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#422: Dim Lights & Dark Matter: Cosmic Questions Answered
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson for another enlightening episode of Space Nuts Q&A. This week, we tackle a variety of listener questions that delve into the fascinating intricacies of space science and astronomy.
First, we revisit a question from Alan about the detectability of light at one candle power of an LED in space. Fred breaks down the calculations and assumptions, providing insights into how far such a light source would be visible, even with the Hubble Telescope.
Next, Nate from Queensland asks about bolometric luminosity and its implications for predicting changes in…
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