107 - How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming by Mike Brown

Published: Nov. 9, 2022, 8 a.m.

In Episode 107, Gen and Jette discuss their latest book club book \u2014 How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming by Mike Brown. This was Jette's pick and we had a great time nerding out about all things space. Should we become astronomers?
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\nShow Notes
\nThe trans-Neptunian objects discovered by Mike Brown and his team include Quaoar, Sedna, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris.
\nIs there actually a ninth planet out there?
\nIf you haven't already looked at all the photos from the James Webb telescope what are you even doing?
\nYou need to watch these cute kid song videos about Quaoar and Dwarf Planets
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\nOther Books Mentioned
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\nBy Andy Weir: Artemis, The Martian, Project Hail Mary
\nReality Is Not What It Seems by Carlo Rovelli
\nThe End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking) by Katie Mack
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