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Hanny’s Voorwerp is one of astronomy’s happiest accidents. Discovered by a volunteer citizen scientist, this strange glowing object challenged astronomers to rethink what they were seeing. In this episode, we unpack what Hanny’s Voorwerp actually is and why it glows so eerily green. We also talk about the role of public science and how curiosity can lead to real discoveries. Sometimes the universe reveals itself to people who simply stop and look.

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