A family portrait of exoplanet. How do solar sails work? What triggers a supernova explosion? @PaulMattSutter will discuss this topic on today’s #spaceradio at #365DaysOfAstro
Jul 30th: I Took a Photo-Graph of an Exo-Planet
Tag: supernova
Jul 23rd: Supernova vs. White Dwarf: Who Wins?
Supernova vs. White Dwarf: Who Wins? Will the CMB disappear one day? Why do comet tails curve? @PaulMattSutter will answer these questions at #365DaysOfAstro
Apr 29th: Massive Supernova & The Origins of ‘Omuamua
Astronomers announced the discovery of the brightest, most energetic, & most massive supernova. And the new theory possibly Explaining the mysterious interstellar object ‘Oumuamua!
Mar 25th: Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse! Is a Familiar Star About to Explode
Betelgeuse, a massive star in the Orion constellation, is dimming. Could it be about to explode in a spectacular supernova? What would that look like here on Earth?
Mar 3rd: What Powers a Hypernova?
How can a supernova become even more powerful? Why do we have such a hard time studying them, let alone defining them? What happens when you let a giant star unleash its full potential?
Feb 12th: Awesome Astronomy February 2020 News Roundup
Time for news roundup and what’s up this month with @AwesomeAstroPod
Feb 10th: Supernova SN 2006gy
We’ve been following this story for more than a decade, so it’s great to finally have an answer to the question, why was supernova 2006gy so insanely bright? Astronomers originally thought it was an example of a supermassive star exploding, but new evidence provides an even more fascinating answer.
Jan 8th: Awesome Astronomy January 2020 News Roundup & Space Guide
As we begin the new decade we struggle to find a consensus on whether it actually is a new decade. But here’s the news roundup & sky guide with @AwesomeAstroPod at 3365DaysOfAstro
Jan 3rd: Betelguese, Betelguese, Betelguese
Today we start off with a quick take on everyone’s favorite fading star, Betelguese.
Oct 25th: Guest: Aileen Yingst, Space Geologist
Time for astronomy weekly update. This week we have all-female spacewalk, 3D print meet on ISS, transit of Mercury, & discussion with Dr. Aileen Yingst, Space Geologist