Primordial Black Holes, Planetary Chemistry & Lunar Crater Discoveries
4/24/202634 min
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Primordial Black Holes, Ultra Hot Jupiters, and a New Moon Crater In this captivating episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into some of the most exciting developments in astronomy. From the intriguing possibility of primordial black holes being linked to dark matter to groundbreaking discoveries about the chemical composition of an ultra hot Jupiter, and the recent formation of a massive crater on the Moon, this episode is packed with cosmic revelations.
Episode Highlights:
- Primordial Black Holes: Andrew and Fred Watson discuss the recent findings from LIGO that suggest the existence of black holes with masses less than that of the Sun. They explore how these primordial black holes, predicted by Stephen Hawking, could provide new insights into the nature of dark matter and the formation of the universe.
- Chemical Analysis of WASP 189B: The hosts examine the exciting discovery that the chemical makeup of the ultra hot Jupiter WASP 189B matches that of its parent star, challenging long-held assumptions about planetary formation and composition. This finding reinforces the connection between stars and their planets, providing vital clues for understanding exoplanetary systems.
- New Moon Crater: A recent impact on the Moon has created a stunning new crater measuring 225 metres across. Andrew and Fred Watson discuss the implications of this discovery, including the significance of ongoing lunar observations and the potential for future research into the Moon's geological history.
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Fred Watson· Guest0:28
[instrumental music plays] Hi, true crime fans. I'm Giles, and I'm the host of the true crime show, This Is Monsters. If you like podcasts that take a deep dive into some of the worst offenders on the planet, you should check out my show. We do themed seasons, which average around 20 episodes, and have themes like family annihilators, in the wild, and strange and unusual. You can search for This Is Monsters wherever you listen to podcasts if you wanna hear more and listen to the more than 500 episodes I've published. Thanks in advance, and be safe.
Andrew Dunkley· Host1:08
Hello once again. Thanks for joining us. This is Space Nuts. My name is Andrew Dunkley. It's great to have your company. We talk astronomy and space science on this show, and we hope you enjoy it. Uh, all five listeners have actually said at some stage or another in the last decade that they did enjoy one or two episodes out of the 618 we've done, so that's, that's a pretty good