How did Apollo deal with the Van Allen radiation belts ?

One of the most hotly contested procedures during the Apollo missions was the how NASA dealt with the issue of the Van Allen belts, the naturally occurring belts of radiation that surround the earth, both on the journey to the moon and returning from it.

To some this just proves the point that NASA never went to the moon because they contest that if the crew went through the Van Allen belts they would have received a lethal dose of radiation and died during or shortly afterwards but as we know that didn’t happen, so how did they achieve this.
Mention word “radiation” and most people will think of X-rays and the atom bomb, Hiroshima, Chernobyl and therefore associate it with bad things.
Yes, you do need thick lead shielding against high-intensity X-rays but the radiation in the Van Allen belts is not X-rays, its charged particles.
There are two main types of radiation, the first is electromagnetic waves. This covers everything from the radio waves, through microwaves, infrared which we feel as heat, visible light on through ultraviolet, X-rays to Gamma rays, that is the electromagnetic spectrum.
The second type of radiation is charged particles, these are the component parts of atoms such as protons, neutrons and electrons which have been broken apart by nuclear reactions or extreme heat as in the sun.

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[tbx]

I remember when I was a kid I did a science project on the different amounts of trace radiation from kinds of fruit. Nobody could believe that anything they’d ever ate could be radioactive and I got a bad grade.

[caseylawhead]

I say let's go back to the Moon! One quick trip and end all the questions. Mars can wait!

[thanksfernuthin]

Most people don't realize they're getting radiation all the time... every day. They don't understand the dose aspect of radiation and poison. They just think... radiation! I'm gonna die! Or get super powers!

[kenjohnson]

As with all your videos, this was very informative and well done. Keep up the great work.

[MrMarkb]

I work with a guy who believes we didn't go to the moon because of the Van Allen radiation belts.
I was going to show him this video, but after reading through the comments I realize I'd be wasting my time.

[JavierBonilla]

Great video my friend! I don't know what did you do with the audio, your voice is delightful a good improvement of the video format too.

Congratulations are in order my friend, keep going!

[MrBren]

I’ve always wondered about this particular (pun intended!) issue. This is the first time I’ve heard a comprehensive explanation. Great video, well done 👍

[bpicard]

Your videos are very good, engaging, interesting, set at the right level to understand and not too long thanks

[billmaghan]

Nice Illustrations, perfect captions. Thanks.

[zemzem]

Did anyone ever see the HD photos of the moon lander's pods? It looked like a badly wrapped Christmas present.

[howardsix]

excellent presentation, good enough for a tv documentary series. well done to all involved.

[SacTownLions]

1969 - we went to the moon. 2019 - we think we know how to go to the moon again in the next 10 years.

[stevemadison]

Was a kid in high school during Apollo and this has always been a question for me. Thank for putting this up!

[raykaelin]

I find your videos very interesting, particularly on seemingly dry subjects. Great job!

[joeb]

Thanks for explaining all of that. I remember the TV program, "Lost In Space" and on a few occasions they talked about the Van Allen Radiation belt. I never knew much about. I was always curious. Now I know
You've got some really good videos and explanations of our world, space travel and all the scientific achievements. I grew up with all of this stuff and never had any good explanations. Keep up the good work. I like watching these videos and how you explain them away. You're my favorite. :)

[pikbone]

Thank you for explaining this to me, I’ve wondered about this for a long time.

[DaveHughes]

love your vids, but just gotta ask - are you the voice of the geico gekko?

[alexcranor]

I love these kind of videos because i can finaly start to explain myself with actuall facts, keep up the great videos

[augustlandmesser]

Great video, so brief, clear and accurate explanations. Didn't know about Bremsstrahlung effect before. Thank you!

[alokesh]

I too find this video interesting and informative. I liked the video. Looking forward to see such informative videos. Gentleman, keep the journey, your fans are with you.