EPISODE · Jun 5, 2024 · 56 MIN

Accidental astronomy

from Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · host The Planetary Society

Astronomical and planetary science discoveries often unfold in strange and serendipitous ways. We discuss the delightfully unpredictable nature of space discoveries with Chris Lintott, author of the upcoming book "Accidental Astronomy: How Random Discoveries Shape the Science of Space." Then, Bruce Betts, our chief scientist, gives us a new way to think about the scale of our Solar System in What's Up. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2024-accidental-astronomySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We discuss the delightfully unpredictable nature of space discoveries with Chris Lintott, author of the upcoming book Accidental Astronomy.

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