A Conversation with Kyoto Prize Recipient James Gunn
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
There is no Nobel prize for astronomy, so the Kyoto Prize for Astronomy and Astrophysics may be the highest international recognition an astronomer can receive. Princeton University professor of astronomy Jim Gunn is the most recent recipient. Jim recently joined Mat Kaplan for a deep conversation about the wonder and beauty of deep space, about the Sloan Digital Sky Survey that Jim co-created and led, and much more. Is there an asteroid with Mat Kaplan’s name on it? That question is at the heart of the new space trivia contest from Bruce Betts. Discover more at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/james-gunn-sdss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Next Episodes
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