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48: Threading an asteroid through the eye of a keyhole with Dr. Chodas

48: Threading an asteroid through the eye of a keyhole with Dr. Chodas

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48: Threading an asteroid through the eye of a keyhole with Dr. Chodas

FromSpacepod

ratings:
Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Jun 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week’s guest is Dr Paul Chodas, who directs JPL’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies. He explains how predicting where an asteroid is going can get complicated when the asteroid gets close to a planet. He also talks about an app that lets you explore how a hypothetical asteroid could be deflected.
Released:
Jun 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Hear stories about the alien moons orbiting our Sun, of cold stars, and the future of space exploration. Every week, scientist Dr. Carrie Nugent chats about an amazing part of our universe with an expert guest. Spacepod is the podcast that gives you an inside look into space exploration. Learn more: http://listentospacepod.com