Starry Time

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Sagitta, the Arrow (not to be confused with the more famous Sagittarius constellation of the Zodiac, which was covered in season 1--the back catalog is calling!) Links Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Background 02:01 First Impressions 05:12 Brightest Star 07:21 Bayer's Variable Star 10:15 Gold Star 14:53 Outro Keywords: Sagitta, Arrow, Astronomy, Constellations, Gamma Sagitta, WR124, Necklace Nebula, Webb, James Webb Space Telescope, Astrophotography, Space, Science, Ptolemy, Variable Stars, Night Sky

Join Jordan and Kit in this Asterisms Edition of Starry Time where they summarize the myths of the Galilean moons and share their favorite astronomical facts about these ice satellites! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:35 Background & History 04:51 Callisto 07:58 Io 10:34 Europa 15:16 Ganymede 18:41 Outro Keywords/Topics: Jupiter, Galilean Moons, Callisto, Io, Europa, Ganymede, Astronomy, Greek Mythology, Galileo Galilei, Tidal Heating, Magnetic Fields, Potential For Life, Icy Moons, Space Exploration, Celestial Bodies, Solar System, Planetary Science, Astrobiology, Moon Geology, Cosmic Stories

At long last, Jordan & Kit announce the return of Season 3: Into the Woods! Weekly content on the astronomy, mythology, pop culture, and assorted asterisms of the constellations in the night sky is returning soon. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss where Centaurus shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly defined)! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:10 Favorites 05:15 Least Favorites 06:55 Other Mentions 08:30 Wish Upon a Star 12:20 Outro Keywords/Topics: Chiron, Centaurus, Pop Culture, Centaurs, Parks and Recreation, Parks and Rec, Jerry's Painting, Crisis on Centaurus, Star Trek, TOS, Novel-verse, Fantasia, Hercules the Animated Movie, Nessus, centaurus beetle, Cen-tourism, Centaurus Rule, Centaurus First Aid Kit, Centauri, COVID-19, Omicron Variant Centaurus, opinions

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greco-Roman mythology of the constellation Centaurus! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:32 Background 02:25 Myth Retelling 10:58 Myth Analysis 13:02 Retconstellations 20:57 AI Oracle 24:45 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Centaurus, Chiron, Centaurs, Roman Mythology, Greco-Roman Mythology, Star Lore, Mythology, Greek Mythology, Babylonian Astronomy, Mentorship, Heroes, Healing, Tragedy, Cultural Interpretations, Astronomy, Myths, Sacrifice.

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Centaurus -- the centaur! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Topics Covered/Keywords: Alpha Centauri, Proxima Centauri, Ptolemy, Johann Bayer, Closest Star, Exoplanets, Super-earth, Planet B, Orbits, Habitable Zone, Parker Solar Probe, Gamma Centauri, NGC-4650A, Polar Ring Lenticular Galaxy, Lenticular galaxy, NGC 4622, Backward Galaxy, Galaxy mergers, Omega Centauri, globular cluster, Gold Star, Astronomy Constellations, Centaurus, Space, Science

Join Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner to learn more about the real-world animals that the constellation Lynx was named after! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:37 Creature Corner: Lynx 12:44 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Lynx, Bobcat, Wildlife, Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Sounds, Habitat, Ecology, Creature Corner, Hybrid Animals, Nature, Zoology, Biology, Blynx, Iberian Lynx, Canadian Lynx, Lynxes

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Lynx shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly) defined! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:48 Favorites 03:45 Least Favorites 07:17 Wish Upon a Star 09:34 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Constellation, Lynx, Pop Culture, Minnesota Lynx, Sports Teams, Basketball, Lynx Mountain, Lynx Body Spray, Axe Body Spray, Branding, Creative Ideas, Fantasy, Jewelry, Eyeliner, VR Headset.

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the myths, legends, and folklore of Lynx. Because this constellation doesn't have a Greco-Roman myth attached, Jordan and Kit 'Wax Poetic' and create their own myths! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:07 Background 03:00 Myths, Legends, and Lore 06:44 Waxing Poetic 13:11 Oracle AI Keywords/Topics Constellation, Lynx, Greek Mythology, Folklore, Johannes Hevelius, Ancient Astronomy, Lynx Animal, Norse Mythology, Ovid, Metamorphoses, Indigenous Stories, Waxing Poetic, Star Lore, Night Sky, Ursa Major, Auriga, Cultural History, Myths And Legends, Storytelling

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss the astronomy and other cosmic background of Lynx -- a constellation not included in Ptolemy's great 48! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:30 Background 03:40 First Impressions and Where to Find It 05:29 Brightest Star 07:15 Bayer’s Variable Star 09:05 Gold Star 12:20 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Astronomy, Constellation, Lynx, Jordanus, Johannes Hevelius, Johann Bayer, Bayer Designation, NGC 2419, Supernova, Intergalactic Wanderer, IAU Constellations, NGC 2770

Join Jordan and Kit as they head to Creature Corner to explore the fascinating world of bears and to share their favorite fictional bears! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:45 Creature Corner 05:47 Favorite Fictional Bears 10:53 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Bears, Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Polar Bears, Fictional Bears, Creature Corner, Bear Facts, Bear Species, Wildlife Education, Animal Behavior, Bear Conservation, Winnie The Pooh, Paddington Bear, Baloo, Fozzie Bear, Grolar Bear, Pizzly Bear, Bear Diet, Panda Bear, Duffy Bear, Teddy Bear, Disney Duffy Bear,

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss where "Ursa" and the Dipper asterisms show up in Pop Culture (broadly defined), and what they'd do if they had control of the Ursa brand. Buckle in, because this one gets chaotic! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:14 Favorites 06:38 Least Favorites 09:28 Other Mentions 12:01 Wish Upon A Star 15:37 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Constellations, Pop Culture, Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh, Doctor Who, X-Men, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ursa Major Mutant, Great Bear Roller Coaster, Hershey Park, After Earth, Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Orb Weaver Spiders, Alaska State Flag, Third Eye Blind, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Wish Upon A Star