Episode 96
96: Vega, dust, and a giant inflatable bumblebee with Dr. Ciardi
Spacepod · Carrie Nugent
May 7, 201717m 38s
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Show Notes
Dr. David Ciardi talks about Vega, a bright star that's "been a part of human lore forever." Dr. Ciardi and his colleagues discovered that Vega has a nearby ring of dust, implying the presence of planets. He also describes an encounter with a giant inflatable bumblebee at Palomar Observatory.