287E-302-Sensing A Comet

287E-302-Sensing A Comet

Author: Albert D. Grauer June 4, 2024 Duration: 2:01
More than 400 years ago Galileo Galilei expanded human vision using a telescope to view the cosmos. Since then humans have extended their senses to view the Universe in x-rays, ultraviolet, infrared, radio, and other portions of the electromagnetic spectrum not accessible to our senses. In a pioneering effort, Ekaterina Smirnova has employed the spectroscopy, magnetometry, and molecular data collected by the Rosetta spacecraft to create watercolor paintings, sculptures, a musical collaboration, and an augmented reality project to create new art forms. She has also taken Rosetta data obtained from it's close up observations of comet 67P to create interactive art which uses a smart phone app to experience scientific results in a completely new way.

Each episode of Travelers In The Night feels like a quiet, personal conversation under a dark sky. Hosted by astronomer Dr. Albert D. Grauer, this podcast brings the distant cosmos into sharp, intimate focus. Dr. Grauer isn't just an observer; he's an active participant in the hunt, working with the Catalina Sky Survey team that has consistently discovered near-Earth asteroids for years. In these brief and engaging segments, you'll hear firsthand accounts of what it's like to track these ancient celestial travelers-the asteroids and comets that silently pass by our world. The discussions move beyond simple facts to explore the real-world implications of these discoveries, from planetary defense to the sheer wonder of our dynamic solar system. Accompanied by the contemplative music of John Lyell's "Eternity," each installment offers a moment of calm reflection on humanity's place in the universe. It’s a perfect blend of grounded science and cosmic curiosity, making complex astronomical concepts accessible and deeply fascinating. For anyone who has ever looked up and wondered what's out there moving in the dark, this podcast provides a direct line to the front lines of discovery.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 1000

Travelers In The Night
Podcast Episodes
334-Last 19 Hours [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Small Impacting Space Rocks Are Part of Our Environment.
333-Whoppers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good news. A large asteroid is not on a collision course with Earth.
332-Greg's Destination [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Asteroid hunters are discovering asteroids which can be visited by human astronauts.
331-Space Salsa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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If Lunar and Martian Colonists are to have chips and salsa they will need grow their own tomatoes.
330-Comet Johnson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Comet Johnson will be visible to humans before it starts its trip to the stars.
329-Near Neighbor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Asteroid hunters are able to find small space rocks before they make a close approach to planet Earth.
328-The Heat is On [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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2016 is the warmest year the Earth has been in the more than 180 years of record keeping.
327-Suddenly Bright [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Large asteroids can approach the Earth, suddenly, without much warning.
326-Asteroids 2016 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Dangerous Celestial Neighbors Are Still Out There.
325-Marrakech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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An observatory near Marrakech, operated remotely from France and Switzerland, is discovering new members of our solar system.