#474 Q&A: Constellation Curiosities, Comet Encounters & The Universe's Birthdate

Space Nuts Episode 474 Q&A: Cosmic Constellations, Comet Mysteries, and Citizen Science
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore the wonders of the universe in this Q&A edition of Space Nuts. From the shifting constellations as you journey through Space to the enigmatic nature of comets and the age of the universe, this episode is packed with celestial insights and intriguing questions from our audience.
Episode Highlights:
- Constellations from Afar: Discover how the constellations we know would appear from different vantage points in Space. How far must you travel before the familiar star patterns become unrecognisable?
- Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS: Delve into the story of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, its recent appearance in our skies, and the question of whether it has visited our solar system before. Learn about the signs that indicate a comet's history and its journey from the Oort Cloud.
- Age of the Universe: Uncover the methods used to determine the age of the universe, including the role of the Hubble constant and the importance of measuring cosmic distances. How close are we to knowing the exact age?
- Citizen Science Opportunities: Explore the world of citizen science and how you can contribute to astronomical discoveries. From asteroid occultations to light curve data, find out how you can be part of the scientific community.
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Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.
00:00 - Space Nuts Q and A edition with Professor Fred Watson
01:29 - Roger asks how far can you go before constellations start getting disoriented
07:45 - Professor Fred and Andrew answer your questions about the Space Nuts podcast
09:13 - On the nights I was best able to observe it, it was cloudy
10:49 - Could this comet be its first visit into the inner solar system
13:47 - How did we measure how old the universe is? Thanks, Fred
19:16 - Sandy asks what is the greatest astronomical discovery by a citizen scientist
✍️ Episode References
Space Nuts Podcast
[Space Nuts Podcast](https://www.spacenutspodcast.com)
New Horizons
[New Horizons](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html)
Zooniverse
[Zooniverse](https://www.zooniverse.org)
DreamLab App
[DreamLab](https://www.vodafone.com.au/about/news-centre/dreamlab)
Unistellar
[Unistellar](https://unistellaroptics.com)
Galaxy Zoo
[Galaxy Zoo](https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/zookeeper/galaxy-zoo)

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