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Welcome to this episode of SpaceTime, where we bring you some fascinating stories from the world of astronomy and space science. First up, astronomers have made an incredible discovery using an Artificial Intelligence program. They have found a supermassive black hole that is ripping apart a giant star in what is being called the brightest, most energetic, and longest-lasting stellar murder ever s...

Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Steve Dunkley and digital reporter Halley discuss various space-related news stories. The first news is about a study conducted by scientists from the University of Helsinki that measured cosmic radiation levels on board several aircraft on various flights. The results showed that exposure levels vary great...

*Solving the 60-year-old mystery of quasars Astronomers believe they’ve finally solved the mystery of quasars – the most powerful objects in the Universe. *Discovery of an embryonic exoplanet in a distant star system Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet forming in the protoplanetary disk around a distant newly formed star. *Japan fails in its attempt to land on the Moon Japanese start-up ispac...

May 1, 2023: In this episode of Steve Murphy Star Signs, you'll learn about the astrological events happening in May 2023, and how they affect your zodiac sign. Whether you're looking for love, passion, or purpose, there's something for everyone in the stars this month. You'll hear about: - Venus in Gemini: How this transit brings romance and excitement to Geminis and Sagittarians, and what you ne...

In this episode, we explore some of the latest developments in astronomy and space news: Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) from deep space continue to mystify astronomers with their sudden bursts of energy. Last year's Tongan volcanic explosion was confirmed to be the largest natural explosion on Earth in over a century. China has launched a new constellation of spy satellites for Earth observation purpose...

In this Astronomy Daily podcast episode, new host Tim Gibbs (AstroTim) is joined by Halley to discuss the latest news in space exploration. Private companies like Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines, Mast and Space Systems, Blue Origin, and SpaceX are planning multiple missions to the Moon, some to deliver scientific instruments and payloads, while others will transport humans in the future. SpaceX's S...

Get ready to explore a 10 billion year old mystery! A closely bound duo of energetic quasars, the hallmark of a pair of merging galaxies, have been discovered when the Universe was only 3 billion years old. What secrets do these quasars hold and why have they lasted so long? Join us as we unravel this age-old mystery and uncover the secrets of the cosmos. But be warned, the answers may not be what...

The war has officially begun. The first casualties of the VO AI war have occurred, and it's not Audio Books...  Keep an ear out, as we will be launching it shortly with a limited run of 100, and a fairly juicy prize for one lucky VO artist who opts in! A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with t...

In this week's stars forecast, Steve Murphy warns of Mercury retrograde, which will continue into the following week. He advises caution when it comes to signing contracts and making agreements, suggesting that you double-check all details before making any commitments. The focus is on communication, whether it's your car, computer, or phone. With Mercury retrograde, all forms of communication are...

*First starship launch ends in massive explosion *Europe’s JUICE mission bound for Jupiter *Russia backs down on space station threat *The Science Report *Skeptics guide to Ivermectin This week’s guests includes: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from iTWire.com Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics Jonathan Nally the editor of Australian Sky and Telescope Magazine Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app...

This podcast episode discusses the busy and exciting times in the film and entertainment industry due to the ongoing International Comedy Festival. Alex First (the host) talks about the challenge of attending every single performance of every show and the importance of fresh talent, especially graduates from institutions like the VCA Victorian College of the Arts. Alex acknowledges the difficulty...

*Ancient White Dwarf hosts a planetary graveyard *New study shows that Einstein was right – again *Russia’s new weapon *The Science Report *Skeptics guide to Lincoln’s ghost Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get som...

In this episode of Dark Skies Conversations, Marnie Ogg is joined by Naomi Miles and Grant Salmond from the Australian Age of Dinosaurs in northern western Queensland near Winton. They discuss their passion for dark skies and how they have expanded their successful museum based on paleontology and archaeology with dinosaurs to create an iconic destination for stargazing. The episode highlights the...

In this episode, you will be able to: - Explore magnetic fields on exoplanets and their fascinating role in supporting life. - Delve into the reasons behind Virgin Orbit's bankruptcy amid SpaceX's thriving success. - Uncover the mysterious fast blue optical transient (FBOT) explosions and their significance in space. - Understand the correlation between Voyager spacecraft's speed and interstellar...

In this episode, Marnie Ogg interviews Chris Tugwell, a South Australian man based in Adelaide who is a film writer, land care worker, and a Dark Sky entrepreneur. Chris shares his passion for making things happen, and how he transformed a small patch of private land on the Murray River into Australia's first Dark Sky Reserve. Through his connections with local government, tourism providers, and t...

*Invisible monster on the loose in intergalactic space *Understanding the mystery of the neutrino mass *A fascinating new look at Uranus *The Science Report *Alex on Tech For more SpaceTime visit us online at https://www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show...

In this episode of Dark Sky Conversations, host Marnie Ogg interviews John Whittle, who works for the National Parks and Wildlife Service in New South Wales. John manages the Warrumbungle National Park, which is the first Dark Sky park in the southern hemisphere. With a background in forestry, John oversees a team of rangers and field officers who are responsible for managing the park's environmen...

SSL has released a firmware upgrade for the popular SSL 2 & 2+ interfaces, but as George is installing the upgrade on AP's machine we make a discovery that is worth sharing. We've created a survey so you can leave your mark on what will be a one-of-a-kind mic interface designed specifically for Voice Artists. We're hoping to release it later this year, and would love your thoughts on what you...

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 46 *This week’s Australian Total Solar Eclipse Sky watchers from around the world are making their way to the outback Western Australian township of Ningaloo on north west cape for one of the most spectacular events on the astronomical calendar – a total eclipse of the Sun. *Snowball Earth might have been slush ball At least five ice ages have befallen Earth, including...

In this week's star signs, Steve takes a look at the sun's move into Taurus on Thursday, April 21, and the new moon eclipse also happening on the same day at the zero degrees of Taurus. The last few weeks have been about wrapping up old projects and saying goodbye to people and things in our lives. This new moon eclipse marks a new beginning, but it's uncertain in what area of our lives. Steve tak...

S03E03 Johan Eklof - Author ‘The Dark Sky Manifesto’ If you’d like to buy a copy of Johan’s book as discussed in this episode, you can find it on Amazon at: Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3MMvzw7 Kindle: https://amzn.to/41p1lnm Paperback: https://amzn.to/3ojWMw0 Audiobook: https://amzn.to/41uFv1r Part 3 in our series celebrating International Dark Sky Week. In this episode of Dark Sky Conversations, h...

In this episode, Peter and Alex discuss the opening night of the Fantastic Film Festival, which features a series of outrageous films. The festival, which showcases extreme behavior, language, and sex, is programmed by Hudson Soada, who has a built-in audience for these outlandish films. Alex and Peter mention some of the short films they saw, including a Dutch-Belgian co-production called Gnomes...

In this episode as part of International Dark Sky Week, I get to chat with Professor Chris Lidman, the director of Siding Spring Observatory, where we discuss the importance of dark sky conservations. The Siding Spring Observatory was the first place in Australia to introduce Dark Sky guidelines, and there is currently an update being done to them. The conversation covers the National Optical Tele...

S03E01 Jessica Heim – Cultural Astronomer Marnie Ogg welcomes her guest, Jessica Heim, to Dark Sky Conversations to discuss the impacts of light at night caused by satellite mega constellations, including those launched by Elon Musk and other organizations. Heim, who is a resident of Missouri and a student at the University of Southern Queensland, shares her research on the potential risks of incr...

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 45 *Starship readied for first flight SpaceX has commenced final assembly of their new Starship rocket in preparation for its maiden orbital test flight which could happen as soon as this week. *The black widow pulsar consumes its sibling A rapidly rotating neutron star has set a new mass record after consuming part of its binary stellar companion. *Claims Earth’s inner...