The 365 Days of Astronomy

Space Radio Ep. 86: Throwing Shade On The Lightsail


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Today on Space Radio:

  • Sailing on light for fun and profit.
  • REUs for fun & profit too!

     •  Can we detect exoplanets with long orbital periods?

  • How quickly do planetary rings form?
  • What if we shoot lasers at lightsails?
  • Tips on human interaction.
  • and more!

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