Brendan O'Brien: Astronomers, Astrophysicists & Space Scientists

Astronomy Astrophiz Podcast

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Astrophiz: In-Depth Interviews with Astronomers and AstrophysicistsDiscover the wonders of the universe with Astrophiz, the podcast for space enthusiasts and researchers. Join host Brendan O’Brien as he sits down with world-leading scientists to explore the frontiers of astrophysics, radio astronomy, and space science. From the evolution of the Milky Way and the mechanics of solar flares to the cutting-edge technology of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), we break down complex academic research into engaging stories of discovery. Whether you’re interested in cosmic dust, galaxy evolution, or th...

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Brendan O'Brien: Astronomers, Astrophysicists & Space Scientists

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Astrophiz Podcast 9 - Dr Julie Banfield-Radio Galaxy Zoo - Dr Cherbakov - Sorry, no aliens here 31.08.2016 57:35

Dr Julie Banfield introduces the Radio Galaxy Zoo Citizen Science Project, Dr Nadezhda Cherbakov on the 'Radio Widow' and 'Sorry, no aliens there!' Dr Ian Musgrave tells us about 'Starshot' and what to look for in the sky this week, and in 'Ian's Tangent' he tells us about the stars in the Centaur - Alpha, Beta and Proxima. In the news: Proxima Centauri b, Astrophotography tips, New SKA HQ, Dark M...

Astrophiz Podcast 7 -Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith - Quiet Zones -Dr Musgrave 'What's Up this Week' + Pulsars 17.08.2016 45:23

Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith on building the world's biggest radio telescope, sciencing with indigenous communities and national science Week. Dr Ian Musgrave wraps up the Perseids, explains magnitudes and 'What's up in the sky this week'. Dr Nadezhda Cherbakov introduces Pulsars, and their discoverer, Dame Jocelyn Bell. In the news this week: Science week, Primordial Black Holes, a trip to Proxima Centau...

Astrophiz Podcast 6 - Dr Karen Lee-Waddell "Tidal Dwarf Galaxies"- Dr Musgrave + Aurora colours 10.08.2016 39:59

Dr Karen Lee-Waddell tells us about her research with CSIRO on tidal dwarf galaxies. Ian tells us more about the Perseid Meteor Shower, the 'Dance of the Planets' and what's up in the sky this week. Dr Nadezhda tells us about the discovery or radio waves from Jupiter. In the news: Help find black holes by joining a citizen science project at radio.galaxyzoo.org and we explain how the colours of au...

Astrophiz Podcast 5 - RA 101 - Dr Musgrave "What's up" - Dr Nadezhda Cherbakov - "Ruby Payne-Scott" 04.08.2016 36:24

Dr Nadezhda tells us about pioneering Australian astrophysicist and ardent women's rights advocate Ruby Payne-Scott, and I explain EM waves and the many colours of light. Ian tells us about the 'dance of the planets' and what's up in the sky this week. In the news: Jupiter's Red Hot Spot, New type of Binary Star. MWA eavesdrops on old supernova. Juno drops a donut. Brightest object in our universe...

Astrophiz Podcast 3 - Dave Hunter - Heliophysics 21.07.2016 39:00

Interview: Dave 'the grave ' Hunter - Magnetometers and interpreting heliophysical satellite data. . Dr Ian Musgrave tells us "What's up in the sky this week" - The News Roundup: MeerKat and Dark Matter, and astronomy news snippets.

Astrophiz 1: Robert Arrowsmith - Radio Astronomy at Heathcote 29.06.2016 37:22

My debut episode of the Astrophiz Podcast! Discover the fascinating world of amateur radio astronomy operating out of the RF-quiet Leon Mow Dark Sky Site in Heathcote, Victoria. My 1st Guest, Robert Arrowsmith explains why Linux is the platform of choice for many modern radio astrophysicists and dives deep into active projects, including NASA’s Radio JOVE project tracking 20MHz synchrotron radiati...

Galaxy Forensics: Decoding Galaxy Evolution with Dr. Elisabete da Cunha (Astrophiz 230) 49:46

How do we "autopsy" a galaxy from billions of light-years away? Join world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Elisabete da Cunha as she sits down with Astrophiz host Brendan O’Brien to explore the life, evolution, and eventual "death" of the most massive structures in the universe. From her early inspirations under the stars of Portugal to her groundbreaking work in Extragalactic Astronomy, Elisabete sha...