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Space Nuts Episode 474 Q&A: Cosmic Constellations, Comet Mysteries, and Citizen ScienceJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore the wonders of the universe in this Q&A edition of Space Nuts. From the shifting constellations as you journey through Space to the enigmatic nature of comets and the age of the universe, this episode is packed with celestial insights and intriguing questions from our audience.Episode Highlights:- Constellations from Afar: Discover how the constellations we know would appear from different vantage points in Space. How far must you travel before the familiar star patterns become unrecognisable?- Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS: Delve into the story of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, its recent appearance in our skies, and the question of whether it has visited our solar system before. Learn about the signs that indicate a comet's history and its journey from the Oort Cloud.- Age of the Universe: Uncover the methods used to determine the age of the universe, including the role of the Hubble constant and the importance of measuring cosmic distances. How close are we to knowing the exact age?- Citizen Science Opportunities: Explore the world of citizen science and how you can contribute to astronomical discoveries. From asteroid occultations to light curve data, find out how you can be part of the scientific community.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spacenutspodcast.com/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.00:00 - Space Nuts Q and A edition with Professor Fred Watson01:29 - Roger asks how far can you go before constellations start getting disoriented07:45 - Professor Fred and Andrew answer your questions about the Space Nuts podcast09:13 - On the nights I was best able to observe it, it was cloudy10:49 - Could this comet be its first visit into the inner solar system13:47 - How did we measure how old the universe is? Thanks, Fred19:16 - Sandy asks what is the greatest astronomical discovery by a citizen scientist✍️ Episode ReferencesSpace Nuts Podcast[Space Nuts Podcast](https://www.spacenutspodcast.com)New Horizons[New Horizons](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html)Zooniverse[Zooniverse](https://www.zooniverse.org)DreamLab App[DreamLab](https://www.vodafone.com.au/about/news-centre/dreamlab)Unistellar[Unistellar](https://unistellaroptics.com)Galaxy Zoo[Galaxy Zoo](https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/zookeeper/galaxy-zoo)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Space Nuts Episode 473: Volcanic Worlds, Vanishing Stars, and Uranus MysteriesJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they embark on a cosmic journey exploring the fiery phenomena of volcanoes, the curious case of a supernova that wasn't, and the peculiarities of Uranus in this episode of Space Nuts.Episode Highlights:- Volcanic Exoplanets: Discover the latest findings on an exoplanet, L98-59d, which may be volcanically active or even a molten world. Learn how the James Webb Space Telescope has helped uncover the atmospheric signatures indicating volcanic activity.- The Supernova That Never Was: Delve into the enigmatic story of a star in the Andromeda Galaxy that collapsed into a black hole without the typical supernova explosion. Understand the theories behind this rare cosmic event and its implications for black hole formation.- Revisiting Uranus: Re-examine the data from Voyager 2's flyby of Uranus, revealing new insights into the planet's magnetosphere and challenging previous assumptions. Discover how a solar flare might have skewed our understanding of this gas giant.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders, visit spacenutspodcast.com/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.00:00 - This episode is dedicated to volcanoes, supernovas that were not01:04 - Icelandic word for double L has two double L's in it02:58 - An exoplanet that scientists think might be volcanic has been discovered10:20 - L98.59D is very close to its parent star12:38 - A supernova that did not happen has turned into a black hole21:22 - Andrew Dunkley says black holes are characterised by very few parameters22:57 - New research on Uranus suggests its magnetic bubble may have been distorted✍️ Episode ReferencesSpace Nuts Podcasthttps://www.bitesz.com/show/space-nuts/Professor Fred Watsonhttps://www.fredwatson.com.au/Eyjafjallajökullhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyjafjallaj%C3%B6kullTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/Vanuatuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VanuatuDenpasar, Indonesiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DenpasarNASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite)https://www.nasa.gov/tess-transiting-exoplanet-survey-satelliteNASA's Kepler Space Telescopehttps://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/kepler/main/index.htmlJames Webb Space Telescope (JWST)https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Researchhttps://space.mit.edu/Andromeda Galaxy (M31)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_GalaxyPhys.orghttps://phys.org/Cosmos Magazinehttps://cosmosmagazine.com/Voyager 2https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/Linda Spilkerhttps://solarsystem.nasa.gov/people/1618/linda-spilker/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Space Nuts #472 Q&A Edition: Titan's Mysteries and Cosmic CuriositiesJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this intriguing Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the mysteries of our solar system and beyond, addressing questions from their curious audience. From the unique atmosphere of Titan to the hypothetical existence of Planet Nine, this episode is filled with captivating discussions and astronomical insights.Episode Highlights:- Titan's Atmospheric Enigma: Explore the origins of Titan's thick nitrogen atmosphere and its ability to retain it, unlike Mars. Discover the role of comets and organic chemistry in shaping this unique moon's environment.- Tidal Locking Explained: Understand the gravitational phenomenon of tidal locking and why proximity and size matter. Learn about the differences in how natural and man-made satellites maintain their orientation.- Planet Nine Hypothesis: Dive into a speculative theory about Planet Nine and its potential impact on Uranus and Mercury. Discuss the ongoing search for this elusive celestial body.- Triton's Dwarf Planet Status: Uncover the history of Neptune's moon Triton and its possible past as a dwarf planet. Examine the characteristics that make Triton a fascinating world in its own right.- Distinguishing Doppler Effects: Differentiate between Doppler shifts caused by relative motion and the redshift due to the universe's expansion. Explore how these phenomena are used to study cosmic objects.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/supportor visit our Support page for more options: https://spacenutspodcast.com/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.00:00 - This is a Q and A episode and we will be doing some homework01:17 - How come Titan can retain an atmosphere when Mars cannot07:23 - Why is tidal locking a function of proximity of bound objects11:00 - Ash Brisbane proposes that Planet Nine once existed on elliptical orbit14:43 - Nigel from Brisbane Australia asks hypothetical question about Neptune's Triton18:59 - Triton may have been formed much further out in the solar system21:17 - Nigel asks where the word asteroid came from23:24 - Fred answers question from Robert McCowan about Doppler effect✍️ Episode ReferencesKelly Millerhttps://www.swri.orgSpace.com articlehttps://www.space.com/saturn-moon-titan-makes-own-atmosphere.html3--- Southwest Research Institutehttps://www.swri.orgiHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.comApple Podcastshttps://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/Spotifyhttps://www.spotify.combitesz.comhttps://www.bitesz.com

Space Nuts Episode 471: HERA's Journey and the Light of HealingJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this enlightening episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest developments in Space exploration and the fascinating role of light in both astronomy and human healing.Episode Highlights:- HERA Mission Milestones: Discover the latest updates on the HERA mission, including critical trajectory corrections and its upcoming Mars gravity assist. Learn about its objectives, including a close encounter with Mars' moon Deimos, and its ultimate goal of orbiting the asteroid Didymos.- Black Hole Light Echoes: Delve into the intriguing concept of black hole light echoes and how light can be bent by gravity to create multiple observations of the same event. Understand the potential of using Very Long Baseline Interferometry to study these phenomena and what it could reveal about accretion discs.- Healing with Light: Explore the historical and modern uses of light in medicine, from ancient sun worship to contemporary phototherapy treatments. Hear Andrew's personal experience with radiation therapy and the importance of regular health checks.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.00:00 - Andrew Dunkley: Coming up on Space Nuts is the HERA mission02:11 - I'm interested in two different stories about light about the hero mission02:59 - ESA's HERA mission will make a close approach to Mars next year11:07 - Andrew Dunkley and Fred Watson discuss light echoes in Space Nuts13:17 - Measuring Black Hole Light Echoes with Very Long Baseline Interferometry21:42 - Measuring black hole light echoes with very long baseline interferometry22:39 - Even since ancient times, we've used light for medical purposes27:55 - Fred has been receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer for five weeks now34:16 - Professor Fred Watson: Believe me, I'll be around for next episode✍️ Episode ReferencesEuropean Space Agencyhttps://www.esa.intPhys.orghttps://www.phys.orgUniverse Todayhttps://www.universetoday.comAstrophysical Journal Lettershttps://iopscience.iop.org/journal/82055--- The Conversationhttps://theconversation.comCancer Council New South Waleshttps://www.cancercouncil.com.au