[Q&A] Shrinking Sgr A*, Prime Directive for Mars, Dark Energy Detectors

Published: Oct. 22, 2024, 9 a.m.

Can there be Dark Energy detectors? When will Sgr A start shrinking? Should the Prime Directive apply to Mars? Can we bring a proper observatory in space? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Q&A show.

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00:00 Start
\n00:29 [Alaris] What about Dark Energy detectors?
\n08:40 [Ardena] Why don't we see different constellations during the year?
\n11:15 [Asuria] When will Sagittarius A start shrinking?
\n13:42 [Belote] Can we build a space station observatory?
\n18:44 [Belsa] How do we see objects falling into black holes?
\n20:14 [Cartego] How will interstellar communication work?
\n21:48 [Chulak] Should the Prime Directive apply to Mars?
\n26:18 [Dakara] Does Mars have meteors from Earth?
\n27:32 [Edora] Why do comets leave tails?
\n29:03 [Goronak] Can black holes explode?
\n30:43 [Hadante] Does liver damage make Mars trips impossible?

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