#417-418 Premium: From Solar Spectacles to Speedy Spacecraft: Pushing Boundaries Beyond the Red Planet Space Nuts
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Embark on an astronomical odyssey with Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they delve into the latest celestial phenomena on this episode of Space Nuts. The show kicks off with a discussion on the most intense solar flare in nearly a decade, lighting up the skies with breathtaking auroras and raising concerns about potential impacts on our tech-reliant world. Next, the duo celebrates a Martian milestone: Perseverance rover's 1000 days on the Red Planet. Discover the scientific treasures unearthed by this intrepid explorer, from intriguing rock samples to the pivotal role of its aerial companion, Ingenuity. Then, strap in for a journey through the possibilities of advanced space travel as NASA's innovative plasma rocket concept promises to slash Mars travel time from nine months to a mere two months. Could this be the breakthrough we need for the next giant leap in interplanetary exploration?Finally, peer into the cosmic cradle of a giant protoplanetary disc, the largest ever observed. This discovery could herald the birth of massive new worlds, offering a glimpse into the early stages of planet formation and the boundless potential of the universe.From solar spectacles to Martian marvels and the promise of faster space travel, this episode of Space Nuts is a testament to the relentless pursuit of knowledge that propels humanity beyond the final frontier.00:00:00 Andrew Dunkley talks about budgets and dog issues on this week's Space Nuts
00:02:31 The biggest solar flare in nearly a decade has just passed over the earth
00:06:58 The perseverance rover is now past 1000 days on the red planet
00:14:27 Andrew says he could rerelease audio from World War One book under Australian copyright
00:16:49 A proposed plasma rocket would cut the travel time to Mars to two months
00:24:07 Fred: Have you seen a house before they build it
00:25:45 New observations show giant edge on protoplanetary disc around distant star
00:31:21 Andrew Dunkley with Professor Fred Watson answering questions about light
00:33:03 First question comes from Alan from medicine Hat, Canada
00:35:14 There is no known limit to how far light can travel
00:37:33 Charles: What do you think of the theory that we live in a holographic universe
00:44:10 What if the hologram is made of dark matter
00:45:26 If all universes are expanding, would they eventually overlap
00:49:07 Craig Miller calls from sunny Marambula in New South Wales
00:50:30 How much speed can drag create depending on concentration of particles in space
Thank you for your continued support. Your contributions help us continue our mission to explore the wonders of the cosmos. Clear skies and bold explorations await on Space Nuts, where we make the cosmos your backyard.
Embark on an astronomical odyssey with Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they delve into the latest celestial phenomena on this episode of Space Nuts. The show kicks off with a discussion on the most intense solar flare in nearly a decade, lighting up the skies with breathtaking auroras and raising concerns about potential impacts on our tech-reliant world. Next, the duo celebrates a Martian milestone: Perseverance rover's 1000 days on the Red Planet. Discover the scientific treasures unearthed by this intrepid explorer, from intriguing rock samples to the pivotal role of its aerial companion, Ingenuity. Then, strap in for a journey through the possibilities of advanced space travel as NASA's innovative plasma rocket concept promises to slash Mars travel time from nine months to a mere two months. Could this be the breakthrough we need for the next giant leap in interplanetary exploration?Finally, peer into the cosmic cradle of a giant protoplanetary disc, the largest ever observed. This discovery could herald the birth of massive new worlds, offering a glimpse into the early stages of planet formation and the boundless potential of the universe.From solar spectacles to Martian marvels and the promise of faster space travel, this episode of Space Nuts is a testament to the relentless pursuit of knowledge that propels humanity beyond the final frontier.00:00:00 Andrew Dunkley talks about budgets and dog issues on this week's Space Nuts
00:02:31 The biggest solar flare in nearly a decade has just passed over the earth
00:06:58 The perseverance rover is now past 1000 days on the red planet
00:14:27 Andrew says he could rerelease audio from World War One book under Australian copyright
00:16:49 A proposed plasma rocket would cut the travel time to Mars to two months
00:24:07 Fred: Have you seen a house before they build it
00:25:45 New observations show giant edge on protoplanetary disc around distant star
00:31:21 Andrew Dunkley with Professor Fred Watson answering questions about light
00:33:03 First question comes from Alan from medicine Hat, Canada
00:35:14 There is no known limit to how far light can travel
00:37:33 Charles: What do you think of the theory that we live in a holographic universe
00:44:10 What if the hologram is made of dark matter
00:45:26 If all universes are expanding, would they eventually overlap
00:49:07 Craig Miller calls from sunny Marambula in New South Wales
00:50:30 How much speed can drag create depending on concentration of particles in space
Thank you for your continued support. Your contributions help us continue our mission to explore the wonders of the cosmos. Clear skies and bold explorations await on Space Nuts, where we make the cosmos your backyard.