Podcasts about dwarf planets

Greetings Dear Listeners,This episode is packed with information, ideas, thoughts and insights for your listening consideration.  It is always an honor and delight when I'm in conversation with my sister-friend, Kathy Harmon-Luber. In today's segment she brings a wealth of insights and knowledge about the "Dwarf Planets"  which are just starting to be recognized in the astrology community.  The importance of their place in astrology is immense.  They appear to be offering a re-balancing  of astrological knowledge, understanding and wisdom, by deepening  the view of the emerging feminine archetype.(Please Note:  At the 40 minute mark, Kathy will be doing a Guided Sound Bath. As you listen please refrain from driving.  Also better listening with headphones when relaxing in the sound bath.)Insights for this New Moon in CancerLunar Theme: This New Moon in Cancer brings a powerful awareness about transformation as we move through the next  6 months and beyond. Questions such as how do we take care of self through more rest, learning more truthful and meaningful connection with others?  The sign of Cancer is endowed with great empathy, emotional resilience, and the capacity to heal the emotional woundedness in themselves and others.  They have another great asset in the form of their unparalleled psychic and spiritual ability for getting the answers they need for living in an authentic and heart centered way. ( This healing includes a  Cancer sign country, in particular, the United States).Cancer is associated with the 4th house, guided by the Moon. This is the house of the “mothering energy”.  The lunar house is at the root and foundation of life.  Here's where the subconscious patterns and beliefs about life  and self are developed. Since Cancer is part of the triad of water signs, this sign brings emphasis to the experience of feeling in tune with life through one's emotions. Each person has a  unique soul journey. How  is this  journey being revealed in each person's life? The following are some prompts to help examine those core experiences that every person has to face. On a personal level how will each of us deal with the life systems that are no longer functioning?  Notice Capricorn energy.  See previous episode, Full Moon in Capricorn.The dilemma of what is  “home”?  This could be the family of origin, chosen family group, more specifically the meaning of home within your own being ?The regard and treatment of our “home, planet Earth” is on the line and how does this impact your view of yourself, and the way you move through the world, the societal collective experience?How are all the inhabitants upon the planet going to reconnect with our“home” and live more equitably with one another?Rebirth and AwakeningThis New Moon in Cancer brings everyone face to face with the question of how to embrace the ability to be self-nurturing, truthful, loving, creative, and willing to take the “high road” in relating to others.The sign of Cancer is the potential to activate self-insight, deep nurturing, and the experience of understanding the emotion of vulnerability. Some Important Questions“How  does an individual embrace, experience and move through the times of energy constriction, inertia, confusion, emotional numbness, physical blockage, psychic delusion, and challenges to the spirit?”This sign is fully available to facilitate big life changes,  because it's operating from the energy of the Moon, the planet(luminary) that provides planetary and Soul guidance. The rebirth and healing is the essential evolutionary paradigm shift that is moving through the entire collective on this planet.  Currently, the massive and pervasive health, socio-political, cultural,  and spiritual crises are indicators that healing can only occur when everyone is included as having value as a human being. The fighting, dissension, and the false belief systems about who is entitled to what, within the world “family”, meaning the collective of humanity, will continue to falter and fall.“Come Home to Yourself” Steps for Embodying the Cancer archetype  which represents the essence of your innermost expression of self.  The lunar energy is the hidden part that is not as obvious as the Sun sign energy,  but just as important.Cancer symbolizes birthing, mothering and nurturing experience.  It represents the roots, home, family, ancestral lineage that provides the foundation for living. As a “feminine” sign, meaning there is an innate receptivity and heart-centeredness that taps directly into the cosmic/universal energy.“Masculine” energy seeks an action oriented, ego expressed and personal hands on approach.This sign is part of the triad of three water signs, which all embody the intuitive ability to sense  life through the emotions. Cancer is the sign that brings emotional comfort to others in a creative and nurturing way. This sign provides circumstances and life situations where they give solace to others. On a physical level, Cancer is associated with nourishment. Food serves as a particular way of showing love. The ability to support and feed others, but choose to deny nurturing and nourishment to others.Cancer represents the remembrance of the ancestral connections. It represents “emotional intelligence”and  the ability to initiate movement using this intuitive awareness.  Along with the other water signs, there is a psychic understanding and awareness of the 6th sensory realm.   The Cancer archetype is revealed as the “I Mother”Principle. This sign possesses the ability to connect through the power of emotional and psychic clarity. Some Words from  Kathy about the New Moon and Dwarf Planets:"Yes, the July 14th New Moon at 21° Cancer invites nourishing self-care and intuition – but the question isn't merely “How do I nourish myself?”. Something much larger is happening. Humanity is standing in a rare evolutionary moment – a Golden Era, a time portended in the ancient prophecies of indigenous peoples of N & S Americas, the Inuits, ancestors from Siberia, Asia, India, Africa, Australia, the world over.I believe each of us alive on Earth at this particularly challenging time is here for an important reason. To shine your unique light. To remember who you are and awaken to your place in the unfolding story. There's only one YOU in the entire universe. Right now, our world needs the unique gifts only YOU were born to share. The July's sky's deeper question is 'Why am I here at this time on Earth? What unique gift did my soul come to bring and how am I meant to share my gifts with the world?' Making this the perfect time for reflecting on what your soul purpose is at this transformational time in humanity's evolution.For many of us, this may be the deepest invitation of this lifetime… the dialogue we have with our soul, the Creator, the Cosmos. If you're not in dialogue with those questions then, as poet Mary Oliver wrote, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild & precious life?” Other notable planetary-cosmic events:Mercury in Cancer, retrogradeFour planets at 4 degrees, described as "Barbault's BasketEmergence of feminine energy through the Dwarf planetsContact for Kathy: Kathy Harmon-LuberCertified Sound Therapy Practitioner | Reiki Master | Award-winning photographer | poet | musicianBest-selling Author, "Suffering to Thriving: Your Toolkit for Navigating Your Healing Journey", SufferingToThriving.comHappy New Moon,MaeRuth Let's have an Astrology Conversation.  I look forward to seeing you.  Now is the time.https://www.soulsoundinsights.com/light-reading.htmlhttps://www.soulsoundinsights.com/music-musings-meditation.htmlI am proud to announce my new offering as a Certified Creative Depth Coach.  As a Creative Depth Coach, I provide guidance, support and soul insights on how to discover, explore and navigate your life by  recognizing your magnificent "Creative Genius". Some of my modalities and Soul tools are "Art as Process" EFT Tapping,  Sound and Music for Inner Journeying , using the wisdom of Astrology, Tarot, Oracle and Numerology. l   Enjoy Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus Drumming Video:https://vimeo.com/769123538/b344b2b541"Calling the Wild" or " QuickSilver and Astro Magic" Original Music by MaeRuth McCants 

Today's 'guest' is HAD's This Month in Astronomical History.  I'll be reading more essays from the archives: Emily McMahon's November 2020 essay titled, "Sedna: In the Depths of the Solar System", and Dr. Ken Rumstay's November 2022 essay titled, "Lunokhod 1 - The First Extraterrestrial Rover". Please note that Emily was a high school student when she wrote her essay, so you don't have to be an astronomer or astrophysicist to write for TMIAH.   H'ad astra historia is the official podcast for the Historical Astronomy Division of the American Astronomical Society. We're here to share stories from and about the people who study the stars, planets, and the cosmos. We'll be hearing from individuals who not only study the history of astronomy, but also those who lived it, who were "in the room" during pivotal events within the last 50 years or so.     Podcast theme music: "Frost Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under creative commons: by attribution 4.0 license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)    Loretta Cannon (an AAS affiliate via Rose City Astronomers) is a science-and-word-nerd who really likes outer space and the people who study it. She quite enjoys working as HAD's podcaster, sharing astronomy stories to you.   This Month in Astronomical History:   https://had.aas.org/resources/astro-history   Dr. Mugdha Polimera:   https://www.mugdhapolimera.com/   Sedna: In the Depths of the Solar System   TMIAH  Nov 2020  "Sedna: In the Depths of the Solar System":   https://aas.org/posts/news/2020/11/month-astronomical-history-november-2020   Emily McMahon:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilykmcmahon/  https://aas242-aas.ipostersessions.com/Default.aspx?s=88-6D-5F-F3-FF-2E-D2-CD-AA-94-0C-FA-DE-FF-11-5E   Sedna (2003 VB12):   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedna_(dwarf_planet) Sedna (Inuit legend):   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedna_(mythology)   Kuiper Belt:   https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/kuiper-belt/   Oort Cloud:   https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/oort-cloud/   Palomar Observatory:   https://sites.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/homepage.html https://sites.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/about/chronology.html   Mike Brown (CalTech):   https://mikebrown.caltech.edu/   Chad Trujillo (NAU, Gemini):   https://directory.nau.edu/person/cat382 https://www.sciencefriday.com/person/chad-trujillo/   David Rabinowitz (Yale):   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_L._Rabinowitz https://physics.yale.edu/people/david-rabinowitz   Samuel Oschin 48" Schmidt Telescope:  https://sites.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/about/telescopes/oschin.html   Quasar Equatorial Survey Team (QUEST) Camera:   https://www.astro.yale.edu/mschwamb/Quest_La_Silla_KBO_Survey/Telescope_and_Camera.html   SkyMorph program:   https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1998BAAS...30.1036L/abstract   Palomar Sky Survey:   https://voyages.sdss.org/expeditions/expedition-to-galaxies/sky-surveys/the-palomar-sky-survey/   Gemini Telescope:   https://www.gemini.edu/   Keck Observatory:   https://keckobservatory.org/   Hubble Space Telescope:   https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/ NASAs's Dwarf Planets (including Pluto, Eris):   https://science.nasa.gov/dwarf-planets/   Mike Brown's paper describing Sedna's discovery:   https://web.gps.caltech.edu/~mbrown/sedna/#planets   Sedna webpage (by Mike Brown):   https://web.gps.caltech.edu/~mbrown/sedna/#planets   animation of Sedna's orbit by Robert Hurt (Spitzer Sci Ctr):   https://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/video/ssc2004-05v1-orbit-of-sedna   2012 VP113 'Biden':   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_VP113   2015 TG387 'The Goblin':   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/541132_Lele%C4%81k%C5%ABhonua https://www.npr.org/2018/10/02/653453443/a-small-planet-with-big-implications   Lunokhod 1 – The First Extraterrestrial Rover TMIAH  Nov 2022  "Lunokhod 1 – The First Extraterrestrial Rover":   https://aas.org/posts/news/2022/11/month-astronomical-history-november-2022   Prof Kenneth Rumstay:   https://www.valdosta.edu/about/news/releases/2017/09/dr.-kenneth-rumstay-honored-with-presidential-excellence-award-for-teaching.php https://meritpages.com/KennethRumstay   HAD News:   https://had.aas.org/news/had_news   Mars Curiosity rover:   https://science.nasa.gov/mission/msl-curiosity/   Soviet Union:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_Union   Soviet N1 rocket:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N1_(rocket)   NASA's Apollo program:   https://www.nasa.gov/the-apollo-program/   Lunokhod ('moonwalker') 1:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunokhod_1   Baikonur Cosmodrome:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baikonur_Cosmodrome   Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter:   https://science.nasa.gov/mission/lro/      Sky and Telescope magazine:   https://skyandtelescope.org   NPR article on Lunokhod 2 rover (discusses Garriott's purchase):   https://www.npr.org/2010/03/20/124956591/lunar-rover-is-spotted-for-first-time-in-37-years   China's Yutu rovers:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yutu_(rover) https://www.planetary.org/space-missions/change-4   Sputnik I:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sputnik_1   Artemis Program:   https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/   A Little Bit of Trivia – NASA mission patches Artemis Program:   https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/   Artemis I:   https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-i/   Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., season 3:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agents_of_S.H.I.E.L.D._season_3   Mission patch:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_patch https://www.nasa.gov/gallery/human-spaceflight-mission-patches/   Loretta Cannon's LinkedIn page (for transcripts' pdf files):   https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorettajcannon-neptuneedit/   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! 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Astronomers continue to be delighted when they discover an Earth sized planet. Scientists were thus very disappointed when the red dwarf star hosting the nearest such planet, Proxima b some 4.2 light years away, turns out to have the nasty habit of emitting bursts of radiation which are likely to sterilize and/or remove the atmospheres of it's family of planets. Recently, hope of finding a nearby Earth was rekindled when scientists at the European Southern observatory in Chile discovered a small planet circling what appears to be a quiet well behaved red dwarf star 11 light years from us. Astronomers are not yet sure that this newly discovered Earth sized planet lies within it's stars habitable zone where liquid water could exist on it's surface. Jumping the gun, ET enthusiasts have beamed a friendly message in the direction of another nearby red dwarf planet system. Their target the super Earth planet, GJ 273b is located some 12.4 light years away near the bright star Sirius in the constellation of Canis Major. At this distance a civilization on GJ 273b could have already received a picture of humanity by deciphering 'I love Lucy' and other TV signals it has been picking up for 50 years or so. The next generation of very large telescopes will allow astronomers to search for the presence of oxygen and other molecules which indicate the presence of life in the atmospheres of nearby worlds. In the mean time we have more reasons to be thankful for what we have here on planet Earth. For Travelers in the Night this is Dr. Al Grauer. Go to travelersinthenight.org program 417 for more information.

Join host Sue Rose Minahan and Australian astrology guest Melissa Elvira Billington for a potent fireside chat: "Ixion Dwarf Planet Passion." The Dwarf Planets orbit beyond Neptune and Pluto in the Kuiper Belt. Like Pluto, Ixion orbits in a 2-3 resonance with the orbit of Neptune. However, Ixion's elliptical orbit cuts through the ecliptic path of the Sun, spending time mostly above in the ‘upperworld' of our consciousness.The Greek myth gets pretty heavy, but essentially it suggests that broken promises lead to retribution of being outcasted. Ixion squandered a 2nd chance and was then expelled. As the mythological father of the Centaurs, Ixion represents our raw nature. Can we transform irreverence into respect for boundaries and relationship agreements – to truly live passion on our own terms. To make the most of life and create change!Joining Talk Cosmos founder and evolutionary astrologer Sue Rose Minahan of Kailua Kona, Hawai'i will be special guest Melissa Elvira Billington, of Brisbane, Australia. Join the Journey.Catch new weekly episodes and subscribe to TalkCosmos.com plus YouTube channel @TalkCosmos to access the latest content through YouTube, Facebook, radio, and podcast platforms.MELISSA ELVIRA BILLINGTON has worked in the creative and healing arts internationally since the mid 1990's. As an actor in film, theatre, and standup comedy, she's written and performed two one-woman shows: PocaHauntUs—Shapeshifting History into HerStory and Heaven On Earth–love comes first. In the healing realm, Melissa has been a yoga teacher since 2001, teaching in many contexts and with an online presence since 2015. You can find her signature series MYOGA Freedom on YouTube and via her Substack Trust the Longer Journey: melissaelvirabillington.substack.com Melissa taught astrology with Alan Clay at the Dwarf Planet University and co-authored DPU books on Haumea, Makemake, and Eris.Graduated in environmental studies at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, Melissa may work on a Ph.D. As Managing Editor, Podcasts for Science Write Now. Giving Melissa a platform for connecting with those at the intersection of creativity, science by adding activism to their 2026 series. It supports her aim to bridge between current consciousness levels towards where we need to be in order to preserve our place on our one precious planet. Website: melissaelvirabillington.substack.comSUE ‘Rose' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer, Consultant, Writer, Workshops, Speaker, Mythology enthusiast. Dwarf Planet University graduate; Vibrational Astrology Student, Kepler Astrology Toastmaster. Wine Country Speakers. Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist, musician. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly conversations awakening heart and soul consciousness since 2018. Website: TalkCosmos.com and YouTube.com/@TALKCOSMOS.#ixion #dwarfplanet #2026 #talkcosmos #sueroseminahan #melissaelvirabillington #MYOGA #substacktrustthelongerjourney #sueminahan #facebooktalkcosmos #youtubetalkcosmos #kknwam1150 #astrologycycles #astrologywisdom #astrologyinsights #astrologypodcasts #youtubeconversation #converesationsdeep #kknw #saturnconjunctneptune #AriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join host Sue Rose Minahan and Australian astrology guest Melissa Elvira Billington for a potent fireside chat: "Ixion Dwarf Planet Passion." The Dwarf Planets orbit beyond Neptune and Pluto in the Kuiper Belt. Like Pluto, Ixion orbits in a 2-3 resonance with the orbit of Neptune. However, Ixion's elliptical orbit cuts through the ecliptic path of the Sun, spending time mostly above in the ‘upperworld' of our consciousness. The Greek myth gets pretty heavy, but essentially it suggests that broken promises lead to retribution of being outcasted. Ixion squandered a 2nd chance and was then expelled. As the mythological father of the Centaurs, Ixion represents our raw nature. Can we transform irreverence into respect for boundaries and relationship agreements – to truly live passion on our own terms. To make the most of life and create change! Joining Talk Cosmos founder and evolutionary astrologer Sue Rose Minahan of Kailua Kona, Hawai'i will be special guest Melissa Elvira Billington, of Brisbane, Australia. Join the Journey. Catch new weekly episodes and subscribe to TalkCosmos.com plus YouTube channel @TalkCosmos to access the latest content through YouTube, Facebook, radio, and podcast platforms. MELISSA ELVIRA BILLINGTON has worked in the creative and healing arts internationally since the mid 1990's. As an actor in film, theatre, and standup comedy, she's written and performed two one-woman shows: PocaHauntUs—Shapeshifting History into HerStory and Heaven On Earth–love comes first. In the healing realm, Melissa has been a yoga teacher since 2001, teaching in many contexts and with an online presence since 2015. You can find her signature series MYOGA Freedom on YouTube and via her Substack Trust the Longer Journey: melissaelvirabillington.substack.com Melissa taught astrology with Alan Clay at the Dwarf Planet University and co-authored DPU books on Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. Graduated in environmental studies at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, Melissa may work on a Ph.D. As Managing Editor, Podcasts for Science Write Now. Giving Melissa a platform for connecting with those at the intersection of creativity, science by adding activism to their 2026 series. It supports her aim to bridge between current consciousness levels towards where we need to be in order to preserve our place on our one precious planet. Website: melissaelvirabillington.substack.com SUE ‘Rose' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer, Consultant, Writer, Workshops, Speaker, Mythology enthusiast. Dwarf Planet University graduate; Vibrational Astrology Student, Kepler Astrology Toastmaster. Wine Country Speakers. Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist, musician. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly conversations awakening heart and soul consciousness since 2018. Website: TalkCosmos.com and YouTube.com/@TALKCOSMOS. #ixion #dwarfplanet #2026 #talkcosmos #sueroseminahan #melissaelvirabillington #MYOGA #substacktrustthelongerjourney #sueminahan #facebooktalkcosmos #youtubetalkcosmos #kknwam1150 #astrologycycles #astrologywisdom #astrologyinsights #astrologypodcasts #youtubeconversation #converesationsdeep #kknw #saturnconjunctneptune #Aries

The roster of “dwarf planets” keeps growing. But it’s not official – there’s no league office to tell us who’s on the roster and who’s not. Various groups keep their own lists, but they don’t agree on which objects belong. The dwarf-planet category was formalized a couple of decades ago. Astronomers had discovered some new Pluto-like objects beyond the orbit of Neptune. They had to decide whether to add those objects to the roster of planets, or to put them in a new category. So in 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted to create the “dwarf planet” designation. A dwarf planet was defined as a body that’s large enough for its gravity to pull it into a rounded shape, but not large enough to clear its orbit of other bodies. The initial list included Pluto and three other distant objects, plus Ceres, the largest asteroid. Since then, astronomers have discovered thousands more objects in the realm of Pluto and beyond. Most of them are fairly small. But some are larger. Because they’re so far away, though, it can be tough to figure out an exact size and mass. So that makes it harder to decide whether some of these bodies are dwarf planets, or just big comets or asteroids. Today, most planetary scientists agree on a core list of about 10 dwarf planets. Another dozen or so are considered good candidates. And many more are possibilities – including a recently discovered one that we’ll talk about tomorrow. Script by Damond Benningfield

Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about the discovery of a new dwarf planet which orbits beyond Pluto far from the Sun.

A Talk by Dr. Oliver White (SETI Institute)May 28, 2025Ten years ago, the New Horizons spacecraft flew by the Pluto system and revealed an unexpectedly diverse range of landscapes on that dwarf planet and its largest moon Charon -- implying much more complex geological histories for these distant worlds than anyone expected. Dr. White leads a vivid tour of their often bizarre terrains, some of which are still evolving, and explains what processes scientists think molded them into their present appearances. After a brief stop at Pluto's four small moons, Dr. White extends the tour 2 billion km farther out into space, to show us Arrokoth, the tiny "planetesimal" that New Horizons flew past three and a half years after visiting Pluto.  It is the most primitive object in the Solar System ever visited by a spacecraft.

This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of Insta360...the leaders in 360 degree video making. Check out their range and grab your special Space Nuts offer by visiting store.insta360.com and using the coupon code Space Nuts at checkout.Exploring the Outer Solar System: New Dwarf Planets, Iapetus Mysteries, and Primordial Black HolesIn this captivating episode of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley and the ever-knowledgeable Professor Fred Watson delve into the latest astronomical discoveries and theories that are reshaping our understanding of the cosmos. From the potential identification of a new dwarf planet to the intriguing features of Saturn's moon Iapetus and the enigmatic nature of primordial black holes, this episode is packed with cosmic insights.Episode Highlights:- Potential New Dwarf Planet: Andrew and Fred Watson discuss the discovery of a new Trans-Neptunian object that could challenge the existence of Planet Nine. With its elongated orbit and significant distance from the Sun, this potential dwarf planet offers fresh perspectives on our solar system's architecture.- The Peculiar Moon Iapetus: The conversation shifts to Iapetus, a unique moon of Saturn known for its stark contrast in surface coloration and mysterious equatorial ridge. Andrew and Fred Watson explore the various theories regarding its formation and the renewed interest it has garnered in recent discussions.- Primordial Black Holes and Dark Matter: The episode wraps up with a deep dive into the theoretical research surrounding primordial black holes and their potential role in explaining dark matter. Fred shares insights from recent studies suggesting these ancient black holes might be more stable than previously thought, reigniting the debate on their contribution to the universe's missing mass.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, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite 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) Welcome to Space Nuts with Andrew Dunkley and Fred Watson Watson(01:20) Discussion on the potential new dwarf planet in the solar system(15:00) Exploring the mysteries of Saturn's moon Iapetus(25:30) Theoretical research on primordial black holes and dark matterFor commercial-free versions of Space Nuts, join us on Patreon, Supercast, Apple Podcasts, or become a supporter here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Volcanoes aren’t just an earthly phenomenon. They’re found all across the Solar System. In this compilation episode of Planetary Radio, we explore volcanic and geothermal activity on planets, moons, and distant dwarf planets. You’ll hear from Rosaly Lopes, Nick Schneider, Rae Paoletta, Robbie Herrick, Scott Hensley, and Christopher Glein as they share insights into everything from lava flows on Venus and eruptions on Io to the mysterious heat signatures of icy bodies like Eris and Makemake. This journey spans over 20 years of Planetary Radio, featuring interviews hosted by both current host Sarah Al-Ahmed and founding host Mat Kaplan. Then, our Chief Scientist, Dr. Bruce Betts, returns for What’s Up and shares new findings from NASA’s Juno mission, which recently completed close passes by Jupiter’s volcanic moon, Io. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-volcanic-worldsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Attila Nagy (Zan's Astrology) - Ascending to the Quantum Age: Exploring the Mysteries of Dwarf Planets.Date: Saturday March 1, 2025Time: 2:00 pm Eastern Time (Toronto)​In this captivating class, Attila (AKA Zan) will help us delve into the intriguing world of dwarf planets and trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs), examining their striking similarities to Pluto and their profound influence on our personal and collective evolution. This class will explore the nature of these celestial bodies, how they shape our astrological narratives, and the unique insights they offer into the depths of the collective psyche. Focusing on the most influential TNOs, students will uncover their distinctive characters and symbolic significance, and learn to interpret their astrological impact on their lives, communities, and the broader human experience. Attila (aka Zan), is a Mystic that combines astrology, intuition and channeling in his practice as main tools to help people navigate in relations with the self and spirit. He has been doing this for the past 20 years, but anonymously, until he was guided to go public and share his skills. Through his YouTube channel / @zansastrology  Zan would like to share his art with the world unconditionally. Please subscribe, like and share, it would help his channel immensely! Feel free to contact Zan for personal requests, collaborations  and any inquiries at: zanafar_85@yahoo.comFollow Zan on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zanafar85NEW! 2025 MARCH SPEAKER SERIES!WITH WORLD-RENOWNED ASTROLOGERS!SIGN UP BEFORE FEB 28TH TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE!Schedule1. Attila Nagy (Zan's Astrology) - Ascending to the Quantum Age: Exploring the Mysteries of Dwarf Planets2. Scott Hogan - The Cards of Truth: An Introduction3. Medium CynthiaRose - Utilizing Your Personal Planets4. Yuriria Robles - Chart Interpretation: A Multiple Level Approach5. Kapil AB Sinh  - Destiny Decoded: Your Identity Revealed Through NumerologySIGN UP BEFORE FEB 28TH TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE!LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP NOW AT ⁠https://www.synchronicityuniversity.com⁠

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This week, hosts Mark Ambrogio and Garth Casbourn are joined by Astronomy PhD student Sami Lambier. Sami researches ultracool dwarfs, some of the smallest stars in the Universe. Sami also discusses her work at the Cronyn Observatory. Listen to learn some ultra-cool facts about the night sky! Recorded on September 3, 2024. Produced by Anthony Cruz. Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ (Produced by White Hot).

Cosmic Significance of Dwarf Planets with Alison Chester-Lambert Alison Chester-Lambert, MA, has a master's degree in cultural astronomy, astrology, and mythology. She was the founder of the UK`s Midlands School of Astrology and the former resident astrologer for a daily BBC TV news show. Alison is author of Starry Messengers, Future in the Stars, and … Continue reading "Cosmic Significance of Dwarf Planets with Alison Chester-Lambert"

Host | Matthew S WilliamsOn ITSPmagazine  

Host | Matthew S WilliamsOn ITSPmagazine  

The planets of the solar system come in three varieties: the rocky planets, like Earth; the giant planets, like Jupiter; and dwarf planets, like Pluto. The first two groups are well known. Except for Pluto, though, the third group is pretty much anonymous to everyone except scientists who study them. Astronomers created the dwarf-planet category in 2006, after they began finding bodies similar to Pluto in the outer system. A dwarf planet must orbit the Sun and not some other object, and it must be mostly round. Today, the count varies. But most lists include at least eight members. And some say that scores of known objects could fit the category, with hundreds more awaiting discovery. One definite dwarf planet is Ceres, in the asteroid belt, between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. All the others are beyond Neptune, the most remote major planet. Most of them are in the Kuiper Belt – a doughnut that extends billions of miles beyond Neptune. Pluto is the largest dwarf planet, and the closest to the Sun. The second largest is Eris. It’s actually a little heavier than Pluto, which means it’s also a little denser. We’ll have more about Eris tomorrow. Most of these distant little worlds have icy surfaces. But a few could have active interiors, with possible oceans of liquid water. That means at least some of them are possible habitats for life – in the deep freeze of the outer solar system. Script by Damond Benningfield

A team co-led by the Southwest Research Institute has made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing evidence of hydrothermal or metamorphic activity on the icy dwarf planets Eris and Makemake in the Kuiper Belt. The lead author of this research, Chris Glein, joins Planetary Radio to explain. But our journey doesn't stop there. We dive into the newly reformed US Planetary Science Caucus with The Planetary Society's top space policy experts, Casey Dreier and Jack Kiraly. Our senior communications adviser, Mat Kaplan, celebrates a monumental achievement in space exploration — the successful landing of Intuitive Machine's Odysseus spacecraft on the lunar surface. And don't miss the latest installment of What's Up with Bruce Betts, our chief scientist, as he shares a new random space fact. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2024-eris-and-makemakeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam Gregory has been involved with astrology for 45 years, it is her passion to help people. She sees astrology as a profound and sacred language of geometry and meaning that helps us to see the bigger picture. Her interest lies in seeing astrology in the context of our spiritual journey, and how new astrological discoveries are expanding our view of our life on Earth. She achieved the highly respected Faculty of Astrological Studies Diploma (DFAstrolS) after 8 years of study, then graduated with Highest Honours in her Masters course. Pam is the author of two books called, "You Don't Really Believe in Astrology, Do You?" and "How to Co-Create Using the Secret Language of the Universe." On our latest podcast, Pam Gregory discuss all things related to astrology, consciousness, and the evolution of humanity. Pam also covers the significance of dwarf planets in astrology, the physics of creation and the connection between science and spirituality, the transformation of physical bodies, the concept of time moving backwards, the role of astrology in understanding our soul's purpose, and the healing power of pyramids. In this interview, Pam Gregory discusses the healing power of light and sound, the revolutionary energy of Pluto in Aquarius, and the revolution in Europe and America, highlighting the birth of a new world. She emphasizes the importance the total solar eclipse in bringing new beginnings in this collective shift in consciousness. ___________________ PODCAST CHAPTERS 00:00 - Pam Gregory Intro 01:08 - Opening Minds & Hearts 03:24 - The Influence of Dwarf Planets 05:49 - The Physics of Creation 08:29 - The Shift in Consciousness 11:02 - Galactic Origins and Ancient Knowledge 15:30 - Understanding Astrology and Evolving Perception 18:22 - Transformation of Physical Bodies 20:11 - Time Is Moving Backwards 30:11 - New Planetary Archetypes 33:06 - Divine Law and Free Will 40:03 - Discovering Gifts in Astrology 44:22 - Connection to Ancient Civilizations: Atlantis & Lemuria 48:08 - The Healing Power of Pyramids, Light and Sound 50:08 - Revolutionary Energy of Pluto in Aquarius 51:44 - Shift in Power to the Grassroots 52:14 - Revolution in America & Europe + Birth of a New World 57:12 - Outsiders Becoming Leaders 59:34 - The Total Solar Eclipse and New Beginnings 01:01:29 - Healing Victim Consciousness 01:04:25 - The Saturn-Pluto Conjunction and Major Events 01:06:08 - Staying Grounded in the Mainstream News 01:15:37 - Astrology as a Sacred and Infinite Language 01:19:48 - Time Capsule Question ___________________ Guest: Pam Gregory, Astrologer Website | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/ Teaching Videos | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/products/ Astrology Courses | https://pamgregory.gumroad.com/ Buy Pam's Books | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/books/ Facebook | ​⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheNextStepAstrology Free Astrology Birthchart | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/free-birthchart/ YouTube |  @PamGregoryOfficial  Host: Emilio Ortiz Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/ Subscribe to YouTube Channel |  @EmilioOrtiz  Watch Emilio's latest series on 4biddenknowledge TV l https://bit.ly/AwakenThe6thSense Shop Our Clothing Collection l https://www.unlockedmovement.com/collections/justtapin ___________________ Special Offerings to Support the Show: ✦ Make a One-Time or Recurring Donation on PayPal

Huge Kuiper Belt discovery! With James Webb astronomers were able to see that Eric and Makemake show signs of geothermal activity. How exactly did that happen? Figuring out with Dr Christopher Glein, Lead Scientist at Southwest Research Institute.

Huge Kuiper Belt discovery! With James Webb astronomers were able to see that Eric and Makemake show signs of geothermal activity. How exactly did that happen? Figuring out with Dr Christopher Glein, Lead Scientist at Southwest Research Institute.

Many searches for planets in other star systems look for stars like the Sun. Since the Sun is the only star that's known to harbor life, that makes sense. But Sun-like stars are pretty rare. So some searches are taking aim at stars in the next category down — stars that are a little smaller, lighter, and fainter than the Sun. They're known as K dwarfs. They're in the prime of life. And they can stay in that phase for tens of billions of years — much longer than the total lifespan of the Sun. That means there's plenty of time for life to take hold in such systems. And the systems should be good homes for life. The stars are pretty stable, and they don't produce a lot of damaging radiation. And they're good targets for planet hunts because habitable worlds are likely to be fairly close to their stars, making them easier to find. Astronomers have mapped about 5,000 K dwarfs within 50 parsecs of Earth — about 165 light-years. A few dozen of them have confirmed planets. But none of the planets is like Earth, or in the right place for Earth-like life. A double K-dwarf system is high in the sky at nightfall, less than 12 light-years away. It's close to Deneb, the bright tail of Cygnus, the swan. The system's two stars are far apart, so there's plenty of room for planets. So far, though, no planets have been found — prime real estate with no tenants. Tomorrow: the brilliant “morning star” stands high.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

#TheLOCKERROOM Podcast April 21 - Grant's birthday extravaganza - Jimmy Explains dwarf planets - An event for Kyle - and more!

Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org Today's 2 topics: - A small asteroid soars into the lonely space high above and below the plane of our solar system. - Earth like planets are being discovered circling the most common type of star in our neighborhood of the Milky Way galaxy.   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.

Good Heavens! Dwarfs (not dwarves) have stolen Pluto's planetary status! Who are these mischievous entities? Why did they steal from Pluto? Where are they, exactly? And what do dwarfs, dancing, and astronomy have to do with each other?  Join Wayne and Dan for this educational adventure in exploring these recently discovered miscreants of the solar system! Hopefully they've answered all of the perplexing questions on this episode. If not, it's still a fun chat about what's out there and how it all points to the glory of God in Christ.  Easter episodes mentioned at the end of the broadcast: https://goodheavens.podbean.com/e/for-signs-and-for-seasons-calendars-of-the-ancient-world/ https://goodheavens.podbean.com/e/the-sun-moon-and-time-calendars-part-2/ https://goodheavens.podbean.com/e/the-lamb-of-god-the-passover-in-the-gospels/   Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.  To support Good Heavens! on Podbean as a patron, you can use the Podbean app, or go to https://patron.podbean.com/goodheavens.  This goes to Wayne Spencer. If you would like to give to the ministry of Watchman Fellowship or to Daniel Ray, you can donate at https://www.watchman.org/daniel. Donations to Watchman are tax deductible.

Ceres is a dwarf planet located between Mars and Jupiter, and she is the Goddess of Fertility and Agriculture, as well as the mother of Persephone in Greek mythology. Ceres is currently traveling in Libra where she stationed retrograde on February 3 at 7 deg Libra. During her retrograde, she invites us to go deeper into understanding how we move through separation, grief, disconnection, and loss while maintaining our energetic sovereignty around what we can control. Ceres will re-enter Virgo on March 22 during her retrograde, and then station direct at 23 deg Virgo on May 6, 2023. More to share in this podcast episode.   “Modern Heroine Soul Stories” ~ 24 real women openly and courageously share their private struggles and unexpected life developments. From divorce, friendships ending, questioning her life direction, and life-threatening health challenges, to losing her mom, becoming a mom, moving through inner pain, spiritual growth, and many more topics, every story is shared openly and from her heart. https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Heroine-Soul-Stories-Forgiveness-ebook/dp/B071ZWHH6Q/   .

A week of movement, new starts, and powerful realizations unfolds as a lot is happening in the cosmos now! Mercury stations direct and the Sun is conjunct Pluto at 28 deg Capricorn on January 18, then the Sun moves into Aquarius and the first New Moon of 2023 kicks off new endeavors to support your higher frequencies. Venus is conjunct Saturn at 24 degrees on the same day that Uranus stations direct at nearly 15 degrees Taurus, reinforcing what you're shaking off and letting go with clarity. Plus, I'll share with you why January 20 is an important power day for the collective, as well as for yourself. Much more to share in this week's podcast episode.   Asteroid Goddesses and Dwarf Planets in your astrology chart: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc8jp4yaqOJggnP5y8mYnVTUcfMVE7h-_   Join us for the Awakening Astrology Retreat in Sedona, AZ from March 3 to 5! All details right here: https://www.mollymccord.online/AwakeningAstrologyRetreat   ~ 2023 Soul Growth Astrology Webinars ~ The major astrology of 2023 and how the energies will show up in your natal chart, including Saturn in Pisces, Pluto in Aquarius, Jupiter in Taurus, the 4 Mercury retrogrades, Venus retrograde, and the 4 eclipses as the Nodes of Fate change signs. Wow! Use coupon code HELLO2023 to get it for $33 USD! Check it out:  https://www.mollymccord.online/2023-astrology   .

We are back! After a long break for the summer and for transitioning into the school year, here we are to share trivia with you! We are big fans of astronomy, and one of our amazing listeners name Charlotte requested an episode on our Solar System, and here it is. Mother-daughter hosts Ruth and Amanda ask lots of fun trivia questions that we hope you know the answers to. And if you don't, then you get to learn something new! Movies Referenced: Apollo 13 Suggested Reading: Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker Totally True Adventures: Apollo 13 by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld You Wouldn't Want to Be on Apollo 13! by Ian Graham Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon by Mary Pope Osborne Who Was Sally Ride? By Megan Stine Astronaut Handbook by Meghan McCarthy Planetarium by Raman Prinja Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed Who Was Galileo? by Patricia Brennan Demuth The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System by Joanna Cole Solar System for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Planets, Dwarf Planets, and Everything Circling Our Sun by Hilary Statum IG: thatsmartspodcast email: thatsmartspodcast@gmail.com

Constraints on Evolutionary Timescales for M Dwarf Planets from Dynamical Stability Arguments by Katie Teixeira et al. on Monday 17 October The diversity of dynamical conditions among exoplanets is now well established. Yet, the relevance of orbital dynamical timescales to biological evolutionary timescales is poorly understood. Given that even minor orbital changes may place significant pressure on any organisms living on a planet, dynamical sculpting has important implications for the putative evolution of life. In this manuscript, we employ a Monte Carlo framework to investigate how a range of exoplanetary dynamical sculpting timescales affects timescales for biological evolution. We proceed with minimal assumptions for how dynamical sculpting proceeds and the emergence and persistence of life. We focus our investigation on M dwarf stars, the most common exoplanetary hosts in the Milky Way. We assign dynamical statuses, dependent on stellar age, to a suite of planetary systems, varying the rate of dynamical disruption within limits that are consistent with present-day planet demographics. We then simulate the observed yield of planets according to the completeness of NASA's Kepler and TESS missions, and investigate the properties of these samples. With this simplified approach, we find that systems hosting multiple transiting planets ought to have, on average, shorter dynamically-uninterrupted intervals than single-transiting systems. However, depending upon the rate of dynamical sculpting, planets orbiting older stars will exhibit the opposite trend. Even modest constraints on stellar age would help identify "older" stars for which this holds. The degree of these effects varies, dependent upon both the intrinsic dynamical demographics of exoplanets and whether we consider planets detected by NASA's Kepler or TESS missions. arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/http://arxiv.org/abs/2210.08018v1

Constraints on Evolutionary Timescales for M Dwarf Planets from Dynamical Stability Arguments by Katie Teixeira et al. on Monday 17 October The diversity of dynamical conditions among exoplanets is now well established. Yet, the relevance of orbital dynamical timescales to biological evolutionary timescales is poorly understood. Given that even minor orbital changes may place significant pressure on any organisms living on a planet, dynamical sculpting has important implications for the putative evolution of life. In this manuscript, we employ a Monte Carlo framework to investigate how a range of exoplanetary dynamical sculpting timescales affects timescales for biological evolution. We proceed with minimal assumptions for how dynamical sculpting proceeds and the emergence and persistence of life. We focus our investigation on M dwarf stars, the most common exoplanetary hosts in the Milky Way. We assign dynamical statuses, dependent on stellar age, to a suite of planetary systems, varying the rate of dynamical disruption within limits that are consistent with present-day planet demographics. We then simulate the observed yield of planets according to the completeness of NASA's Kepler and TESS missions, and investigate the properties of these samples. With this simplified approach, we find that systems hosting multiple transiting planets ought to have, on average, shorter dynamically-uninterrupted intervals than single-transiting systems. However, depending upon the rate of dynamical sculpting, planets orbiting older stars will exhibit the opposite trend. Even modest constraints on stellar age would help identify "older" stars for which this holds. The degree of these effects varies, dependent upon both the intrinsic dynamical demographics of exoplanets and whether we consider planets detected by NASA's Kepler or TESS missions. arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/http://arxiv.org/abs/2210.08018v1

Dwarf planets are strange objects in our solar systems, but Ceres is unusual amongst that group. Why is Ceres' surface so strange and how could it have formed without a hot core? Ceres is too small to really have a molten core or large molten surfaces. How did Ceres end up with odd plateaus and continent like features without an active core? How could radiation cause Ceres to form in such an odd way? The Moon's relative size is puzzling but how can we prove that it was caused by a colossal collision? Scott D. King, Michael T. Bland, Simone Marchi, Carol A. Raymond, Christopher T. Russell, Jennifer E. C. Scully, Hanna G. Sizemore. Ceres' Broad‐Scale Surface Geomorphology Largely Due To Asymmetric Internal Convection. AGU Advances, 2022; 3 (3) DOI: 10.1029/2021AV000571 Patrizia Will, Henner Busemann, My E. I. Riebe, Colin Maden. Indigenous noble gases in the Moon's interior. Science Advances, 2022; 8 (32) DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abl4920

This week on The Science Pawdcast we break down the latest study on bone loss in space.  Conclusion?  It's not great!  Good thing we aren't going to space anytime soon.  In Pet Science we get the answers to why your cat or dog might be dragging their butt along the floor.  It's gross but interesting.  Our expert in "Ask an Expert" is Dr. Laci Brock who will blow you away with her research on brown dwarf planets.  We couldn't stop asking her questions!  Don't miss it!Adam is away this week, so the family section is on hiatus.  Dr. Brock's Links:This will take you to all of Dr. Brock's links!https://beacons.page/stellerartsBunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comOur Spaces Sponsor: Bark and Beyond Supplyhttps://barkandbeyondsupply.com/Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmdBunsen and Beaker on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/bunsenberner.bmd/InstaBunsandBeakshttps://www.instagram.com/bunsenberner.bmd/?hl=enSupport the show

Dwarf planets!!! Song: https://youtu.be/EsFSUuou14Y Where do dwarf planets get their names? What is a dwarf planet? Why is Pluto not considered a main planet any more? Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com

Composer, conductor, and podcaster William White talks with Moveable Do about his work in Seattle, WA. We discuss his podcast, The Classical Gabfest, his early compositions for piano and clarinet, his love of Nirvana and the Beatles, and the influence of Beethoven on his writing. Learn about his work with Harmonia, a symphony and chorus that he conducts in Seattle. Featured works on this episode: "Kyrie," "Haumea" from The Dwarf Planets, "Piano Sonata," and "Acadia Fanfare." For more information about Will and his music, visit https://www.willcwhite.com. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. Moveable Do has been named one of the Best Music Composition Podcasts by Feedspot.com. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/music_composition_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/moveabledo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moveabledo/support

Pluto's large moon Charon turned out to be far more interesting than astronomers expected.  Pluto was the star when the New Horizons probe flew by, but the features on Charon's surface tell a fascinating tale of how icy worlds could form far from the gravitational influences of the giant planets.  There is evidence of a world-wide sub-surface ocean early on, and of global expansion as that ocean froze solid.  Charon's surface also has a region of plains where icy materials may once have flowed and smoothed over the fractures present elsewhere on its surface.  Dr. Beyer is your expert guide through this story of formation and change in the frozen reaches of the outer Solar System.Dr. Ross Beyer is a Planetary Scientist with the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute and at NASA's  Ames Research Center. This talk was given May 15, 2019

PASCAL LEE is a Planetary Scientist with the SETI Institute, Founder of the Mars Institute, and he's Director of the NASA Haughton-Mars Project (HMP) at NASA Ames Research Center [a field research project on Devon Island, High Arctic, where they plan future human missions to the Moon and Mars]. We talked about Pascal's time as a meteorite-hunter

For this IT Privacy and Security adventure, and this must surely be the best one yet, we start at the Costco checkout and end up in space. In between the check-out and the way-out we get a quick reminder about online safety in the run-up to Black Friday, we get an update on how one group is working to make software secure, app tracking protection for Android, and tips to foil the Memento hacking team. We're so glad that Costco sells moon boots ‘cause we can gear up at the cash-only checkout and keep this adventure rolling until we hit an asteroid! Come on y'all, let's take off! For a full transcript of this podcast, go to: discuss.daml.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rps5/message

https://youtu.be/3hJVYAH5wsQ The outer Solar System is far enough from the Sun that water doesn't get blasted away into deep space. In this icy realm, there are many worlds with vast quantities of water ice. Today let's look at the icy outer moons and dwarf planets.   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.

Earth like planets are being discovered circling the most common type of star in our neighborhood of the Milky Way galaxy.

The outer Solar System is far enough from the Sun that water doesn't get blasted away into deep space. In this icy realm, there are many worlds with vast quantities of water ice. Today let's look at the icy outer moons and dwarf planets.

Astronomy Cast Ep. 619: Icy Moons & Dwarf Planets by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay The outer Solar System is far enough from the Sun that water doesn't get blasted away into deep space. In this icy realm, there are many worlds with vast quantities of water ice. Today let's look at the icy outer moons and dwarf planets.

We all know that we have 8 planets in our Solar System. But, did you know that we have so many other dwarf planets in the Solar System?? In this episode of Spectacular Science, Akshay discovers the science of dwarf planets! Get in your rocket ship and zip up your space suits, because we are … Continue reading "Episode 66: Teeny-Tiny Planets! All About Dwarf Planets"

Our skies have 8 celestial bodies all in their “apparent” retrograde orbital path. Retrograde Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Eris, Chiron (Centaur) and Pallas Athena (asteroid) put the stakes directed inward to rework, revisit and reassess, regenerate these many energies. “With the times ringing of retrograde energy, Talk Cosmos Planet Buzz too will review past themes of the year. Another strong influence occurring since 2020 is with the Dwarf Planet Pluto, of transformation and the 9th planet in the solar system as Pluto squares Eris, the goddess of truth-telling and discord, for the 5th and last time in October. In the Grecian-Roman mythology, Eris asked a question that led to the Trojan War lasting 10 years,” said Sue Rose Minahan, host of the weekly program, adding, “Amazingly, Eris discovery in 2003 reset the entire astronomical world afire to redetermine categories to label planets, and now reference Eris and Pluto as Dwarf Planets. And we wonder also, if Eris is a truth-teller and regarded as the Goddess of Discord – why is that Truth is considered discord? And what is truth?” Subscribe to Talk Cosmos leading-edge conversations and keep updated with the podcast and YouTube programs. Please write comments anytime, we love to hear from our listeners! Joining Host Sue of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii are Talk Cosmos Planet Buzz members Lesley Francis of Edmonton Canada and Dr. Laura Tadd of Chattahoochee Hills Georgia. LESLEY FRANCIS, Canada (absent today): A professional astrologer, intuitive consultant, author, and facilitator of online classes, workshops, and panels. Developed her own approach to astrology called Purpose-Centered Astrology. A national/international lecturer and humorist. Wrote the 2019 & 2020 Llewellyn Sun Sign book. Currently a board member of the International Academy of Astrology as well as president of the Edmonton Astrological Society. A former journalist, media relations consultant, and past judge for Canada's music award, the Junos. Created her own astrology oracle, Star Cards, and has taught a variety of spiritually oriented classes, including meditation. Launched her own podcast in 2020, Coloring Outside the Box (part of her own YouTube channel). www.LesleyFrancis.com LAURA TADD, Georgia: Holds a Ph.D. in Human Science. She's an internationally known Psychological Astrologer & Consultant, teaches & lectures on astrology in-person/online, and on regional & international astrology organization boards. Dr. Tadd blogs with published articles in The Mountain Astrologer, Celestial Vibes, and Tarot.com.As an astrologer/educator, Dr. Tadd is a facilitator and board member at Lived Life Resources, an educational nonprofit specializing in resiliency education, research, and advocacy. Facilitating 8-week classes, started July 19, “Personal Mythology” and for upcoming classes, register at www.mythicsky.com Talk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder realms of what Carl Jung called the collective unconsciousness that's shared through time to the present…all through the lens of Sue's lifetime of peering into astrology. “Thankfully, I discovered Evolutionary astrology. Its perspective points directly to our unique personal spiritual soul growth…driven by our aligned intentions. Its promising purpose of soul growth ignited an entirely alive Zodiac. Captured, I felt compelled to study the deep significance of astrological application,” said Sue. Sue is your guide to focusing the Cosmos kaleidoscope. In the words of Einstein, “Energy's never destroyed, energy only changes.” Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150! Contact https://talkcosmos.com for weekly schedule, blog, and information.

Our skies have 8 celestial bodies all in their “apparent” retrograde orbital path. Retrograde Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Eris, Chiron (Centaur) and Pallas Athena (asteroid) put the stakes directed inward to rework, revisit and reassess, regenerate these many energies. “With the times ringing of retrograde energy, Talk Cosmos Planet Buzz too will review past themes of the year. Another strong influence occurring since 2020 is with the Dwarf Planet Pluto, of transformation and the 9th planet in the solar system as Pluto squares Eris, the goddess of truth-telling and discord, for the 5th and last time in October. In the Grecian-Roman mythology, Eris asked a question that led to the Trojan War lasting 10 years,” said Sue Rose Minahan, host of the weekly program, adding, “Amazingly, Eris discovery in 2003 reset the entire astronomical world afire to redetermine categories to label planets, and now reference Eris and Pluto as Dwarf Planets. And we wonder also, if Eris is a truth-teller and regarded as the Goddess of Discord – why is that Truth is considered discord? And what is truth?” Subscribe to Talk Cosmos leading-edge conversations and keep updated with the podcast and YouTube programs. Please write comments anytime, we love to hear from our listeners! Joining Host Sue of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii are Talk Cosmos Planet Buzz members Lesley Francis of Edmonton Canada and Dr. Laura Tadd of Chattahoochee Hills Georgia. LESLEY FRANCIS, Canada (absent today): A professional astrologer, intuitive consultant, author, and facilitator of online classes, workshops, and panels. Developed her own approach to astrology called Purpose-Centered Astrology. A national/international lecturer and humorist. Wrote the 2019 & 2020 Llewellyn Sun Sign book. Currently a board member of the International Academy of Astrology as well as president of the Edmonton Astrological Society. A former journalist, media relations consultant, and past judge for Canada's music award, the Junos. Created her own astrology oracle, Star Cards, and has taught a variety of spiritually oriented classes, including meditation. Launched her own podcast in 2020, Coloring Outside the Box (part of her own YouTube channel). www.LesleyFrancis.com LAURA TADD, Georgia: Holds a Ph.D. in Human Science. She's an internationally known Psychological Astrologer & Consultant, teaches & lectures on astrology in-person/online, and on regional & international astrology organization boards. Dr. Tadd blogs with published articles in The Mountain Astrologer, Celestial Vibes, and Tarot.com.As an astrologer/educator, Dr. Tadd is a facilitator and board member at Lived Life Resources, an educational nonprofit specializing in resiliency education, research, and advocacy. Facilitating 8-week classes, started July 19, “Personal Mythology” and for upcoming classes, register at www.mythicsky.com Talk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder realms of what Carl Jung called the collective unconsciousness that's shared through time to the present…all through the lens of Sue's lifetime of peering into astrology. “Thankfully, I discovered Evolutionary astrology. Its perspective points directly to our unique personal spiritual soul growth…driven by our aligned intentions. Its promising purpose of soul growth ignited an entirely alive Zodiac. Captured, I felt compelled to study the deep significance of astrological application,” said Sue. Sue is your guide to focusing the Cosmos kaleidoscope. In the words of Einstein, “Energy's never destroyed, energy only changes.” Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150! Contact https://talkcosmos.com for weekly schedule, blog, and information.

Dr. Brown (whose discovery of dwarf planet Eris led to the reclassification of Pluto) discusses the history of planetary discovery (and demotion), why we think a new, larger Planet 9 is on the verge of being found, and the techniques that we are using to try to find this very faint body lurking in the far reaches of our planetary system.  This was recorded Nov. 11, 2020. 

Alexander adventures on to the large bodies circling our Sun at the farthest reaches of our Solar System that could almost be – or in Pluto's case, once were – considered planets, with a range of unique features and characteristics. These planets clue us in on how our solar system came to be...  You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed caption. Keep up with us in other places....  ✦  Exclusive stuff via Patreon ✦  Check us out on Facebook ✦ Follow us on Twitter ✦ Here we are on Instagram   Happy Terraforming ...    Research & Writing by Jake Koster    Music by: Still Audio Song: Amongst the Stars (Cinematic Space Adventure)  Proof of purchase: A license to use the following media was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.   Music: "Voyager" - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/HKinw3NqWFQ Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston    License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)        

Learn why our little cutie Pluto was removed from the list of planets, the conditions to be met and the criteria for dwarf planets, all in just 90 seconds!

In today's episode, Kyle interviews Senior Astrology Correspondent, Steve Tamayo, as they discuss the idea of Dwarf Planets, Pluto no longer being a planet, and how that applies to Campus Ministry.Follow us on Instagram @ministryduringthedisruption

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Another week, another Open Space. In this week's questions show, I talk about planets orbiting red dwarf stars, if planets could steal moons from each other, and whether or not the space shuttle should have ever been built. 02:58 Is Proxima Centauri C a gas giant? 05:22 How doomed are red dwarf planets? 07:37 Could a planet steal a moon? 10:25 Should we sent asteroids back to Earth to mine them? 14:00 Do any sunlike stars have promising planets? 15:35 Why do meteors turn green? 17:51 Will Starlink communicate from Earth to Mars? 21:50 What if our supermassive black hole increased in mass? 23:35 Will spaceforce administer justice in space? 27:29 Will we discover life on Enceladus? 31:10 What is the limit of ion engines? 32:33 Have any lava tubes been explored? 34:05 How will we deal with astronaut mental health? 36:52 Would I want three telescopes at L3, L4, L5 39:10 How does the speed of gravity affect the movement of stars in the Milky Way? 40:15 Was the shuttle prematurely ended? 43:52 Is there competition for small rockets? 49:00 What if the Sun was different type of star? 51:28 Is space radiation underappreciated risk? 54:44 what are my expectations for James Webb? 55:38 What are the best ideas for cleaning space debris? 57:51 Will James Webb find biosignatures? 58:15 Does the Solar System line up with the Milky Way? Our Book is out! https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Today-Ultimate-Viewing-Cosmos/dp/1624145442/ Audio Podcast version: ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/universe-today-guide-to-space-audio/id794058155?mt=2 RSS: https://www.universetoday.com/audio What Fraser's Watching Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbJ42wpShvmkjd428BcHcCEVWOjv7cJ1G Weekly email newsletter: https://www.universetoday.com/newsletter Weekly Space Hangout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-KklSGlCiJDwOPdR2EUcg/ Astronomy Cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHI67dh9jEO2rvK--MdCSg Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at: https://www.universetoday.com/ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/fcain Follow us on Twitter: @universetoday Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universetoday Instagram - https://instagram.com/universetoday Team: Fraser Cain - @fcain / frasercain@gmail.com Karla Thompson - @karlaii / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEItkORQYd4Wf0TpgYI_1fw Chad Weber - weber.chad@gmail.comSupport Universe Today Podcast

Another week, another Open Space. In this week's questions show, I talk about planets orbiting red dwarf stars, if planets could steal moons from each other, and whether or not the space shuttle should have ever been built. 02:58 Is Proxima Centauri C a gas giant? 05:22 How doomed are red dwarf planets? 07:37 Could a planet steal a moon? 10:25 Should we sent asteroids back to Earth to mine them? 14:00 Do any sunlike stars have promising planets? 15:35 Why do meteors turn green? 17:51 Will Starlink communicate from Earth to Mars? 21:50 What if our supermassive black hole increased in mass? 23:35 Will spaceforce administer justice in space? 27:29 Will we discover life on Enceladus? 31:10 What is the limit of ion engines? 32:33 Have any lava tubes been explored? 34:05 How will we deal with astronaut mental health? 36:52 Would I want three telescopes at L3, L4, L5 39:10 How does the speed of gravity affect the movement of stars in the Milky Way? 40:15 Was the shuttle prematurely ended? 43:52 Is there competition for small rockets? 49:00 What if the Sun was different type of star? 51:28 Is space radiation underappreciated risk? 54:44 what are my expectations for James Webb? 55:38 What are the best ideas for cleaning space debris? 57:51 Will James Webb find biosignatures? 58:15 Does the Solar System line up with the Milky Way? Our Book is out! https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Today-Ultimate-Viewing-Cosmos/dp/1624145442/ Audio Podcast version: ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/universe-today-guide-to-space-audio/id794058155?mt=2 RSS: https://www.universetoday.com/audio What Fraser's Watching Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbJ42wpShvmkjd428BcHcCEVWOjv7cJ1G Weekly email newsletter: https://www.universetoday.com/newsletter Weekly Space Hangout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-KklSGlCiJDwOPdR2EUcg/ Astronomy Cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHI67dh9jEO2rvK--MdCSg Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at: https://www.universetoday.com/ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/fcain Follow us on Twitter: @universetoday Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universetoday Instagram - https://instagram.com/universetoday Team: Fraser Cain - @fcain / frasercain@gmail.com Karla Thompson - @karlaii / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEItkORQYd4Wf0TpgYI_1fw Chad Weber - weber.chad@gmail.com

[Episode 84] We may never know how big a space God created, but we can know God is way, way bigger! Then we debrief what we remember from hanging out with scientists who take God’s word very seriously, and then turn to some of the smaller heavenly...

[Episode 84] We may never know how big a space God created, but we can know God is way, way bigger! Then we debrief what we remember from hanging out with scientists who take God’s word very seriously, and then turn to some of the smaller heavenly bodies God created, Dwarf planets!

Learn about how agricultural experts make new types of apples; why the dwarf planet Ceres has a giant ice volcano; and why space matters, with some help from former NASA rocket scientist Kevin J. DeBruin. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: This Is How Ungodly Long It Takes to Breed a New Apple — https://curiosity.im/2MMbGrX  Tiny Ceres Has a Great Big Ice Volcano — https://curiosity.im/2MHmjMp  Additional resources from Kevin J. DeBruin: Without Space We Die” | Kevin DeBruin | TEDxGeorgiaTech — https://youtu.be/ODqGCWsYQNs Follow @kevinjdebruin on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/kevinjdebruin/ Official website — https://kevinjdebruin.com/ Follow @rocketdebruin on Twitter — https://twitter.com/rocketdebruin If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom  Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. 

Tommy discusses dwarf planets.

Earth like planets are being discovered circling the most common type of star in our neighborhood of the Milky Way galaxy.

Earth like planets are being discovered circling the most common type of star in our neighborhood of the Milky Way galaxy.

On this episode we explore the profound invitation of Jupiter in Scorpio and the Libra New Moon, as well as other current transits, including the Cosmic and Dwarf Planets. Then, the episode is rounded off with an incredibly enriching interview with a well-renowned, New York City based Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner, Shauna Cummins, the founder of Wishcraft.

Episode Links: Pioneer Mission Home Page- NASA (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/pioneer/index.html) Pioneer 10 Archived Mission Page (https://web.archive.org/web/20041105100336/spaceprojects.arc.nasa.gov/Space_Projects/pioneer/PNhome.html) The Pioneer Missions (https://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/missions/archive/pioneer.html) Dawn- NASA JPL Website (https://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/) NASA JPL Electric Propulsion Website (https://sec353ext.jpl.nasa.gov/ep/) The Prius of Space (https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?feature=1468) Apollo Soyuz Test Project- Archived NASA Website (https://web.archive.org/web/20090723011906/http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov//kscpao/history/astp/astp.html) Thomas P Stafford- Johnson Space Center Oral History 1997 (https://www.jsc.nasa.gov/history/oral_histories/StaffordTP/StaffordTP_10-15-97.htm) Welcome to Houston- The Partnership: A History of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/SP-4209/ch5-4.htm)

Ping and Daren The advanture to Dwarf Planets by Rucinski's Rugrats' Reports

Comedian Boris Khaykin joins Bill and Brandon to discuss what Pluto is and what it could be like living in space.

Claire takes a look at the science behind all this marketing of A2 milk you see on the supermarket shelf.Manisha talks about plant defences.Chris introduces us to the other lesser known dwarf planets in our solar system. It isn't just Pluto out there, you know.

This episode will focus on a few of the lesser-known children of the Solar System neighborhood: The Oort Cloud, Kuiper's Belt & Dwarf Planets. The post The Solar System’s Little Known Members – Astronomy Shorts 4 | Curious Minds Podcast appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast.

The esoteric study of Astrology is over 4,000 years old and perhaps it is time for an upgrade!  That is what our conversation with guest astrologer, Bryn Morgaine centers around today.  According to Bryn, "Our understanding of our solar system, the Galaxy and Universe beyond has grown exponentially in the last 30 years...This has produced a number of new areas in Astrology where the observations of our solar system require that our understanding of Astrology be upgraded."   In Bryn's work, there are up to 6 specific areas that revisions in astrology may be taking place:  1.  Dwarf Planets in the Solar System 2.  Pluto as a dwarf planet in a binary planetary system 3.  Asteroids in Astrology 4.  New understanding of Virgo & Libra 5.  Deep Sky Phenomena 6.  Shift in location of the constellations since the Zodiac quadrants were orginally defined.  Tune in today to hear about these exciting changes that are upon us in the astrology world.  We will be doing readings, as well, on how these new phenomena effect your astrology charts.  If you would like a reading, please email me your birth information (time, place & date) to janet@living-astrology.com by 3:00 pm Pacific on Thurs., June 11.   Call into the show for questions or for your readings at 347-205-9869.  We look forward to hearing from you!  

That's no moon, that's Ceres. We also find out about NASA's plans for floating missions on Venus, ancient oceans on Mars, and giant diamonds at the heart of Jupiter!

HaHa!  You all remember how Pluto got kicked to the curb.  It turns out that Pluto is just one of a large family of worlds: The Dwarf planets of the Kuiper Belt! I have brought on two fantastic astronomers to aide me: Sean Moran and Laura Hainline. We explain everything you've ever wanted to know about the Dwarf Planets of the Kuiper Belt: what's a planet. what's a dwarf. How big are Kuiper's pants?  We explain everything to Keith Hayward and Max Wellenstein of the Henshin Justice Unlimited Podcast and Website.  Listen after the closing bunny song to hear an interesting discussion on whether there's a big giant planet the size of jupiter (planet X) out beyond pluto. 

A telescopic sky survey finds 14 previously unknown objects in and around the Kuiper Belt. John Matson reports

AstronomyCast 194: Dwarf Planets

Today I'm talking to UK Astrologer Alison Chester-Lambert about using the Dwarf Planets in your Human Design chart. Alison runs the Midlands School of Astrology and talks astrology on the BBC and Heart FM. Best of all, she's the author of a new book on the Dwarf Planets called Starry Messengers. New planets, new creation, new energies ... discover what the dwarf planets can reveal about your design!

Today I'm talking to UK Astrologer Alison Chester-Lambert about using the Dwarf Planets in your Human Design chart. Alison runs the Midlands School of Astrology and talks astrology on the BBC and Heart FM. Best of all, she's the author of a new book on the Dwarf Planets called Starry Messengers. New planets, new creation, new energies ... discover what the dwarf planets can reveal about your design!

Pluto demoted again? It's been some fall from grace for Pluto. This week sees a possible new definition of dwarf-planet, and it seems Pluto is hardly special at all. Charles Lineweaver explains to Marc West Ian Woolf tackles grey hair and baldness, and rats solving the long-standing mathematical conundrum, the prisoners' dilemma. Produced and presented by Victoria Bond