Season 2

Dream Chasers, Long March Records, and Listening to the Music of Stars | S02E61
Astronomy Daily - The PodcastDecember 18, 2023x
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Dream Chasers, Long March Records, and Listening to the Music of Stars | S02E61

Astronomy Daily's Year-End Extravaganza! This episode of Astronomy Daily is packed with exciting space news, marking the end of 2023 with a bang! Dream Chaser Takes Flight: Get ready for the first flight of Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spacecraft in 2024! Learn about its environmental testing and its role in transporting astr...

Starry Wonders: Geminids, Lunar Epochs, and Space Ventures | S02E60
Astronomy Daily - The PodcastDecember 11, 2023x
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Starry Wonders: Geminids, Lunar Epochs, and Space Ventures | S02E60

Hosts: Steve Dunkley and AI Newsreader HallieTopics Covered:Geminid Meteor ShowerDeclaration of the Lunar Anthropocene EpochPotential New Meteor Shower from Comet 46P/WirtanenAustralia's Lunar Rover "Ruva" NamingUpdates on NASA's Psyche SpacecraftIran's Progress in Space ExplorationAdditional Notes: Listeners are encouraged t...

Mysteries of the Universe - 8 Things Modern Astronomers are still Puzzled By | S02E59
Astronomy Daily - The PodcastDecember 08, 2023x
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Mysteries of the Universe - 8 Things Modern Astronomers are still Puzzled By | S02E59

This episode of Astronomy Daily covers some of the biggest mysteries that continue to perplex astronomers, like the nature of dark energy and matter, the source of cosmic rays, and the bizarre characteristics of our solar system. Host Tim Gibbs walks through a list of eight enduring astronomical puzzles that science has yet t...

North Korea Launches Spy Satellite | S02E58
Astronomy Daily - The PodcastDecember 04, 2023x
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North Korea Launches Spy Satellite | S02E58

Blast back to the 1970s with Steve and Halle on this anniversary edition of Astronomy Daily! The hosts fondly remember seeing the animated sci-fi classic Fantastic Planet paired with the Pink Floyd surf film Crystal Voyager one fateful summer night. From this nostalgic launch pad, the episode tours current events like Hubble'...

Supernova Spotted by New Indian Telescope | S02E57
Astronomy Daily - The PodcastNovember 27, 2023x
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Supernova Spotted by New Indian Telescope | S02E57

This episode of Astronomy Daily covers a range of space news, including adaptive optics to sharpen images from ground telescopes, the successful engine test for the new European Ariane 6 rocket, and NASA's PACE mission to study ocean-atmosphere interactions. Co-host Hallie shares updates on the Indian Liquid Mirror Telescope'...

SpaceX Triumphs, Mars Conjunction, and Russia's Sirius Mission: Exploring New Frontiers in Space | S02E56
Astronomy Daily - The PodcastNovember 20, 2023x
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SpaceX Triumphs, Mars Conjunction, and Russia's Sirius Mission: Exploring New Frontiers in Space | S02E56

In this episode of "Astronomy Daily," hosts Steve Dunkley and his AI sidekick Hallie delve into the latest astronomical news and discoveries. The episode kicks off with a light-hearted exchange between Steve and Hallie, followed by updates from the Astronomy Daily newsletter. Key highlights include: 1. SpaceX's latest achieve...

Exploring Space News: Vibrotactors for Astronauts, Dinkinesh Asteroid's Mini-Moon, and Farewell to Ken Mattingly | S02E55
Astronomy Daily - The PodcastNovember 09, 2023x
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Exploring Space News: Vibrotactors for Astronauts, Dinkinesh Asteroid's Mini-Moon, and Farewell to Ken Mattingly | S02E55

Introduction: Steve and Hallie introduce the episode and discuss the Astronomy Daily newsletter, encouraging listeners to sign up.- Vibrotactors: Scientists have developed vibrotactors to aid astronauts in combating spatial disorientation in space. These devices, combined with training, improve balance and orientation control...

Exploring the Night Sky and Beyond | S02E54
Astronomy Daily - The PodcastNovember 06, 2023x
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Exploring the Night Sky and Beyond | S02E54

Join host Tim Gibbs and his AI Newsreader sidekick, Hallie, for an enlightening episode of the Astronomy Daily Podcast. In today's show, we uncover the wonders of the night sky with the opening of a new dark sky discovery hub at Somerset's Wimbled Lake. Nestled within Europe's first International Dark Sky Reserve, this hub pr...

Asteroid Close Calls, US-Australia Space Pacts, and the Quest to Clean Up Cosmic Clutter | S02E53
Astronomy Daily - The PodcastNovember 01, 2023x
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Asteroid Close Calls, US-Australia Space Pacts, and the Quest to Clean Up Cosmic Clutter | S02E53

**Astronomy Daily Podcast Show Notes - Episode Date: November 1, 2023** **Hosted by:** Steve Dunkley and AI Newsreader, Hallie 1. **Introduction:** - Warm welcome to another episode of Astronomy Daily. - Steve shares his personal experiences from the weekend, including attending a wedding and a funeral on the same day. 2. **A...