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Izzy Asks...
Vincent, I'd like to be an astronomer when I grow up. Do I need a telescope?
Answer: Great question, Izzy! Becoming an astronomer is an awesome job! It is definitely very helpful to have a telescope. But if you can't get your own right now, you can always visit local observatories or even ask your science teacher if they have a telescope you can look at the stars with. I saved up my money for months to buy my first telescope and it was awesome!
Jonathan Asks...
Planets, How do you manage to name all of your moons?
Answer: Hi Jonathan! Jupiter here! That is an excellent question! Earth, Mar, Pluto and all the dwarf planets manage pretty easily because they don't have very many. But Saturn and I, we have to practice really hard everyday! It's tricky though, because each moon has it's own unique orbit and sometimes I get dizzy trying to keep track! Saturn has trouble because a lot of her moons hide in her rings. But, in the end, we just keep practicing until we name them all correctly... It helps to list them in a way that they rhyme, like we do on the Name Your Moons Challenge!
Aiman Asks...
Hi Sedna! you're my favourite planet. Can I ask you where your reddish hue comes from? I also hope you become official! Tell the other candidates I said hi too.
Answer: Hello Aiman! Sedna Here! Thank you for your compliments and your support! I really hope to become official soon!
Scientists believe my red color comes is caused by Tholins - complex carbon chains made when ultraviolet light strikes carbon-rich molecules like methane or ethane. The result is a reddish substance. Cool huh!
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The Goblin Says hi back! I'll pass along your message to the rest of the candidates too! Have a great day!
Carlos Asks...
Todd, are you going to play the Harp for Thanksgiving this year? You play real good so I don't think the other Nirks will try to eat you.
Answer: Hi Carlos! That is a terrific idea, so yes I will! Thanks for looking out for me!
Bella Asks...
Sun, will you ever take the name your solar system challenge again and include all of the asteroids in the asteroid belt?
Answer: Hi Bella! Wow, that's a lot of asteroids. Did you know that there are millions of asteroids in the asteroid belt and most don't have names. It would take me years to try to name them all. But, the next time I take the challenge again, I'll try to name a few more of them for you!
Henry Asks...
Vincent, will there ever be any new Meet the Instruments episodes. There are lots more you know.
Answer: Thanks for asking, Henry! We really hope so. You are right, there are so many more fun musical instruments to meet. We're working on trying to get funding for another season. We'll keep you posted!
Ledion Asks...
Planets, How are you made, controlled and what are you made out of?
Answer: Hello! We are hand crafted out of foam, hand painted and controlled by hand. A lot of hands! We've passed along your request for a tutorial on puppet making and we'll let you know if/when our creators make it.