Universe Today Podcast

[Q&A] Objects Falling Into The Sun, Hubble 2 from Space Force, Slowest Speed in the Universe

Jun 25, 2024

44:11

How often do objects fall into the Sun? Why do some stars explode as novae, not as Type 1a supernovae? Can the US Army just donate NASA a Hubble 2? Will humans be living underground on Mars? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Q&A.

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00:00 Start
00:37 [Andoria] Why nova, not a Type 1a supernova?
05:15 [Vulcan] How often objects fall into the Sun?
06:42 [Risa] Can US army gift NASA a Hubble 2?
09:55 [Aeturen] What findings can prioritize their colonization?
12:36 [Vendikar] What are the chances that NASA will abandon Artemis?
15:06 [Remus] Would lunar dust be an issue for lunar telescopes?
17:07 [Janus] Will humans on Mars live underground?
20:10 [Cait] Are there plans to visit Uranus?
23:42 [Betazed] How do black holes keep up with the conservation of angular momentum?
25:43 [Cheleb] What is the most exciting discovery in astronomy in recent years?
27:52 [Nimbus] Did efforts to search for life outside planet Earth have intensified over time?
32:18 [Belos] Do all neutron star collisions create black holes?
35:08 [Lyar] What is the slowest speed in the Universe?
36:25 [Zalcon] Can we see the back of own head with a no-limits-telescope?
37:56 [Arret] Does anyone think our loudness in space will attract a dangerous civilization?