The TRAPPIST-1 System - Dr. Eric Agol U of Washington - The Cosmic Companion Feb. 9, 2021
Channel: The Cosmic Companion - Science Comedy, Astronomy
Date: 09/02/2021

This week, we welcome Professor Eric Agol from the University of Washington to the show. He is an astrophysicist focused on the study of exoplanets, and we will be talking about his work uncovering conditions on the seven worlds of the TRAPPIST-1 system.

But first, we look at a study proposing a new way to find dark matter – one of the greatest mysteries in astrophysics. Next, we examine a possible new method for seeing long-elusive gravitational waves. Finally, we hear the story of a student astronomer who may have found a missing piece of the Cosmos.

Watch the video here, or listen to the podcast version of this episode at: http://bit.ly/TCC-210209-pod

Coming March 16: Neil deGrasse Tyson! 

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