Space Station Smells, Sombrero Galaxy & Dark Energy Dilemmas: #479 | Space Nuts

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Space Nuts Episode: Stink in Space, Sombrero Galaxy, and Dark Energy Revelations #479

Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore the latest cosmic events in this entertaining episode of Space Nuts. From a mysterious odour aboard the International Space Station to stunning images of the Sombrero Galaxy and groundbreaking theories on dark energy, this episode is packed with stellar insights and astronomical wonders.

Episode Highlights:

- International Space Station's Stinky Situation : Discover the unexpected odour that caused astronauts to temporarily seal off a recently docked Russian supply ship. Explore the potential causes and the measures taken to ensure the crew's safety.

- Sombrero Galaxy's New Look: Marvel at the breathtaking mid-infrared images of the Sombrero Galaxy captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. Learn about the intricate details revealed in the galaxy's dusty rings and the presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

- Dark Energy's New Twist : Delve into the latest research suggesting that dark energy might not be constant, challenging our understanding of the universe's expansion. Consider the implications of this potential paradigm shift in cosmology.

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00:00 - Andrew Dunkley hosts Space Nuts, where we talk astronomy and space science

01:08 - Professor Fred Watson will be doing archival episodes over the Christmas New Year period

03:02 - Bad smell coming from Russian spacecraft docking with International Space Station

09:01 - Arthur Dent. What a name. Only Douglas Adams could think up a name like that

09:24 - Andrew Dunkley says odour on International Space Station could be anything

11:09 - Incogni is a way of cleaning up your online presence

13:17 - James Webb telescope has taken a marvellous mid infrared image of galaxy

18:32 - The James Webb Space Telescope is seeking 78,000 hours of observing time

24:54 - Andrew Dunkley and Fred Watson discuss the accelerating expansion of the universe

32:25 - Fred Watson: This could indicate new physics that we don't yet understand

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