About two months ago, we found out that Voyager 1 crossed the edge of the Heliosphere and into the Interstellar Medium. But what does that mean… exactly? Is it out of the Solar System?
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The Titius-Bode Law
16 Jul
One of my favorite turned-out-to-be-not-true moments of all astronomical history: the Titius-Bode Law.
Makes me want to go join the Celestial Police.
Also, because you can almost not see it, my shirt says ‘Pluto/1930-2006/Revolve in Peace’. 😀
Tags: Asteroid Belt, Astronomy, Bode's Law, FAIL, History, loren riley, nerd next door, Solar System, TB Law, Titius-Bode Law
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