Weekly Space Hangout - March 28, 2014: Uwingu & New Dwarf Planet News

TL;DR

This week's Weekly Space Hangout discussed the discovery of an asteroid with two rings, an update on Curiosity's wheel damage, the recap of Cosmos, how to be an amateur radio astronomer, and a special guest appearance by Dr. Alan Stern, the principal investigator of the New Horizons spacecraft.

Transcript

done hey everyone my name is Fraser Kane I'm the publisher of universe today and this is your weekly space hangout for March 28th 2014 today we are going to be talking about an asteroid with two rings a new object discovered in the Kyper belt um or maybe the or Cloud um update on curiosity's Wheel damage uh we're going to do a recap of Cosmos uh me... Read More

Key Insights

• 📻 Amateur radio astronomers can construct their own backyard radio telescopes using satellite TV dishes or other equipment.
• 👨‍🎤 Curiosity's wheels are performing better after avoiding certain types of rocks on Mars.
• ❓ The episode of Cosmos focused on the important contributions of Edmund Halley.
• 👻 Radio astronomy allows for unique observations and discoveries, even for amateur astronomers.
• 🍓 New Horizons' raw images will be made available online for public viewing.

Questions & Answers

Q: Could the object that tilted Uranus still be inside the planet?

It's possible, but not certain. More research is needed to fully understand Uranus' internal structure and determine if the object is still inside.

Q: How stable are asteroid rings and how long do they last?

The stability of asteroid rings varies, but if they were created through a collision, they could have been in place for a significant amount of time. The longevity of asteroid rings is difficult to predict accurately.

Q: Can I view New Horizon's raw images online?

Yes, once the raw images are available, they will likely be uploaded to NASA's raw image server and accessible to the public.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• An asteroid with two rings was discovered in the Kuiper Belt.

• Curiosity's wheel damage has been reduced by steering around certain regions.

• Cosmos focused on the contributions of Edmund Halley and his role in supporting Isaac Newton's work.

• The episode also delved into the possibility of constructing one's own radio telescope for amateur radio astronomy.