222: Measuring the emptiness of space with Dr. Becker
- Author
- Carrie Nugent
- Published
- Sun 04 Aug 2024
- Episode Link
- https://spacepod.libsyn.com/222-measuring-the-emptiness-of-space-with-dr-becker
Dr Tracy Becker tells us about solar system science using ultraviolet light. She explains how the color of a planet's northern lights depends on the planet's atmosphere. She also describes how scientists repurposed the New Horizons spacecraft to measure how empty space is.
