Following a question from
one of our listeners (Jules Nixon), episode 3 is all about Jupiter!
@Chrislintott and Mr Max discuss Jupiter's moons, images sent back from the Juno probe and the importance of not eating things you find on a walk.
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aM2Lm1I4Jwb
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Episode 3: Jupiter by Dog Stars
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 Nixon for the question that set us off today, and to those of you who have shared photos of your dogs and sky.
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Dog Stars • A podcast on Anchor
Join Chris Lintott and Mr Max on their evening exploration of the night sky (Chris) and the discarded pizza boxes of Oxford (Max). Indulge in lazy astronomy: the art of being impressed simply by looking up. The podcast is your five minute guide to what to look for in our changing night sky and the stories of what's found there, as you wander with or without your own four-legged friend. Remember: No barking!
Descriptions of the sky suitable for anywhere in the northern hemisphere.
Mr Max and @Chrislintott are back! This week they're talking about Mars - the red planet, and Aldebaran - the brightest star in the constellation of Taurus.
https://anchor.fm/dog-stars/episodes/Episode-2-Mars-and-Aldebaran-e1teb0a
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Episode 2: Mars and Aldebaran by Dog Stars
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 car!
You can find out when Mars is visible from where you are here at in-the-sky.org, and read about Aldebaran here: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/aldebaran/
While distracted, Chris describes the Hyades as a constellation a few times in this walk. It's a cluster, and he gets it right eventually, but Mr Max has been given extra bacon as an apology.
Welcome to Dog Stars, a brand new podcast featuring
@Chrislintott and Mr Max on their evening explorations of the nights sky (and discarded pizza boxes)!
The first episode explores the full moon, it's craters and the peculiar moon illusion.
https://anchor.fm/dog-stars/episodes/Episode-1-The-Moon-e1t4btl
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Episode 1: The Moon by Dog Stars
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-crater-copernicus/
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