#456: Safeguarding the Moon, Titan's Liquid Sounds & Dark Matter Drifts
Space Nuts - A podcast by Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/spacenuts Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle a variety of intriguing questions from listeners. From the protection of the moon to the sounds of extraterrestrial liquids, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and cosmic curiosities.Episode Highlights:- Protecting the Moon: Mikey from Illinois asks about the measures in place to protect the moon from catastrophic asteroid impacts and what would happen if the moon were significantly altered.- Sounds of Titan: James from Minnesota wonders if the lakes and rivers on Titan would sound similar to those on Earth, given the differences in atmospheric pressure and liquid composition.- Dark Matter Movement: Bill from San Francisco Bay Area inquires about whether dark matter can move through Space and be influenced by gravitational events.- Formation of Atmospheres: Brady from Florida asks how atmospheres are formed on planets, transitioning from a ball of rock and lava to having a gaseous envelope.00:00 - This is a Q and A episode where we answer your questions01:25 - Fred and Andrew ask what would happen if an asteroid hit the moon06:20 - Extra solar might come through. Yes. The thing is, the bigger the object is06:58 - Next question comes from James Greenfield with Professor Fred Watson10:53 - Bill asks question about whether dark matter can move through space14:55 - Why does everyone who lives in Florida call it the great state of Florida15:58 - Brady from Florida asks how planets form their atmospheres19:15 - If you have questions for Space Nuts, go to our websiteFor more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website at spacenutspodcast.com. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube Music, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform. For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support. Other supporter options can be found on our website.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.