Ira Flatow

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1,345 appearances 25 recordings 2 series first heard Apr 2026 last heard 4d ago

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Hello, thank you very much.

Anja, describe this little radio telescope for me, if you will.

So I should not be picturing this big, giant, Arecibo-type radio dish.

We're talking about a demonstration project, a little project, right?

Now, there's been talk that it can see something called the Dark Ages signal.

What is that?

Is this sort of seen as a way to pave the way for future radio telescopes on the far side of the moon?

Are you hoping to be able to see these dark age signals or not?

That is sounding exciting.

So how do you get to the far side of the moon?

Well, the Chinese were the first to land a vessel on the far side and return samples.

You're looking to be the first to put a telescope there.

Well, I have a practical question for you.

If it's on the far side of the moon and the moon is always facing away from the Earth, how do you get your signals back to Earth?

I'm fascinated about how you got this idea.

How did this project get started?

Where did the idea come from?

So they just called you up and said, we've got a spot for you to put your project on.

You want to go?

Yeah.

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