#100 - October 2020 Part 2

#100 - October 2020 Part 2

The Discussion: The publication of Jeni's new research paper, a review of Netflix shows Challenger and Away (sublime and ridiculous).

The News: Rounding up the space exploration news we have:

  • ESA and JAXA's future infrared space telescope cancelled
  • Mercury-bound Bepi-Colombo is passing Venus – with sensors…
  • Get ready for next month's launch of China's epic Chang'e 5 moon mission.
  • A change in crew for Boeing's creed Starliner test flight to the ISS
  • NASA's shiny new plan for Artemis and human exploration of the moon
  • A gallop through SpaceX's achievements

Main news story: Astrophysicists scoop up Nobel Prizes again this year.

The Electromagnetic Spectrum: The ultraviolet and X-ray parts of the spectrum. How these telescopes were developed and became ever more powerful.

Q&A: If you had to choose just one mission or big science experiment to proceed in your remaining lifetimes, what would you choose and why? Victor Carroon, London, UK via email.

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Comets, Cruises and Outreach

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Gaining InSight

Gaining InSight

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AstroCamp Special!

AstroCamp Special!

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100 Hours of Astronomy with Go Stargazing

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22 Sep 202421min

Chatting Space within tent

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