Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
The Astronomy Daily Podcast team brings you a summary of the days Space and Astronomy News so you never feel left behind. There's a lot going on 'out ,' and we endeavour to bring it all to you. The team consists of Steve and Hallie on Mondays, Anna on Tuesday and Wednesdays and Charlie on Thursdays and Fridays. For more visit, our website and sign up for the free daily newsletter and check out our continually updated newsfeed. www.astronomydaily.io. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) ...just search for AstroDailyPod. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.
Episodes
April 25, 2024 • 14 mins
Prepare for an astronomical adventure in today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. Host Charlie takes us on a thrilling journey, starting with the awe-inspiring revelations of the 2024 total solar eclipse. Witness the unity of community and science as the Citizen Continental-America Telescopic Eclipse (CATE 2024) experiment captures a high-resolution solar spectacle, while NASA's WB-57F aircraft ascends to 50,000ft for a cl...
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April 24, 2024 • 11 mins
Embark on a celestial voyage with host Anna in today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where we bid a fond adieu to NASA's CloudSat mission after nearly two decades of revolutionizing our understanding of Earth's atmosphere. As we marvel at the legacy of this Earth-observing pioneer, we then set our sights on the mysterious quasi-moon Kamoʻoalewa, unearthing its lunar origins and what it reveals about the moon's violent p...
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April 23, 2024 • 14 mins
Prepare to traverse the Martian dunes and lunar craters with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. Host Anna guides us through a cosmic odyssey, starting with the baffling methane mysteries on Mars. Could this be a sign of life, or are we witnessing geological marvels? We delve into the necessity of a moon-specific time zone—Coordinated Lunar Time (CLT)—as we plan for future lunar habitats and the precision required for...
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April 22, 2024 • 14 mins
Join Anna on today's celestial edition of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where we embark on an interstellar expedition to the frontiers of space innovation and exploration. We begin with the UK's Vertical Future, as they prepare to take agriculture into orbit with a £1.5 million grant from the UK Space Agency, aiming to sustain future astronauts with crops grown in space. Then, we navigate the cosmos with the US Space Force, explor...
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April 19, 2024 • 11 mins
In today's e[isode, we set sail through the cosmic seas beginning with the Hubble Space Telescope's 19-year odyssey, cataloging a flurry of elusive asteroids in a monumental cosmic census. Our journey takes a magnetic turn as we uncover how stellar magnetic fields are reshaping our understanding of exoplanet atmospheres, with a spotlight on the distant world of WASP 39 b. We then descend upon the mysterious ice of Ceres, where youn...
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April 18, 2024 • 15 mins
On today's stellar episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, we cast our gaze skyward to marvel at the latest breakthroughs in space exploration and technology. We kick off with NASA's revolutionary solar sail system, set to glide on sunlight from New Zealand's shores, heralding a new age of propellant-free space travel. We'll then rocket to Russia's ambitious Angara A-5M project, a powerhouse launcher designed to thrust the nation...
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April 17, 2024 • 22 mins
In today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, we celebrate the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's transformation from a groundbreaking flier to a stationary scientific sentinel on the Red Planet. We'll delve into the methane-rich mysteries of ice giants Uranus and Neptune, challenging long-held notions of their composition. The episode takes an exhilarating turn with NASA's greenlit Dragonfly mission to Saturn's moon Titan, promisi...
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April 16, 2024 • 12 mins
**Host:** Anna
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Prepare to embark on a celestial odyssey with host Anna on today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. We take you through the ancient journey of the Winchcombe meteorite, a relic from the solar system's birth, now providing profound insights into the watery past of its parent asteroid. We'll navigate the complexities of NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, as it faces a crucial redesign to ...
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Prepare to embark on a celestial odyssey with host Anna on today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. We take you through the ancient journey of the Winchcombe meteorite, a relic from the solar system's birth, now providing profound insights into the watery past of its parent asteroid. We'll navigate the complexities of NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, as it faces a crucial redesign to ...
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**Host:** Steve Dunkley with co-host AI Hallie
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Buckle up, space enthusiasts! Steve Dunkley and his AI co-host Hallie are back with another intriguing episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. This time, we're diving into the aftermath of an eclipse that left many disregarding expert advice, resulting in a spike in "my eyes hurt" Google searches. We'll explore the cautionary tales from eclipse viewers of the pa...
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**Episode Summary:**
Buckle up, space enthusiasts! Steve Dunkley and his AI co-host Hallie are back with another intriguing episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. This time, we're diving into the aftermath of an eclipse that left many disregarding expert advice, resulting in a spike in "my eyes hurt" Google searches. We'll explore the cautionary tales from eclipse viewers of the pa...
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April 12, 2024 • 14 mins
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Join Charlie on a cosmic voyage with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, as we delve into the latest space sector upheavals and triumphs. We'll celebrate the Angara A-5 rocket's ascent on its third attempt, a testament to Russia's tenacity in space. We'll unpack the sudden suspension of NASA's TESS satellite and its implications for exoplanet discovery. Our journey also navigates the innovative sol...
Join Charlie on a cosmic voyage with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, as we delve into the latest space sector upheavals and triumphs. We'll celebrate the Angara A-5 rocket's ascent on its third attempt, a testament to Russia's tenacity in space. We'll unpack the sudden suspension of NASA's TESS satellite and its implications for exoplanet discovery. Our journey also navigates the innovative sol...
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**Host:** Charlie
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Strap in for an interstellar expedition with Charlie on today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where we traverse the latest and most thrilling developments in space exploration. We'll witness history as a Japanese astronaut prepares to leave footprints on the lunar surface, delve into the high-stakes drama of Russia's Angara A-5 rocket, and marvel at groundbreaking studies that cou...
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**Episode Summary:**
Strap in for an interstellar expedition with Charlie on today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where we traverse the latest and most thrilling developments in space exploration. We'll witness history as a Japanese astronaut prepares to leave footprints on the lunar surface, delve into the high-stakes drama of Russia's Angara A-5 rocket, and marvel at groundbreaking studies that cou...
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April 10, 2024 • 11 mins
**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team
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Join Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team for a cosmic voyage that takes us from the fiery farewell of a legendary rocket to the tantalizing prospect of extraterrestrial life on twin-sunned worlds. In today's episode, we celebrate the final mission of ULA's Delta IV Heavy, ponder the habitable potential of Tatooine-like planets, bid a fond farewell to NASA's DC-8 flyin...
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**Episode Summary:**
Join Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team for a cosmic voyage that takes us from the fiery farewell of a legendary rocket to the tantalizing prospect of extraterrestrial life on twin-sunned worlds. In today's episode, we celebrate the final mission of ULA's Delta IV Heavy, ponder the habitable potential of Tatooine-like planets, bid a fond farewell to NASA's DC-8 flyin...
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**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team
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**Episode Summary:**
Embark on a cosmic odyssey with Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team as we delve into the latest astronomical phenomena and space exploration marvels. Today's episode is a celestial tapestry woven with the enchantment of a total solar eclipse, Russia's soaring space ambitions with the Angara A-5, and the intriguing partnership between China and Thailand on lunar explor...
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**Episode Summary:**
Embark on a cosmic odyssey with Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team as we delve into the latest astronomical phenomena and space exploration marvels. Today's episode is a celestial tapestry woven with the enchantment of a total solar eclipse, Russia's soaring space ambitions with the Angara A-5, and the intriguing partnership between China and Thailand on lunar explor...
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April 8, 2024 • 21 mins
**Hosts:** Steve and Hallie
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Join Steve and Hallie on today's special solar eclipse edition of Astronomy Daily, as we embark on a celestial journey filled with interstellar insights and astronomical amazement. We celebrate the return of three cosmonauts from the ISS, marvel at the first-ever observation of a glory on an exoplanet, and delve into the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's mission to demystify stell...
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Join Steve and Hallie on today's special solar eclipse edition of Astronomy Daily, as we embark on a celestial journey filled with interstellar insights and astronomical amazement. We celebrate the return of three cosmonauts from the ISS, marvel at the first-ever observation of a glory on an exoplanet, and delve into the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's mission to demystify stell...
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April 4, 2024 • 11 mins
**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team
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Embark on a cosmic expedition with Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team as we navigate through the latest astronomical discoveries and the challenges of space exploration. In this episode, we dive into the icy mysteries of Jupiter's moon Europa, unearth the secrets of ancient Martian rivers, and spotlight NASA's lunar ambitions. We also confront the growing concern of ...
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**Episode Summary:**
Embark on a cosmic expedition with Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team as we navigate through the latest astronomical discoveries and the challenges of space exploration. In this episode, we dive into the icy mysteries of Jupiter's moon Europa, unearth the secrets of ancient Martian rivers, and spotlight NASA's lunar ambitions. We also confront the growing concern of ...
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April 2, 2024 • 13 mins
**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team
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Blast off with Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team in this captivating episode, where the cosmos unveils its latest marvels and milestones. Today, we celebrate SpaceX's 260th reflight of an orbital class rocket, signaling a sustainable future in space travel. We'll also explore an audacious partnership between Taobao and Chinese rocket company Space Epoch, aiming to r...
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**Episode Summary:**
Blast off with Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team in this captivating episode, where the cosmos unveils its latest marvels and milestones. Today, we celebrate SpaceX's 260th reflight of an orbital class rocket, signaling a sustainable future in space travel. We'll also explore an audacious partnership between Taobao and Chinese rocket company Space Epoch, aiming to r...
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March 29, 2024 • 10 mins
**Hosts:** Charlie and the Astronomy Daily Team
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In today's transcendent episode of Astronomy Daily, let Charlie and the team be your celestial guides as we delve into the latest awe-inspiring events unfolding in the boundless theater above. Witness the unexpected delay of the Delta IV Heavy's final mission and the historic touchdown of the American-built Nova-C spacecraft on the Moon. We'll also ponder the Ear...
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**Episode Summary:**
In today's transcendent episode of Astronomy Daily, let Charlie and the team be your celestial guides as we delve into the latest awe-inspiring events unfolding in the boundless theater above. Witness the unexpected delay of the Delta IV Heavy's final mission and the historic touchdown of the American-built Nova-C spacecraft on the Moon. We'll also ponder the Ear...
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March 27, 2024 • 12 mins
**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team
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Join Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team for another enlightening voyage into the cosmos, where today's episode unfurls a tapestry of celestial triumphs and enigmas. We celebrate the European Space Agency's masterful recovery of the Euclid telescope's sight from an icy veil, marvel at Mars' new trojan asteroid, and ponder the birth of blue supergiant stars. We'll also...
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**Episode Summary:**
Join Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team for another enlightening voyage into the cosmos, where today's episode unfurls a tapestry of celestial triumphs and enigmas. We celebrate the European Space Agency's masterful recovery of the Euclid telescope's sight from an icy veil, marvel at Mars' new trojan asteroid, and ponder the birth of blue supergiant stars. We'll also...
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March 25, 2024 • 20 mins
**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie
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Embark on a cosmic journey with Steve Dunkley and his AI sidekick Hallie in this spectacular episode of Astronomy Daily, dated March 25, 2024. As we revel in the beauty of Australia's deadly charm, our hosts navigate us through a universe of thrilling astronomical updates. Today's episode is a treasure trove for skywatchers, with a focus on the upcoming northern...
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Embark on a cosmic journey with Steve Dunkley and his AI sidekick Hallie in this spectacular episode of Astronomy Daily, dated March 25, 2024. As we revel in the beauty of Australia's deadly charm, our hosts navigate us through a universe of thrilling astronomical updates. Today's episode is a treasure trove for skywatchers, with a focus on the upcoming northern...
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March 22, 2024 • 14 mins
**Hosts:** Charlie and the Astronomy Daily Team
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Strap in for a space-bound adventure with Charlie and the Astronomy Daily Team in season 3, episode 15, as we traverse the celestial sea to bring you a constellation of news that's as varied and vibrant as the cosmos itself. In this episode, we find ourselves at the edge of our seats with a Soyuz spacecraft launch abort just seconds from liftoff, marvel at the Ja...
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**Episode Summary:**
Strap in for a space-bound adventure with Charlie and the Astronomy Daily Team in season 3, episode 15, as we traverse the celestial sea to bring you a constellation of news that's as varied and vibrant as the cosmos itself. In this episode, we find ourselves at the edge of our seats with a Soyuz spacecraft launch abort just seconds from liftoff, marvel at the Ja...
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