Time for an equasion
ListenThe Equasion of Time is coming (solar noon = clock noon) – Derrick explains. Cast your net; a design is already in place for an out-of-this world system to collect and dispose of the bits and pieces of space junk. Night sky offers viewing opportunitities aplenty – but you’ll have to wake up extra early to spy Venus.
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Skytalk is hosted by WHYY's Dave Heller. Each week he discusses the latest news in astronomy with Dr. Derrick H. Pitts of the Franklin Institute.
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