Podcasts about astronomical society

Black holes aren’t just the stuff of science fiction; they’re real astronomical objects so dense, so massive, that nothing, not even light, escapes from them. Today, we’re getting lost in the void. Yale Astrophysicist Priya Natarajan joins us for an hour to talk about her research on these extraordinary objects. Last year, she was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2024 for her research on how black holes form. Later, you don’t have to be a scientist to look up and appreciate the cosmos. We hear from planetariums and astronomical societies in our state that are connecting stargazers and space lovers around Connecticut. GUESTS: Priyamvada Natarajan: theoretical astrophysicist and Professor of Astronomy at Yale University Al Washburn: member at large and former president of the Astronomical Society of New Haven Brian Koehler: Associate Director of the Treworgy Planetarium at the Mystic Seaport Museum Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. This episode originally aired February 27, 2025.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 46The Astronomy, Space and Science News PodcastUnraveling Black Hole Jets, Martian Dust Devils, and Earth's Tectonic MysteriesIn this episode of SpaceTime, we explore groundbreaking research that sheds light on how black holes generate their powerful plasma jets. A new study reveals that these jets are formed when superheated gas experiences a rapid shrinking towards the black hole's event horizon, offering insights into galaxy evolution and the fundamental physics of black holes. We discuss the implications of these findings for understanding cosmic phenomena and the behavior of matter in extreme gravitational fields.NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover Observes Martian TwistersNext, we delve into the fascinating observations made by NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover, which has captured images of dust devils swirling on the rim of Jezero Crater. These dust devils, including one consuming another, provide important data on Martian atmospheric conditions and help refine our climate models of the Red Planet. The rover's findings highlight the role of these phenomena in influencing Martian weather and surface interactions.New Insights into Earth's Tectonic PlatesAdditionally, we discuss a new study that uncovers how anomalies in the Earth's mantle transition zone affect the movement of tectonic plates. The research suggests that thick basaltic rock compositions within this zone can influence the trajectory and speed of subducting plates, which is vital for understanding the recycling of surface materials and the long-term stability of Earth's climate. This discovery opens new avenues for studying plate tectonics and its implications for our planet's habitability.00:00 Space Time Series 28 Episode 46 for broadcast on 16 April 202500:49 Mechanisms behind black hole jet formation06:30 Implications for galaxy evolution and black hole physics12:15 Mars Perseverance Rover's dust devil observations18:00 Importance of dust devils in Martian climate studies22:45 Insights into Earth's tectonic plate movement27:00 Summary of recent geological findings30:15 Science report: Social media's impact on body imagewww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

Ron Rosano flew into space on a suborbital flight with Virgin Galactic on October 6, 2023, and has pursued a passion of space travel and astronomy outreach with schools in with the public since 1995.   In awe of the starry sky since he was a child and inspired by the Apollo Moon landings, Ron has closely followed NASA and other space missions for as long as he can remember. He has parlayed this passion into extensive astronomy education outreach as an informal educator for more than 25 years, meeting with more than 220 schools in 15 countries. Ron is the creator and editor of the Suborbital Flight Journal, a complete record of all human suborbital flights.    Since 2008, Ron has conducted more than 70 events as a NASA Solar System Ambassador, giving presentations on Mars rovers, the James Webb Space Telescope, the Apollo Moon landings, and more. Ron serves on the advisory council of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, the board of advisors of the Human Space Program and the Board of Directors of the Nepal Youth Foundation.  He works for a property management company and pursues interests in photography and jazz drumming.   Mike Simmons is the founder of Astronomy for Equity ( https://bmsis.org/astro4equity/ ). Others on the team, including people around the world in astronomy and space exploration, authors and philosophers, designers and artists and more will be added as the website is developed.   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.

This UVA Speaks podcast features Kelsey Johnson, Professor of Astronomy and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education at the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. Earlier this year, Johnson captivated audiences at a popular Lifetime Learning virtual event entitled "Mysteries of the Cosmos: Science, Philosophy, and the Big Questions," where she delved into some of life's most profound mysteries. Due to the large number of questions posed by participants, Johnson agreed to address additional inquiries in this podcast. Here, she tackles deep questions about the origins of the universe, the nature of time, and the possibility of other dimensions. Johnson underscores the importance of curiosity and humility when confronting such vast and potentially unanswerable questions, and she champions interdisciplinary thinking as essential for fostering innovation and breakthroughs.   Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here.   Kelsey Johnson is a professor of astronomy at the University of Virginia, an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Religious Studies, and she currently serves as the associate dean of undergraduate education at the College of Arts & Sciences. She is the past president of the American Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and the founding director of the award-winning Dark Skies Bright Kids program. Johnson has won numerous awards for her research, teaching, and promotion of science literacy. Her TED talk on the importance of dark skies has more than 2 million views, and her writing has appeared in nationwide publications, including the New York Times, Scientific American, and the Washington Post.

You've seen Dr. Motta on Restoring Darkness (https://restoringdarkness.com/episode/120-blue-light-leds-are-an-immune-suppressor-proven-to-cause-cancer-dr-mario-motta) now he's on Get a Grip on Lighting to tell you about the hazards of blue-rich LED's. No matter how some might push back, the evidence is irrefutable: blue light LED's suppress melatonin which can lead to cancer. When Dr. Motta's and the American Medical Association's report was released in 2016, the Lighting Deep State was “not polite” in their rebuttal. But it seems they have come around in recent years. Dr. Motta had been in practice at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Massachusetts, since 1983, recently retiring in 2022. He is a graduate of Boston College, with a BS in physics and biology, and of Tufts Medical School. He is board certified in Internal medicine and Cardiology, and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. He is an associate professor of medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Motta has long been active in organized medicine, both in the American Medical Association (AMA) and in the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), holding a number of posts through the years. He is a past President of the MMS. He was elected and served 8 years on the AMA council of Science and Public Health, and then was elected to the Board of Trustees of the AMA in 2018, recently completing his term. In May of 2023 at its annual meeting, the MMS awarded Dr Motta its highest honor, the “Award for Distinguished Service.” Dr Motta also has a lifelong interest in astronomy, and has hand built a number of telescopes and observatories through the years to do astronomical research, including his entirely homemade 32 inch F6 relay telescope located in Gloucester, MA. He has been awarded several national awards in astronomy, including the Las Cumbras award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific in 2003, and also the Walter Scott Houston award from the northeast section of the Astronomical League, and in 2017 the Henry Olcott Award from the American Association of Variable star Observers (AAVSO). He has served as a president of the ATM's of Boston, and has served as a council member of the AAVSO, and is a past president as well. He has also served on the Board of the IDA. He has worked on light pollution issues, and published several white papers on LP as a member of the AMA council of science and public health. He served on a UN committee (COPUOS) representing the AMA on light pollution for a worldwide effort to control LP and satellite proliferation. Finally, several years ago the International Astronomical Union awarded Dr Motta an asteroid in part for his work on light pollution as well as amateur research, asteroid 133537MarioMotta. Connect with Dr. Motta: www.mariomottamd.com Connect with The Soft Lights Foundation: www.softlights.org

In this episode of AAASky, we dive into the latest cosmic discoveries with Dr. Shanil Virani of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and host of 'Our Island Universe.' What are "Little Red Dots," and why are they reshaping our understanding of the early universe? We explore how the James Webb Space Telescope is uncovering young galaxies, their supermassive black holes, and what these findings mean for the story of cosmic evolution. Join us for a fascinating journey through time, space, and the mysteries hidden in the universe's earliest light. Have a question or a comment? Reach out to us at aaasky@aaa.org, even if just to say hi!

Is “now” just an illusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio answer questions on the Higgs Field, dark energy, and the feasibility of Dyson spheres with astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/hubble-trouble-with-hakeem-oluseyi/Thanks to our Patrons Omar Video, Dan Carson, Joy Jack, Christine Bryant, Andrea Andrade, mahmoud hassan, Kyal Murray, Mercedes Dominguez, Christopher Rogalski, Eric De Bruin, Telmore, Gabe Ramshaw, James Edward Humphrey, Laurel Herbert, AJ Chambers, Bill WInn, Mayson Howell, Julianne Markow, Manthan Patel, Sonya Ponds, Depression Rawr, David Leys, Garon Devine, Vishal Ayeppun, BIIZZxGaming, Kurt Clark, Max Goldberg, Beth McDaniel, Shelby Staudenmaier, Kinnick Sutton, Jane von Schilling, Joanne karl, Walter Kinslow, and Eric Johnston for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Black holes aren’t just the stuff of science fiction; they’re real astronomical objects so dense, so massive, that nothing, not even light, escapes from them. Today, we’re getting lost in the void. Yale Astrophysicist Priya Natarajan joins us for an hour to talk about her research on these extraordinary objects. Last year, she was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2024 for her research on how black holes form. Later, you don’t have to be a scientist to look up and appreciate the cosmos. We hear from planetariums and astronomical societies in our state that are connecting stargazers and space lovers around Connecticut. GUESTS: Priyamvada Natarajan: theoretical astrophysicist and Professor of Astronomy at Yale University Al Washburn: member at large and former president of the Astronomical Society of New Haven Brian Koehler: Associate Director of the Treworgy Planetarium at the Mystic Seaport Museum Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Carl Lindermann, former board member of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, Cape section, to talk about asteroid 2024 YR4, which is being tracked by space scientists and currently has a 3.1 percent chance of striking Earth in 2032, with the potential to wipe out a city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first half, actor Tim Russ celebrates the 30th anniversary of the “Star Trek: Voyager” premiere. In the second half, CEO of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi joins the conversation to discuss the impact of Star Trek on Black Pride - and the hope for a Black future amidst the chaos of the present.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Squid Game is full of disturbing life or death situations, but “Red Light, Green Light” might be the one closest to our real world…and all the problems that come along with that.“Red light! Green light!” Bang! You're dead! Wait just a minute, we don't remember this game being played this way!But that's how it goes in the first episode of Netflix's wildly acclaimed Squid Game, in which (un)lucky participants take part in a lethal version of a childhood favorite, refereed by a disturbing animatronic little girl who wields the power of life and death via sniper fire.And considering that the robot in question, or, at least her design (if not actual functionality) actually exists, we have to ask: is it reasonable to assume that this kind of highly sensitive and lethal motion sensing already exists in the real world? There's only one way to find out, and that's to let Hakeem and Tamara work their magic! Get ready for a spirited discussion covering everything from facial recognition technology, radar guns, animatronics, and the pitfalls of capitalism run wild! Okay, maybe not that last part…SUGGESTED VIEWING This episode of Does it Fly? is based solely on the first season of Netflix's incredible (and disturbing) Squid Game series, but season two is now also streaming. While we can't say enough good things about Squid Game in general and suggest you watch it all, for the purposes of this episode, you can get away with just watching the first episode of the season one, appropriately titled “Red Light, Green Light.” Trust us, you'll end up watching the rest of the series.There's also the non-lethal, somewhat baffling reality show version, Squid Game: The Challenge, which we reference in this episode, that has its own version: “Green Light, Red Light.” Your mileage, of course, may vary.FURTHER READING Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do! Flame Throwing Car AlarmsJust in case you're worried about having your speakers stolen or something, you can read more about this lethal deterrent right here. Don't worry, it's not actually coming to a neighborhood near you, but you can't fault these folks for trying! Or…maybe you can. Or should.Building Your Own Young-hee (Please do not do this)Three of the key pieces of technology that might make something as terrifying as Young-hee possible are biometric face scanners (you know and love them from airports!), radar guns (you know and hate them from that speeding ticket we totally know you didn't actually deserve), and transducers (you might not know you love them, but technically musical instruments are are part of the transducer family, so that's just one of many reasons to love them!).The Real Young-heeOK, the real one hasn't murdered anybody. Yet. But she is indeed real!Other Squid Game InspirationsGet some weird culture in your life and feast your eyes on the oddball works of M.C. Escher!And go learn more about The Astronomical Society of the Pacific, with a certain Dr. O as their newly-minted CEO!WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?Maybe an easy to keep New Year's Resolution would involve catching up on every episode of Does it Fly? from the very beginning. Check out our first episode about the science of Star Trek right here. We've even got a handy playlist to make it easier for you to watch ‘em all!Twisters is now available on streaming services, so now is a good time to check out the episode we did about the original film and its tornado-makin' technology. Watch it here.FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! Follow DoesItFly? on YouTube and TikTok and let us know what you think! And don't forget to follow Roddenberry Entertainment:Instagram: @RoddenberryOfficial Facebook: RoddenberryBluesky: @Roddenberry  For Advertising Inquiries: doesitfly@roddenberry.comCheck out the official Does it Fly? playlist, too!

This week astrophysicist Dr. Kelsey Johnson and I talk about how we know what we know, the Big Bang, black holes, and turtles all the way down, all of which can be found in her new book Into the Unknown: The Quest to Understand the Mysteries of the Cosmos. This is a mind blowing conversation with a brilliant and wonderful human.About our guest:Dr. Kelsey Johnson teaches students both inside and outside of the classroom, using astronomy as a gateway science to nurture curiosity and support science literacy. As a child, Johnson spent countless nights outside under the stars, where she developed a love for "big picture" questions about the nature of reality and the universe.  Johnson's curiosity about the cosmos - and everything in it - has been the primary driver of her career, leading her to devote her life to learning, exploration, and teaching. She is a professor at the University of Virginia and founding director of the award-winning Dark Skies Bright Kids program. She has won numerous awards for her research, teaching, and promotion of science literacy. Her TED talk on the importance of dark skies has more than 2 million views, and her writing has appeared in nationwide publications, including the New York Times, Scientific American, and Washington Post. Her children's book Constellations for Kids in consistently in the top 10 children's astronomy books. Johnson is the past-president of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, and president-elect of the American Astronomical Society.She earned her BA in physics from Carleton College, and her MS and PhD in astrophysics from the University of Colorado. She lives in rural Virginia with her family, including three cats and two very large dogs.Her website: https://www.kelseyjohnson.com/Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/profkelsey.bsky.social Her book: https://amzn.to/3Z503zh

This is one of the more mind-blowing episodes we've recorded. So much we hadn't heard about before. Light pollution at night suppresses melatonin and can lead to cancer and the lighting industry deep state tried to intimidate and silence Dr Motta in 2016. That's just the tip of the information iceberg that Dr. Motta reveals. Blue light is great during the day, but stay away from 469 - 489 nanometers at night. Dr. Motta had been in practice at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Massachusetts, since 1983, recently retiring in 2022. He is a graduate of Boston College, with a BS in physics and biology, and of Tufts Medical School. He is board certified in Internal medicine and Cardiology, and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. He is an associate professor of medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Motta has long been active in organized medicine, both in the American Medical Association (AMA) and in the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), holding a number of posts through the years. He is a past President of the MMS. He was elected and served 8 years on the AMA council of Science and Public Health, and then was elected to the Board of Trustees of the AMA in 2018, recently completing his term. In May of 2023 at its annual meeting, the MMS awarded Dr Motta its highest honor, the “Award for Distinguished Service.” Dr Motta also has a lifelong interest in astronomy, and has hand built a number of telescopes and observatories through the years to do astronomical research, including his entirely homemade 32 inch F6 relay telescope located in Gloucester, MA. He has been awarded several national awards in astronomy, including the Las Cumbras award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific in 2003, and also the Walter Scott Houston award from the northeast section of the Astronomical League, and in 2017 the Henry Olcott Award from the American Association of Variable star Observers (AAVSO). He has served as a president of the ATM's of Boston, and has served as a council member of the AAVSO, and is a past president as well. He has also served on the Board of the IDA. He has worked on light pollution issues, and published several white papers on LP as a member of the AMA council of science and public health. He served on a UN committee (COPUOS) representing the AMA on light pollution for a worldwide effort to control LP and satellite proliferation. Finally, several years ago the International Astronomical Union awarded Dr Motta an asteroid in part for his work on light pollution as well as amateur research, asteroid 133537MarioMotta. 

John Maytham is in discussion with Carl Lindemann - Former board member of Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, Cape section – to unpack the significance of the Parker Solar Probe's optimistic goal of approaching the sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is star formation the workhorse of the universe? What is a flocculent galaxy? Which cosmic cataclysm creates new globular star clusters? And why are we currently seeing such amazing aurora in unusual places? To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome astronomer Dr. Kelsey Johnson, past president of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) and of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP), and author of “Into the Unknown – The Quest to Understand the Mysteries of the Cosmos.” As always, though, we start off with the day's joyfully cool cosmic thing, the auroras that have been occurring during the peak of the current solar max period of the roughly 11-year-long solar cycle. From the Mother's Day aurora borealis in May to the amazing night of October 10, when millions of people as far south as Florida and Mexico were treated to one of the most spectacular, vibrant light shows many of them had ever seen. Kelsey shares the story of the first time she saw an aurora, as a high school student in Minnesota who didn't even know what one was. Upon leaving her boyfriend's house at around 2 in the morning, she saw a brilliantly glowing sky. Kelsey's availability bias kicked in, and her assumption was that it had to be either god or aliens, with the latter being the more likely. Needless to say, the next day the front page of the local paper solved the mystery. And then it's on to a nerdy discussion of existential curiosity, deep, philosophical questions, and her book, “Into the Unknown.” You'll hear what drove Kelsey to write the book, and about her lifelong drive to understand our place in the universe. Kelsey and Allen nerd out over Calabi-Yau manifolds (concepts from string theory), imaginary numbers and complex numbers, Euler's Formula and more, and then, thankfully, it's time for our first question. Johnny asks, “What is a flocculent galaxy, and why are they interesting?” Kelsey says that they're spiral galaxies with spiral arms that aren't very pronounced, that are exceptionally “floofy and chaotic” with very different, but very cool star formation. Chuck and Kelsey explain why star formation is the workhorse of the universe and how important it is. Kelsey also explains why globular clusters are her “favorite” type of star cluster. There are about 150 of them living around our galaxy, and they're almost as old as the universe itself, over 10 billion years old. Kesley studies them to learn how the universe was formed and how galaxies came together. New globular clusters are rare, but they can be created by the collision of two galaxies. That's all we could squeeze into Part 1, but come back in two weeks for Part 2 of "Into the Unknown with Dr. Kelsey Johnson." If you'd like to know more about Kelsey, you can visit her website at and follow her on Twitter (X) and Instagram at @ProfKelsey, We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon.   Credits for Images Used in this Episode: Graph of the solar cycle – David Hathaway, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, Public Domain May 2024 aurora in Northern Ireland – David Kernan, CC BY May 2024 Aurora from Chihuahua, Mexico – Levi bernardo, CC BY Chuck & Allen's view of the October 2024 aurora – Allen Liu Eugenio Calabi and Shing-Tung Yau – National Science Foundation, Public Domain Eugenio Calabi and Shing-Tung Yau – Konrad Jacobs 3D model of a Möbius Strip – Inductiveload, Public Domain 3D model of a Klein bottle – Lukáš Hozda, Public Domain Number line – Rumil, Public Domain Complex Plane – Brigban, Public Domain NGC 2775, a flocculent galaxy – European Space Agency, CC BY Messier 2, a globular cluster – NASA Hubble, CC BY #TheLIUniverse #CharlesLiu #AllenLiu #SciencePodcast #AstronomyPodcast  #KelseyJohnson #AAS #ASP #IntotheUnknown #aurora #solarmax #CalabiYaumanifolds #stringtheory #imaginarynumbers #complexnumbers #flocculentgalaxy #spiralgalaxy #globularclusters #starformation #starcluster

Special Guest: Dava Sobel -- Pulitzer Prize finalist and Best-Selling Author discussed how how Marie Curie inspired generations of young women the world over to pursue science as a way of life   Points covered  Curie's influential career including being the first woman to ever be awarded a Nobel Prize How Curie befriended Albert Einstein and other luminaries of 20th century physics   Biography Dava Sobel is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author. Her new books is called: THE ELEMENTS OF MARIE CURIE: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science. She is also the author of the international bestseller Longitude, the bestselling Pulitzer Prize finalist Galileo's Daughter, The Planets, A More Perfect Heaven, And The Sun Stood Still, and The Glass Universe, and coauthor of The Illustrated Longitude. She is the recipient of the Individual Public Service Award from the National Science Board, the Bradford Washburn Award, the Kumpke-Roberts Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, and a Guggenheim Fellowship, among other honors. A former New York Times science reporter, and currently editor of the “Meter” poetry column in Scientific American. She Lives in Long Island, NY.   Website https://www.davasobel.com/   https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dava-Sobel/author/B000AQ3J7K?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true       Brought to you by the J.C. Cooley Foundation, "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."#ItsYourLife #Talkshow #Podcast #Radio #DavaSobelSupport the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Project ASTRO was started by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific in 1994 and expanded to NSF NOIRLab (formerly the National Optical Astronomy Observatory) in 1996. This podcast tells the story of how Project ASTRO has been working to improve science education for almost 30 years at NSF NOIRLab.    Hosted by Rob Sparks of the Communications, Education and Engagement group at NSF's NOIRLab in Tucson, Arizona. Links: NOIRLab social media channels can be found at https://www.facebook.com/NOIRLabAstro https://twitter.com/NOIRLabAstro https://www.instagram.com/noirlabastro/ https://www.youtube.com/noirlabastro   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.

This interview first aired on Tuesday the 24th of September, 2014 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM breakfast announcer Plemo interviews Astronomical Society of Victoria's Derek Poulton about the Murchison Meteorite and this Friday and Saturday's 55th Anniversary Celebrations. Spend the weekend in Murchison to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the arrival of MM, the Murchison Meteorite! Plenty of community activities all weekend. On Friday the 27th September 2024 (public holiday): at the Murchison Heritage Centre (4 Stevenson St. Murchison) from 10am – 4pm You can view of MM films, a presentation about MM arrival and scientific interest over the years. View a genuine sample of MM. Refreshments available Then Friday night its Stargazing at Golf Club (1540 Murchison-Violet Town Rd. Murchison East) 5.30pm to late Food available – foods vans, community organisation BBQ, coffee cart, bar available 7pm – 8.30pm, talks relating to stargazing, Global Meteor Network, telescopes, photography Stargazing weather permitting – involvement of Shepparton/Melb/Bendigo Astronomy Society Victoria with telescopes. On Saturday the 28th September: At the Murchison Community Centre (Watson St. Murchison) 10am – 6pm Presentations – Dermot Henry, Dep. Director Sciences Research & Collections, Melbourne Museum (his favourite thing is MM) Other speakers Activities related to MM – films in small hall 10.58 – BIGGEST BANG WE CAN ORGANISE WITHOUT BREAKING ANY WINDOWS Food and coffee vans, community organisation BBQ outside, tea and coffee, morning afternoon teas in building and you can watch the AFL grand final on the BIG screen in main hall. Refreshments continuing. For more information Contact: Kay Ball on 0475018743 or murch.hs@outlook.com Listen to Plemo live on weekday mornings from 6am-9am. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1

An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Recently there has been a spate of solar storms. Kechil talks to the Director of the Solar Section of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, Jacques van Delft, about our nearest star and what it has been up to. If you would like to follow Jacques van Delft, here is his Facebook page on solar activities https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555679784685

A massive solar storm, the largest in twenty years, has been resulting in some spectacular nighttime light shows in the northern and southern skies.  Carl Lindemann is a former board member of Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, Cape section, and he has been fortunate enough to have seen two spectacular Aurora Borealis in his lifetime, but still hoping for his first Aurora Australis. He spoke to Africa Melane, standing in for Lester Kiewit, about how these phenomena occur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey BlurtstarsOn Blurt Around The World tonight!* Who turned out the lights? We'll bring you the latest photos and videos of the total solar eclipse that crossed Mexico, USA and Canada.* Government protects something.* The new “crookie” has hit town. Is it any good?* Recruits wanted for counting penguins in Antarctica. Job for Wencee?Then we will revisit Covid. The Kegsta will cover the guy who tries to use covid as an excuse for drug dealing court and Wencee will tell us if there is a link between Covid and Shingles.And to round out the show on Great People That Did Stuff Wencee will talk about Lizzie Magie and the Kegsta will blurt about Nicholas Winton.Nearly forgot Joke of the Week. So if you got any funnies post them in as you can guarantee they will be better than ours :)So, let's get on with the show!!Tune in and find out more on https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773, with Wencee and the Kegsta.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar[at]gmail.com.Blurt Around The WorldThe total solar eclipse of 8 April 2024 crossed Mexico, USA and Canada. If you missed it from where you live, here are some links to relive the spectacular celestial event. The link below is the official NASA broadcast live stream that occurred during the solar eclipse →YouTube NASA Official | 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA (Official Broadcast)The following Google Slides link is what we used during the show →Collation of images from the official NASA eclipse stream as a slideshowThe following links show the sun's shadow traversing the Earth as seen from space →YouTube NASA | Chasing the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse With NASA JetsYouTube ABC (USA) News | How the International Space Station viewed the 2024 total eclipseStart planning the total solar eclipse that crosses Australia on 22 July, 2028 →Astronomical Society of Australia | Detailed map of the eclipse path over AustraliaThe federal Environment minister rejects a major residential and commercial development in Moreton Bay, South East Queensland. This is to protect the endangered Eastern Curlew →Guardian News | Tanya Plibersek rejects Toondah Harbour project over impact on globally significant wetlandsWhat is a crookie, we hear? If you're up for adventure to try the cookie inside a croissant, pay a visit to the Surrey Hills bakery in Sydney to see if' it's worth your tastebuds →Guardian News | Le crookie lands in Australia: does the cookie-croissant hybrid live up to the hype?Fancy a cool job counting penguin populations in Antarctica? Well, if you live in the UK, you could be one of five people to apply for the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust →NDTV | "Job Like No Other": Recruits Wanted For Counting Penguins In AntarcticaCovidIt's been a while since we spoke about Covid as we are now “living with Covid” in society now. But one Sydney sider is still blaming Covid for his drug trafficking →ABC News | Sydney man Kevin Song blames COVID-19 after being caught with ice and $40,000 cashIs there a link between Covid-19 and Shingles? Since Covid-19 appeared, there has been an increase in Shingles cases in Australia compared to previous years. Perhaps some people's immunity has been lowered after getting Covid. But more research needs to be done to determine if there is a real link →ABC News | Shingles cases are increasing in New South Wales. Experts say COVID might be whyFor more information about when to get your next Covid vaccine, check out the federal Australian health information →Department of Health and Aged Care | COVID-19 vaccine advice and recommendations for 2024Great People That Did StuffElizabeth J. Magie also known as Lizzie Magie, was an American game designer, writer, feminist, and Georgist. She created a games called The Landlord's Game. But her game was stolen by Charles Darrow and made into Monopoly. Read more about her story here →New York Times | Overlooked No More: Lizzie Magie, the Unknown Inventor Behind MonopolyThe Public Domain Review | The Landlord's Game: Lizzie Magie and Monopoly's Anti-Capitalist Origins (1903)National Women's History Museum | Monopoly's Lost Female InventorNicholas Winton was a British stockbroker who, in a heroic act, organized the rescue of 669 mostly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia on the brink of World War II. Despite saving these children from the Holocaust, he remained humble about his actions for most of his life. →Guardian News | How Nicholas Winton saved 669 children (and counting) from the Holocaust: ‘He became everybody's grandfather'Wikipedia | Nicholas WintonA new movie about Nicholas Winton is available on Google TV →YouTube Warner Bros. | One Life – Official Trailer - Warner Bros. 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Former president of the Astronomical Society of Victoria, Perry Vlahos, talks about the sighting of the International Space Station over the Melbourne skyline last night! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President of the Astronomical Society of Victoria, Perry Vlahos, has shed light on the meteor shower gracing the Melbourne skyline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened after the Big Bang? To answer this question, I invited a true pioneer in the field of cosmic microwave background, Bruce Partridge! Bruce Partridge is an emeritus professor of astronomy in the science department at Haverford College. He has served as an Education Officer of the American Astronomical Society, president of the Commission on Cosmology, International Astronomical Union, and President of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.  His research interests lie in the intersection of cosmology and radio astronomy, and he spent most of his career researching the cosmic microwave background. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey into the early Universe! Key Takeaways:  Intro (00:00) Judging a book by its cover (01:27) Coupling together theory and experiment (04:18) The discovery of the coming microwave background (07:23) Patience and perseverance in scientific research (15:01) Nerve gas and rabbits in Arizona (18:27) Why we need to listen to theorists (21:05)  Inflation and the dominance of a theoretical paradigm (24:59)  The Big Bang, CMB, and the lithium abundance problem (33:33) Bruce's philosophy of pedagogy (47:40) Outro (52:48) — Additional resources: 

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Mom and Dementia and Me Hundreds of thousands of people die from dementia every year, and their relatives and friends, number in the millions. It's the club that no one wants to belong to. But the good news is, you can find help—you need to know where to look. Leona Illig has written a book that may answer some of your questions. In 2014, her mother began to show signs of dementia, and four years later, she passed away from complications of that disease. Leona, who had no formal medical training or care giving experience, suddenly had to navigate a complex, confusing system of medicines, doctors, and treatments. Her book, Mom and Dementia and Me, is written from a layperson's point of view with the hope that others can benefit from what she learned. Included in the book are chapters on how to adapt your house to the needs of a dementia patient, how to choose the right medical equipment, and a checklist for things that need to be done before the end comes. The book also contains, somewhat surprisingly, a lot of humor. Leona has lived in various places around the world including Thailand, Laos, Egypt, and Yemen; she has studied Arabic, Cambodian, Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese. After retiring from the U.S. Department of Defense with the rank of Defense Intelligence Senior Level, she worked as a book reviewer for Children's Literature, LLC. Her published fiction includes a children's book, The Elephant and the Bird Feeder, and a coming-of-age novella, Thumper: Life on the Farm. Her short stories have been published by The MacGuffin and The North Atlantic Review; her latest story was chosen for inclusion in The Bay to Ocean Journal, 2022. Her humorous non-fiction articles have been published by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and by Sky & Telescope, the premier astronomy magazine in the United States. Her latest non-fiction book, Mom and Dementia and Me, was praised by the senior reviewer for “The Midwest Book Review” as “a winner.” She holds an associate degree in Elementary Education from Anne Arundel Community College and a Master's Degree in English Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a member of The Authors' Guild, Sisters in Crime, The Mystery Writers of America, The Historical Novel Society, the Maryland Writers' Association, and the Eastern Shore Writers' Association. Leona lives between Baltimore and Annapolis with her husband, David, and a very small spaniel named Clara. For more information, please see her website at www.threevillagesmedia.wordpress.com.

Mom and Dementia and Me Hundreds of thousands of people die from dementia every year, and their relatives and friends, number in the millions. It's the club that no one wants to belong to. But the good news is, you can find help—you need to know where to look. Leona Illig has written a book that may answer some of your questions. In 2014, her mother began to show signs of dementia, and four years later, she passed away from complications of that disease. Leona, who had no formal medical training or care giving experience, suddenly had to navigate a complex, confusing system of medicines, doctors, and treatments. Her book, Mom and Dementia and Me, is written from a layperson's point of view with the hope that others can benefit from what she learned. Included in the book are chapters on how to adapt your house to the needs of a dementia patient, how to choose the right medical equipment, and a checklist for things that need to be done before the end comes. The book also contains, somewhat surprisingly, a lot of humor. Leona has lived in various places around the world including Thailand, Laos, Egypt, and Yemen; she has studied Arabic, Cambodian, Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese. After retiring from the U.S. Department of Defense with the rank of Defense Intelligence Senior Level, she worked as a book reviewer for Children's Literature, LLC. Her published fiction includes a children's book, The Elephant and the Bird Feeder, and a coming-of-age novella, Thumper: Life on the Farm. Her short stories have been published by The MacGuffin and The North Atlantic Review; her latest story was chosen for inclusion in The Bay to Ocean Journal, 2022. Her humorous non-fiction articles have been published by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and by Sky & Telescope, the premier astronomy magazine in the United States. Her latest non-fiction book, Mom and Dementia and Me, was praised by the senior reviewer for “The Midwest Book Review” as “a winner.” She holds an associate degree in Elementary Education from Anne Arundel Community College and a Master's Degree in English Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a member of The Authors' Guild, Sisters in Crime, The Mystery Writers of America, The Historical Novel Society, the Maryland Writers' Association, and the Eastern Shore Writers' Association. Leona lives between Baltimore and Annapolis with her husband, David, and a very small spaniel named Clara. For more information, please see her website at www.threevillagesmedia.wordpress.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hundreds of thousands of people die from dementia every year, and their relatives and friends, number in the millions. It's the club that no one wants to belong to. But the good news is, you can find help—you need to know where to look. Leona Illig has written a book that may answer some of your questions. In 2014, her mother began to show signs of dementia, and four years later, she passed away from complications of that disease. Leona, who had no formal medical training or care giving experience, suddenly had to navigate a complex, confusing system of medicines, doctors, and treatments. Her book, Mom and Dementia and Me, is written from a layperson's point of view with the hope that others can benefit from what she learned. Included in the book are chapters on how to adapt your house to the needs of a dementia patient, how to choose the right medical equipment, and a checklist for things that need to be done before the end comes. The book also contains, somewhat surprisingly, a lot of humor. Leona has lived in various places around the world including Thailand, Laos, Egypt, and Yemen; she has studied Arabic, Cambodian, Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese. After retiring from the U.S. Department of Defense with the rank of Defense Intelligence Senior Level, she worked as a book reviewer for Children's Literature, LLC. Her published fiction includes a children's book, The Elephant and the Bird Feeder, and a coming-of-age novella, Thumper: Life on the Farm. Her short stories have been published by The MacGuffin and The North Atlantic Review; her latest story was chosen for inclusion in The Bay to Ocean Journal, 2022. Her humorous non-fiction articles have been published by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and by Sky & Telescope, the premier astronomy magazine in the United States. Her latest non-fiction book, Mom and Dementia and Me, was praised by the senior reviewer for “The Midwest Book Review” as “a winner.” She holds an associate degree in Elementary Education from Anne Arundel Community College and a Master's Degree in English Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a member of The Authors' Guild, Sisters in Crime, The Mystery Writers of America, The Historical Novel Society, the Maryland Writers' Association, and the Eastern Shore Writers' Association. Leona lives between Baltimore and Annapolis with her husband, David, and a very small spaniel named Clara. For more information, please see her website at www.threevillagesmedia.wordpress.com.

The vote on whether to suspend L.A. City Councilmember Curren Price is postponed. An LA architect has found an affordable housing solution using plastic. Tips on summer stargazing from the L.A. Astronomical Society. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Overview of pisode 138Sponsored Content: In Episode 138, Chris travelled as a guest of P&O Cruises (Australia) to experience their Solar Eclipse Cruise from Fremantle, Western Australia. Thank you to all the guests who joined the show to share their experience and of course to P&O Cruises for your hospitality.Edit: 9:34 Astrological Society of Australia should be replaced with Astronomical Society of Australia.01:15 – Day one07:45 – Day two12:40 – Kids Club Manager Conrad19:00 – Little Cruise Podcast, Neville & Rocky21:30 – Solar Eclipse27:40 – Cruise Director Frankie39:05 – Prof. Jonti Horner49:40 – Edge Activities with Joe55:10 – It's a wrapSupport the showShare the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhRun for a Reason – This year Chris will Run for a Reason, raising money for the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre. The Family Centre is a unique WA based home away from home for people with type 1. The team work alongside people living with type 1 diabetes, to support them to live a full and rewarding life. Donations can be made here: https://lnkd.in/gjs7jXXjPacific Explorer - FremantleWelcome aboardHome at seaSea viewFriendly localsScience at seaAngelos EntreeAngelos Main CourseDragon Lady MenuDragon LadyDragon LadyOptional Kids menuPartial EclipsePartial EclipseEclipseEclipseTotality of EclipseViewing EclipseLife at seaTuge ready (just in case)Home in FremantlePacific ExplorerP&O Cruises Main EventsP&O Cruises (Australia) offers an array of event cruises including the below, for further details contact your local CLIA accredited cruise specialist travel agency.  Tribute to the King (Elvis)Australian Open (Tennis)Melbourne Cup (Racing)Christmas CruisesNew Years CruisesAustralia DayComedy FestivalPride CruiseAnd more...Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialListen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walter H. Haas from February 2008 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the daughter of the ALPO founder, Mary Alba. Mary talks about her father and an honor that was just bestowed on him by the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. The renaming of their observation to the Walter H. Haas Memorial Observatory. Along with this we have a lecture Walter gave to the ASLC in 2008. Astronomical Society of Las Cruces: https://aslc-nm.org/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook. Our Patreons: Jerry White Jason Inman Matt Will Steve Seidentop Stephen Bennett Michael Moyer Shawn Dilles Frank Schenck Damian Allis Carl Hergenrother Julian Parks Michael McShan Michael Blake Nick Evetts Rik Hill Stan Sienkiewicz

The night sky isn't just for experts, it belongs to all of us! And we here at NASA love to encourage people to go out and take a look. Amateur astronomer Kevin Hartnett, Hubble Social Media Lead Elizabeth Tammi, and the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt take us on a tour of the stars and share how you can join from your own backyard.

The night sky isn't just for experts, it belongs to all of us! And we here at NASA love to encourage people to go out and take a look. Amateur astronomer Kevin Hartnett, Hubble Social Media Lead Elizabeth Tammi, and the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt take us on a tour of the stars and share how you can join from your own backyard.

The night sky isn't just for experts, it belongs to all of us! And we here at NASA love to encourage people to go out and take a look. Amateur astronomer Kevin Hartnett, Hubble Social Media Lead Elizabeth Tammi, and the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt take us on a tour of the stars and share how you can join from your own backyard.

The night sky isn't just for experts, it belongs to all of us! And we here at NASA love to encourage people to go out and take a look. Amateur astronomer Kevin Hartnett, Hubble Social Media Lead Elizabeth Tammi, and the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt take us on a tour of the stars and share how you can join from your own backyard.

Philip J. Imbrogno is a science educator, and a leading expert on ufology and the stone chambers of New York. With Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Bob Pratt, he co-authored the best-selling Night Siege: The Hudson Valley UFO Sightings (Ballantine Books, 1986), still in print (Llewellyn). His fourth and most recent book, Interdimensional Universe: The New Science of UFOs and other Dimensional Beings (Llewellyn), has remained on the Amazon.com list of top 25 best-selling UFO books since its publication in July 2008. His New Book Files from the Edge has just been released this month. In addition, he has written hundreds of articles. He lectures and makes numerous media appearances on television and radio. Imbrogno holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in physics, astronomy and chemistry from the University of Texas and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and is completing his Ph.D in theoretical chemistry from MIT. He is a staff member of the McCarthy Observatory in New Milford, Connecticut, and is a founder and former director of the Astronomical Society of Greenwich, and former director of the Bowman Observatory. Imbrogno's media appearances include high-profile television programs such as Oprah, Geraldo and Regis Philbin and Kathy Live; network news shows such as Dateline NBC; major TV and cable networks, including Fox, PBS, the History Channel and HBO, and numerous radio programs, including Coast to Coast AM, the largest syndicated night-time talk show. He has written articles for science and general interest publications, and writes an astronomy column for 13 Connecticut newspapers. Phil also has a new column called The Unexplained which appears monthly in the Hearst Newspaper chain.To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv. This episode of The ‘X' Zone with Rob McConnell is brought to you by BEAUTIFUL MIND COFFEE - For the coffee that your brain will love, visit Beautiful Mind Coffee, www.beautifulmindcoffee.ca.

Un FRB répétitif a été détecté à nouveau, mais cette fois pour la première fois à haute fréquence et pour la première fois par le radiotélescope japonais du Usuda Deep Space Center de la JAXA. Mais la densité d'énergie du sursaut détecté ressemblait d'avantage à celle d'un FRB non répétitif... L'étude est parue dans Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan. Soutenez Ca Se Passe Là-Haut : https://fr.tipeee.com/ca-se-passe-la-haut

What Do We Know About the Moon? July 20, 2019 is the 50th anniversary of humanity's first steps on the surface of the moon. In that time, the Apollo missions, a fleet of robotic probes and observations from Earth have taught us a lot about Earth's surprising satellite. In this nontechnical talk, Andrew Fraknoi, who is sometimes called the Bay Area's public astronomer, will look at the past, present and future of the moon, including its violent origins, the mystery of the frozen water we have found at its poles and its long-term future as it moves farther and farther away from us. Illustrated with beautiful images taken from orbit and on the surface, his talk will make the moon come alive as an eerie world next door, as a changing object in our skies, and as a possible future destination for humanity and its ambitions. Come find out how the achievements of the Apollo program fit into the bigger picture of our involvement with our only natural satellite. Fraknoi recently retired as the chair of the astronomy department at Foothill College and now teaches noncredit astronomy courses for seniors at the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at San Francisco State. He also served as the executive director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for 14 years and was named the California professor of the year in 2007. Fraknoi appears regularly on local and national radio, explaining astronomical developments in everyday language. The International Astronomical Union has named Asteroid 4859 after Fraknoi in honor of his contributions to the public understanding of science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Brian Laythe, PhD and Dr. Cindy Little, PhD and their guest, Dr. James Houran, PhD, discuss Frank Drake and the Drake Equation.Dr. Drake is the former Director of the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe, and previously served as Chairman of SETI Institute's Board of Trustees. He was Professor, Astronomy and Astrophysics (1984 - 1996), Professor Emeritus (1996 - present), and Dean, Natural Sciences (1984 - 88), UC Santa Cruz, and a member of National Academy of Sciences.From 1989 to 1992, he served as Chairman, Board of Physics and Astronomy, National Research Council. He was President of Astronomical Society of the Pacific (1988 - 90), Director of National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (1970 - 81) and Professor of Astronomy at Cornell University (1964 - 84).Drake holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Astronomy from Harvard University, and a B.A. in Engineering Physics, Cornell University

O ομογενής Περικλής Βλάχος είναι απ΄τους πιο γνωστούς αστρονόμους στην Αυστραλία. Τρείς φορές πρόεδρος της Αστρονομικής Εταιρείας της Βικτώριας (Astronomical Society of Victoria), έχει αφοσιώσει τη ζωή του όχι μόνο στην μελέτη των ουράνιων σωμάτων αλλά και την προώθηση της αστρονομίας ως μια επιστήμη προσβάσιμη στον καθένα που διψά για μάθηση.

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Keith Caceres.Keith is an Astronomy Enthusiast and Member of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society.In today's episode, we chat about:What makes the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) so special?How does the performance of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) compare to the Hubble Space TelescopeWhat advice would you give someone that wanted to discover astronomy? Aha Moment___. Insight2Go____.To learn more about the Las Vegas Astronomical Society, visit their website at https://lvastronomy.org/Home.htmlYou can also find them on these social sites:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/81273219287/The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coachinhg, Inc.

Philip J. Imbrogno is a science educator, and a leading expert on ufology and the stone chambers of New York. With Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Bob Pratt, he co-authored the best-selling Night Siege: The Hudson Valley UFO Sightings (Ballantine Books, 1986), still in print (Llewellyn). His fourth and most recent book, Interdimensional Universe: The New Science of UFOs and other Dimensional Beings (Llewellyn), has remained on the Amazon.com list of top 25 best-selling UFO books since its publication in July 2008. His New Book Files from the Edge has just been released this month. In addition, he has written hundreds of articles. He lectures and makes numerous media appearances on television and radio. Imbrogno holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in physics, astronomy and chemistry from the University of Texas and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and is completing his Ph.D in theoretical chemistry from MIT. He is a staff member of the McCarthy Observatory in New Milford, Connecticut, and is a founder and former director of the Astronomical Society of Greenwich, and former director of the Bowman Observatory. Imbrogno's media appearances include high-profile television programs such as Oprah, Geraldo and Regis Philbin and Kathy Live; network news shows such as Dateline NBC; major TV and cable networks, including Fox, PBS, the History Channel and HBO, and numerous radio programs, including Coast to Coast AM, the largest syndicated night-time talk show. He has written articles for science and general interest publications, and writes an astronomy column for 13 Connecticut newspapers. Phil also has a new column called The Unexplained which appears monthly in the Hearst Newspaper chain.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Former president of the Astronomical Society of Victoria, Perry Vlahos, says the facility would be "modest" compared to some, but would allow everyday Victorians to engage with space far more than they currently can. Image: Brenton Rasheed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip J. Imbrogno is a science educator, and a leading expert on ufology and the stone chambers of New York. With Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Bob Pratt, he co-authored the best-selling Night Siege: The Hudson Valley UFO Sightings (Ballantine Books, 1986), still in print (Llewellyn). His fourth and most recent book, Interdimensional Universe: The New Science of UFOs and other Dimensional Beings (Llewellyn), has remained on the Amazon.com list of top 25 best-selling UFO books since its publication in July 2008. His New Book Files from the Edge has just been released this month. In addition, he has written hundreds of articles. He lectures and makes numerous media appearances on television and radio. Imbrogno holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in physics, astronomy and chemistry from the University of Texas and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and is completing his Ph.D in theoretical chemistry from MIT. He is a staff member of the McCarthy Observatory in New Milford, Connecticut, and is a founder and former director of the Astronomical Society of Greenwich, and former director of the Bowman Observatory. Imbrogno's media appearances include high-profile television programs such as Oprah, Geraldo and Regis Philbin and Kathy Live; network news shows such as Dateline NBC; major TV and cable networks, including Fox, PBS, the History Channel and HBO, and numerous radio programs, including Coast to Coast AM, the largest syndicated night-time talk show. He has written articles for science and general interest publications, and writes an astronomy column for 13 Connecticut newspapers. Phil also has a new column called The Unexplained which appears monthly in the Hearst Newspaper chain.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

This week: Yuval Noah Harari speaks with Andrew Yang, Jonathan Haidt on why the last ten years have been uniquely stupid, why coastal cities are sinking, how a working-class Aussie miner got invited to NASA, and how to spot the alignment of four planets this month.YUVAL HARARI & ANDREW YANGYuval Noah Harari, the historian and author of the best-selling book “Sapiens”, has talked to US presidential candidate Andrew Yang in a fascinating conversation about AI, public policy and the future of work.Andrew is known for campaigning for universal basic income- a very controversial idea, especially in the United States. He's also very concerned about job automation, and what happens to people who lose their careers due to technological advancements.His insights go hand in hand with Yuval, who has written extensively on what happens when we face massive technological changes, such as the Industrial Revolution, or the now with the AI Revolution.They discuss how job automation and idless can lead to people heading down rabbit holes of political and religious extremism, and how the war in Ukraine may be our biggest motivation to move away from fossil fuels.Yep- they cover some very important topics, and we definitely recommend you give it a watch and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.And if you're interested in the ethical implications of AI and automation- don't miss our Philosophical Ethics course starting next month. Sign up at the link in our bio.JON HAIDTEveryone's talking about Jonathan Haidt's latest essay “Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid”, published last week in The Atlantic.It's been called the best explanation of how social media is making us unfit for democracy. And in it, Jon uses the metaphor of the tower of Babel.If you went to a religious school, maybe you know the story- but if you don't, the cliff notes version is that after the Great Flood, a group of people speaking one shared language built a tower tall enough to reach heaven.This made God angry, and he thinks that these people have gotten too big for their boots, and are going to get more and more cocky. So he confuses their language so they can't understand each other, therefore stopping their ability to work together.According to Jon Haidt, a social psychologist, this is what social media is doing to us.We hoped social media would help us work together, but instead it is fracturing the way we communicate, and it's having terrible effects on our society.And if you haven't yet, grab yourself a SIGNED copy of Jon's must-read book, “The Righteous Mind” from our shop. We only have one copy left! Head to the link in our bio.SINKING CITIESHave you got that sinking feeling?Well if you live in a coastal city, that's literally what's happening to you.Earth scientists recently published a paper showing that coastal cities around the globe are sinking by up to 5 centimetres a year! They studied the satellite imagery of 99 cities on 6 continents to find that the sinkiest cities are mostly in Asia- such as Tianjin, Karachi and Manila.While rising sea levels due to climate change play a major role in the sinking, scientists believe that most of it is caused by humans.When the researchers looked at Google Earth imagery of the sinking regions, the team saw mostly residential or commercial areas, leading them to believe that groundwater pumping is the main culprit.But there's hope! Back in the day, Shanghai and Jakarta were sinking more than 10 centimetres per year, on average. Then their governments better regulated groundwater extraction, and the sinking has slowed right down.AMATEUR ASTRONOMERThis miner from outback Australia went from being a school dropout to a prized astronomer!His name is Trevor Barry, and he's the recent recipient of the Astronomical Society of Australia award. He's known in the space world for his contributions to astronomy, all done from his backyard in the isolated town of Broken Hill.Trevor left high school to take up an apprenticeship at one of the local mines, but he always wondered why the night sky looked the way it did. His obsession with astronomy reached its peak when he designed and built his own observatory and telescopes!In 2008 he found a white spot on his favourite planet, Saturn, which ended up being an electrical storm. NASA and the Cassini team have used Trevor's data, and three years ago Trevor got to travel to NASA's headquarters to meet the leader of the Cassini imaging team, Carolyn Porco.We love Trevor's story- it teaches us that there are so many alternative pathways to achieve success, and that all you need is passion!If you're an amateur astronomer, come study cosmology at Think Inc Academy with Professor Alan Duffy. Sign up at the link in our bio.APRIL SKIESSky gazers- this is your month!April is perhaps the best month for peeping our planets. Yep- April skies are so clear there's even a song written about them.Beginning around Sunday morning, you'll be able to see something pretty rare- Mars, Venus, Jupiter AND Saturn in one straight line.To see this awesome planetary foursome, those of us in the Southern Hemisphere should head out about an hour before sunrise and look to the southeast, where the sun is about to rise.There you'll be able to see with your naked eyes all four planets in a neat line.While this makes sky gazing far easier, the line is just an optical illusion. The planets aren't actually lined up, and from any other vantage point in space you'd be able to see that they're far apart.If you're someone who's always gazing up into space thinking about the meaning of it all- come along to see theoretical physicist Brian Greene LIVE in conversation this June. You'll have the chance to pick Brian's brain about life's biggest questions. Tickets are at the link in our bio.---That's all for this week- we hope you learned something new! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list for specials on our upcoming Brian Greene tour, and on our Think Inc. Academy courses starting next month. Until then, keep well!Sign up to our newsletter → bit.ly/think-sign-up

Fellow astronomer and science communicator Cheyenne aka The Black Space Girl is joining Space Talk chat all about what she's doing in her work & her astro outreach!!! *hint* it involves a super cool mobile observatory plan!! Cheyenne Smith has always had an interest in art and a love for science and believes both play a significant part in understanding the universe and world around us. Cheyenne holds a B.A. in communications and is working toward a degree in astronomy. Her love for the cosmos has led her to serve as a Solar System Ambassador for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and chapter coordinator for Science Heads, a non profit located in Orange County, California. In both volunteer positions, Cheyenne aims to encourage and address minorities in the field of astronomy. To help expand on these efforts, she has been working to build a mobile observatory to be featured in neighborhoods locally to share STEAM through astronomy. Cheyenne is an Earthling who loves Paris, faux fur, tea and picnics. Instagram, TikTok: @blackspacegirl Email: cheyenne@blackspacegirl.com The solar system ambassador program also offers exclusive professional development sessions for ambassadors. Cheyenne is also launching her own YouTube channel soon called Black Space Girl, so keep a lookout for that!! Eclipse Ambassador NASA program Announcement for Colleges - April 2022 Undergraduate students are invited to become Eclipse Ambassadors and help prepare their community for a pair of exciting celestial events! Two solar eclipses will soon cross North America - the first an annular solar eclipse on Oct 14, 2023, followed by a total solar eclipse on Apr 8, 2024. College students will be partnered with amateur astronomers and trained as Eclipse Ambassadors to bring NASA science and cultural connections of this natural phenomenon to their communities. Working with libraries and other partners, we hope to reach 500 communities across the country, with emphasis on traditionally underserved audiences. Join us to learn new skills, make connections, and share your love of science with the public! Undergraduates: Please help us better serve future Eclipse Ambassadors. Take 5 minutes to answer these questions and qualify for one of five $20 Target Gift Cards! https://forms.gle/8RdECwKSaiVbrGDr5 Deadline: April 30, 2021 To learn more and receive updates, please sign up for notifications here: www.eclipseambassadors.org This program is funded by NASA and administered by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com

Philip J. Imbrogno is a science educator, and a leading expert on ufology and the stone chambers of New York. With Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Bob Pratt, he co-authored the best-selling Night Siege: The Hudson Valley UFO Sightings (Ballantine Books, 1986), still in print (Llewellyn). His fourth and most recent book, Interdimensional Universe: The New Science of UFOs and other Dimensional Beings (Llewellyn), has remained on the Amazon.com list of top 25 best-selling UFO books since its publication in July 2008. His New Book Files from the Edge has just been released this month. In addition, he has written hundreds of articles. He lectures and makes numerous media appearances on television and radio. Imbrogno holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in physics, astronomy and chemistry from the University of Texas and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and is completing his Ph.D in theoretical chemistry from MIT. He is a staff member of the McCarthy Observatory in New Milford, Connecticut, and is a founder and former director of the Astronomical Society of Greenwich, and former director of the Bowman Observatory. Imbrogno's media appearances include high-profile television programs such as Oprah, Geraldo and Regis Philbin and Kathy Live; network news shows such as Dateline NBC; major TV and cable networks, including Fox, PBS, the History Channel and HBO, and numerous radio programs, including Coast to Coast AM, the largest syndicated night-time talk show. He has written articles for science and general interest publications, and writes an astronomy column for 13 Connecticut newspapers. Phil also has a new column called The Unexplained which appears monthly in the Hearst Newspaper chain.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Mark Iscaro shares what a qualified design / draftsperson is allowed to do “down under” and why he's still pursuing an architectural degree and license. He also talks about his inspiration for getting into astronomy and how he uses his Mac to look at the stars. To learn more about Mark Iscaro, visit Madden Building Group at: https://www.maddenbuildinggroup.com.auFollow Mark's space podcast Spaghettification at: https://www.spaghettification.com.auDonate to the Astronomical Society of Victoria Inc. 'Pathways To The Planets' at: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/230471/asv-pttp

Sunil Nagaraj is the founder and managing partner at Ubiquity ventures, a Silicon Valley-based seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in smart hardware and machine intelligence startups. Sunil talks about how real-world physical problems are transformed into software solutions. He looks for founders with a combination of deep technical knowledge and precise contact with the first prospective customer.Clear product-market fit and go-to-market strategy show the viability of a business idea.Convert any physical problems into software problems for quicker and less expensive solutions.Investors lose interest when you take too much time to explain the context. Instead, simply state what your company does early in the pitch.Position your product through a customer's eyes.Non-profit: Astronomical Society of the Pacific