Dog Stars

The evening after the night before, Mr Max and Chris are recovering from a late night by gazing at the Moon and hunting for pizza. We talk about how to find the place where Neil Armstrong took his one small step, discuss KREEP, and explain an unexpected connection between Nicaragua and Las Vegas. #FoundABin #DontEatThat For a guide to finding all of the Apollo landing sites on the Moon, try here:...

In a quieter walk than usual, Chris and Mr Max tell the story of Betelgeuse - the armpit of the Great One, and the star that might one day provide a spectacular supernova. They also encourage you to find the constellation of Orion, the signpost to the winter sky, enjoy the odd bit of chicken and mourn the loss of the bone they found on Tuesday. There's a great guide to Orion here: https://www.skya...

On a cold wander around Oxford, we learn about Jupiter and its fascinating moons, from volcanic Io to icy Europa. Learn how you can watch their dance around Jupiter, about the fascinating images sent back by the plucky Juno probe, and how the Great Red Spot might not be as Great as it used to be. We also discuss Mr Max's velocity, and the theme of today's walk is: Don't Eat That! Thanks to Jules N...

Chris and Mr Max are pleased to see Mars in the sky, finding the perfect location for an evening walk in a local park. We talk about colour, whether the red planet has little red plants on it, and compare it to nearby Aldebaran, the brightest star in the constellation of Taurus. Aldebaran also points us to the Hyades cluster, a nearby group of young stars. Enjoy your walk - and don't pee on the ca...

On our first walk, Chris and Mr Max explore the Full Moon on a blustery evening. Full Moon is a wonderful time to go crater spotting, and we talk about Tycho and Copernicus, as well as the mysterious Moon illusion. You can find out about Moon phases and much more via in-the-sky.org , and you can read more about Copernicus here:  https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/astrophotography/moon/lunar-c...