Interview with an Astronomer: 3i/Atlas, UFOs, and Space Science, Degens in Orbit!

In Part 2 of this episode, James and Ryan sit down with Kyle, a professional optics expert and astronomer, to bring some much-needed clarity to their usual uninformed conversational knife fight.Kyle breaks down 3i/Atlas, separating what’s real from what’s fake, and explains how scientists use spectroscopy, optics, and NASA research to study ancient celestial objects that may be billions of years old. The conversation dives into astronomy, space science, UFOs (UAPs), extraterrestrial life theories, and modern space travel, along with what the professional astronomy community actually believes versus what’s popular online.As expected, things derail into discussions of famous astronomers (some questionable), nicotine, and Ryan’s enthusiastic but confusing relationship with mathematical formulas, do a shot every time he mispronounces something at your own risk.This interview blends science, skepticism, and chaotic conversation, and Kyle will be back in future episodes to help guide this knife fight through the mysteries of the cosmos. Let us know if you’d like more expert [email protected]