Episode Title
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Series Title
Walkabout the Galaxy
Keywords
gamma rays, dark matter, high energy sources of light, Perseverance, Ingenuity, Mars Insight
Disciplines
Astrophysics and Astronomy | Physics
Description
The center of our galaxy is producing more gamma rays than we can account for. Some say dark matter is the explanation, and others say no way. We explore the different scenarios for the high energy source of this extra light, and closer to home check in on Mars with updates from Perseverance, the Ingenuity drone, and Mars Insight quakes.
Episode Sponsor
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Date Created
4-14-2021
Item Type
Podcast
Type
article
Length of Episode
43:00
Recommended Citation
Colwell, Joshua; Dove, Adrienne; and Cooney, James, "The Extra Glow at the Heart of the Milky Way" (2021). Walkabout the Galaxy Podcast. 157.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/walkaboutthegalaxy/157
