Ever wonder how astronomers can tell what a star is made of, how fast a galaxy is moving, or even if there's water on a distant planet? This episode dives into the fascinating world of spectroscopy, where we crack the code hidden within light itself. Learn how astronomers use special tools to analyze the rainbow of colors emitted by celestial objects, unlocking secrets about their composition, temperature, and motion. Spectroscopy is like a cosmic detective's toolkit, revealing the hidden story of

How would they get a 14-meter mirror to space? Are we sure there's no life on the Moon? Can there be Lagrange points around Lagrange points? How much mass does Earth gain and lose to space? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Q&A.🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1198440-universe-today-book-club 00:00 Start 00:26 [Andoria] Are we sure there's no life on the Moon? 06:53 [Vulcan]

Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, brings you the latest cosmic updates. We'll start with recent research revealing a surprising shortage of primordial black holes, challenging our understanding of dark matter and the universe's structure. Next, we'll explore a breakthrough in autonomous multi-robot planetary exploration, enhancing the efficiency of missions to Mars and beyond. We'll then cover Virgin Galactic's final

天頂彼个光點是啥物？這可能是咱定定會問 ê 問題。這个問題會當 ùi 幾若个簡單 ê 觀察揣著答案。比論講，伊敢有 leh 振動？抑是 leh 爍咧爍咧？若是有，而且若是你蹛 tī 市區，按呢彼个可能是飛龍機。因為飛龍機實在是濟到有賰，市區 ê 光線 嘛傷光矣，kah in 比起來，恆星 kah 衛星 傷暗，看無。若是無，而且若是你蹛 ê 所在離市區較遠，按呢彼个光點可能是 金星 抑是 火星。若是金星，伊會 tī 日出進前抑是日頭落山了後，出現 tī 地平線附近。有當時仔 tī 地平線附近，拄著 leh 飛 ê、較遠 ê 飛龍機，是有較困難講伊是飛龍機抑是 較光 ê 行星。毋閣就算是按呢，咱觀察伊 ê 動作幾分鐘仔了後，to̍h 會知影伊是毋是飛龍機矣。按呢若是猶無清楚欲按怎？這張圖表 雖然講有淡薄仔笑詼，毋閣嘛是會當予你袂䆀 ê 建議。一寡較細膩 ê 天文愛好者可能會有意見，咱嘛 鼓勵 in 提供 溫柔 ê 建議。 ——— 這是 NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day ê 台語文 podcast 原文版：https://apod.nasa.gov/

Hosted by Paul M. Sutter. What is the “cold spot” on the cosmic microwave background? Why shouldn’t it exist? What are some possible explanations for it, and why are they unsatisfying? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best self. Visit BetterHelp to get 10% off your first month!   Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episodes:

Are you mentally strong? Can you handle challenges that others shy away from? Well then you may be one of the following zodiac signs. According to astrologers, these are the top six mentally strong zodiac signs. Listen here, on the ZeNfinity podcast to find out if your sign made the list.

Growing food on Mars provides insights for Earth's climate challenges. Astronomers discover frost near the equator of Mars, challenging previous beliefs and revolutionizing future Mars exploration missions. Join us as we explore the potential of ancient farming techniques from Mars and delve into the implications of this groundbreaking

NASA clarifies that there was no emergency situation on the International Space Station after astronaut medical drill audio causes a stir. The Space Force is turning to commercial satellites to enhance in-space monitoring. Plus, SpaceX is launching 22 Starlink satellites from Florida

Many factors are involved in making a planet habitable: the size and composition of the planet, the stability of its orbit, its distance from its star. But scientists are still trying to figure out which factors are important.An example is plate tectonics. Earth’s surface is divided into large “plates.” They glide along the rocks below the surface. They ram together, slide over each other, and recycle the crust. They allow heat to escape to the surface, and affect the chemistry of

Every 18.6 years, our moon reaches its farthest northern and southern point, known as a major lunar standstill. This month, Izzie and Dr Becky are exploring why this might be significant to Stonehenge in the UK and another historical site in the US called Chimney Rock. With special thanks to Dr Heather Sebire, Dr Amanda Chadburn and Dr Erica Ellingson.The southernmost Moonrise at Stonehenge will be livestreamed, allowing viewers to witness this celestial spectacle firsthand. Plus, there'll be

Please enjoy 177-AAA a great episode of the legendary Apollo 11 Mission Audio NASA -

Have you ever gazed at the stars and wondered, "What happens next?"  This episode tackles the biggest question of all: the ultimate fate of the cosmos. We'll explore the leading scientific theories, from the chilling "Heat Death" to the mind-bending "Big Rip."  Is the universe destined for a fiery finale, a slow fade to darkness, or something even stranger? Buckle up and prepare to explore the possibilities of what lies beyond our cosmic horizon.

Lava tubes are one of the most interesting places on the Moon. They can be a great place for a potential lunar base, but they also can be a time capsule that can tell us about the entire history of the Moon. And there's a very interesting mission in development that could explore lava tubes. It's called Lunar Leaper. Guest: Dr Anna Mittelholz 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book

這幅深空視野拼鬥圖 leh 展示一个 hŏng 足讚嘆 ê 景色，這是 James Webb 太空望遠鏡 ê NIRCam 紀錄 loài ê 星系團 Abell 2744。Abell 2744 嘛叫做 Pandora 星系團，伊敢若是 3 个無仝 ê 大質量星系團合併 ê 結果。伊就 tī 玉夫座方向 35 億光年遠 ê 所在。這个大型星系團 因為 內底攏是烏暗物質，所以伊就 kā 時空扭曲去，這个 重力透鏡 效應嘛 影響著 閣較遠方 ê 天體。比 Pandora 星系團閣較紅 ê 天體，有足濟攏是受著透鏡效應 ê 影響，in 大部份攏是早期宇宙 ê 遙遠星系。受著透鏡效應扭曲 ê 影響，in ê 影像 去予搝長、拗彎，變做弧形。是講影像內底這寡 特別 ê 繞射光針，是銀河內 ê 前景星。照目前估計 ê Pandora 星系團 距離來看，這个宇宙盒仔差不多有 600 萬 光年大。毋過免驚！你閣會當看 這支 2 分鐘 ê 影片，來探索這个迷人 ê 天區。 ——— 這是 NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day ê 台語文 podcast

My Catalina Sky Survey teammate Rose Matheny had no way of knowing that the fast moving point of light that she had just discovered would create such a stir. Rose sent in her discovery and followup observations to the Minor Planet Center where astronomers calculated that her discovery would make a very close approach to Earth about two days later and gave it the name 2016 RB1. More than two dozen observatories around the world tracked 2016 RB1 as it came towards us.

Inspired by a listener email, Chris and Shane talk about how an observing session can unexpectedly be interrupted.

From March 31, 2008. We’re polluting every corner of our own planet, so it only makes sense that we’ll take our trashy habits out into space with us. This week we look at the myriad of ways we’re messing up space, from the trash orbiting the planet to the radiation we’re leaking out into space.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the

Join us this week as we explore the night sky from June 9-15, 2024. Discover the celestial dance of the Moon with Regulus and Spica, and enjoy stunning views of Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter in the early morning sky. We'll delve into the lore of the late spring constellations Scorpius, Sagittarius, and Aquila, and revisit some classic stars and deep-sky objects.Plus, journey back to the birth of the universe as we discuss the Cosmic Microwave Background -- the afterglow of the Big Bang!Sky map for week

June 13, 2024: Mercury is at perihelion. After sundown, the nearly half-full moon is in the southwest under the Lion’s tail.  Find Mars and Saturn in the eastern sky before sunrise.See the accompanying article - 2024, June 13:  Mercury at Perihelion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-l-hunt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-l-hunt/support

Researchers discover water frost on Mars' highest volcanoes, challenging assumptions about the Martian climate. NASA observes Mars light up during an epic solar storm, providing insights into radiation risks for future astronauts. These groundbreaking findings shed light on Mars' climate and the challenges of human exploration. Join us as we explore the mysteries of the Red Planet and the implications for future