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This podcast explores the possibility of a killer asteroid hitting Earth, with discussions on the Chelyabinsk impact and the risk of asteroids. Scientists track the Duende asteroid's orbit and discuss the dangers of larger asteroids. NASA's Dart mission and alternative methods to deflect asteroids are also explored. The hosts share random facts, tease the next season, and give a shoutout to the 'Science Friction' podcast.
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- The podcast discusses the challenges of asteroid detection and tracking, highlighting the shock and confusion among scientists who missed the unexpected Chelyabinsk asteroid.
- The podcast explores NASA's DART mission, which involves deliberately crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid to alter its course and prevent a collision with Earth, showcasing the importance of precise calculations and measurements in hitting a fast-moving asteroid.
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The Close Encounter with Asteroid Duende
The podcast recounts a close encounter with the asteroid Duende, which scientists tracked and expected to come close but not hit Earth. However, while researchers in Vienna were preparing for the anticipated event, a different asteroid, Chelyabinsk, exploded over Russia. The podcast explores the shock and confusion among scientists who missed the unexpected asteroid and discusses the challenges of asteroid detection and tracking.
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