Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society

Kielder Observatory Podcast

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The official monthly podcast from Kielder Observatory in Northumberland UK, situated under some of the darkest skies in the world. If you've ever wondered what happens when you fall into a black hole, if intelligent life is watching us from other galaxies, or how the North East is at the forefront of the British Space programme, then you can find out more in this series! Each month we also update you on the things to look out for in the night sky wherever you are, and of course update you on what's happening at the observatory too! Subscribe now, and maybe we'll see you at Kielder soon!

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Staying Healthy In Space! Dr Saralyn Mark, Medical Advisor to NASA 08.03.2021 41:43

Coming up, the month of March sees International Women’s Day, and in this episode we speak to a true pioneer of Women’s Health, Dr Saralyn Mark. Dr Mark joined the astronaut training programme at NASA and became a senior medical advisor at the space agency for over 18 years taking care of the health of the health of men and particularly women heading into space. She has also worked at the White Ho...

Prof John Girkin - Durham's role on the James Webb Telescope 12.02.2021 41:23

In the February 2021 episode we speak to Prof John Girkin about some of the research and advancements taking place at Durham University's centre of advanced instrumentation, which is one of the worlds leading authorities in helping space programmes around the world improve their images from both telescopes on earth and satellites in space. Plus how that research has also had benefits here on earth...

The Realities Of Life On Mars - Hayden Goodfellow 17.01.2021 48:54

In this months podcast we chat to Astrophysicist and keen enthusiast of Astro-Engineering Hayden Goodfellow BSc (Hons) about ExoMars. Being constructed by Boeing in the UK, ExoMars is heading to the red planet with a delayed schedule of 2022, but what’s it going to learn on its journey? Find out more about the first British mission to Mars since Beagle and your usual “what up this month” in this m...

Dr Fred Stevenson, Cosmology and Black Holes 10.11.2020 54:51

In this December episode we take a look at cosmology with Dr Fred Stevenson, who takes os on a journey into the origins of the universe and the other question of how everything will end..! We also explore Black Holes, and answer just what would happen if you were to end up inside one, plus the search for the dark matter particle and how the answer could lie in a mine in North Yorkshire..! We are a...

Kielder Observatory CEO Catherine Johns 06.11.2020 47:53

We speak to Kielder Observatory CEO Catherine Johns about the challenges of making the site Covid safe and keeping disappointed visitors happy, plus looking ahead to exciting new developments in the coming months. Plus we explore the things to lookout for in the night sky through November, and ways you can interact with Kielder Observatory during lockdown! Listen and subscribe now! See omnystudio....

Prof Wallace Arthur - The search for life on other planets. 06.10.2020 47:40

In this episode we speak to Professor Wallace Arthur, one of the world’s leading experts on the question of life elsewhere in the universe. Find out what he makes of the recent suggestions of microbial life on Venus, how close we are to finding extraterrestrial life, and has ET already found us?! If you’ve never visited us before, Ian Dan and Adam also bring you a virtual tour of Kielder Observato...

Kielder Podcast Trailer 01.10.2020 1:30

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