Podcasts about royal observatory greenwich

Astronomy Daily S05E156 — Weekend Space & Astronomy News Wrap. Saturday, 1 August 2026. In this episode •    The first “self-driving” telescope — a SkAI deep-learning system (Northwestern / UChicago / Fermilab) schedules and re-plans observations in real time on the Dark Energy Camera at the Blanco 4-m, Cerro Tololo, Chile — matching human schedulers across two runs. •    Betelgeuse's companion imaged — ESO's VLT delivers the clearest view yet of likely “Betelgeuse B,” ending a century-long search (recap, E153). •    (44) Nysa — first known three-lobed (trilobate) asteroid, plus a ~1 km moon, from LBT + VLT high-contrast imaging (recap, E155). •    A black hole's 300,000-light-year reach — XRISM traces quasar-driven winds from H1821+643 reshaping an entire galaxy cluster (recap, E154). •    August skywatch — Comet 10P/Tempel 2 at perihelion (2 Aug); total solar eclipse crossing Greenland, Iceland, Spain & Portugal (12 Aug) paired with a moonless Perseid peak (12–13 Aug); a six-planet line-up through the month.   Sources •    SkAI / self-driving telescope: Northwestern University news release, 31 July 2026; phys.org, 31 July 2026 (Blanco 4-m / DECam / Cerro Tololo). •    Betelgeuse companion: ESO / VLT; Montargès et al., Astronomy & Astrophysics (covered in E153). •    (44) Nysa: Large Binocular Telescope (SHARK-VIS) + VLT high-contrast imaging; Lowell Observatory release (covered in E155). •    Black-hole feedback: XRISM observations of quasar H1821+643 (covered in E154). •    Skywatch: timeanddate.com and Space.com August 2026 sky guides; Royal Observatory Greenwich 2026 highlights (eclipse path and Perseid peak details).   astronomydaily.io · @AstroDailyPod · Part of the Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Get the best secure and private email on the planet. Stop your Government, google and who knows who else spying on every email you write. Do what we did and use ProtonMail. They beleive in privacy and there are no ads in their business model...yet they still provide a free forever service. Check them out and get out special deal at www.astronomydaily.io/protonmailBecome a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

I was kindly invited to interview the curators of Royal Observatory Greenwich to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed, moving in. I got to explore the whole museum, and then sat down for a chat with two curators: Senior Curator Dr Louise Devoy, and Daisy Chamberlain, Curator of First Light. The Royal Observatory is open to the public, and well worth a visit! https://www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's in the night sky this July? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Gideon and Jess cover this month's must-see cosmic objects and events in this podcast. As usual, our hosts also discuss this month's cosmic news stories, including the Swift mission and ancient methods to track the Sun. Got a question about space? Send it to us at ROGeducation@rmg.co.uk and our team of astronomers will answer it in next month's podcast. Jake Foster's 'Galaxies' book is available for pre-order: Galaxies: A Beginner's Guide to Exploring Galaxies: https://shop.rmg.co.uk/products/galaxies-a-beginner-s-guide-to-exploring-galaxies-pb?_pos=1&_psq=galaxies&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Finding Carroll crater: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5646/ Read the accompanying blog: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/space-astronomy/astronomy/night-sky-highlights-july-2026

What's in the night sky this June? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Catherine cover this month's must-see cosmic objects and events in this podcast. As usual, our hosts also discuss this month's cosmic news stories, including the SMILE mission and the recent launch of SpaceX's Starship V3. Got a question about space? Send it to us at ROGeducation@rmg.co.uk and our team of astronomers will answer it in next month's podcast. See the SMILE picture mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Smile/Smile_factsheet2

From Control to Collaboration: Five Mindset Shifts Leaders Need for the Age of AI We chat with Eleanor Gibson, Agile and Innovation Coach and Founder of Tilt   This week we chat to Eleanor Gibson, founder of Tilt, who has helped over 40 charities rethink not just what they do, but how they work. Eleanor shares her five mindset shifts model for leaders — from outputs to outcomes, hierarchies to networks, controlling to empowering, predicting to experimenting, and isolation to transparency — and explains why these shifts are more urgent than ever as AI reshapes the way organisations operate. We caught Eleanor just before she went on maternity leave — congrats, Eleanor! — and had a brilliant conversation about why discomfort is a sign you're doing change right, how smaller charities can leapfrog larger ones by moving faster with AI, and why being intentional about how you work is the single most important thing leaders can do right now. In this episode, you'll hear about: Eleanor's five mindset shifts for adaptable, resilient leadership Why focusing on how your organisation works can unlock huge potential — especially with AI The risks AI poses to institutional knowledge and collaboration, and what to do about them How to build resilience and confidence when change feels uncomfortable Why smaller, more agile charities are seizing the AI opportunity faster than larger ones Before our chat with Eleanor, Zoe and Paul discuss the human side of AI — from the Royal Observatory's warning about outsourcing our thinking, to a Stanford student's account of graduating from the first "AI era" college class, to what happens to real human connection when AI gets so good at performing empathy.   Show Notes & Links Tilt https://teamtilt.co.uk Tilt's "Where to Start with Agile Ways of Working" workbook — available via teamtilt.co.uk Charity Change Collective Find Eleanor on LinkedIn Zoe and Paul discussed: Royal Observatory Greenwich on AI and critical thinking https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2023l60370o Theo Baker, New York Times — graduating from the first AI era college class https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/opinion/chatgpt-ai-college-school-graduation.html Please leave us a review if you enjoy what you hear! Editing and production - Paul Thomas Music by Joseph McDade - https://josephmcdade.com/music Full transcript of this episode (srt file) Full transcript of this episode (.txt file) Transcripts are also available through your podcast app.

What's in the night sky in May? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Gideon cover this month's must-see cosmic objects and events in this podcast. As usual, our hosts also discuss this month's cosmic news story, with a special focus on the Artemis II mission. Got a question about space? Send it to us at ROGeducation@rmg.co.uk and our team of astronomers will answer it in next month's podcast. Artemis 2 links discussed in the podcast: Night-side of the Earth, and Venus, by Reid Wiseman: https://www.nasa.gov/image-detail/fd02_for-pao/ Solar Eclipse from the far side of the Moon: https://www.nasa.gov/image-detail/amf-art002e009301/ Artemis II captured from Earth by Bray Falls: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BbV6hWAqDLw

The age of exploration altered the course of human history, but how did early explorers find their way? Calculating their latitude at sea was a relatively straightforward proposition, but calculating longitude presented a vexing problem. Given the big power competition for colonies, conquest, and riches, the search to discover an accurate means of assessing longitude became a scramble. A major piece of the puzzle lay in the accurate assessment of time on a rocking vessel, which tested the ingenuity of the most creative clock makers. With me to discuss the history of the technologies associated with the measurement of longitude is Emily Akkermans. Emily is the Curator of Time at Royal Museums Greenwich, which includes the Royal Observatory Greenwich. The observatory is Britain's oldest purpose-built scientific institution, and it just celebrated its 350th anniversary - which is the impetus for this episode. The observatory is the birthplace of modern astronomy and the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian.

What's in the night sky in April? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Catherine cover this month's must-see cosmic objects and events in this podcast. As usual, our hosts also discuss this month's cosmic news stories; the 25th anniversary of the end of the Mir Space station and new updates on the DART mission.

London has some of the best museums in the world — but with so many options, how do you decide which ones are right for you?In this episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug guide you through London's most popular museums to help you choose the ones that match your interests and plan your visit confidently.From iconic institutions like the British Museum and the V&A to the London Transport Museum and Royal Observatory Greenwich, we cover:Who each museum is best suited forWhich museums are free and which are ticketedWhen you need to book timed-entry slotsInsider tips to avoid crowds and museum fatigueThe best museum cafés and afternoon tea optionsWhich museum shops are actually worth your timeWe also share practical planning advice — grouping museums by area, pairing them with nearby sightseeing, and making the most of your time in South Kensington, Bloomsbury, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Westminster and Greenwich.Whether you're a first-time visitor, travelling with children, or returning to London for a deeper cultural experience, this episode will help you build a museum plan that works for you.We also tease a future episode covering some of London's smaller and lesser-known museums, including the Florence Nightingale Museum, the Foundling Museum, and more hidden gems.

What's in the night sky in March? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Gideon talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories, an update on NASA's Artemis II mission and the latest on interstellar comet 3I/Atlas!

Dr Aileen Yingst is a planetary geologist working at the Planetary Science Institute. She came to visit us at the Royal Observatory Greenwich and shared some fascinating stories about Mars and the Moon. If you're interested in the spacecraft investigating the Moon and Mars, and the life of a scientist who ‘talks' to the Mars rovers daily, give this a listen!

What's the night sky in February? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Catherine and Gideon talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories, the expected launch of the Nancy Roman Space Telescope, and a meteor shower on Venus!

What's the night sky in January? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Catherine talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories, the discovery of collisions around the star Formalhaut, and the exciting atmosphere of lemon-shaped exoplanet PSR J2322-2650b!

What's the night sky in December? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Catherine and Jess talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They cover some exciting news about moss (trust me, it's cool) and an emergency launch to the Tiangong space station. Join us on X at the start of December to be part of the conversation.

What's the night sky in November? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Catherine talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They cover the some of the comets you may be able to spot from Earth and celebrate 25 years of humans living on the International Space Station!

Time is everything to us: in terms of physical laws, in how we experience the world, and how society works. Still, its true nature remains beyond us. As scientists search for a deeper understanding, the way humans relate to time has changed massively. To explore the questions of what time is and how we measure it, host Dr Alfredo Carpineti is joined by Dr Emily Akkermans, Curator of Time at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, which is celebrating its 350th anniversary this year.

What's the night sky in October? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Imo and Catherine talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They cover the exciting news about potential signs of life in ancient rocks on Mars, and the recently announced confirmation of 6,000 exoplanets! Join us on X at the start of October to be part of the conversation.

What's the night sky this September? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Imo and Catherine talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories, the discovery of a new moon around Uranus, and the appointment of the 16th Astronomer Royal, Professor Michele Dougherty!

Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Ed Bloomer on how to see the Perseid meteor shower at its peak.Cast your eyes skyward between midnight and 5.30am on the 12th of August.NASA says it's the “most popular meteor shower of the year".Chip makers Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of their revenue from sales of the H20 and MI308 chips to China.180 tonnes of congealed wet wipes are being removed from the River Thames by the Port of London Authority, in collaboration with Thames Water.For more, we caught up with Thames Water's Head of Tideway Integration Group, John Sullivan.Also in this episode:-Jim Lovell, one of the world's most loved astronauts, has died aged 97-Why researchers are following the trail of a snail that can regrow its eyes-After 34 years, AOL is shutting down dial-up on September 30th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Met Office meteorologist, Aidan McGivern, joins us as Storm Floris hits the UK with predicted winds of up to 85mph, causing severe travel disruption.And what's caused snow to fall, for the first time in decades, across some areas of Australia?For the first time in hundreds of years, a volcano on Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted on Sunday.Plus, a vaccine for gonorrhoea is now available at sexual health clinics in England, as part of a world-first scheme.Also in this episode:-Leopard seal calls have similar structural patterns to nursery rhymes-How a Ukrainian soldier escaped enemy lines with the help of a drone and an e-bike-What to see at The Peter Harrison Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Greenwich before it closes for redevelopment in September-Fifteen Caribbean flamingo chicks hatch in full view of onlookers at Chester Zoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the night sky this August? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Catherine talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories, the discoveries of a new companion star for Betelgeuse and interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS!

In the first listener questions episode of series five, we do our best to answer, 'Are hydroelectric dams good or bad?' and, 'Can I move some plants around when I go for a walk and help rewild my town?' Plus, we even had help from the wonderful Jake Foster from the Royal Observatory Greenwich to find out, 'Is there any environmental benefit to space travel?'   LIVE Show Get your free ticket to see us record an episode at the British Science Festival in Liverpool on Friday 11th September: https://britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173666323   Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, and forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet.   Support the show: Help us cover our running costs with a donation through Ko-fi or grab an organic cotton FWIE tee. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

What's the night sky this July? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Imo and Jess talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They cover the origins of a mysterious fast radio burst detected last year, and the very exciting first images of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory! Explore these images for yourself here: https://rubinobservatory.org/gallery/collections/first-look-gallery And explore the sonification of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, created by Skysynth: https://rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-first-look/cosmic-treasure-chest/skysynth-sonification

Ever wondered what's inside a black hole?

Join Charlie as he crosses the event horizon, and slips into a black hole!If you enjoyed today's episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space

What's in the night sky this June? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Catherine and Imo talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They talk about a new JWST image of the galaxy cluster Abell S1063 and a potential dwarf planet discovery! Join us on X at the start of the month to be part of the conversation.

What's in the night sky this May? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Catherine and Jess talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They talk about an exciting potential discovery on the exoplanet K2-18b, and a recent experiment conducted in space testing out lab grown food! Join us on X at the start of May to be part of the conversation.

Giant icebergs that scientists believe drifted off the UK coast 18,000 years ago are now helping researchers at the British Antarctic Survey to understand the impact that climate change and global warming are having on the Antarctic. Dr James Kirkham joins us on the podcast to explain how. Why ​Apple is reportedly planning to diversify its supply chain, moving its iPhone production away from China and making India its primary source.The rapidly crumbling exoplanet hurtling through space, with Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Finn Burridge. Also in this episode: Google's“call to arms” over a worrying gap in the UK's adoption of artificial intelligence.Volkswagen America and Uber's plans for a robotaxi service as soon as 2026And how marathon runners' urine could soon be enriching our soil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the night sky this April? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Imo and Jess talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They cover the 128 new moons discovered around Saturn, and some interesting preliminary results about dark energy, which have implications for the end of the Universe! Join us on X at the start of April to be part of the conversation.

Preview: Professor Julien de Witt of MIT explains the importance of the James Webb Space Telescope study of the TRAPPIST-1 system of seven rocky Earth-sized exoplanets -- all just 40 light years from our system. Much later. 1802 ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH

Bex visits London's Postal Museum to find out all about the postal service and take a ride on Mail Rail – plus, we're at the Royal Observatory Greenwich where we're learning about partial solar eclipses!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's in the night sky this March? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Catherine and Jess talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects and events in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They cover a progress update for the New Horizons space probe, and the asteroid that might (but most likely, might not) hit Earth. Join us on X at the start of March to be part of the conversation.

The internet is buzzing about Asteroid 2024 YR4, currently ranked as the highest-threat asteroid in our skies. But is it really cause for concern? Our Public Education Specialist, Kate Howells, breaks down the facts. Then, we shift from potential impacts to stunning space imagery as Finn Burridge from the Royal Observatory Greenwich shares how astrophotographers worldwide can participate in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Finally, our space policy experts, Casey Dreier and Jack Kiraly, discuss how the new Trump administration has impacted NASA in its first weeks. Stick around for What’s Up with Bruce Betts, as he explains how we assess asteroid threats using the Torino Impact Hazard Scale. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-2024-YR4-and-a-new-administrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's in the night sky this February? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Catherine and Jess talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They cover a breathtaking new photomosaic of the Andromeda Galaxy, and the oldest Supernova found in the Universe... so far. Join us on X at the start of February to be part of the conversation.

What's in the night sky this January? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Catherine and Jess talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They cover Artemis 2 updates, and Ingenuity's new life as a weather station! Join us on X at the start of January to be part of the conversation.

What's in December's night sky? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Imo and Jess talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories. They cover a recent study on the nature of the Large Magellanic Cloud, and the starship test launches! Join us on X at the start of December to be part of the conversation.

What's in October's night sky? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Imo and Catherine talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories, both human spaceflight related! They discuss SpaceX's Polaris Dawn, Boeing's Starliner, and the astronauts on board both. Join us on X at the start of the month to be part of the conversation. If you could take one food to space, what would it be?

Welcome to The Photography Bar podcast, where we talk all things photography. In this episode we talk about: - 8TB sd card rumours from western digital - Canon Eos R6 mk 3 rumours already??? - Ryan Imperio wins The Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy photographer of the year - Stolen ‘iconic' Winston Churchill portrait resurfaces in Italy - Taylor Swift endorses Olympus. - Is f2.8 king? You can support he channel by leaving us a 5* review on your favourite podcast app like Spotify and Apple podcasts   ----- SUBSCRIBE to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhotographyBar   Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/thephotographybar ----- Here is everywhere you can find us: Website: https://www.thephotographybar.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thephotogbar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephotographybar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephotographybar1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thephotographybarpodcast    

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly!  This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about  International Observe the Moon Day from a real-life astronaut. Dan starts with the latest science news, how the Boeing Starliner completed its journey back to earth, why adopting pigs has improved the well-being of school pupils and Astronaut Jake Foster from the Royal Observatory Greenwich tells us all about International Observe the Moon Day and what we can learn from the moon? Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains the difference between petrol and diesel & the National Space Centre's Ed Turner answers Calan's question asking what's inside a black hole? Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the TherizinosaurusThe Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Justin Stebbing from Anglia Ruskin University about why the Biomedical Sciences is the best kind of science? What do we learn about? The Boeing Starliner's return to earth International Observe The Moon Day from Astronaut Jake Foster What's inside a black hole? Is Biomedical Sciences the best type of science? All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, scientists reveal that space may not be as dark as we think. We speak to Jake Foster, astronomer from Royal Observatory Greenwich.British scientists who developed a skin cancer-treating drug are to receive £30 million in funding to continue their research.Calling all Emos: a museum in London needs your help... We speak to culture Journalist Elizabeth Gregory.Also in this episode:Four in ten cats choose to play fetch with their ownersAustralian scientists are using sound technology to test soil biodiversity healthThe Minecraft Movie trailer is here… but it's left critics scratching their headsFor more news head to standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's in September's night sky? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Imo and Catherine talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories – the blue supermoon seen recently, and a new theory about the origin of the “Wow!” signal detected in 1977. Join us on X at the start of September to give us your opinion on the origin of this mysterious signal! A previous version incorrectly referred to the blue moon as a super blue moon.

What's in August's night sky? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Imo and Catherine talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories, the first launch of the Ariane 6 and the release of 4 crew from their year of isolation in the CHAPEA Mars simulation.

What's in July's night sky? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Imo and Catherine talk through some of this month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's cosmic news stories – the nova event we're expecting from T Coronae Borealis, and the first ever return of lunar samples from the far side of the Moon by China's Chang'e-6!

Jake Foster, astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, shares his insight about why SpaceX has landed a lucrative Nasa contract to destroy the International Space Station, and what we know about its replacement. One of the world's top architects, Kent Jackson, design partner at Skidmore Owings and Merrill, explains how buildings could be able to act as trees.Also in this episode:Asteroid ‘the size of Mount Everest' to skim past Earth todaySatellite image sheds light on how ice and snow in clouds turn into rainXbox 360 classic Dead Rising is back with a "Deluxe Remaster," but fans don't know how to feel about the protagonist's new look… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's in June's night sky? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Imo talk through some of the month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. Also discussed are this month's Cosmic News – results from ESA's Euclid mission, and the misrepresented June 3rd planetary aliment.

What's in May's night sky? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Julienne talk through some of the month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. They also bring two news stories, the discovery biggest stellar mass black hole in our galaxy and an update on the Dragonfly mission. Join the conversation on X (@ROGAstronomers) in May. We want to know what you would name a black hole if you discovered one?

IS DARK ENERGY WEAKENING?  2/4: Flashes of Creation: George Gamow, Fred Hoyle, and the Great Big Bang Debate, by Paul Halpern https://www.science.org/content/article/model-ever-expanding-universe-confirmed-dark-energy-probe https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/something-fishy-is-happening-with-the-milky-ways-dark-matter-halo/ar-BB1hs74y https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PV5CLZQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 A respected physics professor and author breaks down the great debate over the Big Bang and the continuing quest to understand the fate of the universe. Today, the Big Bang is so entrenched in our understanding of the cosmos that to doubt it would seem crazy. But as Paul Halpern shows in Flashes of Creation, just decades ago its mere mention caused sparks to fly. At the center of the debate were the Russian-American physicist George Gamow and the British astrophysicist Fred Hoyle. Gamow insisted that a fiery explosion explained how the elements of the universe were created. Attacking the idea as half-baked, Hoyle countered that the universe was engaged in a never-ending process of creation. The battle was fierce. In the end, Gamow turned out to be right—mostly—and Hoyle, along with his many achievements, is remembered for giving the theory the silliest possible name: "the Big Bang." Halpern captures the brilliance of both thinkers and reminds us that even those proven wrong have much to teach us about boldness, imagination, and the universe, itself. 1945 Royal Observatory Greenwich

What's in April's night sky? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Julienne talk through some of the month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. They also bring updates on all the recent human space exploration news, including the fact that NASA is recruiting astronauts! Join the conversation on X (@ROGAstronomers) in April. We want to know if you feel qualified to be an astronaut – and if you want to be one!

What's in February's night sky? Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers Jess and Affelia talk through some of the month's must-see cosmic objects in this podcast. They also give updates on the Peregrine 1 and SLIM lunar missions and ask what colours the planets actually are after reprocessed images of Neptune show it to be less blue than what most people think. In this we say that the SLIM lunar lander might come back online - and since recording it has successfully turned back on! Congratulations again to all the teams involved. Join the conversation on X (@ROGAstronomers) at the start of February and tell us which you prefer - the blue or green Neptune image (and say goodbye to Affelia!).

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