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NASA's Curious Universe

Sun Series: You (Yes, You!) Can Help NASA Study the Sun

Apr 2, 2024
NASA Sun scientist Liz Macdonald and volunteer Hanjie Tan discuss how ordinary people can contribute to NASA's research on the Sun, aurora, and more through citizen science projects. They talk about studying the Sun's atmosphere, discovering new colors in the aurora, and hunting for comets. Listeners are encouraged to get involved in NASA science and experience our nearest star firsthand.
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Quick takeaways

  • Engage in NASA's citizen science projects to study the Sun, contribute to research, and make astronomical discoveries.
  • Participate in selecting songs for a solar eclipse soundtrack via Third Rock Radio, experiencing celestial wonders and connecting with NASA research.

Deep dives

Choosing the Eclipse Soundtrack with Solar Songs

Listeners are invited to select songs for a solar eclipse soundtrack through Third Rock Radio, with each day featuring a distinct theme. The playlist kicks off on April 5th with sunlight-inspired tracks. To participate, visit thirdrockradio.net and submit your song requests under the solar songs tab. The curated playlists will air from noon to 2 pm Central Time daily in celebration of the total solar eclipse on April 8th.

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