Astronomy Cast Ep. 681: Kilonovae

<p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOOfgvvPbZc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOOfgvvPbZc</a></p> <p><strong>Streamed live on May 7, 2023.</strong></p> <p>In 2017, astronomers detected the gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation from colliding neutron stars. This had been long theorized as one of the causes of a certain type of gamma-ray burst. By studying the event and its afterglow, astronomers have learned a tremendous amount about the formation of the heaviest elements in the Universe.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>This video was made possible by the following Patreon members:</strong></p> <p>Burry Gowen</p> <p>Stephen Veit</p> <p>Jordan Young</p> <p>Venkatesh Chary</p> <p>Andrew Poelstra</p> <p>Brian Cagle</p> <p>David Truog</p> <p>Jeanette Wink</p> <p>Gerhard Schwarzer</p> <p>David</p> <p><strong>THANK YOU! - Fraser and Dr. Pamela</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>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>Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p>Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p>------------------------------------</p> <p>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><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>Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">click</a>!)</p> <p>------------------------------------</p> <p>The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. <a href= "ht