SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Near-Earth Asteroid Might be a Lost Fragment of the Moon
Nov 29, 2021
27:09
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.
SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 136
*Near-Earth asteroid might be a lost fragment of the Moon
A new study claims a near Earth asteroid might be a fragment of the Moon. The one hundred and fifty metre wide space rock called Kamo`oalewa is a quasi-satellite orbiting around the Sun with the Earth -- often getting to within 15 Million kilometres of Earth.
*The fastest spinning white dwarf ever seen
Astronomers have discovered the fastest spinning white dwarf star ever seen.
*The longest partial lunar eclipse since 1440
Skywatchers over much of the world have enjoyed the longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years with the Moon bathed in brilliant scarlet.
*NASA’s DART mission blasts off on a journey to slam into an asteroid
NASA has successfully launched a mission which could eventually save planet Earth from an asteroid impact.
*The Science Report
Growing fears globally following the discovery of the new Omicron strain of COVID-19.
How well different measures work to limit COVID-19’s spread.
What caused the world’s worst mass extinction event?
The Bureau of Meteorology says we have entered a La Nina weather pattern.
Skeptic's guide to the world’s most haunted places.
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SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 136
*Near-Earth asteroid might be a lost fragment of the Moon
A new study claims a near Earth asteroid might be a fragment of the Moon. The one hundred and fifty metre wide space rock called Kamo`oalewa is a quasi-satellite orbiting around the Sun with the Earth -- often getting to within 15 Million kilometres of Earth.
*The fastest spinning white dwarf ever seen
Astronomers have discovered the fastest spinning white dwarf star ever seen.
*The longest partial lunar eclipse since 1440
Skywatchers over much of the world have enjoyed the longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years with the Moon bathed in brilliant scarlet.
*NASA’s DART mission blasts off on a journey to slam into an asteroid
NASA has successfully launched a mission which could eventually save planet Earth from an asteroid impact.
*The Science Report
Growing fears globally following the discovery of the new Omicron strain of COVID-19.
How well different measures work to limit COVID-19’s spread.
What caused the world’s worst mass extinction event?
The Bureau of Meteorology says we have entered a La Nina weather pattern.
Skeptic's guide to the world’s most haunted places.
To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ .
Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
To listen to SpaceTime on your favorite App automatically: https://link.chtbl.com/spacetime
https://bitesz.com
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