Uncharted Discoveries, Comet C/2026 A1 & Elon's Solar Pergola SN604 Q&A

Unimagined Discoveries, Planet Nine Mysteries, and the Sungrazing Comet In this captivating Q&A episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a range of thought-provoking listener questions that explore the unknowns of our universe. From the potential for undiscovered celestial phenomena to the enigma of Planet Nine, this episode is filled with cosmic curiosities and insights. Episode Highlights: - Unimagined Existence: Bailey from Durban asks whether there are things in the universe that we have yet to imagine. Andrew and Fred discuss the surprises revealed by the James Webb Telescope and the potential for new discoveries that could challenge our current understanding of the cosmos. - The Planet Nine Puzzle: Sarah from Townsville wonders why we can locate distant exoplanets but struggle to find Planet Nine in our own solar system. The hosts explain the challenges involved in observing faint objects close to home and the technology behind planet detection methods. - Comet C2026A1: Eli from Anchorage brings attention to a newly discovered sungrazing comet set to be visible in April. Andrew and Fred delve into what makes this comet special and the uncertainty surrounding its visibility, drawing parallels to previous comet behavior. - Rusty's Solar Pergola: Rusty from Donnybrook revisits his idea of a solar pergola and its environmental implications in light of Elon Musk’s satellite plans. The hosts discuss the feasibility and potential consequences of such a massive solar array in orbit. For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website.

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Uncharted Discoveries, Comet C/2026 A1 & Elon's Solar Pergola SN604 Q&A is an episode from Space Nuts by Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley.

This episode is 30:43 long.

This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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