Awesome Astronomy - August Part 1

Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host.  Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce.   This month we have a packed show, with stories about:  - The European space agency launching a new space telescope to study The Dark Universe.  - India going to the moon with Chandrayaan-3, asteroid boulders,  - A key ingredient for life just 1 billion years into the Universe’s history,  - Measuring a crater with highway seismology,  - Hot lava piles on the moon, and… - A farewell to Ariane 5.    In our monthly skyguide: - We discuss observing meteor showers and… - We ask the important question: Where would you let superman take you in the solar system?    www.awesomeastronomy.com    Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the Universe.  Join Paul & Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and monthly podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.    We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at [email protected].