Travelers in the Night Eps. 597 & 598: Aging Satellites & Illusive Asteroids

<p class="p1">Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( <a href= "https://twitter.com/Nmcanopus">@Nmcanopus</a> ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. <a href= "http://travelersinthenight.org">travelersinthenight.org</a></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1"><strong>Today's 2 topics:</strong></span></p> <p class="p3">- A major solar outburst can damage communication satellites,  electric power grids, GPS navigation, air travel, credit card transactions, emergency services, and more.</p> <p class="p3">- Hannes Groeller discovered 2020 KT2 in the constellation of Boötes.</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p3">Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p class="p3">Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p3">Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p class="p3">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p3">Do go visit <a href= "http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop">http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop</a> for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p class="p3"><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p3">Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href="http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">click</a>!)</p> <p class="p3">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p3">The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. <a href= "http://www.psi.edu">http://www.psi.edu</a></p> <p class="p3">Visit us on the web at <a href= "