Listen "107 - How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming by Mike Brown"
Episode Synopsis
In Episode 107, Gen and Jette discuss their latest book club book — 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?
Show Notes
The trans-Neptunian objects discovered by Mike Brown and his team include Quaoar, Sedna, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris.
Is there actually a ninth planet out there?
If you haven't already looked at all the photos from the James Webb telescope what are you even doing?
You need to watch these cute kid song videos about Quaoar and Dwarf Planets
Other Books Mentioned
By Andy Weir: Artemis, The Martian, Project Hail Mary
Reality Is Not What It Seems by Carlo Rovelli
The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking) by Katie Mack
Show Notes
The trans-Neptunian objects discovered by Mike Brown and his team include Quaoar, Sedna, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris.
Is there actually a ninth planet out there?
If you haven't already looked at all the photos from the James Webb telescope what are you even doing?
You need to watch these cute kid song videos about Quaoar and Dwarf Planets
Other Books Mentioned
By Andy Weir: Artemis, The Martian, Project Hail Mary
Reality Is Not What It Seems by Carlo Rovelli
The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking) by Katie Mack
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