Cheap Astronomy - Dear CA #84: Well, Not Really

<p class="p1"><em>- If we want a lunar orbiting space station, couldn’t we just send the ISS there?<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></em></p> <p class="p1">Well we could, but whether it would work is another question. There’s a fundamental principle that things are built-for-purpose. Of course, you can re-purpose things, but that’s only worthwhile if it makes practical and economic sense.</p> <p class="p1"><em>- Could bacteria have hopped aboard the Venera probes and seeded Venus’ atmosphere?</em><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">So, as you may have heard there’s phosphine in them there clouds of Venus and the astronomical community is cautiously excited, but also ready for a gentle let down if it turns out not to be such a big deal after all.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">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="p1">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="p1">Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p1">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="p1"><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="p1">Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href="http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">click</a>!)</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p1">The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the