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Hubble Observations Make For a More Precise Hubble Constant

Hubble Observations Make For a More Precise Hubble Constant

FromEVSN: Escape Velocity Space News


Hubble Observations Make For a More Precise Hubble Constant

FromEVSN: Escape Velocity Space News

ratings:
Length:
20 minutes
Released:
May 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Over the past three decades, astronomers around the world have been using the observations of the Hubble Space Telescope to more precisely calculate the expansion of the universe. And they have converged on a precision of just over 1%. Plus, Boeing launches Starliner, Voyager 1 struggles, and Erik reviews his favorite camera lens.
Released:
May 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Get your daily dose of all that's new in space and astronomy. The sky is not the limit, as we bring you a fast-paced roundup of launches, landings, and everyday discoveries. The Daily Space is brought to you by the team behind CosmoQuest at the Planetary Science Institute, and features hosts Dr. Pamela L. Gay, Beth Johnson, & Annie Wilson. Daily Space is supported through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/CosmoQuestX.