,961 --> 00:05:00,201 � Goodbye. � Bye. 113 00:05:02,961 --> 00:05:04,641 � It's not a nova. �What? 114 00:05:04,721 --> 00:05:06,721 � It's not a nova, sir. How do you say? 115 00:05:06,841 --> 00:05:07,841 Look at this. 116 00:05:08,361 --> 00:05:09,921 September 10, nothing. 117 00:05:12,961 --> 00:05:13,801 Yes. 118 00:05:13,881 --> 00:05:15,561 September 15, 119 00:05:16,201 --> 00:05:17,361 there it is. 120 00:05:18,921 --> 00:05:19,921 Yes. 121 00:05:20,841 --> 00:05:22,601 September 25... 122 00:05:23,561 --> 00:05:24,721 Look at that. 123 00:05:24,881 --> 00:05:26,481 Heavens! 124 00:05:26,601 --> 00:05:28,081 Look at your own movement! 125 00:05:28,441 --> 00:05:30,001 June, sent a message to Harvard. 126 00:05:30,081 --> 00:05:34,721 Initial position, proper movement and magnitude. 127 00:05:35,361 --> 00:05:36,961 we have to 128 00:05:37,521 --> 00:05:38,841 calculate the speed. 129 00:05:39,361 --> 00:05:41,401 Come on. I want to analyze this in depth. 130 00:05:57,721 --> 00:05:58,721 Diana? 131 00:06:00,721 --> 00:06:02,601 Can you bring me another coffee? 132 00:06:05,441 --> 00:06:06,521 � Here it is. � Thank you. 133 00:06:06,601 --> 00:06:08,801 Don't put it on my scripts. 134 00:06:09,481 --> 00:06:11,761 What is Merchant talking about? � Eh... 135 00:06:11,841 --> 00:06:13,297 Thermodynamics. 136 00:06:13,321 --> 00:06:14,441 � Ah. � Hello, hello. 137 00:06:14,521 --> 00:06:16,417 � Nobody does anything, as always. � Hello, Peter. 138 00:06:16,441 --> 00:06:18,417 � Hello, dear. � Clumsy! 139 00:06:18,441 --> 00:06:19,921 Did you contact Ramsay? 140 00:06:20,001 --> 00:06:22,441 Yes. I put together a preliminary program. 141 00:06:22,801 --> 00:06:25,081 I will do six programs starting on the 14th. 142 00:06:25,161 --> 00:06:26,561 Good. And the money? 143 00:06:26,641 --> 00:06:28,161 That depends on you. 144 00:06:28,241 --> 00:06:30,761 I told him to contact you when I arrive. 145 00:06:30,841 --> 00:06:31,841 Good. 146 00:06:32,281 --> 00:06:33,401 � Peter. �Yes�? 147 00:06:33,481 --> 00:06:34,761 When did you see it? 148 00:06:36,001 --> 00:06:37,681 A few days ago. Why? 149 00:06:37,761 --> 00:06:39,281 Did I mention a comet? 150 00:06:41,361 --> 00:06:42,641 A comet? No. Why? 151 00:06:42,721 --> 00:06:45,641 He said they had seen a star in the big telescope. 152 00:06:45,721 --> 00:06:48,161 What did he call her? A nova 153 00:06:48,481 --> 00:06:51,081 � An exploding star. � But it is not. 154 00:06:51,401 --> 00:06:54,121 There are many reports about a comet. 155 00:06:54,201 --> 00:06:56,961 Russia, South Africa, Japan, United States. 156 00:06:57,041 --> 00:06:59,521 Half of the observatories in the world. 157 00:07:00,041 --> 00:07:02,081 Everyone says that the first report It was Ramsay's. 158 00:07:04,201 --> 00:07:07,241 "Then why did you say it was a nova?" � Exactly. 159 00:07:07,401 --> 00:07:09,241 hello? � He is the country's main astronomer. 160 00:07:09,321 --> 00:07:12,641 � Expert in spectroscopy. � Yes, of course. 161 00:07:12,801 --> 00:07:16,361 Member of the Royal Society. Do you think I would make a mistake like that? 162 00:07:16,441 --> 00:07:17,321 No. 163 00:07:17,401 --> 00:07:18,721 � Excuse me�. It's here. �Who? 164 00:07:18,801 --> 00:07:19,801 Dr. Ramsay. 165 00:07:20,001 --> 00:07:22,121 � It's at reception. � Tell him to come up. 166 00:07:22,241 --> 00:07:25,361 Peter, this is your chance. He hates authority. 167 00:07:25,441 --> 00:07:27,281 He loves to complicate things. 168 00:07:27,361 --> 00:07:29,921 "You remember the conflict with Atomic Energy? 169 00:07:30,001 --> 00:07:31,081 Yes, I covered it. 170 00:07:31,161 --> 00:07:32,497 Let's see if you can come up with a story. Makes him stumble. 171 00:07:32,521 --> 00:07:35,681 Ask him why he said it was a nova when I knew perfectly well that it wasn't. 172 00:07:35,761 --> 00:07:37,761 - Ask him if he is under security measures. - Brian? 173 00:07:37,961 --> 00:07:40,121 Dr. Ramsay, it's a pleasure to meet you. 174 00:07:40,201 --> 00:07:42,201 - Delighted. - Hey, meet Peter, of course. 175 00:07:42,281 --> 00:07:44,057 - Yes, hello. - Hello, Doctor. I'm glad to see you again. 176 00:07:44,081 --> 00:07:46,297 - Did you have a good trip? - Yes, thank you. It was very nice. 177 00:07:46,321 --> 00:07:47,881 Diana will bring us coffee. 178 00:07:47,961 --> 00:07:50,481 - I hope you don't mind the paper cups. - Not at all. 179 00:07:50,561 --> 00:07:53,481 Does he sit down? I'm just going to remove these scripts of your path. 180 00:07:53,561 --> 00:07:54,481 Thank you. 181 00:07:54,561 --> 00:07:55,881 Go ahead, Peter. 182 00:07:55,961 --> 00:07:57,001 Thank you. 183 00:07:57,641 --> 00:07:59,721 Hey, well, Doctor, I 184 00:08:00,041 --> 00:08:01,657 draft of a script for the first program. 185 00:08:01,681 --> 00:08:03,961 - You might want to take a look. - Thank you. 186 00:08:07,321 --> 00:08:10,321 Doctor, remember that object What did he show me at the observatory? 187 00:08:10,401 --> 00:08:12,841 Yes, we have been doing quite a bit of work on it. 188 00:08:12,921 --> 00:08:16,321 Rickover in Palomar, Jung in South Africa and Baranov in Russia. 189 00:08:16,761 --> 00:08:17,921 How far is it? 190 00:08:18,001 --> 00:08:21,121 It is difficult to establish the distance, but they are several million kilometers. 191 00:08:21,161 --> 00:08:22,161 Several million? 192 00:08:22,241 --> 00:08:24,441 - It must be huge. - Yes, it is. 193 00:08:25,361 --> 00:08:28,281 Well, let's say, for example, which is three million kilometers away. 194 00:08:28,441 --> 00:08:30,841 I would have to measure at least 10 km in diameter to be visible 195 00:08:30,921 --> 00:08:32,761 even with our most powerful instruments. 196 00:08:32,881 --> 00:08:34,081 �10 km? 197 00:08:34,161 --> 00:08:37,521 On the other hand, It could be 10 or 20 times further away, 198 00:08:37,601 --> 00:08:39,561 in which case It should be much bigger. 199 00:08:40,041 --> 00:08:41,841 And what is being done about it now? 200 00:08:41,921 --> 00:08:44,361 Well Challis and Duncan They are working on it at the observatory. 201 00:08:44,401 --> 00:08:46,801 They are going to give me the results as soon as possible. 202 00:08:46,841 --> 00:08:49,401 - When will that be? - In about a week, I think. 203 00:08:51,921 --> 00:08:53,361 One thing is quite clear. 204 00:08:54,441 --> 00:08:56,481 It is not of terrestrial origin. 205 00:08:56,881 --> 00:08:58,161 And it's not a comet. 206 00:08:58,241 --> 00:08:59,881 No, we are sure of that. 207 00:09:01,121 --> 00:09:02,161 So what is it? 208 00:09:03,881 --> 00:09:07,441 That's what observatories of the world they try to discover. 209 00:09:11,321 --> 00:09:14,601 Own movement, 14 seconds of arc in 24 hours. 210 00:09:14,681 --> 00:09:17,321 Right ascension, 24:16:4. 211 00:09:17,401 --> 00:09:20,081 Declination, 39:14:12. 212 00:09:20,241 --> 00:09:24,081 Additional observations will be made at 12:00 hrs GMT. 213 00:09:40,921 --> 00:09:43,761 Own movement, 14 seconds of arc in 24 hours. 214 00:09:43,881 --> 00:09:46,761 Right ascension, 24:16. 215 00:09:50,121 --> 00:09:51,721 I just heard from Jodrell Bank. 216 00:09:51,921 --> 00:09:54,937 - They have established the distance. - I am more interested in determining his trajectory. 217 00:09:54,961 --> 00:09:56,921 It looks like it's going to get pretty close. 218 00:09:57,001 --> 00:09:58,521 I have the graphics. 219 00:09:58,641 --> 00:10:01,297 At this rate, it should be approaching a few hundred thousand kilometers away. 220 00:10:01,321 --> 00:10:04,001 - Quite a spectacle. - Yes, and it's getting brighter. 221 00:10:04,521 --> 00:10:06,617 It should be visible without instruments in a couple of days. 222 00:10:06,641 --> 00:10:09,321 -How's Mike going? - Ah, the data doesn't stop coming. 223 00:10:09,401 --> 00:10:11,841 It is powering the computer as fast as you can, 224 00:10:11,961 --> 00:10:13,881 but the results will take a while. 225 00:10:17,201 --> 00:10:20,121 Shouldn't you rest? You've been there since six in the morning. 226 00:10:20,201 --> 00:10:21,641 Oh, I'm almost done. 227 00:10:22,041 --> 00:10:24,201 Robert, what do you think? 228 00:10:24,281 --> 00:10:25,321 Of the object? 229 00:10:25,921 --> 00:10:27,201 I wish I knew. 230 00:10:27,281 --> 00:10:29,297 I've never seen anything like it. 231 00:10:29,321 --> 00:10:30,761 It seems like no one else does either. 232 00:10:30,841 --> 00:10:33,281 What I find most strange is its brightness. 233 00:10:33,361 --> 00:10:36,361 It's not what you would expect of a cold body of that size. 234 00:10:36,441 --> 00:10:38,681 Perhaps it is composed of snow or frozen hydrogen. 235 00:10:38,761 --> 00:10:41,041 - That would have high reflectivity. - Yes. 236 00:10:41,121 --> 00:10:44,481 Its mass must be enormous, even if it's snow. 237 00:10:44,561 --> 00:10:45,961 And if it's rock... 238 00:10:46,041 --> 00:10:47,601 Have you already calculated its mass? 239 00:10:47,721 --> 00:10:49,201 Its mass? No. 240 00:10:49,481 --> 00:10:50,961 Oh. 241 00:10:51,561 --> 00:10:54,161 I've been comparing your track record with the Earth's orbit. 242 00:10:55,441 --> 00:10:56,561 Duncan here. 243 00:10:56,961 --> 00:10:57,961 Yes? 244 00:11:02,121 --> 00:11:03,321 I understand. 245 00:11:05,481 --> 00:11:06,481 Thank you. 246 00:11:06,561 --> 00:11:09,161 Well, how close is it going to happen? 247 00:11:09,241 --> 00:11:10,921 Can we see it? 248 00:11:14,241 --> 00:11:16,081 He's heading straight for us. 249 00:12:07,281 --> 00:12:08,121 Thank you. 250 00:12:08,201 --> 00:12:10,081 Ah, Prime Minister, here is the report. 251 00:12:10,201 --> 00:12:12,521 Thank you. What time is Ramsay arriving? 252 00:12:12,681 --> 00:12:14,921 I had to arrive at London Airport an hour ago 253 00:12:15,001 --> 00:12:16,001 I sent a car, of course, 254 00:12:16,081 --> 00:12:18,561 - so he should be here any minute. - Good. 255 00:12:20,801 --> 00:12:22,801 According to this, there are no changes. 256 00:12:23,361 --> 00:12:25,601 The "Z Object", as they call it now, 257 00:12:26,121 --> 00:12:27,881 It is approaching the Earth at high speed. 258 00:12:28,521 --> 00:12:29,721 When will it impact? 259 00:12:30,681 --> 00:12:32,441 If this report is correct, 260 00:12:33,521 --> 00:12:35,121 in approximately six weeks. 261 00:12:35,241 --> 00:12:36,681 Six weeks? 262 00:12:39,321 --> 00:12:41,001 If my memory is correct, 263 00:12:41,201 --> 00:12:44,961 the Earth moves around the Sun at a speed of 26 km/s. 264 00:12:45,761 --> 00:12:47,961 This object is moving at about 24 km/s, right? 265 00:12:48,041 --> 00:12:49,041 Correct. 266 00:12:49,161 --> 00:12:51,721 I'm considering relative velocities, John. 267 00:12:51,801 --> 00:12:54,681 If the Earth and this object They move in the same direction, 268 00:12:55,121 --> 00:12:56,961 the impact speed could be quite low. 269 00:12:57,041 --> 00:12:58,361 It could just be a friction. 270 00:12:58,441 --> 00:13:01,081 Unfortunately, this object approaches the Earth 271 00:13:01,161 --> 00:13:02,721 directly above our orbit. 272 00:13:02,801 --> 00:13:06,641 So we combine the speeds, about 48 km/s. 273 00:13:06,761 --> 00:13:07,841 Exact. 274 00:13:11,001 --> 00:13:13,881 - Good evening, Prime Minister. - Good night, Ramsay. Take a seat. 275 00:13:15,841 --> 00:13:17,601 - Did you bring your report? - Yes. 276 00:13:21,081 --> 00:13:22,841 I'm afraid there are no changes. 277 00:13:23,481 --> 00:13:26,641 Can you tell if it will collide directly with Earth? 278 00:13:26,721 --> 00:13:29,121 or will it give a grazing blow? 279 00:13:29,241 --> 00:13:32,481 Its current trajectory is almost in the plane of the Earth's orbit. 280 00:13:32,641 --> 00:13:35,361 It is likely, for reasons that I won't detail now, 281 00:13:35,441 --> 00:13:37,161 which will be a grazing blow. 282 00:13:37,281 --> 00:13:40,121 But even a grazing blow with an object 10 km in diameter 283 00:13:40,201 --> 00:13:42,721 traveling at a combined speed of 48 km/s, 284 00:13:43,161 --> 00:13:44,881 It will probably be serious. 285 00:13:45,201 --> 00:13:46,321 How serious? 286 00:13:46,401 --> 00:13:48,161 It depends on its composition. 287 00:13:48,281 --> 00:13:50,081 There are two types of meteorites: 288 00:13:50,161 --> 00:13:51,841 rocky and metallic. 289 00:13:52,281 --> 00:13:56,081 If this object is rocky, there is a chance that we will survive the impact. 290 00:13:56,401 --> 00:13:57,761 Some of us, at least. 291 00:13:58,441 --> 00:13:59,681 If it's metal... 292 00:13:59,761 --> 00:14:00,801 Yes? 293 00:14:02,161 --> 00:14:04,321 I am afraid that the impact would be enough 294 00:14:04,401 --> 00:14:06,041 to destroy all life on Earth. 295 00:14:20,241 --> 00:14:23,081 I'm sorry to have to give you such gloomy news. 296 00:14:23,681 --> 00:14:27,481 There is no way to determine If it is rocky or metallic? 297 00:14:27,641 --> 00:14:28,961 I'm afraid not. 298 00:14:29,201 --> 00:14:32,081 These shelters that we are going to build, 299 00:14:32,241 --> 00:14:33,281 Will they be useful? 300 00:14:33,361 --> 00:14:35,537 As you know, all countries of the world plan shelters. 301 00:14:35,561 --> 00:14:36,721 Will they be of any use? 302 00:14:36,801 --> 00:14:38,241 Not if the object is metallic. 303 00:14:40,001 --> 00:14:41,321 There is hope though. 304 00:14:41,441 --> 00:14:43,841 - Just a slight hope, I admit, but... - Well, tell me. 305 00:14:43,921 --> 00:14:47,761 We have managed to trace the trajectory of this object with considerable precision. 306 00:14:48,081 --> 00:14:50,361 I think we could destroy it 307 00:14:51,001 --> 00:14:53,401 or at least divert it of its course in space. 308 00:14:53,481 --> 00:14:54,961 What do you mean? With a bomb? 309 00:14:55,321 --> 00:14:57,561 �It means impacting it with a missile of some kind? 310 00:14:57,641 --> 00:14:59,321 - Could that be done? - It's impossible. 311 00:14:59,601 --> 00:15:01,921 The problem of impacting it with a powerful enough pump 312 00:15:02,001 --> 00:15:04,881 to destroy it is very difficult. 313 00:15:05,481 --> 00:15:08,001 We would need a vehicle at least three times more powerful 314 00:15:08,081 --> 00:15:09,961 than anything we currently have. 315 00:15:10,241 --> 00:15:13,561 And we would need the equivalent to a 400 megaton bomb. 316 00:15:14,081 --> 00:15:15,921 400 megatons? 317 00:15:16,121 --> 00:15:18,641 That's twice as many as any existing weapon. 318 00:15:18,721 --> 00:15:19,721 Yes, it is like that. 319 00:15:19,921 --> 00:15:21,561 Could we build such a machine in time? 320 00:15:21,641 --> 00:15:24,521 I'm not an engineer, sir, but I think it could be done. 321 00:15:24,641 --> 00:15:27,681 If we join resources with Americans and Russians, 322 00:15:27,761 --> 00:15:29,041 the project is feasible. 323 00:15:32,401 --> 00:15:34,641 Attend to the World Conference next week. 324 00:15:35,321 --> 00:15:36,561 I will raise the matter there. 325 00:15:57,561 --> 00:15:58,681 Well, that's all. 326 00:16:11,001 --> 00:16:12,401 - Tired? - A bit. 327 00:16:13,121 --> 00:16:14,961 I find it so strange to think that 328 00:16:15,041 --> 00:16:17,641 We are two of the 20 or 30 people all over the world 329 00:16:17,721 --> 00:16:19,081 who know the secret. 330 00:16:19,641 --> 00:16:21,121 What do you think they will do? 331 00:16:21,761 --> 00:16:24,081 When they find out, you mean? Oh, I don't know. 332 00:16:24,761 --> 00:16:26,761 I guess it depends on each person's temperament. 333 00:16:27,601 --> 00:16:29,001 Some people will pray. 334 00:16:29,201 --> 00:16:30,761 Others will turn to alcohol. 335 00:16:31,321 --> 00:16:32,321 Thank you. 336 00:16:33,041 --> 00:16:35,481 Some will commit suicide before facing it. 337 00:16:36,441 --> 00:16:38,257 Most will continue with their normal lives, I suppose. 338 00:16:38,281 --> 00:16:39,577 There's not much more they can do. 339 00:16:39,601 --> 00:16:41,417 Of course, they could achieve hide it until... 340 00:16:41,441 --> 00:16:42,601 Until the big explosion. 341 00:16:43,121 --> 00:16:44,641 I guess that would be best. 342 00:16:45,281 --> 00:16:46,721 Everyone watching him. 343 00:16:47,601 --> 00:16:49,281 Brighter than the full moon. 344 00:16:49,561 --> 00:16:51,881 The most shocking that the world has ever seen. 345 00:16:53,881 --> 00:16:55,281 And then the impact. 346 00:16:55,841 --> 00:16:57,201 Everything ends in an instant. 347 00:16:57,721 --> 00:16:58,841 No discomfort or pain. 348 00:16:58,921 --> 00:17:00,121 What will you do? 349 00:17:02,681 --> 00:17:04,241 What will I do with my last days? 350 00:17:08,041 --> 00:17:09,081 Good� 351 00:17:11,321 --> 00:17:13,161 I would like to start by marrying you. 352 00:17:14,001 --> 00:17:15,241 I'm serious, June. 353 00:17:16,441 --> 00:17:18,081 I can't offer you much of a future. 354 00:17:18,641 --> 00:17:20,441 Six weeks, to be exact. 355 00:17:21,401 --> 00:17:23,081 But I would like to spend them with you. 356 00:17:24,961 --> 00:17:26,041 What do you say? 357 00:17:30,281 --> 00:17:31,777 But I don't want to have to cut here. 358 00:17:31,801 --> 00:17:34,001 We'll see how time goes. This is the moment. 359 00:17:34,081 --> 00:17:36,097 If we can get there in time, we'll keep it. 360 00:17:36,121 --> 00:17:37,281 One minute, study! 361 00:17:41,881 --> 00:17:44,601 Dr. Ramsay, I must go up to the cabin. 362 00:17:44,681 --> 00:17:46,057 Good luck. Everything will turn out splendidly. 363 00:17:46,081 --> 00:17:47,257 - Thank you. - Luck. Hurry up, Brian. 364 00:17:47,281 --> 00:17:48,497 There is no need to get nervous. 365 00:17:48,521 --> 00:17:50,937 We did a good rehearsal and most of it is recorded, as you know. 366 00:17:50,961 --> 00:17:52,881 When you're in front of the camera, 367 00:17:52,961 --> 00:17:55,297 You can use your script and the floor director will tell you When do we get back to you? 368 00:17:55,321 --> 00:17:57,057 - Good. - I'm sorry it had to be cut, 369 00:17:57,081 --> 00:17:58,977 but the Prime Minister leaves at nine. 370 00:17:59,001 --> 00:17:59,881 Yes, I know. 371 00:17:59,961 --> 00:18:02,521 I wonder what it's about. I guess from a crisis. 372 00:18:02,601 --> 00:18:03,521 Yes, I suppose so. 373 00:18:03,601 --> 00:18:04,881 - 30 seconds. - I must go. 374 00:18:04,961 --> 00:18:06,041 - Good luck. - Thank you. 375 00:18:06,121 --> 00:18:07,617 What are they doing here? We start in a moment. 376 00:18:07,641 --> 00:18:09,297 We come from the observatory in Scotland. 377 00:18:09,321 --> 00:18:11,641 We came straight to wish him luck. 378 00:18:11,761 --> 00:18:13,201 Take them, please! 379 00:18:13,281 --> 00:18:14,841 - Let's go this way. - Good luck! 380 00:18:14,921 --> 00:18:16,721 - Good luck! - Thank you! 381 00:18:16,801 --> 00:18:17,881 15 seconds. 382 00:18:17,961 --> 00:18:19,857 Good luck, doctor. Don't worry, everything will be fine. 383 00:18:19,881 --> 00:18:21,441 Doctor, can you sit here, please? 384 00:18:24,121 --> 00:18:25,241 10 seconds. 385 00:18:25,841 --> 00:18:26,921 Nine. 386 00:18:27,081 --> 00:18:28,081 Eight. 387 00:18:28,241 --> 00:18:29,241 Seven. 388 00:18:29,401 --> 00:18:30,401 Six. 389 00:18:30,561 --> 00:18:31,401 Five. 390 00:18:31,481 --> 00:18:34,201 Music, subtitles, ready. 391 00:18:37,041 --> 00:18:39,321 Few of us could look the night sky 392 00:18:39,401 --> 00:18:42,681 without starting to do deep questions. 393 00:18:43,321 --> 00:18:44,801 Is space infinite? 394 00:18:45,321 --> 00:18:47,401 How did those millions of stars emerge? 395 00:18:47,481 --> 00:18:50,281 those galaxies, thousands of light years wide 396 00:18:50,361 --> 00:18:53,401 and millions of light years away? 397 00:18:53,761 --> 00:18:55,521 The universe had a beginning 398 00:18:55,841 --> 00:18:57,361 and will it have an end? 399 00:18:59,001 --> 00:19:01,081 In the next six weeks� 400 00:19:04,081 --> 00:19:06,441 In� in the next six weeks 401 00:19:07,081 --> 00:19:08,121 try 402 00:19:08,761 --> 00:19:11,121 to answer some of these questions. 403 00:19:12,241 --> 00:19:13,441 Six weeks 404 00:19:14,041 --> 00:19:15,441 it's a short time. 405 00:19:16,561 --> 00:19:18,041 What's wrong with him? 406 00:19:18,241 --> 00:19:19,681 Come on, man. Come on. 407 00:19:19,761 --> 00:19:21,497 For a moment I thought that was going to collapse. 408 00:19:21,521 --> 00:19:22,361 Me too. 409 00:19:22,441 --> 00:19:24,681 - I never should have done it. - Excuse me. 410 00:19:25,081 --> 00:19:27,681 My name is Wade. Captain Wade, security. 411 00:19:28,361 --> 00:19:30,281 - You are June Challis, right? - Yes. 412 00:19:30,481 --> 00:19:31,481 And you are Duncan? 413 00:19:31,601 --> 00:19:32,601 Yes. 414 00:19:32,721 --> 00:19:35,201 - Security? - Yes, special branch. 415 00:19:35,841 --> 00:19:37,761 - Will he stay? - If I can. 416 00:19:37,841 --> 00:19:40,721 I mean, the whole process It probably took millions of years. 417 00:19:41,201 --> 00:19:44,241 At this very moment, there is thousands of gas clouds in space 418 00:19:48,361 --> 00:19:49,521 Thank you, doctor. 419 00:19:49,681 --> 00:19:52,577 Now, before closing the program, I would like to ask your opinion about something 420 00:19:52,601 --> 00:19:54,641 which I'm sure worries to all our viewers. 421 00:19:54,721 --> 00:19:56,761 This new object seen in the sky 422 00:19:56,841 --> 00:19:59,161 and that causes so much commotion in the entire world. 423 00:19:59,641 --> 00:20:01,401 Has anything like this been seen before? 424 00:20:01,481 --> 00:20:03,297 - How do you mean? - Is it a comet? 425 00:20:03,321 --> 00:20:05,641 Oh, I understand. No, it's not a comet. 426 00:20:05,721 --> 00:20:08,481 A comet, as I said before, It is not a solid object. 427 00:20:08,561 --> 00:20:11,841 Generally, but not always, It has a tail. 428 00:20:12,121 --> 00:20:14,361 The object we see has no tail. 429 00:20:14,441 --> 00:20:16,121 It seems solid, like a meteorite. 430 00:20:16,201 --> 00:20:18,121 A meteorite. How far is it? 431 00:20:18,201 --> 00:20:19,801 Several million miles away. 432 00:20:19,881 --> 00:20:22,097 Of course, in astronomical terms, That's very close. 433 00:20:22,121 --> 00:20:24,001 But it's still millions of miles away. 434 00:20:24,081 --> 00:20:25,641 Will it get closer? 435 00:20:26,001 --> 00:20:29,641 Yes. In the coming weeks, probably It will become a very bright object. 436 00:20:30,041 --> 00:20:31,761 How close will it come to Earth? 437 00:20:33,281 --> 00:20:35,441 - Pretty close. - Yes, but how close, doctor? 438 00:20:35,641 --> 00:20:37,377 Is there a risk of it colliding with Earth? 439 00:20:37,401 --> 00:20:38,801 Oh, it's very unlikely. 440 00:20:38,881 --> 00:20:40,001 But could it happen? 441 00:20:40,081 --> 00:20:42,177 Yes, it could happen. The Earth is constantly bombarded� 442 00:20:42,201 --> 00:20:45,097 Thank you, Dr. Ramsay. That was the first from a series of astronomy talks 443 00:20:45,121 --> 00:20:47,641 from Dr. Ramsay, titled The Great Machine. 444 00:20:47,921 --> 00:20:50,561 That's all for this week. Until next time, good night. 445 00:20:50,921 --> 00:20:51,921 One moment. 446 00:21:01,081 --> 00:21:03,321 It was good, very good. Now you are clear. Thank you. 447 00:21:03,401 --> 00:21:05,177 Excuse me, sir. Can I talk to you for a moment? 448 00:21:05,201 --> 00:21:06,897 - Yes. -What does it mean to break in like that? 449 00:21:06,921 --> 00:21:08,297 - You don't know what? - I'm from Security. 450 00:21:08,321 --> 00:21:10,257 I don't care if it's Elvis Presley. I will not allow anyone 451 00:21:10,281 --> 00:21:11,721 Brian, the Prime Minister is on the air. 452 00:21:11,801 --> 00:21:15,241 - I think I'll explain it, if you want to observe. - Can we have sound in the apartment, please? 453 00:21:17,121 --> 00:21:18,881 I stand before you tonight 454 00:21:19,201 --> 00:21:22,201 with news of the greatest importance for this country 455 00:21:22,321 --> 00:21:23,441 and for the world. 456 00:21:24,441 --> 00:21:26,281 For those who are working 457 00:21:26,641 --> 00:21:28,961 I ask you to leave your work for a moment 458 00:21:29,241 --> 00:21:31,441 and listen to what I have to say. 459 00:21:32,561 --> 00:21:33,841 A few hours ago. 460 00:21:34,481 --> 00:21:36,281 I was present at a conference 461 00:21:36,881 --> 00:21:39,961 where every nation in the world was represented 462 00:21:40,401 --> 00:21:42,241 because the whole world 463 00:21:42,321 --> 00:21:45,041 is threatened by danger 464 00:21:45,401 --> 00:21:50,561 that transcends political considerations and national of any kind. 465 00:21:52,081 --> 00:21:53,841 The message I bring is this. 466 00:21:54,681 --> 00:21:56,641 An object from outer space 467 00:21:57,081 --> 00:21:59,321 could pass near Earth 468 00:21:59,801 --> 00:22:02,121 before continuing in the immensity of space. 469 00:22:02,681 --> 00:22:03,801 It is possible 470 00:22:03,881 --> 00:22:07,281 and I tell you based on the best scientific advice available 471 00:22:07,361 --> 00:22:09,841 which could impact the Earth tangentially. 472 00:22:10,641 --> 00:22:12,041 It is even possible 473 00:22:12,161 --> 00:22:14,961 may I achieve what I can only describe 474 00:22:15,081 --> 00:22:16,361 like a direct hit. 475 00:22:17,281 --> 00:22:19,481 It is for this reason that it has begun 476 00:22:19,841 --> 00:22:22,201 the construction of shelters against impact. 477 00:22:22,841 --> 00:22:24,001 As I told you 478 00:22:24,401 --> 00:22:26,641 this object could simply pass us by. 479 00:22:27,481 --> 00:22:29,921 If this object collides with Earth 480 00:22:30,401 --> 00:22:32,641 the impact will be very strong 481 00:22:33,041 --> 00:22:35,121 and have adequate shelters 482 00:22:35,881 --> 00:22:38,281 it's our best opportunity 483 00:22:38,481 --> 00:22:40,601 to avoid great loss of life. 484 00:22:41,561 --> 00:22:42,841 That's why 485 00:22:43,481 --> 00:22:45,721 I have asked members of the opposition 486 00:22:46,201 --> 00:22:49,761 to join me at this moment to form a national government 487 00:22:50,121 --> 00:22:52,601 and that this country is truly united 488 00:22:52,681 --> 00:22:54,681 in the face of this serious danger. 489 00:22:56,081 --> 00:22:57,241 Meanwhile. 490 00:22:57,641 --> 00:22:59,001 I ask you to calm down. 491 00:22:59,801 --> 00:23:02,281 I ask everyone who listens to me 492 00:23:02,601 --> 00:23:05,721 give an example of courage and discipline 493 00:23:06,361 --> 00:23:09,401 in the face of grave danger that threatens us all. 494 00:23:10,361 --> 00:23:11,401 Good evening. 495 00:23:13,001 --> 00:23:13,881 So that's it. 496 00:23:13,961 --> 00:23:16,361 - I guess I knew everything. - Yes, I knew it. 497 00:23:16,441 --> 00:23:18,377 Doctor, how much time do we have left, about six weeks? 498 00:23:18,401 --> 00:23:20,257 For security reasons, I prefer you not answer that. 499 00:23:20,281 --> 00:23:21,537 One moment. Who the hell? 500 00:23:21,561 --> 00:23:22,897 - Look here! - Will you accompany me, sir? 501 00:23:22,921 --> 00:23:24,921 You too, Miss Challis. Mr. Duncan, if you don't mind. 502 00:23:26,441 --> 00:23:28,377 I'm sorry to have to rush you like this, sir, 503 00:23:28,401 --> 00:23:30,457 but there is a plane waiting for you and a car outside. 504 00:23:30,481 --> 00:23:32,841 - Where are we going? - Woomera, sir. In Australia. 505 00:23:32,921 --> 00:23:34,121 - Woomera? - Yes, sir. 506 00:23:34,201 --> 00:23:35,601 That's why I must ask you to hurry up. 507 00:23:35,681 --> 00:23:37,057 The plane leaves in a couple of hours. 508 00:23:37,081 --> 00:23:39,201 - What do I do with the clothes and things? - I don't know. 509 00:23:39,281 --> 00:23:40,601 Well, well� 510 00:23:40,841 --> 00:23:43,361 So that's it. poor devil, No wonder he was so upset. 511 00:23:43,441 --> 00:23:46,281 He knew it all along, but he was under safety pressure. 512 00:23:46,681 --> 00:23:49,001 What a day. Let's get out of here. 513 00:23:49,681 --> 00:23:50,777 - Good night, Brian. - Good night. 514 00:23:50,801 --> 00:23:52,017 - See you tomorrow. - See you tomorrow. 515 00:23:52,041 --> 00:23:54,001 - Shall we get a coffee? - Great... 516 00:23:56,001 --> 00:23:58,321 - How good it is to get fresh air. - Yes. 517 00:24:00,281 --> 00:24:02,481 "It seems so to me" or is it brighter? 518 00:24:02,921 --> 00:24:04,601 It's your imagination. 519 00:24:05,841 --> 00:24:07,921 Only six weeks old.