819-Binary Asteroids

819-Binary Asteroids

Author: Albert D. Grauer October 18, 2024 Duration: 2:01
Binary asteroids are important since they enable astronomers to study how objects interact in space and in some cases the data can even yield their sizes and shapes.

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

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749-Earth Glow(537) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01
In 1972 Apollo 16 astronauts took an ultraviolet image of the Earth from the Moon which shows that like the Sun ,the Earth too, has a faint corona of gas surrounding it. Scientists are just beginning to explore how Earth…
748-Ultima Thule(536) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01
Traveling an additional billion miles beyond Pluto, the New Horizons spacecraft is now sending back data on 2014 MU69, a strange snow man shaped object which orbits the Sun once every 298 years. The New Horizons is space…
237E-249-Tough Tourist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01
Rocky metallic asteroid can stand the heat.A block and a half sized asteroid makes visits to Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and Jupiter.
747-Alone or Not(535) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01
In our Milky Way Galaxy alone there are probably 25 billion planets located within the habitable zone of its star where there could be air to breathe and liquid water on its surface. The search is on for advanced civiliz…
236E-248-Incoming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01
What happens when an asteroid is heading in our direction.A close approaching asteroid was observed as it passed between the Earth and our Moon.
746-Followups(534) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01
Without followup data, many if not most of the Earth approaching objects would be lost as they move away from us leaving us with no idea when they might return to near Earth space or perhaps even strike our home planet.
235E-247-Potential Mining Target [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01
My Catalina Sky Survey teammates have discovered an asteroid which could be a potential mining target. Mining asteroids may be a much cheaper way to get the raw materials that space colonists need when compared to the co…
745-100 Moons(533) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01
A small telescope makes a substantial contribution to our knowledge of the celestial visitors to our neighborhood
234E-246-Anatomy Of An Extinction Crater [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01
By drilling into a crater rim, researchers hope to discover how the Earth and it's life forms recovered from an asteroid impact.
744-Teddy’s Debut(532) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01
On a recent training night with Teddy Pruyne at the controls of our 60 inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, Arizona, this duo discovered six new Earth Approaching Objects, an inner main belt asteroid, and rediscovered an inner…