We’ve now discovered thousands of exoplanets, we’re learning more and more about the kinds of planetary systems there are out there across the Universe. But are planets like Earth unique or totally rare?
May 30th: Is Earth… Normal?
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May 24th: Clarifications
Today at #365DaysOfAstro, @cheapastro questions some questions. Do we have the ability to measure the exact amount of heat arriving at the Earth from the Sun? & If we want a lunar orbiting space station, couldn’t we just send the ISS there?
May 10th: Shouldn’t We Fix the Earth First? So Many Problems Here, Why Go To Space?
Fraser gives 5 answers to the question, “why should we explore space when we have so many problems here on Earth?”
May 9th: Can Planets Be Alive?
The Earth is teeming with life, but the upper atmosphere to kilometers underground. There’s no question that our planet has life. But is our planet itself alive?
Mar 29th: Using the Moon to Detect Time-Space Changes
Scientists propose using changes in the distance from the Earth to the Moon and measured by lasers as a way to detect the phenomenon of gravitational waves. Plus, JWST is working, ExoMars is at risk.
Jan 10th: Terrestrial Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars
Podcaster: Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Title: Astronomy Cast Ep. 626: Terrestrial Planets – Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars Organization: Astronomy Cast Link: http://www.astronomycast.com Description: We continue our refreshed tour of the solar system, checking in on the inner terrestrial planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. What have we learned about the formation, evolution […]
Des 5th: Near Earth and Moon & Stuff Of Life
Today Travelers in the Night will bring you stories about the discovery of 2015 GL13 and the basic building blocks of life were brought by small bodies. #365DaysOfAstro
Jul 10th: The Case Of The Missing Earths
Finding Earth-sized planets around other stars is a very exciting area of astronomical research. Recently a team lead by Dr. Katie Lester followed up data from the TESS satellite using the International Gemini Observatory and the WIYN 3.5 meter telescope at Kitt Peak. They found that we may be missing many Earth-sized worlds orbiting binary stars. This podcast explores how they reached this interesting conclusion and how we may go about finding these worlds in the future.
Jan 17th: A Dwarf Water Planet in Our Solar System & Rose’s First Asteroid
Today we have stories about the dwarf planet Ceres and asteroid 2014 YW14 discovered by Rose Matheny
Aug 4th: How do we know the Earth is curved?
Why do people believe the Earth is flat? How do we know it’s curved? Is a debate even worth it? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!