Fade Away and Radiate:
This week, join your new dual hosts, Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski, as we dive deep into the mysteries of our universe.
First, we’ll check in with Spaceweather.com for the latest solar activity and get Mike’s take on the upcoming aurora forecast. We’ll also illuminate the “Honey Moon” – June’s Full Moon – and uncover why it often appears with a golden hue.
Then, buckle up for our main discussion: cosmic rays and radiation! Mike kicks off the conversation by exploring the recent geomagnetic storms and an intriguing phenomenon – the Forbush Decrease – where a severe solar storm actually reduced cosmic radiation. We’ll break down the differences between cosmic rays and solar radiation, differentiate charged particles from electromagnetic radiation, and discuss the impact of ionizing radiation.
We’ll also explore the very real dangers radiation poses to astronauts, referencing the ESA Mars Showstopper Study, and ponder a fascinating theory: how radiation might have shaped human evolution, drawing insights from a Science.org study on a 40,000-year-old pole shift.
Don’t miss this illuminating episode!
Connect with Us:
- Websites: WildernessVagabonds.com & Skylapser.com
- Intro Music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod (YouTube Audio Library)
From the Deep Sage Nine Observatory, Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski wish you all clear skies!