Ep. 538: Asteroids: Rubble piles of the Solar System

AstronomyCast 258: Viking Landers, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

4 Mai 201234min

In this episode we talked about asteroid mining, SpaceX delays, Shuttle retirement, killer black holes, supermassive planets (aka brown dwarfs), Enceladus/Dione flybys, and missions to Jupiter.

4 Mai 20121h

AstronomyCast 257: Viking Orbiter, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

6 Apr 201228min

AstronomyCast 256: Resolution, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

14 Mar 201232min

AstronomyCast 254: Reflection & Refraction, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

9 Mar 201229min

In this episode of the Weekly Space Hangout, we talk about two different asteroid close passes, the solar storms buffeting the Earth, a recent space exploration conference, and a team of amateur astronomers flashing the space station. We're also joined by Ryan Kobrick - Executive Director of Yuri's Night - to talk about the upcoming festivities.

8 Mar 201251min

AstronomyCast 255: Observing Hydrogen, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

8 Mar 201231min

Another week, another space roundup. This week we talk about the redefinition of the term "Earthlike", salty soil on Mars, how you can participate in SETI, asteroid dust from Hayabusa, and the dangers of a warp drive.

2 Mar 201239min