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#474 Q&A: Constellation Curiosities, Comet Encounters & The Universe's Birthdate

#474 Q&A: Constellation Curiosities, Comet Encounters & The Universe's Birthdate

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Space Nuts Episode 474 Q&A: Cosmic Constellations, Comet
Mysteries, and Citizen Science

Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore the
wonders of the universe in this Q&A edition of Space Nuts. From
the shifting constellations as you journey through Space to the
enigmatic nature of comets and the age of the universe, this
episode is packed with celestial insights and intriguing questions
from our audience.

Episode Highlights:

- Constellations from Afar: Discover how the constellations
we know would appear from different vantage points in Space. How
far must you travel before the familiar star patterns become
unrecognisable?

- Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS: Delve into the story of Comet
Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, its recent appearance in our skies, and the
question of whether it has visited our solar system before. Learn
about the signs that indicate a comet's history and its journey
from the Oort Cloud.

- Age of the Universe: Uncover the methods used to determine
the age of the universe, including the role of the Hubble constant
and the importance of measuring cosmic distances. How close are we
to knowing the exact age?

- Citizen Science Opportunities: Explore the world of
citizen science and how you can contribute to astronomical
discoveries. From asteroid occultations to light curve data, find
out how you can be part of the scientific community.

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Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more
stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and
happy stargazing.

00:00 - Space Nuts Q and A edition with Professor Fred Watson

01:29 - Roger asks how far can you go before constellations start
getting disoriented

07:45 - Professor Fred and Andrew answer your questions about the
Space Nuts podcast

09:13 - On the nights I was best able to observe it, it was
cloudy

10:49 - Could this comet be its first visit into the inner solar
system

13:47 - How did we measure how old the universe is? Thanks,
Fred

19:16 - Sandy asks what is the greatest astronomical discovery by a
citizen scientist

️ Episode References

Space Nuts Podcast

[Space Nuts Podcast](https://www.spacenutspodcast.com)

New Horizons

[New
Horizons](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html)

Zooniverse

[Zooniverse](https://www.zooniverse.org)

DreamLab App

[DreamLab](https://www.vodafone.com.au/about/news-centre/dreamlab)

Unistellar

[Unistellar](https://unistellaroptics.com)

Galaxy Zoo

[Galaxy
Zoo](https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/zookeeper/galaxy-zoo)

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