[Overtime Q&A] Poison for Stars, Moon Telescope VS JWST, Solar System Killer Star
Jul 16, 2024
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Topics include iron's impact on stars, Moon telescope vs. JWST, Solar System risks, best planets for resources, evolution on other worlds, red dwarf stars, high-velocity star threats, astronomy funding, planet habitability, planet between Sun and Mercury, diving into gas giants, JWST influence on cosmology, and human legacy.
Asteroid mining near the Moon can be practical for refueling missions, utilizing local resources for space exploration.
Telescopes on the Moon may provide earlier viewing of cosmic objects than JWST, enhancing observational capabilities.
Deep dives
Potential for Industrial Activities on Low-Gravity Bodies
Asteroid mining for resources like water near the moon would be practical for refueling missions, rather than extracting precious metals for return to Earth. In the upcoming century, in situ resource utilization will likely drive space exploration, with astronauts using local materials for station construction and fuel production, as it may not be economically viable to extract resources for Earth-bound use.
Enhancing Observation Capabilities with Advanced Telescope Designs
Telescopes like LCRT on the moon could enable viewing objects even earlier than James Webb Space Telescope (JWT), potentially allowing study of the first stars after the Big Bang with superior resolution. Despite limits like cosmic microwave background radiation, advancements in telescope technology could offer detailed observation of galaxies from earlier cosmic epochs.
Human Evolution in Alien Environments
Human evolution on other worlds would be influenced by the environmental conditions, such as adapting to low gravity by potentially growing taller or developing radiation tolerance. Societal changes due to technology integration hint at possible future evolution related to processing information or social dynamics. Evolutionary forces today differ from the past, where societal advancements impact survival factors such as finding a mate or improving eyesight with corrective measures.
Can Iron kill stars like poison? Will a Moon telescope be better than JWST? Can a fast-moving star be fatal for the Solar System? Which worlds are the best to extract resources? Answering all these questions and more in this week's episode of Overtime.