Voyager's Roadside Rescue, Apophis Scenarios & Red Giant Revelations

Space Nuts #457
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the latest happenings in the cosmos. From the ingenious solutions keeping Voyager 1 operational to potential asteroid impacts and stunning images of a red giant star, this episode is packed with exciting discoveries and cosmic wonders.
Episode Highlights:
- Voyager 1 Thruster Fix: Discover how engineers have ingeniously solved a problem with Voyager 1's thrusters, keeping the iconic spacecraft operational as it continues its journey beyond the solar system.
- Apophis Asteroid Threat: Explore the potential scenarios that could lead to the asteroid Apophis impacting Earth, as scientists calculate the odds and implications of such an event.
- Red Giant Revelations: Learn about the extraordinary images captured by ALMA of the red giant star R Doradus, revealing fascinating details about its surface and what it tells us about the future of our own Sun.
00:00 - This is Space nuts. Coming up in this episode we are going to fix Voyager thrusters
02:26 - Voyager spacecraft is getting old and tired, so it breaks down
03:34 - The Voyager one spacecraft was launched on September 5, 1977
13:06 - By about the mid 2030s, we expect Voyager one and two will die
14:13 - Canadian scientist says asteroid could collide with Earth in 2029
20:23 - Asteroid Apophis could still hit Earth in 2029
23:24 - Scientists have successfully imaged a red giant star from 180 light years away
26:13 - Fred says Alma telescope has revealed hotspots on the surface of a star
30:43 - Professor Fred Watson thanks Andrew Dunkley for the Space Nuts podcast
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