Summary of Imagina Radio #Senacyt (Junio 29) Prof. Alberto Elías Moreno

00:00:00 - 00:10:00

In this video, Alberto Elías Moreno discusses the process of naming an asteroid after Panama. He describes the provisional names for the asteroid, and how the naming process has been ongoing for over 10 years. He also mentions the "La Paloma" campaign, which aims to bring awareness to the public about the International Asteroid Search (IAS) and its participants.

• 00:00:00 This video introduces the topic of asteroids, and Prof. Alberto Moreno from the University of Latin America in Panama talks about their formation, and how astronomers study them to stay aware of their potential impact on Earth. He also mentions a recent asteroid that has been studied closely because it may be a potential threat to satellites in orbit.
• 00:05:00 This video discusses the discovery of an asteroid by Panamanian amateur astronomers, and the process of naming it. It also discusses the importance of asteroid hunting, and the group of Panamanian students involved in the project.
• 00:10:00 In this video, Alberto Elías Moreno, a professor at the University of Panama, discusses the process of naming Panama's largest landmass, which has been in progress for over 10 years. He describes provisional names for the area, including "Panamá" and "Chiclayo." He also mentions the "La Paloma" campaign, which aims to bring awareness to the public about the International Asteroid Search (IAS) and its participants. The next episode of Imagina Radio will be broadcast today at 4 p.m. EST.