#413-414 Premium: Hubble's Hiccups & The Gamma Ray Enigma: Deciphering the Universe's Luminous Puzzles Space Nuts
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Embark on an astronomical journey with Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts. The cosmic conundrum that is the Hubble Space Telescope faces familiar challenges once again, with its gyroscopes causing a stir and casting it into safe mode. Fred delves into the history and potential future of this venerable eye in the sky, as NASA engineers contemplate a future where Hubble may have to operate at a reduced efficiency.Next, the duo spins into a discussion about the fastest rotating asteroid ever observed, 2024 BX1, which hurtled towards Earth and disintegrated in our atmosphere, leaving behind a trail of clues for scientists to unravel. With a rotation period clocked at an astonishing 2.588 seconds, this space rock set a new record and provided a meteoric spectacle for those fortunate enough to witness its fiery demise.Finally, Andrew and Fred explore the enigmatic world of gamma ray bursts, those fleeting yet fiercely powerful cosmic events that have puzzled astronomers since their accidental discovery in 1967. A new breakthrough hints at the possibility that these bursts are not only symmetrical but may also be the result of laterally moving jets, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the mechanics of these astronomical phenomena.From the trials and tribulations of the Hubble to the rapid revolutions of an asteroid and the perplexing properties of gamma ray bursts, this episode of Space Nuts is a cosmic voyage through the mysteries of space. Tune in to unravel the universe's most intriguing puzzles and remember, the cosmos is always full of surprises.00:00:00 - Coming up on this episode of Space nuts is Hubble having trouble again
00:02:32 - Gyroscopes are what let Hubble telescope point in the right direction
00:07:38 - An asteroid was detected 3 hours before it hit the earth's atmosphere
00:14:06 - Professor Fred Watson says four polish meteorite hunters found some fragments
00:15:45 - Gamma ray bursts were discovered accidentally in 1967 but scientists have been studying them since
00:20:16 - Gamma ray bursts also have light curves which are completely symmetrical
00:26:45 - Fred: I'm still trying to get my head around these things
00:28:54 - Professor Fred Watson answers questions from James, lloyd and Ron
00:29:50 - Kate and Jeremy met Andrew and Fred on the Canadian train for the eclipse
00:31:31 - Fred Watson: Get your iPad to read book rather than struggling through it
00:34:03 - Planet nine, should such a thing be discovered? Does the individual get a say
00:40:53 - Do normal everyday stars like our sun ever collide and what do they create
00:44:43 - Do galaxies as a whole have electromagnetism
00:51:13 - If scientists in distant solar system were searching for exoplanets using modern technology
00:58:44 - Andrew Dunster: Thanks to everyone who sent questions inSupport the podcast and expand your knowledge of the universe by visiting https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support. Subscribe for more celestial insights with Space Nuts, where every episode brings you closer to the stars. Until our next stellar encounter, keep your eyes on the skies and your curiosity ever-expanding.
Embark on an astronomical journey with Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts. The cosmic conundrum that is the Hubble Space Telescope faces familiar challenges once again, with its gyroscopes causing a stir and casting it into safe mode. Fred delves into the history and potential future of this venerable eye in the sky, as NASA engineers contemplate a future where Hubble may have to operate at a reduced efficiency.Next, the duo spins into a discussion about the fastest rotating asteroid ever observed, 2024 BX1, which hurtled towards Earth and disintegrated in our atmosphere, leaving behind a trail of clues for scientists to unravel. With a rotation period clocked at an astonishing 2.588 seconds, this space rock set a new record and provided a meteoric spectacle for those fortunate enough to witness its fiery demise.Finally, Andrew and Fred explore the enigmatic world of gamma ray bursts, those fleeting yet fiercely powerful cosmic events that have puzzled astronomers since their accidental discovery in 1967. A new breakthrough hints at the possibility that these bursts are not only symmetrical but may also be the result of laterally moving jets, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the mechanics of these astronomical phenomena.From the trials and tribulations of the Hubble to the rapid revolutions of an asteroid and the perplexing properties of gamma ray bursts, this episode of Space Nuts is a cosmic voyage through the mysteries of space. Tune in to unravel the universe's most intriguing puzzles and remember, the cosmos is always full of surprises.00:00:00 - Coming up on this episode of Space nuts is Hubble having trouble again
00:02:32 - Gyroscopes are what let Hubble telescope point in the right direction
00:07:38 - An asteroid was detected 3 hours before it hit the earth's atmosphere
00:14:06 - Professor Fred Watson says four polish meteorite hunters found some fragments
00:15:45 - Gamma ray bursts were discovered accidentally in 1967 but scientists have been studying them since
00:20:16 - Gamma ray bursts also have light curves which are completely symmetrical
00:26:45 - Fred: I'm still trying to get my head around these things
00:28:54 - Professor Fred Watson answers questions from James, lloyd and Ron
00:29:50 - Kate and Jeremy met Andrew and Fred on the Canadian train for the eclipse
00:31:31 - Fred Watson: Get your iPad to read book rather than struggling through it
00:34:03 - Planet nine, should such a thing be discovered? Does the individual get a say
00:40:53 - Do normal everyday stars like our sun ever collide and what do they create
00:44:43 - Do galaxies as a whole have electromagnetism
00:51:13 - If scientists in distant solar system were searching for exoplanets using modern technology
00:58:44 - Andrew Dunster: Thanks to everyone who sent questions inSupport the podcast and expand your knowledge of the universe by visiting https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support. Subscribe for more celestial insights with Space Nuts, where every episode brings you closer to the stars. Until our next stellar encounter, keep your eyes on the skies and your curiosity ever-expanding.