Star Diary
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Ep 152Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 10 to 16 October 2022
Watch out for Mars and the Pleiades as the Moon passes by as we run down this week's stargazing highlights. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 151Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 3 to 9 October 2022
In this week's stargazing guide, we take a look at the Moon's southern pole and catch asteroid Pallas as it glides past Sirius. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 150Interview: A Brief History of Black Holes
What is a black hole? Are they really black? Are they really holes? How much do we actually know about them? Astrophysicist and YouTuber Dr Becky Smethurst reveals how black holes went from theoretical mysteries to objects we can photograph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 149Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 26 September to 2 October 2022
Jupiter makes its closest approach to Earth of the year this week as we take a look at Jupiter's opposition and more in this episode of Star Diary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 148Interview: NASA's plan to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid
Could humanity deflect the path of a civilisation-destroying asteroid? That's what NASA's DART mission hopes to find out by crashing into an asteroid. Ahead of the impact on 26th September at 11:14pm UTC, we spoke with the mission's co-ordination team lead Nancy Chabot about the mission. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 147Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 19 to 25 September 2022
As the autumn equinox arrives, the crescent Moon gives a great opportunity to see Earthshine. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 146Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 12 to 18 September 2022
The occultation of Uranus by the Moon making the planet vanish is just one of this week's stargazing highlights. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 145Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 5 to 11 September, 2022
Jupiter and Neptune meet up with minor world 3 Juno, which is in opposition as we run through this week's stargazing highlights. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 144Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 29 August to 4 September
Mars makes its way past the Pleiades and the Hyades, while Mercury hugs the horizon as we take a look at what's in the sky this week. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 143Interview: How JWST observes the Universe
Instrument scientist Dr Pamela Klaassen reveals the science behind how JWST studies the cosmos, what its images show us, and the secrets it might uncover. We also discuss the Square Kilometre Array Organisation and how this brand new ground-based observatory will work in tandem with the Webb Telescope to unlock the secrets of the Universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 142Interview: How JWST will observe exoplanets
Astrophysicist Dr Hannah Wakeford from the University of Bristol reveals how JWST will unlock the secrets of planets orbiting stars beyond our Solar System. Watch the full video via the BBC Sky at Night Magazine YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 141Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 22 to 28 August 2022
This week is a great opportunity to take a look at Orion, or hunt out the asteroids Pallas and Vesta. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 140Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 15 to 21 August 2022
Mars meets the Pleiades, Venus approaches the Beehive in this week's stargazing diary. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 139Interview: Observing the Solar System in x-ray
Astrophysicist William Dunn reveals how x-rays can reveal the secrets of the outer planets and their moons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 138Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 8 to 14 August
The Perseid meteor shower and Saturn at opposition are both stargazing highlight this week. Transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 137Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 1st to 7th August
Comet Wilson-Harrington is still on show for stargazers this week, while Venus brushes up against the stars in this week's night sky. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 136Bluedot 2022 | Why study asteroids?
This episode we spoke to planetary scientist and spacerocks expert Dr Sarah Crowther about the science of asteroids. What can asteroids tell us about the early Solar System? Why do we send spacecraft to return asteroid samples to Earth? What do scientists like her do when they get their hands on a sample from the asteroid belt? This podcast was recorded at the Bluedot Festival 2022, Jodrell Bank Observatory, UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 135Bluedot 2022 | A new era for human spaceflight?
We spoke the the UK Space Agency's Libby Jackson about what the future holds for crewed space exploration. Are we overdue a UK astronaut? Can we expect future collaborations between space agencies? What's it really like working in Mission Control? And what can we expect from upcoming missions to the Moon and Mars? This podcast was recorded at the Bluedot Festival 2022, Jodrell Bank Observatory, UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 134Bluedot 2022 | What is space weather?
We sat down with Jim Wild, Professor of Space Physics at Lancaster University, to find out about space weather and the Sun's far-reaching influence on the planets of the Solar System. How will solar activity will affect missions to the Moon and Mars? Did the Apollo astronauts have a lucky escape? And does Hollywood ever get it right? This podcast was recorded at the Bluedot Festival 2022, Jodrell Bank Observatory, UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 133Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 25 to 31 July
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune continue their planetary parade, while a comet, 107P Wilson Harrington, also makes an appearance as we tell you all the best things for stargazers to see this week. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 132Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 18 to 24 July
Neptune, the Pleiades and asteroid that used to be a comet are all visible in this week's night sky. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 131Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 11 to 17 July 2022
The full moon offers a great 'stargazing' opportunity this week, with asteroid Vesta also making an appearance. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 130Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 4 to 10 July
This week, we take a look at the full Moon – which is a supermoon this month – as it tracks its way across the night sky. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 129Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 27 June to 3 July
A parade of planets, Earthshine and a stellar occultation, as we run down what you can see in the night sky this week. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 128The search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Could there be life beyond Earth? Microbial life existing elsewhere in the Universe seems likely, but what about an intelligent civilisation? How are scientists searching for them, and what would it mean for planet Earth if we made contact with an alien species? In this episode, the SETI Institute’s Franck Marchis talks astrobiology, exoplanets and what he really thinks about UFOs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 127Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 20 to 26 June
A handful of planets, Earthshine and a comet are all in this weeks episode, where we list the best things to see in this week's night sky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 126Space Women: Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Presenter of The Sky at Night, Maggie Aderin Pocock, talks us through her career and her lifelong obsession with the Moon Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 125Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 13 to 19 June
Supermoons, stargazing with Antares and a planetary parade in this week's episode, where we tell you the best things in the night sky this week. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 124Star Diary: What's in the night sky from 6 to 12 June
The craters of the Moon; double stars and the Moon's progress across the stars – We run down the best things to see in the sky this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 123Star Diary: What's in the night sky from 30 May to 5 June
The Planets; the twins of Gemini - Castor and Pollux; the Moon. We run down the best things to see in the sky this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 122What is dark energy?
Cosmologist Dr Eva-Maria Mueller reveals how we know the expansion of the Universe is accelerating, what this 'dark energy' might be, and how we can hope to solve the mystery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 121Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 23 to 29 May 2022
A run down of all the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's sky from the 23 to 29 May 2022. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 120Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 16 to 22 May 2022
A run down of all the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's sky from the 16 to 22 May 2022. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 119Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 9 to 15 May 2022
A run down of all the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's sky from the 9 to 15 May 2022. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 118Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 2 to 8 May 2022
A run down of all the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's sky from 2 to 8 May 2022. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 117Hubble, James Webb and life beyond Earth
NASA’s Dr Richard Barry discusses the science of space telescopes, the hunt for distant worlds and why finding life beyond Earth is an inevitability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 116Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 25 April to 1 May 2022
A run down of all the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's sky from the 25 April to 1 May 2022. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 115Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 18 to 24 April 2022
A run down of all the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's sky from the 18 to 24 April 2022. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 114Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 11 to 17 April 2022
A run down of all the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's sky from the 11 to 17 April 2022. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 113Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 4 to 10 April 2022
A run down of all the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's sky from the 4 to 10 April 2022. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 112What happens if someone dies in space?
Who upholds the law in space? Are astronauts governed by the same laws as those of us on Earth? Do we need a new cosmic constitution to cover future missions to the Moon or Mars? This episode, space law expert Prof Chris Newman talks post-launch legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 111Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, 28 March to 3 April 2022
A run down of all the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's sky from the 28 March to 3 April 2022. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 110Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, March 2022
What's coming up in the night sky in the month of March 2022. Transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 109Interview: The science of exploding stars
Astronomer Or Graur reveals how studying exploding stars - known as supernovae - can reveal the secrets of the Universe, past present and future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 108Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, February 2022
What's coming up in the night sky in the month of February 2022. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 107Astronomy events of the 21st Century
January 2022 marks the 200th issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. To celebrate, astronomers Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel look back on their favourite memories of observing the night sky since issue #1 launched in 2005. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Astrobiologist Nicol Caplin
European Space Agency astrobiologist and Deep Space Exploration Scientist Dr Nicol Caplin discusses the search for life beyond Earth, and how our planet's microorganisms are helping humans push further into space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 106Star Diary: What’s in the night sky, January 2022
What's coming up in the night sky in the month of January 2022.Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 105Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope
As the James Webb Space Telescope prepares to launch on 22 December, we take a look at what the telescope has to offer. Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 104Interview: Astronaut Nicole Stott
The former NASA astronaut ponders the fragile beauty of our home planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices