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49: Every known object in the Solar System with Jon Giorgini

49: Every known object in the Solar System with Jon Giorgini

FromSpacepod


49: Every known object in the Solar System with Jon Giorgini

FromSpacepod

ratings:
Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jun 12, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jon talks about JPL’s Horizons, an amazing, publicly available system that keeps track of every known object in the solar system. Planets, moons, asteroids, spacecraft, you name it: over 715,000 in total. We discuss how this system is used by engineers, scientists, lawyers, art fans, and marine biologists.
Released:
Jun 12, 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