Episode 31: Hypervelocity Heavens

Episode 31: Hypervelocity Heavens    Today we pump the gas to get up to speed on the hypervelocity objects of our universe. Alex divulges how hypervelocity stars tell us about their black hole origins, Will discusses a beehive of stars marching to the tune of its own drummer, and Malena shares plans for our first shot at reaching another stellar system.   Astrobites: https://astrobites.org/2020/03/25    https://astrobites.org/2021/02/16 https://astrobites.org/2021/02/02   Space Sound: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-s-mars-perseverance-rover-provides-front-row-seat-to-landing-first-audio