Aug. 4, 2023

Escaping Boulders, Black Hole Discoveries, and August Skywatch: SpaceTime S26E93

Escaping Boulders, Black Hole Discoveries, and August Skywatch: SpaceTime S26E93

- **Boulders Escaping from Asteroid Dimorphos:** Astronomers have made fascinating discoveries about numerous boulders seen swarming around the asteroid moon Dimorphos. This intriguing phenomenon is believed to be a result of the Double Asteroid...

  1. **Boulders Escaping from Asteroid Dimorphos:** Astronomers have made fascinating discoveries about numerous boulders seen swarming around the asteroid moon Dimorphos. This intriguing phenomenon is believed to be a result of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) asteroid impact mission conducted last year.
  2. **New Discoveries in Black Holes:** Exciting news from the world of astronomy as scientists have identified a novel and captivating feature of black holes. This discovery, seemingly straight out of a science fiction movie, has sparked the imagination of researchers and the general public alike.
  3. **Communication Disruption between Houston and International Space Station:** A significant incident occurred when a power outage disrupted the communication between Mission Control in Houston and the crew aboard the International Space Station. This event underscores the challenges faced by space agencies in maintaining uninterrupted communication with astronauts in orbit.
  4. **August Skywatch:** In this episode, we delve into various celestial phenomena occurring in August. Our focus will be on Antares, a giant star, as well as Barnard's star, the second nearest star system to the Sun. Additionally, we will discuss the eagerly anticipated annual Perseids meteor shower.
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