111: Dust hazard with Dr. Throop Nov 5 Written By Carrie Nugent Sagan Prize winner Dr. Henry Throop tells us how scientists look for micron-sized dust that’s millions of miles away to protect the New Horizons spacecraft. This search involves computer modeling, occultation observations, and plenty of teamwork.Henry Throop at the 2.12-meter telescope at San Pedro Martir, Mexico / Photo: Eduardo de la Fuente New HorizonsPSIPlutoNASAOccultationTelescopes Carrie Nugent
111: Dust hazard with Dr. Throop Nov 5 Written By Carrie Nugent Sagan Prize winner Dr. Henry Throop tells us how scientists look for micron-sized dust that’s millions of miles away to protect the New Horizons spacecraft. This search involves computer modeling, occultation observations, and plenty of teamwork.Henry Throop at the 2.12-meter telescope at San Pedro Martir, Mexico / Photo: Eduardo de la Fuente New HorizonsPSIPlutoNASAOccultationTelescopes Carrie Nugent