Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the latest happenings in the cosmos. From the ingenious solutions keeping Voyager 1 operational to potential asteroid impacts and stunning images of a red giant star, this episode is packed with exciting discoveries and cosmic wonders.
Episode Highlights:
- Voyager 1 Thruster Fix: Discover how engineers have ingeniously solved a problem with Voyager 1's thrusters, keeping the iconic spacecraft operational as it continues its journey beyond the solar system.
- Apophis Asteroid Threat: Explore the potential scenarios that could lead to the asteroid Apophis impacting Earth, as scientists calculate the odds and implications of such an event.
- Red Giant Revelations: Learn about the extraordinary images captured by ALMA of the red giant star R Doradus, revealing fascinating details about its surface and what it tells us about the future of our own Sun.
00:00 - This is Space nuts. Coming up in this episode we are going to fix Voyager thrusters
02:26 - Voyager spacecraft is getting old and tired, so it breaks down
03:34 - The Voyager one spacecraft was launched on September 5, 1977
13:06 - By about the mid 2030s, we expect Voyager one and two will die
14:13 - Canadian scientist says asteroid could collide with Earth in 2029
20:23 - Asteroid Apophis could still hit Earth in 2029
23:24 - Scientists have successfully imaged a red giant star from 180 light years away
26:13 - Fred says Alma telescope has revealed hotspots on the surface of a star
30:43 - Professor Fred Watson thanks Andrew Dunkley for the Space Nuts podcast
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