Space Nuts - Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
Join Professor Fred Watson, world-renowned Astronomer at Large, and Sci-Fi Author and Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley, on their captivating podcast, Space Nuts. Dive into the vast universe of space, astronomy and astrophysics as they discuss the latest news, exciting space travel adventures, groundbreaking discoveries, and unravel the enduring mysteries of the cosmos. This engaging series offers a unique blend of expert insights and imaginative storytelling and listener input, making it a must-listen for space enthusiasts and science fiction fans alike.
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Dive into the cosmic unknown with Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson on this episode of Space Nuts, as they explore the latest hiccups of the venerable Hubble Space Telescope. Despite its unparalleled success over the past 34 years, Hubble is once more grappling with gyroscopic glitches that threaten to reduce its celestial observations' efficiency. Can NASA engineers coax Hubble back to its full cosmic potential?Next, join the duo as they delve into the mystery of the fastest spinning asteroid ever discovered, 2024 BX1. Detected a mere three hours before it streaked through Earth's atmosphere, this diminutive space rock has set a new record for rapid rotation, completing a turn every 2.6 seconds. Learn how meteorite hunters in Poland managed to snag fragments of this celestial speedster, offering us a rare close-up of an asteroidal visitor.Finally, Andrew and Fred illuminate the perplexing world of gamma-ray bursts, those enigmatic flashes of light that outshine entire galaxies in mere seconds. With a new breakthrough in understanding their light curves, scientists are unraveling the symmetrical patterns of these bursts, revealing insights into the relativistic jets that propel them across the universe. Could this be the key to decoding one of the cosmos' most powerful phenomena?From the trials of Hubble to the swift twirl of an asteroid and the cryptic luminance of gamma-ray bursts, this episode of Space Nuts is a journey through the marvels and mysteries of our vast universe. Tune in and let your imagination soar to the farthest reaches of space and time.00:00:00 This is Space nuts. Coming up on this episode, Hubble having trouble again
00:02:31 Gyros at the Hubble space telescope have failed again but it's not fatal
00:07:38 An asteroid was detected 3 hours before it hit the earth's atmosphere
00:13:58 Professor Fred Watson says meteorite fragments were found before it hit earth
00:15:49 Gamma ray bursts were discovered accidentally in 1967 but scientists have been studying them since
00:20:20 Gamma ray bursts also have light curves which are completely symmetrical
00:26:46 Fred Dunkley: FRBs release huge amounts of energy in a short timeSupport Space Nuts and join us on this interstellar voyage by visiting https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support. Don't miss out on future episodes as we continue to decode the universe's grandest puzzles. Clear skies and bold questions await on Space Nuts, where we make the cosmos your backyard.
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424 - #413: Hubble's Hiccups & The Swiftest Space Spinner: Unraveling Cosmic Conundrums Thu, 02 May 2024
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423 - #412: Cosmic Queries: A Voyage to Voyager & Defending Astronauts Beyond Earth Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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422 - #411: Aussie Astronaut Adventures & Jovian Journeys: Unveiling Space's Latest Marvels Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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421 - #410: Stellar Puzzles & Galactic Gold: Space Nuts Unpacks the Universe's Riddles Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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420 - #409: Eclipse Escapades & Stellar Shadows: Fred's Cosmic Journey & The Heaviest Black Hole Discovery Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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419 - #408: Supernovae Secrets & 3D-Printed Telescopes Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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418 - #407: Unraveling the Universe's Expansion Enigma & Mars' Hidden Volcano Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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417 - #406: Celestial Choreography & Speedy Snapshots: Deciphering Distant Star Systems & The Challenge of Cosmic Photography Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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416 - #405: Martian Mysteries & Moon-Sized Marvels: Unveiling Mars' Ancient Atmosphere & The Tiniest Exoplanet Thu, 04 Apr 2024
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415 - #404: Terraforming Trials & Titan's Tantalizing Truths: Venusian Visions and Microbial Mysteries Tue, 02 Apr 2024
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414 - #403: Stellar Synthesis & Quasar Quests: Crafting Cosmic Particles & Unveiling the Universe's Brightest Beacon Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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413 - #402: Pergola Projections & Proxima Possibilities: Solar Shields and Exoplanetary Expeditions Sun, 24 Mar 2024
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412 - #401: Titan's Troubles & UN's Satellite Summits: Life on Ice Moons and Space Traffic Control Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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411 - #400: Big Bang Echoes & Eternal Suns: Probing Gravitational Waves and Immortal Earth Sun, 17 Mar 2024
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410 - #399: Celestial Collisions & the Art of Extinguishing Stars: Probing Planetary Impacts and Fire Safety in Orbit Thu, 14 Mar 2024
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409 - #398: Apollo Queries & the Chill of the Cosmos: Unraveling Spacecraft Skips and Absolute Zero Sun, 10 Mar 2024
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408 - #397: Venusian Shadows & Sulphur Scavenger Hunt: Decoding the Puzzles of Space Chemistry Thu, 07 Mar 2024
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407 - #396: Cosmic Riddles & Martian Quakes: Unpacking the Universe's Expansion & Insight's Seismic Secrets Sun, 03 Mar 2024
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406 - #395: Origins Reversed: Black Holes Lead the Dance of Galaxies & SpaceX's Defense Dreams Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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405 - #394: Gravitational Ballet: Unveiling the Secrets of Lagrange Points and Black Hole Mysteries Sun, 25 Feb 2024
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404 - #393: The Death Star Doppelgänger: Diving into Mimas's Mysteries and Martian Microbes Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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403 - #392: The Spin Cycle of the Cosmos: Unraveling Universal Mysteries Sun, 18 Feb 2024
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402 - #391: Chasing 'Oumuamua: The Interstellar Pursuit and the Pancake Planets Puzzle Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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401 - #390: Wormholes, Black Holes, and Blue Giants: Your Space Questions Answered Thu, 08 Feb 2024
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400 - #389: Ingenuity's Incredible Martian Journey: Helicopter Makes History Before Bittersweet Ending Thu, 01 Feb 2024
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399 - #388: Galacticide Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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398 - #387: Dark Energy Survey Sparks New Questions About the Universe Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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397 - #386: Is Our Solar System Still Full of Surprises? Thu, 11 Jan 2024
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396 - Probing the Dark Unknowns: Seeking Clarity on Dark Matter and Energy | #385 Thu, 04 Jan 2024
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395 - #384: Black Holes: A Surprising New Source for Mysterious Dark Energy? & Other Listener Questions Answered Thu, 28 Dec 2023
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394 - Astronomers Track Famous Comet Halley as It Reaches Aphelion Point | #383 Thu, 21 Dec 2023
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393 - Exclusive Insight: Unveiling the Potential New Meteor Shower | #382 Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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392 - Unraveling the Phenomenon of Gamma Ray Bursts and Supernovae | #381 Thu, 07 Dec 2023
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391 - Astronomical Inquiries: Unravelling the Mysteries of Space with Listener Questions | #380 Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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390 - Lost Tool Bag from ISS: The Mystery of the Vanishing Equipment | #379 Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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389 - The Dinosaur Extinction Mystery Revisited: New Theories & Surprising Discoveries | #378 Thu, 16 Nov 2023
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388 - Unveiling the Moon's True Age: A Surprising Discovery | #377 Thu, 09 Nov 2023
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387 - Unraveling the Universe: Confirming Jean-Pierre Macquart's Groundbreaking Discovery | #376 Thu, 02 Nov 2023
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386 - From Dark Matter to Planetary Nebulae: Delving into the Complexities of the Universe | #375 Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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385 - From Bennu to Apophis: The Ongoing Journey of the Osiris Rex Mission | #374 Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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384 - SN373: Euclid Telescope Update: Resolving the Fine Guidance Sensor Issue Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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383 - #372: Unveiling the Cosmos: Exploring the Sensational World of Gravitational Waves Thu, 05 Oct 2023
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382 - #371: Breaking News: The Search for Planet Nine Takes an Unexpected Twist Thu, 28 Sep 2023
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381 - #370: Chipping Away at the Puzzles: Understanding the Complexities of Dark Energy, Black Holes, and Dark Matter Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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380 - #369: Breaking Boundaries: Solar Orbiter's Groundbreaking Findings Unravel Solar Wind Origins Thu, 14 Sep 2023
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379 - #S368: Unveiling the Moon's Hidden Secrets: Ground-Penetrating Radar's Incredible Discoveries Thu, 07 Sep 2023
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378 - #367: Examining the Setbacks: Reasons Behind the Failed Russian Lunar-25 Mission Thu, 31 Aug 2023
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377 - SN366: Uncovering Earth's Largest Impact Crater: The Deniliquin Mystery and Other Space News Thu, 24 Aug 2023
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376 - SN365 : Your Inquisitive Minds, Our Expertise: Delving into the Depths of Space Thu, 17 Aug 2023
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375 - #364: Unraveling Ancient Metalworking: The Story of a Meteoritic Iron Arrowhead and Other Space News Thu, 10 Aug 2023