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About all the mysteries of the universe and humanity's attempts to understand them. A popular science audio drama.

Nebula - At the Edge of the Universe Jalin Film AB

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About all the mysteries of the universe and humanity's attempts to understand them. A popular science audio drama.

    3. Tabby's Star: The Flickering Enigma of the Cosmos

    3. Tabby's Star: The Flickering Enigma of the Cosmos

    Join us on an interstellar journey as we explore the fascinating mystery of Tabby's Star, a celestial enigma that has baffled astronomers worldwide with its irregular and flickering light.

    In "Tabby's Star: The Flickering Enigma of the Cosmos," we delve into the various theories that attempt to explain this puzzling phenomenon, from swarms of comets and fragmented planets to interstellar clouds and even alien megastructures.

    About the groundbreaking discoveries made by the Kepler telescope and imagine the breathtaking scenarios that could be unfolding around this mysterious star. Tune in to uncover the secrets of the star that refuses to reveal its true nature.

    Produced by Jalin Film AB ©2024.

    For more information and references,

    NASA Kepler Mission Overview: Detailed information about the Kepler mission, its goals, and its discoveries, including Tabby's Star. NASA Kepler Mission

    Discovery Paper by Tabetha S. Boyajian et al.:Original research detailing the unusual light variations of KIC 8462852.Boyajian, T. S., et al. (2016). "Planet Hunters IX. KIC 8462852 – Where's the Flux?" Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 457(4), 3988-4004. Link to the paper

    Dyson Sphere Concept by Freeman Dyson:Information on the theoretical concept of the Dyson Sphere, proposed by physicist Freeman Dyson. Dyson, F. J. (1960). "Search for Artificial Stellar Sources of Infrared Radiation." Science, 131(3414), 1667-1668. Link to the article

    • 16 min
    2. The Venera Project: Unveiling the Hostile Secrets of Venus

    2. The Venera Project: Unveiling the Hostile Secrets of Venus

    In this episode of Nebula, we dive into the Venera project, the groundbreaking attempt to explore Venus, our closest planetary neighbor. We follow the dramatic missions that revealed the planet's extreme conditions, from the first sounds and images from the surface to technical challenges and incredible discoveries.

    Produced by Jalin Film AB ©2024.

    For more information and references, visit NASA - Imagine the universe.

    • 18 min
    1. Beyond Neptune: The Search for Planet 9

    1. Beyond Neptune: The Search for Planet 9

    Join us on a journey to the outer edges of our solar system as we explore the enigmatic presence of Planet 9. In this episode, we delve into the mysterious forces and gravitational waves that suggest the existence of this hidden giant. Discover how Planet 9 might be shaping the orbits of distant trans-Neptunian objects and what this means for our understanding of the cosmos.

    Produced by Jalin Film AB ©2024.

    For more information and references, visit Generation of Low-Inclination, Neptune-Crossing TNOs by Planet Nine by Konstantin Batygin, Alessandro Morbidelli, Michael E. Brown, and David Nesvorný.

    • 8 min

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