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96: Vega, dust, and a giant inflatable bumblebee with Dr. Ciardi
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
May 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Dr. David Ciardi talks about Vega, a bright star that’s “been a part of human lore forever.” Dr. Ciardi and his colleagues discovered that Vega has a nearby ring of dust, implying the presence of planets. He also describes an encounter with a giant inflatable bumblebee at Palomar Observatory.
Released:
May 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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