Planetary Geology: Investigating The Physical Properties And Mineralogy Of Asteroids And Comets With Dr. Daniel Britt
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 25 November 2022
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Britt, the Pegasus Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at the Department of Physics, University of Central Florida. He joins us today to discuss his research on planetary geology.
In addition to his work at the University of Central Florida, Daniel also periodically consults with NASA on their various missions. As an expert that analyzes the geology of other planets, he is committed to researching the physical properties and mineralogy of comets, asteroids, the Moon, and Mars…
Join the conversation now to hear Daniel talk about:
- His work with NASA's Lucy and New Horizons Missions.
- The different varieties of asteroids that exist in space, and where they come from.
- The rarest types of meteorites that can be studied on Earth.
- How to tell if meteorites came from outside our solar system.
Want to explore the fascinating nature of astrogeology through the eyes of a discerning professional? Tune in now!
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Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
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| 0:00.0 | I'm a geologist, but I work on the geology of other planets. |
| 0:04.5 | So currently I'm on two NASA missions going to small bodies in the outer solar system. |
| 0:10.8 | Any other interesting mysteries about asteroids that you're studying? |
| 0:14.4 | I had heard that some people want to land on and mine certain asteroids. |
| 0:19.5 | So is there like a critical site limit that's necessary for a craft to be able to land on it? |
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| 0:54.0 | Here come the geniuses. |
| 0:55.7 | This is the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 0:58.3 | The Richard Jacobs. |
| 1:03.6 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 1:06.9 | Now part of the Finding Genius Foundation. |
| 1:09.1 | I have a Dr. Daniel Britt, he goes by Dan. |
| 1:11.8 | He's the Pegasus Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences. |
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