Podcast appearances and mentions of Alpha Centauri

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Foundations of Amateur Radio Recently I came across a series of strident posts about the injustice associated with a non-amateur service using the 70cm band. Complete with links to discussions, spectrum plots, angst and even incoherent outrage, all related to the notion that whomever "allowed" this user to transmit on this band was clearly incompetent. Except, that this is probably not the case, or the full story. So, what's going on and why are people incensed? This all started at least six years ago. Since then AST SpaceMobile has deployed seven low Earth orbit satellites and used the 70cm band to communicate with them. Although in the trial phase, there's plans for an additional 243 satellites, and there's at least one other company playing in the same space, Atmos Space Cargo. The outcry from amateurs is around the commercial use of "their" 70cm amateur band. It's an emotional statement, but what is the reality? Before I dig in, let's set some terms. Radio frequencies are globally coordinated because electromagnetism doesn't care about sovereign borders. This coordination is conducted at the United Nations by a body called the ITU, the International Telecommunications Union. Within that body, amateur radio gets a seat at the table from an organisation called the IARU, the International Amateur Radio Union. For the purposes of the ITU, the world is divided into three, Region 1, or essentially Europe, Russia and Africa, Region 2, the Americas and Greenland, and Region 3, the rest of the world. There's more to it, for example, Antarctica is split across all three, but for the moment, that really doesn't matter. Of interest is that the band plan, the agreements that outline which frequencies are set aside for what service, might be defined differently across each of those three regions. To add complexity, each country can be granted exceptions. I don't know the exact mechanics of how this is achieved, but I can guarantee that there's lots of haggling and foot stomping, diplomatically of course. If you're curious how I come to that observation, just look at the absurd list of exceptions associated with each band plan allocation. Further complexity is added by the fact that not all allocations occupy the same frequency range. For example, in Region 1, the 2m band for Amateurs exists between 144 and 146 MHz, in Region 2 and 3 it's between 144 and 148 MHz. Within an allocation there is the concept of shared and exclusive priorities. These determine who "wins" if two stations with a different service are transmitting on the same frequency. Essentially, a secondary user may not interfere with a primary user and a tertiary user may not interfere with either a secondary or a primary user and so on. A primary user can pretty much do what they want, as long as they stay within the allocation and don't interfere with other primary users. As a result, the order in which services are listed, matters. An exclusive allocation doesn't have to be shared at all. Between regions these service priorities might not be the same. For example, in Region 1 between 430 and 432 MHz is allocated to Amateurs and Radio Location, but in Region 2 and 3 it's between Radio Location and Amateurs. So an amateur using that frequency whilst in Region 1 would be a primary user, but in Region 2 or 3 they wouldn't. As an added wrinkle, for example in Australia, that slice is "primarily for the purposes of defence and national security", even though Radio Location is the primary service and Amateurs the secondary one. As a bonus, amateurs in Australia have access to 420.8 to 421.2 MHz as a secondary service, even though the ITU designates this as Fixed, then Mobile, except Aeronautical Mobile, and then Radio Location. Although amateurs are a secondary service, they come after the Department of Defence who are the primary users for those frequencies in Australia. Between 420 and 430 MHz, and from 440 to 450 MHz in several countries, Australia included, the Amateur Service is explicitly designated as a secondary service even though the band plan doesn't actually show this. If you're confused, you're in good company, since this tapestry of regulation isn't as straightforward as the "70cm band is an amateur band", in fact, I'd go so far as to say that it's not an amateur band at all, except perhaps in Region 1 between 430 and 440 MHz where Amateur is designated as the non-exclusive primary service. Back to the blow up. AST was at one time authorised to use 430 to 440 MHz for trial purposes by a regulator in Region 2, the FCC, the United States Federal Communications Commission. I suspect that at the time, the Blue Walker 1 nano satellite was experimental and the approval made sense. You can argue that whomever initially allowed this made a mistake, but, reality is whatever the regulator says it is, unless someone at the ITU objects. It appears that the FCC has since been attempting to make AST comply, instead with billions of dollars at stake, AST continues to apply for more spectrum, which they apparently originally filed with the ITU through the Papua New Guinea administration. It's unclear if the FCC has since capitulated. There is evidence that the new commercial AST satellites are transmitting outside of their authorisation, euphemistically described as "IARU Uncoordinated". Ask yourself, how is it possible, or even allowable, that a regulator permits use of radio spectrum outside its borders and what penalties and remedies exist? The ground stations using these disputed frequencies are all outside the USA. One of the five ground stations is in my own city, Perth in Western Australia. I haven't noticed any discussion on this topic within my local community, even though this has been brewing for years. It does raise a bigger question. How is the band plan enforced? I mean, the 40m band is pretty much unusable in VK6 between sunset and midnight thanks to the fishing fleet of our northern neighbours, it's been like that for as long as I've been an amateur and I expect no change during my lifetime. How is this satellite fleet operating on the 70cm band any different? That said, I cannot help but wonder, will the originally authorised 50 kHz signal every eight seconds, not for phone calls to space, and only for 24 hours after launch or in the unlikely event of an emergency, for Telemetry, Tracking and Command, actually cause issues, or will it be an opportunity for radio amateurs to learn how to deal with interference? Speaking of interference and considering the allocated services, who is interfering with whom here and what priorities and remedies exist? Recently I talked about promotion, and the lack thereof, across our community. This is an example of promotion, and despite the uproar this week, a very poor example at that. Searching for "AST SpaceMobile", the oldest post I could find was on the German AMSAT, or Amateur Satellite forums back in September 2022 by Peter DB2OS who has been very active on this matter. His original post was in English, but went on to discuss the issue in German. I only found it after specifically looking for the names of the organisation involved. Peter's posts supplied links to many of the documents I consulted. Despite having links to specific pages, I found no search results for "AST SpaceMobile" on the websites for the regulators in the US, UK, Germany or Australia, and none on the ARRL, RSGB or DARC. The WIA produced two glowing news reports around the beginning of 2023 about this wonderful new mobile phone service. No mention of the 70cm band. The only active discussions appear to be the German and UK AMSAT forums, that and all the glowing investor posts. In other words. This is the equivalent of publishing the information at your local planning department in Alpha Centauri, 50 years before the event and hoping for a good outcome. As a potential path forward, in January 2023 the German regulator forced AST to shut off 70cm operations whilst it was within radio visibility of Germany. I don't know if that's still in effect, or how and if it's being enforced. It appears that AST has been lobbying for the use of this spectrum for a long time, not just the 340 page submission made last month. For example, NASA made its first response to this satellite constellation in October 2020. It appears that the WIA responded four years later, but I have yet to see it, and this week the Bulgarian Federation of Radio Amateurs, the ARRL, and RSGB added theirs. The IARU issued a statement this week too. The fact that we're still arguing about it over half a decade later is a good indication that how we're responding as a global community is clearly ineffectual. Perhaps that is what we should be arguing stridently about. So, where do you stand on this? Should something be done about this, and if-so, what, and more importantly, how? I'm Onno VK6FLAB

Welcome to Episode 272We're still hear, and still haven't fadedWe kick off with Skazz revealing the mad griding he's been doing in order to unlock upgrades on Heros of Hammerwatch, we discuss the game further talking about the levels and upgrades available for the Heros Ram has been playing a game that was gifted to him by Skazz; Sid Meyer Beyond Earth, the spiritual successor to the incredibly popular Alpha Centauri. Despite the poor reputation, Ram has been having a good time with it. He discusses the mechanics and game play and some of his major annoyances of the game, mainly the UIWe also discuss Skazz spying on Ram, Selling out and Rams Villain origin storyNotesOur theory on the watcher was correctThe failed spiritual success to alpha centauri, Sid Meier's Beyond earthIt was actually Civilization 4, not 3 that was Ram's first Civ experience And here is the fantastic title musicThe longest game of Civ2We look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 31st July 2025, at 18:30 GMT+1

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Foundations of Amateur Radio In the community of radio amateurs scattered around the planet we have a habit of getting together with others to have fun in whatever shape that takes. The obvious ones are HAMfests, car boot sales, raffles and other amateur adjacent pursuits, but we also do things like licence training, weekly on-air nets, contesting, portable activations, climbing mountains, or hills, setting-up in parks, or lighthouses, we set-up on a field day, just for fun, and find excuses, sorry, reasons, for any number of other activities. Some of these are solitary affairs, but many are best enjoyed shared with multiple friends, both old and new ones. Having been a member of this community since 2010 I've come to observe an aspect of this community that is odd, to say the least. We organise all these events, but rarely promote it beyond a single email to three people, if that. It's almost as-if the average organiser thinks that their event permeates the community by magic osmosis. Even if there is any form of promotion, there's sometimes a date and time, but hardly ever does it show that time in UTC, even if it's a radio event, it's like we've forgotten that radio waves pass through time zones, or there is a misconception that everyone on the planet knows what your local timezone is, let alone if it's summer or winter time at the time of the event. So, what does promoting your event look like if you actually want people to know about it? For starters, you should consider who you want to have as a participant. A local HAMfest is unlikely to attract people from around the globe, but Friedrichshafen and Dayton are examples that contradict that notion. A VHF-only event might be intended for local amateurs, but what if it allows for satellite or digital contacts, like say via Allstar, IRLP or Echolink? Similarly, you might run a weekly on-air net, but have visitors from around the planet. The point being, that your audience might not be exactly what you initially think. In other words, there might be people playing from further afield. Consider that when you announce what time the event starts, and finishes. Speaking of finishing, adding an expected closing time is helpful for participants where only one member of the family lives and breathes amateur radio and the rest just want to get on with their respective lives, so consideration is welcome. Aside from telling your audience when and for how long the event goes, adding a location is not optional. You'd be surprised how many events say things like: "it's again in the usual location", or "we're at the community hall" without ever publishing an address. I can tell you, it's fun discovering that the name of the hall isn't unique. Now, for the big one. After putting the information together about the event itself, where and how do you announce it? For starters, on your own website, in whatever form that takes. It serves two purposes, announcing to the world what is happening, but it's also the definitive place where the right information is published. This is important because things change, get cancelled, moved, updated, whatever. Life isn't static, so you need to define a place where the official announcement lives. At this point I'd like to mention that this is often where promotion stops. It's easy to think that in your universe everyone you know is aware of your website, but that's just not true. A single place to publish is not the end of the process, it's the start. Then you need to use things like the local news broadcast, the national news broadcast, the international news broadcasts, contesting websites and calendars, social media, fediverse and whatever else you can get your hands on. You need to include it in your own club news, in club newsletters from other clubs, on the local amateur notice board, you need to talk about the event on-air, share it during on-air nets and if it's recurring, tell the world that it's going to happen again next year. Nothing here is revolutionary, it's not like launching a rocket into space, this is basic common sense and you too can do this. If you need help, ask. So, if you have an event that you want to have participants for, you need to make noise. Publishing the announcement at the local planning department in Alpha Centauri 50 years before the event is going to cause issues, as will defining the date for an annual event as: When the June solstice is on a weekday (Monday through Friday), the weekend following shall be the weekend of the event. When the June solstice falls on a Saturday or Sunday, that weekend shall be the weekend of the event, but only for the Winter field day, the Summer one requires you to count back four weekends, or forward, depending on if you're talking about the Spring or Summer event, and add one if it falls on the weekend. In case you're wondering. No, I didn't make that up. It's real. I'll leave you to ponder how you'd add such an event to your family calendar. I'm Onno VK6FLAB

Ileana Remote Viewing Star Drones and Crafts, Alpha Centauri

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Cleve leads a research project in the University field archives while Mariah consoles Paola. Scene 5 Scene 6 Scene 7 Our music is from Purple Planet Music. Visit them at purple-planet.com. Need context? Jump to the start of the series!

The Data Haven contingent arrives at Temple Pier and enters Sanctuary. Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 GM Notes The religious leader of the University, Mother Miriam Godwin, is directly inspired by Sister Miriam Godwinson from the Alpha Centauri video game. Title and name changes, however, put her on an equal footing with her scientific counterpart. Our music is from Purple Planet Music. Visit them at purple-planet.com. Need context? Jump to the start of the series!

Why do so many people stay stuck, no matter how much healing, therapy, or inner work they do? In this jaw-dropping, perspective-shattering episode, inter-dimensional healer and founder of Star Magic Healing, Jerry Sargeant, shares the moment that changed everything—from a violent car crash and life of crime to spiritual awakening, soul codes, and the ability to help people heal across space, time, and lifetimes. This isn't just a story of redemption—it's a cosmic transmission. Jerry opens up about the soul-level lessons he received from extraterrestrial beings, ancient pyramids, and encounters in Alpha Centauri. He reveals how trauma gets “coded” into the body across dimensions—and how illness, pain, and emotional patterns are symptoms of corrupted programs waiting to be rewritten. Jerry guides us through the powerful tools he now teaches globally: how to enter the quantum field, decode trauma, shift timelines, and activate the body's divine blueprint. His teachings blend spiritual science, geometry, and energetic precision to help us unlock our soul's healing capacity. You'll learn how to use the code KS363, a crystalline key to raise your vibration and cleanse your energetic field. Jerry also shares how simple practices like fire breathing, presence, and visualisation can radically shift your state—and your reality. If you've ever wondered why you still feel stuck, sick, or blocked—even after years of trying everything—this episode will change your paradigm. Healing doesn't happen by chance. It happens by design. About Jerry Sargeant Jerry Sargeant is the founder of Star Magic Healing, an advanced multidimensional energy healing system that has helped thousands across more than 80 countries. Known for his radical life transformation—from criminal to global consciousness leader—Jerry is a walking example of the human potential for quantum evolution. He teaches how to heal by changing your soul code, activating divine geometry, and accessing infinite intelligence through the quantum field. His work integrates frequency, intention, and inter-dimensional connection, offering a path to true sovereignty and soul-level healing. Through his trainings, live events, and mystery school experiences, Jerry helps people remember who they truly are—and reclaim the energetic tools they've carried across lifetimes. See Jerry Sargeant LIVE in Australia! Star Magic Healing Level 1 Facilitator Training is coming to Australia for the first time ever. Join Jerry and the Star Magic team for five transformative days of activation, energy work, and cosmic remembrance. Gold Coast, Australia 21st – 25th July 2025 Reserve your place now: https://www.starmagichealing.org/event/star-magic-facilitator-training-level-1-21st-25th-july-2025-australia/ Watch the full conversation now on YouTube Find Out More About Jerry Sargeant Visit the Star Magic Healing Website Connect with Jerry Sargeant on Facebook Follow Jerry on Instagram @sargeantjerry Check out Jerry’s YouTube Channel @starmagichealing

With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, Captain Radio and his friends face off against Madame Celesta for control of the mythic Lithostar in the epic season finale of Captain Radio and the Curse of the Primordial Planet!The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. It was written by Jonny Eberle and produced by William McDonald with editing and sound mixing by Trask Snow. This episode features the voices of William C. McDonald, Christian Carvajal, DeLano Hays, Abigail Stokley, Laura Burt, Richard Burt, Hanna Wonders, and Jonny Eberle. Thank you for listening to Season 2! Captain Radio will return in Captain Radio and the Search for Alpha Centauri.You can learn more about the show at obscurestudios.net. Support us by buying merch at our TeePublic store or by buying us a cup of coffee on KoFi!Transcript: https://obscurestudios.net/podcasts/podcast-transcripts/transcripts-captain-radio/the-adventures-of-captain-radio-season-2-chapter-5-transcript/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cleve and Mariah determine the cause of Dr. Van Hoff's death. Scene 9 Scene 10 Scene 11 GM Note In between this arc and when the PCs reach the University, a couple of us used the worldbuilding RPG Beak, Feather, and Bone to flesh out the locations and factions there. While we don't have audio for that activity, we have the notes and the map we produced. If you don't mind some spoilers, feel free to check out that session report on our website. Our music is from Purple Planet Music. Visit them at purple-planet.com. Need context? Jump to the start of the series!

Astronomers have been searching for planets around one of our closest neighbor stars for decades. And they’ve reported the discovery of several. But the reports have come to naught – until now. Earlier this year, a team confirmed the presence of four planets – all of them smaller than Earth. Barnard’s Star is six light-years away. Only the three stars of the Alpha Centauri system are closer. The star is much smaller and less massive than the Sun, and less than one percent as bright. In fact, it’s so faint that it wasn’t discovered until a little more than a century ago. Barnard’s Star is ancient – probably twice the age of the Sun or older. So if it has planets, there’s been plenty of time for life to take hold. That’s made finding planets a high priority. Last year, a team of astronomers confirmed one planet, and said there might be three more. All of those were confirmed in March. None of the planets is more than a third the mass of Earth. And they’re so close in that they orbit the star in a week or less. So even though Barnard’s Star is faint, the planets are all too hot to provide comfortable conditions for life. Barnard’s Star is in Ophiuchus, the serpent-bearer. The constellation stretches across the east and southeast in early evening, and stands high in the south later on. But Barnard’s Star is too faint to see without a telescope. We’ll have more about exoplanets tomorrow. Script by Damond Benningfield

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Cleve uncovers evidence that Dr. Van Hoff, one of the University researchers he and Mariah met on Skull Island, has since run into trouble. Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 GM Note Hydracoral as seen in this episode is directly inspired by the alien unit in Civilization: Beyond Earth. In the video game, it's just a barrier, but in our game, hydracoral is itself a danger. Our music is from Purple Planet Music. Visit them at purple-planet.com. Need context? Jump to the start of the series!

Is it a medieval space opera or a green-skinned fever dream? The Curse of Peladon has it both ways, complete with a courtly Pertwee, a princess-posing Jo, and the most phallic alien ever approved for Saturday tea time. Join us as we decode this gothic interstellar allegory about joining galactic federations (or maybe the European Economic Community), uncover who's behind the spooky beast attacks, and decide if the Ice Warriors are still chill. Also: shoutouts to Alpha Centauri, the most anxious diplomatic appendage in Who history, and a brief mention of the Time Lords… remember them?Give your own rating for The Curse of Peladon on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a True Companion of the podcast to get new episodes before everyone else!Subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pulltoopen.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for extended notes on The Curse of Peladon.Support the podcast by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠becoming a patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Pull To Open on Patreon.Please review Pull To Open on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Timeline:Intro 00:00:00Previously… 00:03:29Whomoji Challenge 00:09:17POLL To Open 00:14:36TL;DW 00:23:07Commentary: The Curse of Peladon 00:25:55Four Questions to Doomsday 01:06:06What If the Evil Plot Had Succeeded? 01:11:20Where Is the Clara Splinter? 01:17:14Final Judgment 01:22:32Randomizer! 01:28:26Follow us on:TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pull To Open Bingo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Story EssentialsSeason 9, Serial 2Story number: 60, per the The Pull To Open CodexWriter: Brian HaylesDirector: Lennie MayneScript editor: Terrance DicksShowrunner: Barry LettsAired 29 January–19 February 1972Pull To Open: The Curse of PeladonSeason 6Episode 18Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pete Pachal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Taylor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Martin West/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Fish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠©️AnyWho Media LLC 2025Doctor Who ©️BBC 1963

Launching Breakthrough Starshot light sail probes to Alpha Centauri requires a lot of new tech, including the actual light sails. How do you make the optimal material to maximize the size with minimising mass? Finding out in this interview.

Mariah and Cleve consider their next steps in preventing a repeat of the Unity shipwreck disaster. Scene 27 Scene 28 Scene 29 Scene 30 GM Note The nature of wildlife in this episode is directly inspired by real scientific research. Barramundi are a type of coastal fish that can live in both saltwater and freshwater. But as they're only capable of breeding in saltwater, their expansion on Chiron is thankfully limited. Gale's natural harpoon is also a real feature of a jellyfish-like creature on Earth. Researchers are actively studying how this works in hopes of improving drug injection in humans. (Nematocyst research: https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/677497) Our music is from Purple Planet Music. Visit them at purple-planet.com. Need context? Jump to the start of the series!

#286th for 29nd May, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update: (Insert snarky dig at Bloomingwind by Oblivious)BGS still exists and hasn't change much since last weekWe may want to attempt another try to take back Miola since BBfA appears to have taken it successfully from PPMCThere are a couple of other systems we may want to take back7 Alpha Lacertae influence has been hanging at 2.8% like a booger on a 3 year old's noseStanding orders still happen in discord for those who cares. PowerPlay Update: - Cycle 31 - Undermining is taking a huge leap this weekGrom and Archer seem to be on the defense the mostSol received over 1.7 mil undermining against Archer, Alpha Centauri demoted from fortifiedGrom Bhil Mina, Skeggiko O, and LFT 926 heavy undermining 2/3 demoted to exploitedIs the Alliance known as ZYADA holding?"The Elite Powerplay community is seeing unprecedented levels of undermining and acquisition volume in the past few weeks. Yuri Grom is actively resisting, and will continue to do so. We have also asked Frontier to review the activity, in the event that these abnormally high levels of undermining are not the result of legitimate gameplay, and encourage players in other powers to do the same.” - Yuri Grom Spokesperson“[...] We'd be happy to celebrate if it was any public community effort but with what PP2 currently seems to be in practice, we have reason to worry even for our enemies.” - Aisling Duval SpokespersonNo New Powerplay Orders for LSN this week, stay tunedNiceygy's Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Rising Tensions Between Galactic PowersDev News: FU - Twitch Drop Paint Jobs for the Asp Scout and Vette and Vanguards Preview 1CG - You can get two sets of useless double engineered power distributors if you're in the top 75% of the losing team because folks who don't care about the outcome have waited and sided with the winnerVanguard (Officially) Is a revamp of squadrons, making them more like “guilds” in other MMOs.Discussion:Chig Asks - Something about pipsCommunity Corner:Roy's Stories, DS3 Edition, Season 2upvote this and add your voice. It's like 30 weeks in. That's at least 29 weeks late on the fix. The issue has expired and been reposted more than once. Make them pay attention. https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70594

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Scientists just found four small planets not too far from us, and they might be perfect for future space travelers. These exoplanets are the right size, possibly have the right conditions, and they're just sitting out there, waiting to be explored. It's like the universe dropped a hint: “Hey humans, pack your bags!” Colonization might sound like sci-fi, but these planets could be real candidates someday. Who knows — they might be our second homes in the future. Space just got a whole lot more exciting! Credit: New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon's Origin: By NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details-ARC-2... Debris Disks Generate Spirals: By NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12807/ TESS, Spitzer Missions Discover a Unique Young World: By NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13648/ HIRMES: SOFIA's latest high-resolution Mid-infrared Spectrometer: By NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12673/ Beta Pictoris: Icy Debris Suggests 'Shepherd' Planet: By NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/11499/ JWST Science Simulations: Solar System Birth: By NCSA, NASA, A. Boley, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10662/ SDO's Ultra-high Definition View of 2012 Venus Transit: By NASA, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10996/ CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... : Alpha Centauri from Paranal: By John Colosimo/ESO, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... MAROON-X during installation: By International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Bean, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... MAROON-X at Gemini North: By International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Bean, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... A Taste of ESPRESSO: By ESO/M. Zamani, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Eso1436a: By ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Protoplanetary Disk XUE 1: By ESO/L. Calçada, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... : Ymir-full: By Brett Gladman/Canadian Astronomy Data Centre, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Orion Watches over Paranal: By ESO/Y. Beletsky, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Shield of the University of Central Lancashire: By ET72, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... GW Orionis: By Jiaqing Bi et al., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... HR 8799 Orbiting Exoplanets: By Jason Wang, et al, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:HR... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightplanet   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode, I invite you to a journey from Earth to the Andromeda Galaxy; we will also explore Alpha Centauri, the Milky Way, the Canis Major Galaxy, and the intergalactic void. Along the way, I will tell you about gravitation, faster-than-light travel, wormholes, dark matter, the possibility of life in other parts of the universe and the Fermi Paradox. Venture through space as you drift into a peaceful sleep. Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Fredrik och Fredrik ger forna år en match, när de ska samsas om dåtidens bästa spel. Detta ÄR "Retro GOTY!".Upplägget är följande: Vi lyfter först våra personliga topp tio spel för året i fråga - denna gång spelåret 1999! Efter det blir det (om finnes) knasig trivia och fakta - eller allmänna minnen från året i fråga. Därefter gör vi den titulära RETRO GOTY:n. Vilka är spelen som hamnar i vår gemensamma "Game of the Year" á 1999? Lyssna och lär kära lyssnare!Exempel på spel som tas upp:Sega Rally 2,Homeworld,Quake III Arena,Aliens Versus Predator,Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver,Silent Hill,Grand Theft Auto 2,System Shock 2,Driver,Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings,SimCity 3000,Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri,Heroes of Might and Magic III,Unreal Tournament,Dungeon Keeper 2,Silver,Dessa och många många fler (obs! Vi spoilar inte de som ligger i våra personliga topplistor ovan!

In this episode, Prof. Boris Kuhlmey and Prof. Peter Tuthill join me to discuss the Toliman Mission, a space telescope project focused on detecting Earth-like exoplanets around Alpha Centauri, our nearest star system, using precise astrometric measurements. We discuss logistics, the costs involved and the success rate of such an astronomical project. Developed by a collaboration including the University of Sydney, NASA's JPL, and Breakthrough Initiatives, it aims to launch by 2026. University of Sydney, Faculty of Science Toliman: https://toliman.space/ Boris Kuhlmey www.sydney.edu.au/science/about/our-people/academic-staff/boris-kuhlmey.html linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/boris-kuhlmey-48b45615 Peter Tuthill www.sydney.edu.au/science/about/our-people/academic-staff/peter-tuthill.html Bluesky: https://blueskydirectory.com/profiles/spiralstar.bsky

Bodies drifting aloft through the endless night. Alone. Aimless. Remnants from the assembly of existence. Celestial slag cast into the void. A building block of creation in search of a new creator. To the United Colonies, these unbound boulders are nothing more than a nuisance. God's refuse en route to a cosmic waste bin. The KERKHOVEN, a United Colonies mapping vessel, is manned by a four-person crew. Their pervue is the documentation of meteors, comets, and other orphaned celestial debris that threatens the shipping routes between the Alpha Centauri and the independent systems. Most days are dull and produce no object in which to judge at all. But one day in particular will bring, not the judging of space rocks, but the value of human life...Transmission 1.4....commence.CAST:Carson Holbrook, Captain, Kerkhoven | ALEX JAMES KANEGinger Eix, First Mate, Kerkhoven | DoraTrix DORATRIXKellen “Salsa” Verde, Science Officer, Kerkhoven | BEC HUEGGSEston Bloom, Maintenance, Kerkhoven | DR. MARK HAUSWIRTHLouis La Claire, Captain, Pendleton | Cal Caerwynt CAL CAERWYNTDesmond Vanderlee | JOSH SMITHThe Assassin | JEREMY MONTALVOCREDITS:Edited by PANDORA BEATRIXWritten by MIKE MALLOWSound effects by Epidemic Sound and ARTLIST.IOBased on the video game STARFIELD by Bethesda Game StudiosEmail and business inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fchad@fallout76podcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We'll see you out in the Starfield Official Site: ⁠https://starfieldpodcast.com/⁠ Join Our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/37GENNH⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fallout76chadpodcast⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/fallout76podcast/⁠ YouTube: ⁠http://bit.ly/YouTubeChad⁠ Frontier: Stories from Starfield and its websites are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bethesda Softworks LLC, ZeniMax Media Inc., Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates or subsidiaries. All logos, designs, and product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. It does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Starfield. All other content on this site is copyright by the author, and is licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Audio program ©2023 Kenneth Vigue - All Rights Reserved. The rights of each individual story are exclusively held by their respective authors. No reproduction of this content is permitted without express written consent. This content is protected by Digital Millennium Copyright Act Services Ltd. © Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Start Artist Song Time Album Year MottTheHoopleWildlife 0:02:46 Mott the Hoople Whisky Women 3:31 Wildlife 1971 0:06:17 Mott the Hoople Lay Down 3:56 Wildlife 1971 TangerineDreamAlphaCentauri 0:12:36 Tangerine Dream Sunrise In The Third System 4:18 Alpha Centauri 1971 AliceCooperLoveItToDeath 0:19:26 Alice Cooper Long Way To Go 3:02 Love It to Death 1971 0:22:28 Alice Cooper […]

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Astronomy Daily | Space News: S04E88In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna takes you on an enthralling expedition across the cosmos, unveiling the latest discoveries and intriguing phenomena that are expanding our understanding of the universe. From the surface of Mars to the depths of black holes, this episode is a treasure trove of astronomical insights that will captivate your imagination.Highlights:- Perseverance Rover's Discoveries on Mars: Join us as we delve into the latest findings from NASA's Perseverance rover, which has uncovered a variety of rocky outcrops on the rim of Jezero Crater. These samples are providing critical insights into Mars's geological history and the potential for past life on the Red Planet.- The Astronomical Origins of Easter: Explore the fascinating intersection of astronomy and tradition as we explain why Easter 2025 will occur unusually late. Learn about the Paschal Moon and how ecclesiastical rules influence the celebration of this ancient holiday.- Interstellar Objects from Alpha Centauri: Discover groundbreaking research suggesting that millions of interstellar objects from Alpha Centauri may be residing in our solar system. This study reshapes our understanding of cosmic interactions and the interconnectedness of star systems.- Citizen Science Month: April is Citizen Science Month, and we discuss NASA's ambitious goal of achieving one million acts of science. Find out how you can contribute to real astronomical discoveries and become part of a global scientific community. To find out more visit: https://science.nasa.gov/citizen-science/- Supermassive Black Hole Eruptions: Witness the dramatic awakening of a supermassive black hole, which has produced the most powerful X-ray eruptions ever recorded. This extraordinary event is challenging existing scientific models and providing new insights into black hole dynamics.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:05 - Perseverance rover's discoveries on Jezero Crater10:30 - The astronomical origins of Easter 202517:00 - Interstellar objects from Alpha Centauri22:15 - Citizen Science Month initiatives27:30 - Supermassive black hole eruptions✍️ Episode ReferencesMars Perseverance Rover[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)Easter and Astronomy[The Church of England](https://www.churchofengland.org/)Interstellar Research[Planetary Science Journal](https://www.planetarysciencejournal.com/)Citizen Science Projects[NASA Citizen Science](https://science.nasa.gov/citizen-science)Black Hole Observations[Nature Astronomy](https://www.nature.com/natureastronomy/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-exciting-space-discoveries-and-news--5648921/support.

SAG-AFTRA warn you not to believe the major games companies who claim that they're close to a deal. Instead, the union is refusing to back down without getting all the concessions they want for their members.Anime is facing a staff shortage. This could mean lowering quality or reducing season length. Hopefully it means removing filler.Light sails might be the best way to get to Alpha Centauri within a human lifetime. But we won't be sending humans just yet.We're supported by Rez. Get 15% off with code “NERDS15” at www.drinkrez.com SAG-AFTRA VS Game Companies- SAG-AFTRA remains "frustratingly far apart" from major game companies | GamesIndustry.biz Shorter anime season due to lack of staff- 'Gundam' Franchise Animator Says Shorter Anime Seasons Due To "A Shortage Of Professional Staff", Reveals Studios Turning To Social Media For Help Light Sails- Pentagonal photonic crystal mirrors: scalable lightsails with enhanced acceleration via neural topology optimization | Nature Communications Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RhzvokSGaISgvhdUX-GI3WySeCDrdBLgyIqj_qlb9ys/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if we discovered life on Proxima Centauri b, the closest exoplanet to Earth, nestled in the habitable zone of the Alpha Centauri system? This science and space documentary explores the cosmos through the lens of the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing space news and potential aliens on Proxima b.

Could there be rouge planets floating in space between us and Alpha Centauri system? Will the Chinese be beaming power from a space station to Earth? Will solar sails be used for propulsion in our lifetime? And in our free bonus question on Patreon, how Lagrange points work for different planets and moons? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A.

Could there be rouge planets floating in space between us and Alpha Centauri system? Will the Chinese be beaming power from a space station to Earth? Will solar sails be used for propulsion in our lifetime? And in our free bonus question on Patreon, how Lagrange points work for different planets and moons? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A.

Hosted by Steve Nerlich. A. Interstellar Travel. There is so much imagined interstellar flitting about in star trek, wars etc, that it seems almost inevitable it will all really happen one day. That is, that we might set off from Earth in the morning and arrive at Alpha Centauri system in time for tea. It's only 4.3 light years away after all. B. Space Colony. A standard theme of science fiction and science forecasting is that we'll establish space colonies one day. This is certainly possible, if not likely, but there are a number of issues to think through. Most importantly, you need energy – so if you are going to build a real space colony that's in space then the Earth – Moon Lagrange points 4 and 5 might be good since they keep pace with the Moon around its Earth orbit and so will get Earth-Moon levels of solar flux. Or you might float a gondola above the clouds of Venus and get even more solar flux – or you might do the traditional thing and build on the surface of a celestial body. The Moon is good for all sorts of reasons, although Mars tends to be where people look to.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

La tranquilidad del Sistema Solar podría estar siendo interrumpida por un vecino lejano, pero influyente: Alpha Centauri. Un estudio reciente revela que alrededor de un millón de objetos interestelares, con dimensiones superiores a los 100 metros, originarios de este sistema estelar vecino, se encuentran actualmente vagando por los confines de nuestra Nube de Oort.

Space Nuts Episode 502: Q&A on Black Holes, Cosmic Temperatures, and Starshot MissionsJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle a variety of intriguing questions from listeners around the globe. From the mysteries of black holes to the minimum temperature of space and the ambitious Starshot mission, this episode is packed with thought-provoking insights and lively discussions.Episode Highlights:- Black Hole Plasma Beams: Listener James from New Orleans sparks a fascinating discussion about plasma beams emanating from the M87 black hole and the recycling of matter in the universe. Andrew and Fred explore the implications of cooling plasma and its potential to change states.- Minimum Temperature of Space: Buddy from Morgan raises a thought-provoking question about whether the minimum temperature of space will continue to drop as the universe expands. The duo dives into cosmic background radiation and its effects on the elements in the universe.- Light and Gas Pressure: Jacob from Western Australia asks whether gas pressure can affect light. Andrew and Fred clarify the relationship between light, pressure, and the fascinating phenomenon of light refraction.- Starshot Mission Hypotheticals: Ash from Brisbane presents a mind-bending hypothetical about launching a micro spacecraft to Alpha Centauri at a right angle to the galactic plane. The team calculates the time it would take to observe our galaxy from the outside, revealing the vastness of space travel.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.00:00 - Introduction and audience questions02:15 - Discussion on black hole plasma beams10:30 - Minimum temperature of space and its implications18:00 - Light behavior under gas pressure26:45 - Starshot mission hypothetical and calculations30:00 - Listener Ash engagement and closing thoughts✍️ Episode ReferencesHubble Telescope Observations of M87https://www.nasa.gov/hubbleCosmic Background Radiation Studieshttps://www.nasa.gov/cosmic-background-radiationStarshot Mission Overviewhttps://www.breakthroughinitiatives.org/initiatives/starshotBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-exploring-the-cosmos--2631155/support.

ALPHA CENTAURI: FLINGING ASTEROIDS AND COMETS AT OUR SYSTEM. KEN CROSWELL. 1879 COMET

This episode is brought to you with help of NordVPN. To get the special birthday deal, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts - you'll be glad you did.Space Nuts Episode 497: Earth's Core Dynamics, Hypervelocity Stars, and Cosmic DustJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this captivating episode of Space Nuts as they delve into the intriguing dynamics of our planet's core, the discovery of a hyperactive star with a planet, and the fascinating phenomenon of cosmic dust. From the slowing of Earth's inner core to the implications of interstellar objects entering our solar system, this episode is filled with insights that will ignite your curiosity about the universe.Episode Highlights:- Earth's Core Dynamics: Andrew and Jonti discuss the recent findings regarding the Earth's inner core, revealing that it has been slowing down. They explore how researchers used data from repeating earthquakes to uncover the complexities of the core's rotation and its implications for our understanding of Earth's geology.- Hypervelocity Stars: The duo introduces the concept of hypervelocity stars and highlights a newly discovered star that is moving at an astonishing speed of nearly 2 million kilometers per hour. They discuss the significance of this find and its connection to the planet orbiting this remarkable star.- Cosmic Dust from Neighboring Systems: Andrew and Jonti explore the idea of "space dandruff," where neighboring solar systems contribute to the influx of cosmic dust in our own. They discuss simulations that suggest a million objects from the Alpha Centauri system are currently passing through our solar system, and the potential for detecting these interstellar visitors.- Debate on Planetary Classification: The episode wraps up with a discussion on a newly discovered object that challenges the boundaries between planets and brown dwarfs. Jonti explains the ongoing debate regarding the definitions of these celestial bodies and how new discoveries are prompting scientists to reconsider traditional classifications.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.00:00 - Introduction to the episode and topics02:15 - Discussion on Earth's core dynamics and slowing rotation10:30 - Exploration of hypervelocity stars and their implications18:00 - The phenomenon of cosmic dust from neighboring systems26:45 - Debate on planetary classification and the discovery of Gaia 4B30:00 - Closing thoughts and listener engagement✍️ Episode ReferencesEarth's Inner Core Researchhttps://www.nature.com/articlesHypervelocity Stars and Planet Discoveryhttps://www.space.com/hypervelocity-starsCosmic Dust Studieshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019103519302003Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-exploring-the-cosmos--2631155/support.

Morgan Rae Johnson was recruited into a CIA-run Ultra soldier training program from age 5-16, where she was subjected to MK-Ultra mind control and had an alter personality created. As an Ultra soldier, Johnson was able to evade security protocols, skilled in deception techniques, and gather intelligence on any target she was assigned. She describes encounters with a 9ft tall Draco Reptilian, Gray ETs during an abduction, and also a 10 ft tall Mantid ET. At age 18, she joined the US Army and was soon after approached by a USAF officer who recruited her into a secret space program (SSP).Her SSP induction involved serving three days on the Moon where she signed necessary papers and was given new uniforms. She next served for four years at an officer training facility on Alpha Centauri run by extraterrestrials for the benefit of human soldiers serving in an ET-human alliance. Upon graduation, she served for distinct periods on Venus, Mars, and Saturn. She also recalls missions associated with travel through a Stargate.Johnson served in two successive “20 and back” tours reaching the rank of Major/Commander before returning to the time and location where her SSP service began. She has written a book, Manipulated Memories (2025), about her experiences and plans to write two more books that share her memories from her two 20 and back programs.Morgan Rae Johnson's website is: https://www.morganraejohnsonauthor.com/

James Webb finds the smallest asteroids in the main belt, astronomers double the chances of that asteroid strike in 2032, using hydrogel to protect astronauts from radiation, and material from Alpha centauri is already streaming into the Solar System.

Civilization 7 debuts on Steam to mixed ratings (52% at time of writing), but does it deserve those reviews? Christian finds out Nic and Amanda are WARMONGERS as we discuss our history with this beloved franchise, and our experience playing the newest installment. TOPICS Sid Meier's Civilization VII, Alpha Centauri, Sid Meier's Civilization® V, Sid Meier's Civilization® VI TIMESTAMPS Intro - 00:00 When did we know Civ was the shit - 2:40 What did we like most about past Civs? - 11:40 CIV 7, BABY - 17:40 Listener Questions - 55:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moiya and Bex crawl into a giant behive to discuss our nearest stellar neighbors, Alpha Centauri! They talk about polyamorous stars, planets playing hide-and-seek, and the one thing billionnaires are good for.   Guest Star: Bex Taylor-Klaus is a podcaster, multimedia creative, and bunny parent. Hear them on The Wandering Path and follow them at @bex_tk.   Messages Join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch  Listen to Attach Your Resume every other Thursday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.

Moiya and Bex crawl into a giant behive to discuss our nearest stellar neighbors, Alpha Centauri! They talk about polyamorous stars, planets playing hide-and-seek, and the one thing billionnaires are good for. Guest Star: Bex Taylor-Klaus is a podcaster, multimedia creative, and bunny parent. Hear them on The Wandering Path and follow them at @bex_tk. MessagesJoin the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch Listen to Attach Your Resume every other ThursdayFind Us OnlineWebsite: palebluepod.comPatreon: patreon.com/palebluepodTwitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePodInstagram: instagram.com/palebluepodCreditsHost Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.comEditor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.comCover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.comTheme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.comAbout UsPale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clouds made of sand may scud across the skies of a pair of brown dwarfs – “failed stars” that are among the Sun’s closest neighbors. The clouds move in a hurry – they can change the appearance of the brown dwarfs over just a few hours. The system is known as Luhman 16. It’s just six and a half light-years away – about two light-years farther than the closest star system, Alpha Centauri. But it wasn’t discovered until about a decade ago because it’s extremely faint. It’s in the constellation Vela, which just peeks into view late tonight for skywatchers in the far-southern United States. Luhman 16 is a binary, so the two brown dwarfs are locked in orbit around each other. Both of them are about 30 to 35 times the mass of Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system. That makes them too massive to be planets, but not massive enough to shine as true stars. The surfaces of both objects are hot, but not nearly as hot as the Sun. That allows molecules to condense and form clouds. Researchers examined the system with instruments aboard Webb Space Telescope. The instruments are sensitive to different wavelengths of light, so they reveal different details. They found clouds made of silicate – grains of sand. They also found water, carbon monoxide, and methane. The compounds were found at different depths in the atmosphere. So the observations provided a 3-D look at the busy skies of these faint neighbors. Script by Damond Benningfield

Throughout the course of this podcast we've been weaving together topics often discussed in isolation; topics including UFOs, psychic phenomena, and near-death experiences, among others. Research into these topics not only shows that they overlap–in terms of who experiences them and how they are changed as a result–but they also all point to a particular kind of reality-scape: one composed of, for lack of a better term, Mind; mind expressed both individually and collectively, and everywhere in between. Fascinatingly–and consequentially–these mindforms seem to interpenetrate, with porous boundaries that allow us both a temporary and meaningful sense of individuality, while also affording us the ability to tune into each other, and to the various non-human beings all around us, as well as into the very fabric of multidimensional reality itself, which is yet again a matter of mind; a mindscape, if you will. While the data around these matters are overwhelming, old habits tend to die hard. Which is to say, even within ufology there has been a longstanding tendency to push the so-called “woo” aspects of the Phenomenon to the fringes; often leaving those who've actually had the experiences with the Phenomenon to discuss these anomalous events amongst themselves, while the “nuts ‘n boltsers” carry on discussing the supposed craft and the beings arriving from Alpha Centauri. Part of the reasoning for the more nuts ‘n bolts crowd, of course, arises from a desire to see this topic make more of a dent in the mainstream, by forcing the government to come clean about what it knows about these otherworldly matters and the programs it has stood up to investigate such them. Needless to say, things for those folks have taken a bit of a left turn of late, because the details arising from those very government programs are suggesting the so-called “woo” is right at the heart of this entire matter. Recent whistleblowers like Jacob Barber have emerged to not only confirm that the government, along with various defense contractors, haw been engaged in historic UFO recovery programs, but also that human beings seem to be able to both contact and even “summon” these vehicles through the power of mental intention alone. And so here we are yet again, at the intersection of Mind and Mind. Mind that allows for effortless interspecies communication, and mind to call and control the anomalous craft. To say this is a shock to the system for modern Western civilization is an understatement of enormous proportions. After all, many Westerners still orient around the notion that mind is nothing more than a temporary epiphenomenon of material stuff. And yet, the point of convergence we've been exploring the last few years on this podcast suggests that model of reality is fully upside-down; having missed the forest for the proverbial trees. This has major implications in a whole host of ways. But perhaps one of the most striking involves the fact that various non-human intelligences can - and indeed have been - interacting with humanity all along; sometimes in direct ways, and sometimes through mental influence alone. And considering the evidence arising suggests that while some of these intelligences have our best interests at heart, others do not, this ignorance on the part of modern society is highly consequential. Furthermore, this process of distracting us away from the true nature of things - perhaps willfully imposed by both human and non-human forces - has not only made us easily manipulable, but it's also kept us in the dark as to our true potential; a potential, again, that goes to the very heart of our true nature, and to the heart of reality itself. These are the pivotal matters that we'll seek to explore in this, the 112th episode of the Point of Convergence podcast.

How does JWST stay in L2 and not drift away? What is the wait calculation for Alpha Centauri? How can we use Jupiter's Lagrange points? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.

How does JWST stay in L2 and not drift away? What is the wait calculation for Alpha Centauri? How can we use Jupiter's Lagrange points? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.