Sun-Kissing Parker Probe, Recent Lunar Volcanism, and the Milky Way’s New Map: S27E157

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 157

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Touches the Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has made history by becoming the first spacecraft to touch the Sun. The probe, weighing 685 kilogrammes, flew within 6.1 million kilometres of the solar surface, achieving unprecedented speeds of over 692 kilometres per hour. This milestone marks a significant step in understanding solar phenomena and space weather, with implications for forecasting geomagnetic storms.

Moon's Volcanic Past Unveiled

New samples from China's Chang'e 6 mission to the Moon's far side reveal volcanic activity as recent as 2.8 billion years ago. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the Moon's geological history, suggesting a prolonged period of volcanism on its far side, distinct from earlier samples obtained from the near side.

Mapping the Milky Way

Astronomers have crafted a new stellar chart offering a more comprehensive map of our Milky Way galaxy. The study reveals the galaxy's formation in two distinct phases, with implications for understanding its structure and evolution. This research provides new insights into areas previously hidden from view.

00:00 This is space Time Series 27 episode 157 for broadcast on 30 December 2024

00:47 NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the sun than any other spacecraft

02:05 NASA launched Parker solar probe to touch the Sun in August 2018

10:04 New data from China's Chang'e 6 mission suggests lunar volcanism still active

13:09 Astronomers develop new stellar chart providing a more complete map of our Milky Way galaxy

16:45 New study claims drinking tea or coffee reduces risk of head and neck cancers

18:46 Scientists at Monash University have made a breakthrough in energy storage technology

20:57 Consumer magazine Choice has announced its shonky award winners for 2024

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✍️ Episode References

Parker Solar Probe

https://www.nasa.gov/content/parker-solar-probe

Chang'e 6 Mission

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2128-4

Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics

https://www.aip.de/en

Sloan Digital Sky Survey

https://www.sdss.org/

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