As the Perseid meteor shower nears its peak, we revisit our initial episode featuring Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber alongside planetary scientist Melissa Rice. These experts delve into the diverse aspects of shooting stars, explaining their origins and what they truly are—hint, they are not stars.
The Perseid meteor shower offers a remarkable viewing experience, reaching its peak on August 12. This year provides optimal conditions to enjoy this celestial display.
If you’re curious about other astronomical phenomena, feel free to email your questions to [email protected].
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This episode was skillfully produced and edited by Rebecca Ramirez and Gisele Grayson, with accurate fact-checking by Katherine Sypher. Brian Jarboe and Gilly Moon handled the audio engineering.
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