Today podcast will tell you what is the biggest star in the Universe, as well as the most massive star, and explores the limits that stars can reach. More at #365DaysOfAstro with @fcain
What is the Biggest Star in the Universe?
guide to space Archive
Jun 8th: Are Astronauts Really Weightless?
Look at those astronauts, flying through space without a care in the world. But how can they be floating when there’s gravity pulling at them in every direction?
Jun 2nd: What Are Wormholes? Connecting Two Points in Spacetime
In science fiction, wormholes are a method often used to travel great distances across space. Are these magic bridges really possible?
May 25th: How Fast Does the Earth Rotate?
Today on #365DaysOfAstro, lets explore on how fast you’re spinning in space right now, and how you’d actually gain a little weight if the Earth stopped spinning. How Fast Does the Earth Rotate?
May 12th: How Cold is Space?
What temperature do astronauts experience? What about Pluto, or the depths of space. What’s the coldest possible temperature space can get?
May 6th: Will the Universe Run Out Of Energy?
It seems like the good times will go on forever, so feel free to keep on wasting energy. But entropy is patient, and eventually, it’ll make sure there’s no usable energy left in the Universe.
Apr 28th: Is Human Hibernation Possible?
We know trips in space will take a long time. Can we go to sleep for the journey and then wake up when we arrive?
Apr 13th: The Militarization of Space. Do We Really Need a Space Force?
Today’s show is about the idea of space force to deal with the future warfighting in space. It turns out, this already exists, space is already well militarized.
Mar 31st: The Problem of Power in Space
Space is the worst. It’s got hostile radiation, a total lack of atmosphere, near absolute zero temperatures, problematic gravity wells, and worse. So how to get enough power in space?
Mar 24th: What Do We Do With Aging Spacecraft?
We try to avoid thinking about it, but spacecraft are machines that break down and eventually fail. Some can last for years, others decades, but in the end they’ll be gone forever.