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John A. Read is no stranger to reaching for the stars—both figuratively and literally. Fresh off earning his Master's in Space Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins (without an undergrad in engineering—yes, really), John joins Beth to explore his fascinating journey from finance to astrophysics, and from a $15 pharmacy telescope to founding Stargaze Nova Scotia, a public dark-sky observatory. Along the way, John shares how a spark of curiosity from a Chris Hadfield novel launched him into grad school, how he's helping democratize astronomy through smart telescopes and best-selling books, and why his family's space-inspired creative projects continue to inspire new generations of stargazers. Beth and John also explore the rapid evolution of space tech, investing in emerging space companies, and what celestial sights to look forward to this summer—including a can't-miss list of stellar showstoppers for both casual observers and seasoned skywatchers. About John A. Read: John is an award-winning astronomy author, YouTuber, and outreach educator whose books—including 50 Things to See with a Telescope—have helped thousands learn to stargaze. His company, Learn to Stargaze, creates accessible astronomy resources and experiences for all ages. John also leads Stargaze Nova Scotia and helps manage the historic Abbey Ridge Observatory, bringing the wonders of the cosmos to the public through tours, events, and online content. John's family is equally starry-eyed—his wife and daughter create space-themed art and poetry, including the first augmented-reality space poetry book inspired by a trip to orbit! Mentioned in this episode:

Chef Allie Peña and chef-owner Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn join Eric on the show today. The pair speak with Eric about Allie taking over as executive chef at Bludorn, why Allie pursued the job, why Aaron felt Allie was the right choice, new ideas Allie has for Bludorn, staples that she plans to keep, her time running the Bar Bludorn kitchen, how Bludorn has exceeded Aaron's expectations in terms of the city's response to it, the Michelin aspect of it all, and more! Plus, they discuss Douglas Keane coming to Houston, any possible interest in The Woodlands, how things are going with Perseid, and Allie goes through the lightning round! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Houstonians Will Get The Royal Treatment at This Lively New Steakhouse Massive, German-Inspired Beer Garden Coming to New Energy Corridor Project Houston's Most Pretty-in-Pink Restaurant Quietly Closes in Upper Kirby River Oaks Gourmet Grocer Unveils Cozy New Name and Big Dallas Plans

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by a returning Chelsea Thomas. The pair first discuss Chelsea making her return to the culinary scene with her new gig and then they dive into the latest Houston restaurant news. They cover Burger Chan's owners adding a new co-owner, the new cowboy inspired concept coming to the inner loop, and chef Jane Wild's new cafe/bakery concept opening in The Heights. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Perseid is featured.    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Cult Favorite Houston Burger Joint Adds New Co-Owner to Power Future Growth Cowboy-Inspired, Family-Friendly Restaurant Rides into Prime Inner Loop Space Successful Pop-Up Chef Opens a New All-Day Cafe and Bakery in the Heights Creative New Heights Restaurant Spices Up Diner Fare with Asian Flavors

The Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan joins Eric on the podcast today. The pair speak about Bagel Bob's HTX finding a new home in a space formerly occupied by Berg Hospitality, the opening of Aaron Bludorn's newest concept Perseid, and Goode Company  opening their new Kitchen & Cantina concept along with a speakeasy concept within it called Bar Buena. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Osha Thai Kitchen is featured.    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Cafe's Closure Provides a New Home for Houston's Beloved 'Bagel Bob' Aaron Bludorn's New Hotel Restaurant Brings French Flair to Montrose Goode Co.'s Mesquite-Fired Tex-Mex Restaurant Coming to River Oaks in March Clarkwood Owner Dishes on Opening Houston's Buzzy New Cocktail Lounge 26-Year Old Houston Chef Transforms Benjy Levit's Mexican Restaurant

Aaron Bludorn and Cherif Mbodji of Bludorn, Navy Blue, and Bar Bludorn join Eric on today's podcast. The guys speak with Eric about the current state of the restaurant group, what they're excited about coming up in 2025, how the Perseid project came about which is set to open this year at the new Hotel Saint Augustine, developing the menu at Perseid,  the French inspirations, how Bar Bludorn has evolved since opening, growing talent within the group, collaborating with other restauranteurs, thoughts on the Michelin Guide coming to Texas, and more! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Houston Chef Breaks His Silence on Sudden Exit from Woodlands Restaurant Luxurious Houston Steak and Sushi Restaurant Suddenly Shutters Iconic Houston Cocktail Bar Brings Back Happy Hour for First Time in 5 Years Another Houston Dive Bar Lives on Thanks to Anvil Owner Bobby Heugel

Text Light Pollution News!A lot to discuss this month! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by an expert panel featuring the astronomer and artist, Dr. Tyler Nordgren, photographer and Youtuber, Nico Carver, and, thought leader and CEO of Visibility Innovations, Nancy Clanton.See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend!Bill's Picks:Teen Captures Jaw-Dropping Photo of North America Nebula From His Backyard, Lydia Patrick, NewsweekTurning down streetlights at night shown to reduce light pollution and carbon emissions, Victor Petrovic, ABC News (AU)Proposed LED streetlights are too bright, Ann Arbor dark sky proponents argue, Ryan Stanton, Mlive. Researchers want to build 'streetlights' on the moon — and they'd be taller than the Statue of Liberty, Brandon Specktor, Live Science.Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo, Li Cohen, CBS News Support the showLike what we're doing? For the cost of a coffee, you can become a Monthly Supporter. Your assistance will help cover server and production costs.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recounts a recent visit to the coastal city of Newport, RI with the goal of capturing the night sky from Brenton Point State Park along the ocean. Dark skies allowed for the core of the Milky Way to be visible and the perfect place to witness peak action of the annual Perseid meteor shower. The stunning Northern Lights even made a surprise appearance for the second time in the last 3 months all the way down to southern New England. Ryan also highlights a handful of sunflower fields currently in bloom or about to be in the coming weeks. 

A quick housing market announcement: the structure for real estate commissions is set to change this week following a legal settlement with the National Association of Realtors from earlier this year. We’ll get into what it could mean for homebuyers, sellers and real estate agents. And, to publish or not to publish internal Trump campaign documents allegedly leaked by Iranian hackers? That is the question several newsrooms are facing. We'll explain the conundrum. Plus, Kai Ryssdal gets wistful about his daughter’s first day of school. Here’s everything we talked about today: “So Much About Real-Estate Commissions Just Changed. Here’s What to Know.” from The Wall Street Journal “Why newsrooms haven't published leaked Trump campaign documents” from The Washington Post “Biden admin to spend billions to blunt spike in Medicare drug premiums” from Politico “Seeds are gifts from nature, says a major organic producer. So now it’s going to give them away” from AP News “Rare display of northern lights and Perseid meteor shower delights skywatchers worldwide” from Space We love to hear from you. Email your comments and questions to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

A quick housing market announcement: the structure for real estate commissions is set to change this week following a legal settlement with the National Association of Realtors from earlier this year. We’ll get into what it could mean for homebuyers, sellers and real estate agents. And, to publish or not to publish internal Trump campaign documents allegedly leaked by Iranian hackers? That is the question several newsrooms are facing. We'll explain the conundrum. Plus, Kai Ryssdal gets wistful about his daughter’s first day of school. Here’s everything we talked about today: “So Much About Real-Estate Commissions Just Changed. Here’s What to Know.” from The Wall Street Journal “Why newsrooms haven't published leaked Trump campaign documents” from The Washington Post “Biden admin to spend billions to blunt spike in Medicare drug premiums” from Politico “Seeds are gifts from nature, says a major organic producer. So now it’s going to give them away” from AP News “Rare display of northern lights and Perseid meteor shower delights skywatchers worldwide” from Space We love to hear from you. Email your comments and questions to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

A quick housing market announcement: the structure for real estate commissions is set to change this week following a legal settlement with the National Association of Realtors from earlier this year. We’ll get into what it could mean for homebuyers, sellers and real estate agents. And, to publish or not to publish internal Trump campaign documents allegedly leaked by Iranian hackers? That is the question several newsrooms are facing. We'll explain the conundrum. Plus, Kai Ryssdal gets wistful about his daughter’s first day of school. Here’s everything we talked about today: “So Much About Real-Estate Commissions Just Changed. Here’s What to Know.” from The Wall Street Journal “Why newsrooms haven't published leaked Trump campaign documents” from The Washington Post “Biden admin to spend billions to blunt spike in Medicare drug premiums” from Politico “Seeds are gifts from nature, says a major organic producer. So now it’s going to give them away” from AP News “Rare display of northern lights and Perseid meteor shower delights skywatchers worldwide” from Space We love to hear from you. Email your comments and questions to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

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Jak se vedení chomutovské radnice staví ke kauze údajných manipulací s veřejnými zakázkami? Do jaké míry se řeckým hasičům daří brzdit postup rozsáhlého požáru, který zasáhl oblast v okolí Atén? A jak složité je zachytit na fotkách meteorické roje Perseidů, a to dokonce s polární září?

The Perseid meteor shower peaked Sunday night and this morning, with dozens of meteors lighting up the sky every hour. If you missed it, you'll get a second chance tonight and possibly Tuesday. Sky & Telescope magazine senior editor Kelly Beatty tells us how.

Sign up to Brilliant and you'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: https://brilliant.org/tldr/Welcome to the TLDR News Daily BriefingIn today's episode, we run through the possibility of a coup erupting in Serbia. Also, we discuss how the US is preparing for retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah; Mexico denying Ukraine's request to arrest Putin; & the Perseid meteor shower to light up the skies.

Jak se vedení chomutovské radnice staví ke kauze údajných manipulací s veřejnými zakázkami? Do jaké míry se řeckým hasičům daří brzdit postup rozsáhlého požáru, který zasáhl oblast v okolí Atén? A jak složité je zachytit na fotkách meteorické roje Perseidů, a to dokonce s polární září?

Where to find the chatbot online. Tributes pour in for former Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki. Explained: Why horses are a lot smarter than previously thought. Perseid meteor shower: How you can see the shooting stars. Also in this episode:Folding implants that expand in the brain ‘could make epilepsy surgeries safer'Eco Wave Power officially kicks off the first MW Scale Wave Energy Project in PortugalBlasting 'glitter' into Mars' atmosphere could make it more habitable, say US scientistsFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 130-points this morning from Friday's close, at 21,599 on turnover of $5.1-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan staged a technical rebound Friday last week after slumping a day earlier, helped by solid gains in American markets overnight. Market sentiment improved as investors were relieved by lower-than-expected weekly jobless claims in the United States. Led by TSMC, buying momentum continued Friday and spread to old economy and financial stocks to push the Taiex above 21,600 points before some investors moved to the sell side, capping the market's rise. Perseid meteor shower to peak on Monday: Taipei Astronomical Museum And finally, Stargazers are on the lookout tonight, as one of the three major meteor showers of the year is set to peak. The Taipei Astronomical Museum says the Perseid meteor shower may reach a maximum rate of 100 shooting stars per hour this evening. The museum forecasts that the meteor shower's radiant, that's the point in the sky from which meteors appear to originate (起源), will rise at around 8:30 p.m., but the best viewing time would be from 11 p.m. until sunrise the next day. For those who are not able to get outside, the museum will also set up video cameras on mountains to provide a live stream on YouTube accompanied by expert commentary, starting at 8 o'clock tonight. This year's Perseids have been active since July 17 and will continue until Aug. 24. Ukraine Acknowledges Military Action in Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indirectly acknowledged ongoing military actions in Russia's Kursk border region. Zelenskyy made the comment late Saturday in his nightly address. Ukraine's incursion into Russia is into its sixth day Sunday. It's the largest such attack since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, and is unprecedented (史無前例的) for its use of Ukrainian military units on Russian soil. The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that Russian forces engaged Ukrainian troops in 3 villages roughly 25 km from the Ukrainian border. US Biden on Dropping Out of Presidential Race US President Joe Biden says he dropped out of the Presidential race because he was worried internal Democratic party discussions about his fitness to serve (合適，勝任) would be a "distraction" to his re-election campaign. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. Olympic Flame Out in Paris The Olympic flame has gone out in Paris, officially ending the 2024 Games as Los Angeles takes over for 2028. The French capital has handed over (把…交給) hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line. For the closing ceremony, Hollywood star Tom Cruise descended from the top of the stadium to the “Mission Impossible” theme song, before taking the Olympic flag from star gymnast Simone Biles, putting it on the back of motorcycle and roaring out of the stadium. Next, Los Angeles will host the Olympics for the third time, with previous Games being held there in 1984 and 1932. It will be the first time the city will host the Paralympics. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

The preseason for the NFL has kicked off league-wide and Rongey has already given Caleb Williams an MVP nod. Plus, Michael Krawczynski of WashU discussed the Perseid meteor shower and Matt Pauley talks Cardinals baseball.

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I was excited to see the Perseid meteor shower and stayed up late on August 11th to watch it. Unfortunately, I only saw a couple of meteors and went back to bed. I tried again in the morning but still didn’t see much. Later in the day, I went to a winery with my wife … Continue reading "LWIF Ep244 – Blues Brothers"

I am looking forward to watching the Perseid meteor shower this weekend and I talk about my plans to build an office shed in his backyard. Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

News roundup for this week prayers upBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jarvis-kingston--1517583/support.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have agreed to debate on Sept. 10. Washington Post reporter Josh Dawsey and NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montenaro join us to discuss that and the week in political news. And, the new "Memphis" box set includes 111 tracks that Elvis Presley made in the city. Author Robert Gordon, who wrote the box set's liner notes, talks about the collection and Presley's long history in Memphis. Then, the annual Perseid meteor shower will peak Sunday night into Monday morning. Sky & Telescope senior editor Kelly Beatty explains how people in some places could see 20 to 30 meteors per hour.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Rio Grande Plan to bury rail lines in Salt Lake City finds surprising support in the Salt Lake County Council. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss what it would take to make this dream a reality. Plus, University of Utah students are back to school with nowhere to sleep, bug recipes, and where to watch 40 meteors an hour this weekend.  Resources and references: A grassroots plan to radically change train lines through SLC just got a key endorsement [Salt Lake Tribune] Could This Plan Revive SLC's Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake] ‘They need to do better': Parents frustrated over University of Utah dorm chaos [Salt Lake Tribune] Check out Bugfest at the Natural History Museum of Utah, Aug. 10 and 11. Dark Sky places in Utah for viewing the Perseid meteor shower. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend will bring one of the year's most spectacular light shows, as the famous Perseid meteor shower peaks, sending shooting stars streaking across the sky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for the Perseid meteor shower this weekend!

A federal judge on Monday ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly over online search. It’s the biggest antitrust ruling in decades. Could it be the cherry on top for President Joe Biden’s economic legacy? We’ll get into it. Plus, climate change and the future of the home insurance industry. And, gymnastics girl power and meteor showers make us smile. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Google Loses Antitrust Case Over Search-Engine Dominance” from The Wall Street Journal “All the spiciest parts of the Google antitrust ruling” from The Verge “How Does Harris View Big Business? Her Time as California's Top Lawyer Offers Clues” from The New York Times “Your Next Home Insurance Nightmare: AI, Drones, and Surveillance” from Business Insider “Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Antitrust?” from Washington Monthly “For the VP also-rans' political futures, Walz's elevation ‘complicates it a lot'” from Politico “Michelle Obama Weighs In On Simone Biles’ Bowing Gesture After NFL Star Trashes It” from HuffPost Sports “Perseid meteor shower 2024 peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see summer’s best ‘shooting stars'” from Space “Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It” from Wired Make Me Smart is headed to Boston! You can find details about the live event and how to get early bird tickets here.

A federal judge on Monday ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly over online search. It’s the biggest antitrust ruling in decades. Could it be the cherry on top for President Joe Biden’s economic legacy? We’ll get into it. Plus, climate change and the future of the home insurance industry. And, gymnastics girl power and meteor showers make us smile. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Google Loses Antitrust Case Over Search-Engine Dominance” from The Wall Street Journal “All the spiciest parts of the Google antitrust ruling” from The Verge “How Does Harris View Big Business? Her Time as California's Top Lawyer Offers Clues” from The New York Times “Your Next Home Insurance Nightmare: AI, Drones, and Surveillance” from Business Insider “Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Antitrust?” from Washington Monthly “For the VP also-rans' political futures, Walz's elevation ‘complicates it a lot'” from Politico “Michelle Obama Weighs In On Simone Biles’ Bowing Gesture After NFL Star Trashes It” from HuffPost Sports “Perseid meteor shower 2024 peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see summer’s best ‘shooting stars'” from Space “Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It” from Wired Make Me Smart is headed to Boston! You can find details about the live event and how to get early bird tickets here.

A federal judge on Monday ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly over online search. It’s the biggest antitrust ruling in decades. Could it be the cherry on top for President Joe Biden’s economic legacy? We’ll get into it. Plus, climate change and the future of the home insurance industry. And, gymnastics girl power and meteor showers make us smile. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Google Loses Antitrust Case Over Search-Engine Dominance” from The Wall Street Journal “All the spiciest parts of the Google antitrust ruling” from The Verge “How Does Harris View Big Business? Her Time as California's Top Lawyer Offers Clues” from The New York Times “Your Next Home Insurance Nightmare: AI, Drones, and Surveillance” from Business Insider “Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Antitrust?” from Washington Monthly “For the VP also-rans' political futures, Walz's elevation ‘complicates it a lot'” from Politico “Michelle Obama Weighs In On Simone Biles’ Bowing Gesture After NFL Star Trashes It” from HuffPost Sports “Perseid meteor shower 2024 peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see summer’s best ‘shooting stars'” from Space “Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It” from Wired Make Me Smart is headed to Boston! You can find details about the live event and how to get early bird tickets here.

How a change in federal policy removes barriers for disabled veterans to get housing. The latest in on ongoing fraud investigation into an L.A. homeless service provider. How to see this weekend's Perseid meteor shower. It'll be the best one of the year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of Monday morning, and the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby should be out of New England by then. GBH's meteorologist Dave Epstein gives us his advice for catching a glimpse of that comet tail. 

“Backyard astronomer” Gary Boyle shares some tips on getting the best view of the Perseid meteor shower, which is meant to be extra special when it peaks in the coming days.

The Starliner crew may be catching a ride home with SpaceX in February. SpaceX will talk a commercial crew to a very high orbit to do a space walk soon. Chinese megaconstellation launch has created a field of space debris. Perseid meteor shower will be peaking this weekend. Perseverance may have found hints of ancient life on Mars. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Fiona Lopez a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association, discusses the Perseid meteor shower which is considered the best meteor shower of the year, will peak around August 11-12, offering an amazing display with up to 100 meteors visible per hour.

Clouds will cover much of the state Wednesday. With luck, they'll clear in the evening so you can get a look at the night sky. Each year around this time, the earth rotates through a trail of space debris. When these hunks of asteroids and comet particles burn up in our atmosphere, they give off the impression that stars are shooting across the sky. It's called the Perseid meteor shower and it is happening now — but it will peak Aug. 10-12. The darker the setting, the more brilliant the show. That's why Voyageurs National Park on Minnesota's northern border is a great place to watch the Perseids and other astronomical events.Jesse Gates is a dark sky specialist with the Voyageurs Conservancy and he joined Minnesota Now to talk about what's going on at the park and what makes it such an ideal place for stargazing.

Welcome to another exciting episode of Astronomy Daily with your host, Steve Dunkley and his trusty AI assistant, Hallie!Today, we have a stellar lineup of cosmic news and insights. Join us as we explore Northrop Grumman's latest mission to the ISS, dive into the fascinating world of Dimorphus, and uncover the peculiar rotational behavior of the star V889 Hercules. Plus, Hallie will guide you through the sky-watching highlights for August. Buckle up for a journey through the cosmos!**Northrop Grumman's Mission to the ISS**: Discover the latest resupply mission details, including the use of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and the intriguing experiments onboard.**Dimorphus and Didymus**: Learn about the surface ages and geological characteristics of these celestial bodies, and why Dimorphus is one of Steve's favorite little rocks.**V889 Hercules' Unique Rotation**: Hallie delves into the unusual rotational dynamics of this sun-like star and what it means for our understanding of stellar physics.**Sky-Watching Highlights for August**: From the Perseid meteor shower to the conjunction of Mars and Jupiter, find out what to look for in the night sky this month.**Rocket Lab's 51st Electron Rocket Launch**: Get the scoop on the latest launch and its significance for Earth imaging technology.(00:00) Welcome to Astronomy Daily for the 5 August 2024 edition(01:15) 94% of all those surveyed didn't know that lights in the sky were stars(02:12) The conditions look good for the Perseid meteor shower tonight(05:58) Rocket Lab launches 51st electron rocket for Japanese Earth imaging company Synspective(08:33) NASA's dart mission intentionally slammed into dimorphos in September 2022(16:27) Space Exploration company SpaceX successfully launched a resupply mission on SundayFor more Astronomy Daily, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website (https://www.astronomydaily.io). Follow us on social media at AstroDailyPod on X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

Tonight we will discuss many different topics, chief among them the Perseid meteor show coming up .. Find out where to look at these brilliant fireballs and when to look !!! Join us for more as well!!

Welcome to another episode of Astronomy AstroDailyPod. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today is 15 July 2024. Despite feeling under the weather, I'm here to bring you the latest updates from the cosmos. Let's dive straight into the celestial news with Hallie.Episode HighlightsUnderstanding the HeliosphereThe sun's influence extends far beyond Earth, creating the heliosphere—a vast bubble in space filled with solar wind and magnetic fields. This episode explores the heliosphere's interaction with the interstellar medium and its encompassing planets and celestial belts.Webb Telescope's Cosmic Dance To celebrate its second anniversary, the Webb Telescope captured an infrared view of two galaxies, the penguin and the egg, locked in a cosmic dance. This segment delves into their interactions and the star formations triggered by their collision.Night Sky WondersDiscover the celestial events visible this week, including Mars and Jupiter's pre-dawn appearance in Taurus, the close encounter with Uranus, and the start of the Perseid meteor shower. Tips for stargazing and using binoculars to enhance your experience are also shared.Space Junk Dangers Farmers in Saskatchewan recently found spacecraft fragments, highlighting the growing issue of space debris. This segment discusses the risks and the need for controlled reentries to prevent potential fatalities or damage.SpaceX Falcon 9 Failure SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket faced a rare failure, leading to the loss of 20 Starlink satellites. This section covers the incident, its implications, and the ongoing investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.Don't forget to visit our website at astronomydaily.io to subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated with the latest space news. Follow us on X at AstroDailyPod and join our community on Facebook.For a special deal from our sponsor, Malwarebytes, visit www.bitesz.com/malwarebytes for 50% off. This offer is for a limited time, so don't miss out!Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the universe. See you next week when I'm hopefully feeling better. Bye for now!www.bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

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Is this the year you finally see the Perseid meteor shower? Will you be traveling to see the big solar eclipse? Can you catch a glimpse at one of the comets streaking through the sky? On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we dive into some of the coolest astronomical events coming in 2024 – adjust your stargazing calendars accordingly. And while many of these events can be seen in your own backyard, they're always better viewed under clear, dark skies. That could mean a trip to some of Oregon's best stargazing spots, like Steens Mountain and the Prineville Reservoir. After all, beautiful landscapes and cosmic events pair nicely. Here are some highlights from this week's show: Two comets are expected to be visible this year, one in spring and another in fall. A total solar eclipse will cross America, but the Pacific Northwest won't get much of a show. It's a tough year for meteor showers, but there are still a few good options. The supermoon lunar eclipse should be a good show. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is special as for the very first time, we brought back a former podcast guest. That happens even less frequently than a Perseid meteor shower or a Triple Jovian Eclipse. Chris is back to share some of the highly effective communication tools he's developed since we last spoke on Episode 127 when The First Minute was released back in May, 2021. Since then his two books have won quite a number of impressive awards!!! Chris' technical background gives him particularly useful insight in that important communication flow between the IT side and the business side of any company. Chris and Laura are both astounded at the level of complexity we all manage on a daily basis, and the cognitive load and the pace of change are only going to get heavier, which makes communication even more challenging. Stop what you're doing, grab your pencil ✏️ and note down these these Swiss-Army knife quality takeaways and more!

We have a new podcast! It's called Universe Of Art, and it's all about artists who use science to bring their creations to the next level. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.     In ‘The Pod Generation,' Pregnancy Goes High-Tech In the new movie The Pod Generation, a wife named Rachel, played by Emilia Clarke, and her husband Alvy, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, want to start a family. In the movie's near future, you don't have to have a baby by getting pregnant, or using IVF, or going through a surrogate. If you're lucky, you can get a reservation at The Womb Center, where you can grow your baby inside a convenient, high-tech, egg-shaped pod. Pressured by her friends and her work's HR department, Rachel decides to give The Womb Center a shot. Science Friday producer and Universe of Art host D. Peterschmidt sat down with the film's writer and director, Sophie Barthes, to talk about what inspired her to make the movie, and what may be lost in the thoughtless pursuit of technology.     The Rising Tide Against Deep Sea Mining The ocean's seabed is filled with minerals like copper, nickel, and cobalt—the very raw materials that tech companies use to make electronics and batteries. Some view it as fertile ground to mine and exploit, launching an underwater mining rush. Last month, world leaders gathered in Kingston, Jamaica to hash out the future of deep sea mining. For years, the International Seabed Authority—the organization in charge of authorizing and controlling mineral operations on the seafloor—has been trying and failing to put together a set of guidelines for deep sea mining.  Ira talks with Dr. Diva Amon, marine biologist at the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at the University of California Santa Barbara and director of the non-profit SpeSeas, based in Trinidad and Tobago. They talk through the science of deep sea mining, the policies being debated, and what the world risks losing. Then, Ira talks with Solomon Pili Kahoʻohalahala, Chairperson of the non-profit Maui Nui Makai Network and Native Hawaiian Elder of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Advisory Council.     August Skies Set To Dazzle August is shaping up to be a great month for stargazing, with or without a telescope. Celestial wonders such as a Perseid meteor shower and a Super Blue Moon will take place soon. Saturn will also be lit up for the remainder of August, and should be visible to the naked eye on a clear night. Joining Ira to talk about what we can see this month in the night sky is astronomer, author, and podcaster Dean Regas. Regas also talks about recently leaving his long tenure at the Cincinnati Observatory, and what's next for his love for astronomy.     To stay updated on all-things-science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters. Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

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One of the year's best meteor showers will be at its best the next couple of nights. Under dark skies, you should see up to a few dozen “shooting stars” per hour — especially tomorrow night, at the shower's peak. The Perseid meteor shower gets its name from the constellation Perseus. If you track the meteors across the sky, that's where their paths converge. But the meteors can appear anywhere, so you don't need to look toward the constellation to see them. The view is better when Perseus climbs higher into the sky, though, in the wee hours of the morning. While the shower gets its name from Perseus, it gets its meteors from Comet Swift-Tuttle — a mountain-sized ball of ice and rock that orbits the Sun once every 133 years or so. As the comet gets close to the Sun, it warms up. Some of its ice vaporizes, and small bits of ice, rock, and dirt fly out into space. These particles spread out along the comet's orbit. Earth zips through the trail of comet dust every summer. Bits of debris ram into the atmosphere at more than a hundred thousand miles per hour. They vaporize, forming the glowing streaks of light known as meteors. To watch the Perseids, find a dark but safe viewing site, well away from the glow of city lights. The best view comes in the hours before dawn on Sunday. The Moon will be a thin crescent, so it won't spoil the show put on by the Perseids — one of the year's best meteor showers.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

Be sure to catch the Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend (Aug. 12-13, 2023) , weather permitting! If the weather is bad or you can't see them, however, hopefully this episode will be the next best thing! What is a meteor shower, anyway? What do they mean? Where can you see them? Wayne and Dan attempt to answer these and other burning questions about this weekend's Perseid fireworks! Come and see!  Wayne's article on comets.   Dan's article on the Perseids.    Previous Good Heavens! Episodes on Meteors and Comets Meteors (Sept. 2021) Comets Part 1 (Jan 2021)   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.

A big cosmic show is coming this weekend, and conditions should be good to see it from Oregon. The annual Perseid meteor shower, one of the most reliably spectacular astronomical events of the year, will be peaking on Aug. 12 and 13, bringing beautiful streaking meteors to the night sky. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we talk all about how, when and where to see the Perseids, and explain what exactly it is you'll be looking at. Here are some highlights from this week's show: What are the Perseids? Why this year is a particularly good year to watch the meteor shower. Some of the best dark sky locations to watch the show. Star parties are a great way to watch the meteor shower with likeminded people, and learn a little more about the cosmos. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. -- Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are some skywatching highlights in August 2023? Saturn reaches opposition this month, meaning it's at its biggest and brightest for the year, and visible all night. The "shooting stars" of the annual Perseid meteors are a must-see, overnight on August 12th. And this month brings two full moons – the second of which is a "Super Blue Moon."

Parts of Kentucky are still recovering after flooding this week — one year after areas in the eastern part of the state were devastated by flooding. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins us. And, Greta Gerwig's new film "Barbie" might look pretty in pink — but it also tackles heady themes. The director discusses her vision, the legacy of the controversial doll and how she collaborated with star Margot Robbie. Then, the Perseid meteor shower is one of the most dramatic celestial events of the summer. Sky & Telescope's Kelly Beatty explains how to best witness the highly anticipated meteor shower and the rich history behind their discovery.

Ahead of the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, we're re-airing our first episode with Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber. In it, Regina and planetary scientist Melissa Rice explore all things shooting star. They talk about the different types, where they come from and what they actually are (hint: not stars). Learn more about viewing the Persieds in the next few days here: Get ready to look up in the night sky at all those meteor showers.