96: Vega, dust, and a giant inflatable bumblebee with Dr. Ciardi
- Author
- Carrie Nugent
- Published
- Sun 07 May 2017
- Episode Link
- https://spacepod.libsyn.com/96-vega-dust-and-a-giant-inflatable-bumblebee-with-dr-ciardi
Dr. David Ciardi talks about Vega, a bright star that’s “been a part of human lore forever.” Dr. Ciardi and his colleagues discovered that Vega has a nearby ring of dust, implying the presence of planets. He also describes an encounter with a giant inflatable bumblebee at Palomar Observatory.
