Podcasts about Solar physics

On mission day 28, August 24th 1973, it was time to perform the 2nd EVA.  Garriott and Lousma once again stepped outside the orbital workshop for a 4 and ½ hour spacewalk. The post Space Rocket History #418 – Skylab – Skylab 3 – AMU, EVA 2, Space Physics, Solar Physics and Mission Extension first appeared on Space Rocket History Podcast.

What is Solar Physics? What are sunspots, how does the suns magnetism work, and how does this affect us? I was glad to welcome Dr. Maria Weber on The Way to talk about Coronal Mass Ejections, Solar Dynamo, Red Dwarfs and much much more. Shortened Bio: My name is Maria Weber, and I'm an astrophysicist. I study the Sun and other cool, low-mass stars. Through computer models and simulations, I explore the processes taking place deep in stellar interiors, well beyond the reach of telescopes. These internal processes ultimately lead to the remarkable magnetism observed on stellar surfaces. In the case of our Sun, this magnetism is the source of the ‘solar storms' that occasionally impact our planet, simultaneously wreaking havoc on earth-orbiting satellites while spawing beautiful aurora. We still don't have a complete theory to describe, and ultimately predict, the Sun's magnetic behavior. My work is an important piece of this intricate and complicated puzzle. I began my career as a solar physicist. Recently, I have extended my work to include other cool, low-mass stars – from F-type stars as large as 140% of the Sun's mass to M-type (or red dwarf) stars as small as 10% of the Sun's mass. Red dwarfs are statistically the most abundant and magnetically active stars in our galaxy. Many of these stars have orbiting planets in the habitable zone, located at just the right distance from the host star to sustain liquid water. It is still unclear how these small stars build such strong magnetism, with energetic events often rivaling the magnetic storms of our own Sun. Tackling this problem is another crucial part of my on-going research. Website - http://www.solarismaria.com/ Artwork by Phillip Thor - https://linktr.ee/Philipthor_art To watch the visuals with the trailer go to https://www.podcasttheway.com/trailers/ The Way Podcast - www.PodcastTheWay.com - Follow at Twitter / Instagram - @podcasttheway (Subscribe/Follow on streaming platforms and social media!) Thank you Don Grant for the Intro/Outro. Check out his podcast - https://threeinterestingthings.captivate.fm Intro guitar copied from Aiden Ayers at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UiB9FMOP5s *The views demonstrated in this show are strictly those of The Way Podcast/Radio Show*

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A new type of high-frequency acoustic wave has been discovered on the Sun and it is defying expectations. What does this discovery mean? A new tentacle-like magnetic robot could navigate the lungs; how can it perform this task? Are there magnetic waves in the Earth's core? Can galaxies exist without dark matter? Join physicist Dr. Weiping Yu as he covers the latest science news and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

What are solar storms? How are they caused? And how can we use data science to forecast them?In this episode of DataCafé we talk about the Sun and how it drives space weather, and the efforts to forecast solar radiation storms that can have a massive impact here on Earth. On a regular day, the Sun has a constant stream of charged particles, or plasma, coming off its surface into the solar system, known as the solar wind. But in times of high activity it can undergo much more explosive phenomena: two of these being solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These eruptions on the Sun launch energetic particles into space in the form of plasma and magnetic field that can reach us here on Earth and cause radiation storms and/or geomagnetic storms. These storms can degrade satellites, affect telecommunications and power grids, and disrupt space exploration and aviation.  Although we can be glad the strongest events are rare, this means they are hard to predict because of the difficulties in observing, studying and classifying them. So the challenge then becomes, how can we forecast them?To answer this we speak to Dr. Hazel Bain, a research scientist specializing in the development of tools for operational space weather forecasting. She tells us about her efforts to bring together physics-based models with machine learning in order to improve solar storm forecasts and provide alerts to customers in industries like aviation, agriculture and space exploration. With special guest Dr. Hazel M Bain, Research Scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado, Boulder and NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).Further readingOnline Presentation: Solar Radiation Storms by Dr. Hazel Bain (HAO colloquium via YouTube https://bit.ly/3k8WuBc)Article: NASA Space Weather (via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2T3v5VG)Algorithm: AdaBoost (via scikit-learn https://bit.ly/35bkfSU)Press Release: New Space Weather Advisories Serve Aviation (via CIRES https://bit.ly/3dyqDHI)Paper: Shock Connectivity in the 2010 August and 2012 July Solar Energetic Particle Events Inferred from Observations and ENLIL Modeling (via IOP https://bit.ly/2IEtGTs)Paper: Diagnostics of Space Weather Drivers Enabled by Radio Observations (via arXiv https://arxiv.org/abs/1904.05817)Paper: Bridging EUV and White-Light Observations to Inspect the Initiation Phase of a “Two-Stage” Solar Eruptive Event (via Springer or arXiv https://arxiv.org/abs/1406.4919)Some links above may require payment or login. We are not endorsing them or receiving any payment for mentioning them. They are provided as is. Often free versions of papers are available and we would encourage you to investigate.Recording date: 2 October 2020Interview date: 12 June 2020 

Michael Kirk and Raphael Attie, scientists at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, regularly face terabytes of data in their quest to analyze images of the sun. This computational challenge, which could take a year or more on a CPU, has been reduced to less than a week on Quadro RTX data science workstations. Kirk and Attie spoke to AI Podcast host Noah Kravitz about the workflow they follow to study these images, and what they hope to find. The lessons they’ve learned are useful for those in both science and industry grappling with how to best put torrents of data to work.

In this special episode, astrophysicist, space expert, sun witch and all-around legend Becca joins Cas in a conversation across hemispheres during the rare annular Solar Eclipse & Cancer New Moon that coincided with the June 21st Solstice! Weaving together stories and lessons at the intersection of science and spirituality, they chat about the sun's enigmatic (and magnetic) side, explore the science of eclipses and discuss their devotion to cultivating a relationship with the mysteries and magic of space from our home here on Earth. Becca Robinson is a doctoral fellow at the Rosseland Centre for Solar Physics and is using both simulations and observations to analyse the dynamics and distribution of the quiet Sun magnetic field and hopes to contribute to our greater understanding of the coronal energy budget. She likes to travel, teach, play music, go bouldering, eat waffles, drink coffee, and explore new places and ideas. You can see more of her work here. Check out Becca's Youtube channel Ask Becca About Space Follow Becca on Instagram: @beccaannerobinson Follow us on Instagram: @community.cauldron Cas is the founding witch at Community Cauldron. Learn more about her and this project at the website. If you are enjoying the podcast please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen. To mainline some magic into your inbox and stay in touch, join the mailing list.

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What's the latest on the coronavirus situation? Do facemasks protect against viruses? Can we use nuclear bombs to combat climate change? Are artificial diamonds valuable? How long do viruses persist in the environment? What is WiFi sensitivity? Why does the Sun resemble popcorn in photographs? And why can I hear my sonic pest repeller? Dr Chris and 567 Cape Talk's Lester Kiewit for the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this week's podcast, we talk to Sarah Matthews from University College London about the Sun, discuss language in physics and top music venues

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the flow of particles from the outer region of the Sun which we observe in the Northern and Southern Lights, interacting with Earth's magnetosphere, and in comet tails that stream away from the Sun regardless of their own direction. One way of defining the boundary of the solar system is where the pressure from the solar wind is balanced by that from the region between the stars, the interstellar medium. Its existence was suggested from the C19th and Eugene Parker developed the theory of it in the 1950s and it has been examined and tested by a series of probes in C20th up to today, with more planned. With Andrew Coates Professor of Physics and Deputy Director in charge of the Solar System at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University College London Helen Mason OBE Reader in Solar Physics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, Fellow at St Edmund's College And Tim Horbury Professor of Physics at Imperial College London Producer: Simon Tillotson

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the flow of particles from the outer region of the Sun which we observe in the Northern and Southern Lights, interacting with Earth's magnetosphere, and in comet tails that stream away from the Sun regardless of their own direction. One way of defining the boundary of the solar system is where the pressure from the solar wind is balanced by that from the region between the stars, the interstellar medium. Its existence was suggested from the C19th and Eugene Parker developed the theory of it in the 1950s and it has been examined and tested by a series of probes in C20th up to today, with more planned. With Andrew Coates Professor of Physics and Deputy Director in charge of the Solar System at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University College London Helen Mason OBE Reader in Solar Physics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, Fellow at St Edmund's College And Tim Horbury Professor of Physics at Imperial College London Producer: Simon Tillotson

Christina Koch and Jessica Meir make HISTORY as the first two women to complete spacewalks TOGETHER in space! Beth and Dean review what this means for women everywhere, why this is a significant milestone for women, and how women have been a significant part of our success in space exploration for over 50 years.  Beth and Dean discuss many firsts for women in space in this episode and more:  NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir successfully completed a spacewalk on Friday, October 18, 2019– the first to be conducted by two women, which Koch and Meir replaced a faulty battery charger on the International Space Station’s truss structure, restoring power capabilities for station operations and ongoing research. The spacewalk was Koch’s fourth and Meir’s first. Meir became the 15th U.S. woman to spacewalk, during the 43rd spacewalk to include a woman. Women have been performing spacewalks since 1984 – Russian cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya spacewalked that July, and NASA astronaut Kathryn Sullivan spacewalked in October that same year.   Dean and Beth predict who will be the FIRST WOMAN ON THE MOON!  If you want to hear MORE about the Women of the Johnson Space Center and the history of the work within the space program, Beth HIGHLY recommends, “Houston, We Have a Podcast, Episode 109 Women of JSC; Apollo to Artemis.” Listen here: https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/HWHAP/women-of-jsc-apollo-to-artemis   About Dean M: Dean is an American Astronomer who has been gazing at the heavens for over fifty years. From early trips to NASA centers, Dean caught the Space Bug at a very young age. Having many mentors in his quest to become an astronomer, Dean excelled at Physics & Astronomy.  The only problem I can see in becoming an astronomer is that I have trouble staying up at night. I was able to get around this situation by getting my Master's in Solar Physics. However, I did end up biting the astronomy bullet by doing research on Quasars and Galaxies. An early instructor of mine once said, “Dean, I don't understand how you can keep looking out the window and still get an "A" in my class." I responded to him by saying, "I hear and understand everything you're saying, but if I have questions, I'll ask. " That was my 6th grade science teacher Mr. Pederson. Dean went on to using major astronomical research centers in the Midwest, such as LARC Lindheimer Astronomical Research Center on the campus of Northwestern University and also Yerkes Observatory of the University of Chicago. Dean published 3 papers on his research. Published in the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Being very outspoken, Dean was able to land a position at Marshall Spaceflight Center as a Public Affairs Officer. Beside his regular duties of promoting NASA, Dean was able to study computer programming.  This led Dean to do minor software programs for the space shuttle. Recruited by the Jet propulsion laboratory in California Dean’s position directly supported the MER program to Mars. Dean continues to actively promote NASA through his lectures to students and space enthusiasts throughout the Midwest.  Dean's passion for Space & Astronomy has led him on a quest to educate the public through his classes and lectures on Space & Astronomy.   Where to find Dean: www.TritionCollege.edu/Cernan www.HarperCollege.edu   More news coverage about this historic spacewalk: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/10/18/nasa-astronauts-international-space-station-first-all-female-spacewalk/4020056002/ and https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/10/nasa-first-all-female-spacewalk/600331/ and https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/in-space-news-conference-to-review-first-all-woman-spacewalk and  https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/HWHAP/women-of-jsc-apollo-to-artemis

Show Notes: Andrés’ first website: “a small trip through Columbian music” (04:10) Cosmos (TV Show and Book) by Carl Sagan (05:50) Jesuit Ignatian spiritual retreats in reference to Ignatius Loyola (08:00 and 11:15) How do you create space to listen to yourself? (13:30) NASA Frontier Development Laboratory - FDL (15:51) ‘Deep Learning’ (17:00) What makes a team fail? (18:00) Enhancing the effectiveness of team science'Treat colleagues as customers’ (22:30) ‘Fixing problems with data’ - data wrangling (22:40) Questions leaders of teams must ask (23:45) The idea of taking something from another field to apply to your own (28:50) Open source (29:15) Fear of being ’scooped’ that exists in science (29:45) First images of the sun to maps that exist now (31:00) Lika Guhathakurta (32:00) ’The great majority of amazing commercial products are new applications of existing technologies’ - power of knowledge transfer (34:40) ‘Being open by default’ (38:10) Kepler mission (39:10) TensorFlow Software (40:30) Wang-Sheeley-Arge ENLIL (41:50) Experiencing and interacting with fear in our lives (43:30) ‘Being first is overrated’ (44:30) Science as a social endeavor (45:45) Lightning Round (52:50): Momo by Michael Ende Music is the passion that has guided him (54:00) ‘Communication at any level is a performing art' 'Five-Cut Fridays’ series Andrés’ playlistIf you have help you can recover from almost anything’ (58:30)‘Gives you control of your own narrative' (58:50)

Stephanie Yardley earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Physics and a PHD in Solar Physics and is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of St. Andrews in Scottland. [0:40] She is focused and studying the eruptions that come from the sun, and those eruptions can disrupt technology on earth. There is the solar wind, solar flares, and eruptions. Problems with satellites, GPS and radio black outs are just a short list of the problems these eruptions can cause. [2:40] how did she decide on Physics? She really like applied math – she went on a trip to the Johnson space center in Texas and meet some of the astronauts and was hooked at that point. [5:45] If you like the solar systems, and Astor-Physics – what are options outside of the research and the academic world? You could go into the engineering side, build instruments for satellites, space weather forecasting, energy sector to name a few. [7:15] Fun fact; the sun light takes about 8-1/2 minutes to arrive to the earth, but it takes 100,000 years for the photons (light) to get from the center of the sun to the surface of the sun before making their way to Earth. [8:50] What has Stephanie fired up? — Space travel is becoming closer for everyone, and technology is catching up where science fiction is becoming closer to reality. [10:05] An ah ha moment was here amazing trip to the Johnson space center and they were able to simulate experiments between the control center and the ship on a mission. [11:50] Getting through college – take every opportunity that comes along and persevere. [15:10] Best advice – take every opportunity, and a habit is to persevere. She likes the night sky apps App: Sun App Book “15 Million Degrees” by Lucie Green Twitter @Slyardley [17:00] Parting guidance: just don’t give up. Free Audio Book from Audible. You can get a free book from Audible at www.stemonfirebook.com and can cancel within 30 days and keep the book of your choice with no cost.

Show Notes: STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) mission: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/stereo/main/index.htmlLiving With a Star Program: https://lws.gsfc.nasa.gov/Jack Eddy: https://aas.org/obituaries/john-allen-eddy-1931-2009The Jack Eddy Fellowship: https://cpaess.ucar.edu/heliophysics/jack-eddyWhat is Heliophysics? (4:45 & 38:00) https://science.nasa.gov/heliophysicsWhat is a magnetosphere? (41:45) https://science.nasa.gov/heliophysics/focus-areas/magnetosphere-ionosphereWhat is an ionosphere? (41:45) http://solar-center.stanford.edu/SID/activities/ionosphere.htmlWhat is space weather? https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/phenomenaMy own TED talk on space weather: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOVHUo_qbgcBook by Nobel Laureate Dr. Amartya Sen (7:50): The Argumentative Indian (https://www.amazon.com/Argumentative-Indian-Writings-History-Identity/dp/031242602X) NASA Frontier Development Laboratory Artificial Intelligence Program (15:00 & 35:05): https://frontierdevelopmentlab.org/Astrophysics (22:30): https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysicsLika spoke the following words (24:30): "Once you can talk and relate, nothing else matters.” There is a wonderful TED talk that everyone should listen to on 10 ways to have a better conversation by Celeste Headlee (https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation/discussion) Lopchu Tea - “The single malt of tea" (29:20): https://www.quora.com/What-is-Lopchu-teaNCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research (33:30): https://ncar.ucar.edu/HAO - The High Altitude Observatory (35:30): https://www2.hao.ucar.edu/The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (36:30): https://www.nasa.gov/goddard/The Parker Solar Probe Mission (42:40): https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probeLASP - Laboratory for Atmospheric and Solar Physics (43:00): http://lasp.colorado.edu/home/Tagore philosopher and Nobel Laureate in literature (46:21): https://www.scots-tagore.org/philosophyhttps://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Philosophy_of_Rabindranath_TagoreGitanjali (Song Offerings) book (47:00): https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gitanjali-Song-OfferingsLika talks much about the importance of philosophy. For a wonderful podcast on philosophy check out “Philosophize This!”:

Episode Links: OSO 6- NASA Space Science Data Archive (https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/masterCatalog.do?sc=1969-068A) Mars 7- NASA Space Science Data Archive (https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/masterCatalog.do?sc=1973-053A) Luna 24- NASA Space Science Data Archive (https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1976-081A) WESTAR 3- NASA Space Science Data Archive (https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/masterCatalog.do?sc=1979-072A) Chinese Chang'e 3 Landing Video (https://youtu.be/QzZkF1MAsb8) 4K Ultra HD Gets a Lift with Successful DIRECTV Satellite Launch- Market Watch Press Release (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/4k-ultra-hd-gets-a-lift-with-successful-directv-satellite-launch-2014-12-06) Iridium NEXT (https://www.iridiumnext.com/) Book Links: NASA E-Book Collection (https://www.nasa.gov/connect/ebooks/index.html) Asif Siddiqi- Challenge to Apollo: The Soviet Union and the Space Race, 1945-1974 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014BYM13E/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1) John Logsdon- John F. Kennedy and the Race to the Moon (https://www.amazon.com/Kennedy-Palgrave-Studies-History-Technology/dp/1137346493) John Logsdon- After Apollo? Richard Nixon and the American Space Program (https://www.amazon.com/After-Apollo-American-Palgrave-Technology/dp/1137438525/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q6VDTX699CF75MGN7Z9R)

What is Solar Physics? How does it differ from AstroPhysics? What does this all have to do with Python? In this episode we answer all of those questions when we interview Stuart Mumford about his work on SunPy. So put on your sunglasses and learn about how to use Python to decipher the secrets of our closest star.

Download | SoundCloud | iTunes In this episode we are joined by Dr Helen Mason, a solar scientist. We talk about her OBE, Italy and solar space physics.     Keep in touch Sun|trek   Intro and outro music Step On (Jahzzar) / CC BY-SA 4.0

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Sun. The object that gives the Earth its light and heat is a massive ball of gas and plasma 93 million miles away. Thanks to the nuclear fusion reactions taking place at its core, the Sun has been shining for four and a half billion years. Its structure, and the processes that keep it burning, have fascinated astronomers for centuries. After the invention of the telescope it became apparent that the Sun is not a placid, steadily shining body but is subject to periodic changes in its appearance and eruptions of dramatic violence, some of which can affect us here on Earth. Recent space missions have revealed fascinating new insights into our nearest star. With: Carolin Crawford Gresham Professor of Astronomy and Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge Yvonne Elsworth Poynting Professor of Physics at the University of Birmingham Louise Harra Professor of Solar Physics at UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory Producer: Thomas Morris.

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Sun. The object that gives the Earth its light and heat is a massive ball of gas and plasma 93 million miles away. Thanks to the nuclear fusion reactions taking place at its core, the Sun has been shining for four and a half billion years. Its structure, and the processes that keep it burning, have fascinated astronomers for centuries. After the invention of the telescope it became apparent that the Sun is not a placid, steadily shining body but is subject to periodic changes in its appearance and eruptions of dramatic violence, some of which can affect us here on Earth. Recent space missions have revealed fascinating new insights into our nearest star. With: Carolin Crawford Gresham Professor of Astronomy and Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge Yvonne Elsworth Poynting Professor of Physics at the University of Birmingham Louise Harra Professor of Solar Physics at UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory Producer: Thomas Morris.

In June of 2012, one of the rarest predictable astronomical phenomena took place: Venus passed directly in front of the Sun, as seen from Earth. For more information, visit transitofvenus.org. As part of the Lab, Camera, Action! series, Dr Andrew Steele explores the science behind one of the rarest predictable astronomical phenomena of 2012: the Transit of Venus. Venus transit 2004 images courtesy of Dan Kiselman, Institute for Solar Physics and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Planet textures courtesy of NASA, JPL/Caltech. Videography by Tom Fuller and Andrew Steele.

In June of 2012, one of the rarest predictable astronomical phenomena took place: Venus passed directly in front of the Sun, as seen from Earth. For more information, visit transitofvenus.org. As part of the Lab, Camera, Action! series, Dr Andrew Steele explores the science behind one of the rarest predictable astronomical phenomena of 2012: the Transit of Venus. Venus transit 2004 images courtesy of Dan Kiselman, Institute for Solar Physics and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Planet textures courtesy of NASA, JPL/Caltech. Videography by Tom Fuller and Andrew Steele.

In this special podcast from the National Astronomy Meeting in Llandudno, we hear how twisted sunspots cause solar flares, how 17th century poetry can put a date on a supernova, and why some pulsars are part-timers. We'll find out how CANDELS and LOFAR can probe the early universe, while DEBRIS looks for dusty disks around stars. Plus, we shed light on your solar science questions! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this special podcast from the National Astronomy Meeting in Llandudno, we hear how twisted sunspots cause solar flares, how 17th century poetry can put a date on a supernova, and why some pulsars are part-timers. We'll find out how CANDELS and LOFAR can probe the early universe, while DEBRIS looks for dusty disks around stars. Plus, we shed light on your solar science questions! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Sun-Earth Day 2006 focuses on March 29th's Total Solar Eclipse. In Podcast #3 you will hear an interview with Joe Davila; a NASA astronomer who has been working at Goddard Space flight Center since 1982. He is priMarily involved in Solar Physics and the study of our Sun's atmosphere. During his interview he talks about a very interesting and somewhat unique experiment he will be conducting in Libya during the upcoming total solar eclipse on March 29th!