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Diving Deep: The Moon's Secrets, Hubble Tension, and a Triple System Discovery

In this fascinating episode of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley and the ever-knowledgeable Professor Fred Watson explore the latest revelations about the Moon's interior, the complexities of Hubble tension, and an exciting discovery in the Kuiper Belt. Buckle up for a cosmic ride through these intriguing topics!

Episode Highlights:

- The Moon's Interior Unveiled: Andrew and Fred Watson discuss the findings from the Grail mission, revealing surprising differences in the Moon's mantle and how temperature variations may explain the stark contrasts between the near and far sides of our lunar companion.

- Understanding Hubble Tension: The duo dives into a new theory surrounding Hubble tension, exploring the evolving nature of dark matter and dark energy, and how recent data might reshape our understanding of the universe's expansion.

- A Triple System in the Kuiper Belt: They discuss the discovery of a potential triple system involving the asteroid 148780 Algeria, made using the Hubble Space Telescope, highlighting the rarity of such systems and their significance in understanding the solar system's formation.

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(00:00) Welcome to Space Nuts with Andrew Dunkley and Fred Watson Watson

(01:20) Discussion on the Moon's interior and the Grail mission findings

(15:00) Exploring the latest theories on Hubble tension

(25:30) Discovery of a triple system in the Kuiper Belt

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