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Primitive Intelligence PodcastAuthor: Kurt Zitzelman
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Bonus Ep. 11 - The Great Galactic Tick
Episode 26
Wednesday, 31 July, 2024
In Bonus Episode 11 of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast, host Kurt Zitzelman gets into the concept of Galactic Tick Day. Inspired by a listener's comment, Kurt explores how this holiday celebrates our solar system's journey around the Milky Way galaxy. The episode explains the intricacies of the sun's orbit, taking approximately 225 million years, and how David Sneider and his team broke this journey into relatable segments, leading to Galactic Tick Day every 633.7 days. Kurt also discusses the historical and astronomical significance behind the chosen starting date of October 2, 1608, emphasizing our solar system's fascinating and ongoing movement through space. As always you can contact the show at: podcast@primitiveintelligence.com Link: https://www.space.com/33963-holiday-celebrates-suns-orbit-around-the-galaxy.html Music: Track: "Au Revior", Nightpath.wav Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/nPXZyO 00:00 Introduction to the Galactic Tick 00:36 Listener's Comment Sparks Curiosity 01:39 What is Galactic Tick Day? 02:50 The Science Behind Galactic Tick Day 05:30 Breaking Down Galactic Time 07:04 Mind-Blowing Galactic Time Scales 09:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #podcast #galactictickday #milkyway #universe #nature #history #explore #time







