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In this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson dive into listener inquiries that span the cosmos. From the intriguing concept of black hole evaporation to the mysteries of Jupiter's atmosphere and the latest on the Artemis 2 mission, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and scientific discussions.
In this episode:
- The mechanics of black hole evaporation and how cosmic microwave background radiation affects their lifespan.
- An exploration of Jupiter's thin atmosphere and how it compares to the dense atmospheres of moons like Titan and planets like Venus.
- Insights into the Artemis 2 mission and the implications of visual observations of meteorite impacts on the moon's far side.
- A look ahead at upcoming solar missions and the cutting-edge technology being deployed to study our sun.
- The significance of cosmic rays and their impact on human perception in space.

Resources & Links:
- [Parker Solar Probe](https://www.nasa.gov/content/parker-solar-probe) - NASA's mission to study the sun's outer atmosphere.
- [Artemis Program](https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/) - NASA's initiative to return humans to the moon.
- [The Cosmic Microwave Background](https://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/uni_cmb.html) - Understanding the remnants of the Big Bang.
- [Titan and Its Atmosphere](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/titan/overview/) - NASA's insights into Saturn's largest moon.

Join Andrew and Fred Watson as they unravel the complexities of space science and encourage curiosity about the universe. Don't forget to send in your questions for future episodes!

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(00:00) Andrew Dunkley takes audience questions on this week's Space Nuts
(02:53) If black holes are colder than cmb, how much does this lengthen
(09:12) Fred: Does Jordy have an unusually thin atmosphere for a rocky planet
(10:48) Titan has a much higher atmospheric pressure than our own planet Jordy
(17:16) Michael from Switzerland claims Artemis 2 astronauts saw meteorite flashes on moon
(24:55) Houston has had a main B undervolt problem
(25:07) Final question today comes from somebody who forgot to tell us their name
(34:04) Andrew Dunkley: Thanks for your company. Bye. You're listening to the Space Nuts podcast