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Close Encounters of the Hexagonal Kind

Endless Thread by WBUR

Apr 24, 202600:32:53Technology

Endless Thread goes to space! First, host Ben Brock Johnson goes deep on radio signals of unknown origin, with an assist from real-life radio astronomer and Reddit MVP Yvette Cendes, aka, Andromeda321. Then, producer Kal...

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Close Encounters of the Hexagonal Kind is an episode from Endless Thread by WBUR. Endless Thread goes to space! First, host Ben Brock Johnson goes deep on radio signals of unknown origin, with an assist from real-life radio astronomer and R...

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Published Apr 24, 2026, 00:32:53 long, audio available.

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What is Close Encounters of the Hexagonal Kind about?

Endless Thread goes to space! First, host Ben Brock Johnson goes deep on radio signals of unknown origin, with an assist from real-life radio astronomer and Reddit MVP Yvette Cendes, aka, Andromeda321. Then, producer Kalyani Saxena takes Ben down the metaphorical black hole of Saturn's hexagonal storm, a massive vortex twice the width of the Earth that's inspired internet conspiracy theories every bit as unweildy. Show notes: This storm never ends: Saturn’s north pole ( Reddit ) Cassini Images Bizarre Hexagon on Saturn ( NASA ) Cassini: Saturn's Perplexing Hexagon ( NASA ) Credits: This episode was produced by Grace Tatter. It was researched and co-hosted by Ben Brock Johnson and Kalyani Saxena, and edited by Meg Cramer. Mix and sound design by Paul Vaitkus. Episode art credit of NASA. Sponsor message: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

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Published Apr 24, 2026 and 00:32:53 long