The Vatican Observatory Podcast

The Vatican’s Interest in Space Exploration?

February 04, 2021 Vatican Observatory Season 1 Episode 4
The Vatican’s Interest in Space Exploration?
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The Vatican Observatory Podcast
The Vatican’s Interest in Space Exploration?
Feb 04, 2021 Season 1 Episode 4
Vatican Observatory

Why is the Vatican interested in space and how is it actively contributing to space exploration? In this podcast, Br. Guy explains some of the biggest moments in the Observatory’s history in space and talks about the space missions where the VO is making a contribution. He is joined by Dr. Daniel Britt, the Pegasus Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at University of Central Florida, and Br. Bob Macke, curator of the Vatican Observatory’s meteorite collection.

Guests:
- Br. Guy Consolmagno - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Consolmagno
- Daniel Britt - https://sciences.ucf.edu/physics/person/daniel-britt/
- Br Bob Macke

Show Notes

Why is the Vatican interested in space and how is it actively contributing to space exploration? In this podcast, Br. Guy explains some of the biggest moments in the Observatory’s history in space and talks about the space missions where the VO is making a contribution. He is joined by Dr. Daniel Britt, the Pegasus Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at University of Central Florida, and Br. Bob Macke, curator of the Vatican Observatory’s meteorite collection.

Guests:
- Br. Guy Consolmagno - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Consolmagno
- Daniel Britt - https://sciences.ucf.edu/physics/person/daniel-britt/
- Br Bob Macke