How to see the year's best meteor shower tonight
Summary
In this Short Wave bonus episode, hosts Ari Daniel and Regina Barber, joined by Scott, discuss the Perseid meteor shower, explaining its origins in comet debris and offering viewing tips. They explore new high-resolution images of the Sun’s dynamic surface from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, which reveal swirling plasma vortices. Finally, they analyze an unintentional SpaceX rocket crash on the Moon, discussing how such impacts provide valuable scientific data despite growing concerns about space debris.
Topics discussed
Intro, guests, and ad breaks
Perseid meteor shower basics and viewing tips
New high-resolution images of the Sun's surface
SpaceX rocket crash on the Moon and space debris
Outro, credits, and final ads
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