About this episode

In this Q&A episode, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson discuss black hole evaporation, Jupiter's atmosphere, the Artemis 2 mission, solar missions, and cosmic rays.

Sponsor Link: NordVPN - Secure your online presence with our exclusive offer for Space Nuts listeners. Check out www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts (https://www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts) for details. In this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson dive into listener inquiries that span the cosmos. From the intriguing concept of black hole evaporation to the mysteries of Jupiter's atmosphere and the latest on the Artemis 2 mission, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and scientific discussions. In this episode: - The mechanics of black hole evaporation and how cosmic microwave background radiation affects their lifespan. - An exploration of Jupiter's thin atmosphere and how it compares to the dense atmospheres of moons like Titan and planets like Venus. - Insights into the Artemis 2 mission and the implications of visual observations of meteorite impacts on the moon's far side. - A look ahead at upcoming solar missions and the cutting-edge technology being deployed to study our sun. - The significance of cosmic rays and their impact on human perception in space. Resources & Links: - [Parker Solar Probe](…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Dunkley

Guest: Professor Fred Watson

Topics covered

• black hole evaporation
• Jupiter's atmosphere
• Artemis 2 mission
• solar missions
• cosmic rays

Keywords

• black holes
• Jupiter
• Artemis 2
• solar missions
• cosmic rays
• meteorite impacts
• space exploration

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA

Books & works: Artemis 2, Parker Solar Probe, Artemis Program, cosmic microwave background

Places: Titan, Venus

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