111: Dust hazard with Dr. Throop

Nov 5

Written By Carrie Nugent

Sagan Prize winner Dr. Henry Throop tells us how scientists look for micron-sized dust that’s millions of miles away to protect the New Horizons spacecraft. This search involves computer modeling, occultation observations, and plenty of teamwork.Hen… — Sagan Prize winner Dr. Henry Throop tells us how scientists look for micron-sized dust that’s millions of miles away to protect the New Horizons spacecraft. This search involves computer modeling, occultation observations, and plenty of teamwork.
Henry Throop at the 2.12-meter telescope at San Pedro Martir, Mexico / Photo: Eduardo de la Fuente

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