Dog Stars

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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.

Dog StarsApr 14, 2023

This week @Chrislintott tells us all about the constellation of Leo🦁, the sky's Sickle and finding our place in the galaxy.

Meanwhile Mr Max gives us a lesson in the best 'good boy' behaviour, even when barked at!

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dog-stars/episodes/Episode-11-Leo-e22c0li

#Leo #Sickle #LetsGo #DogStarsPod

Episode 11: Leo by Dog Stars

Mr Max and Chris are out in blustery Oxford, looking at the ancient constellation of Leo, the lion. We find the sky's Sickle, find our place in and the galaxy and think about looking at the distant Universe - and do not bark at anyone, even when provoked. There's a nice guide to finding Leo from Bristol's 'We the Curious' here : https://www.wethecurious.org/curious-stuff/stargazing-night-sky/where-can-i-find-leo and a gorgeous picture of the Leo triplet of galaxies here: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/astrophotography/galaxies/leo-triplet/. A recent view of our own galaxy is available here: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/285/the-milky-way-galaxy/

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Dog StarsApr 7, 2023

We're back! Episode 10 is here, kindly sponsored by Oxford Cheese Company

@Chrislintott guides us through the Pleiades cluster, Venus, Subaru cars, and the Māori calendar. Of course, all Mr Max is interested in, is the tasty bone he found ...

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dog-stars/episodes/Episode-10-Mori-e21uakn

Episode 10: Māori by Dog Stars

Mr Max and Chris are finally back out under clear skies, thanks to a break in the weather (and kind sponsorship from Big Cheese in the form of the Oxford Cheese Company). Max is b..b...b...back to the (shin) bone, Chris is distracted by the Moon, but we're talking about the upcoming conjunction of the Pleiades cluster and Venus. We cover the Māori calendar, Subaru cars, and a decent helping of cosmic coincidence, all while orbiting a particularly tasty bone. You can find a lovely image of the cluster here : https://www.eso.org/public/unitedkingdom/images/b11/?lang and read about the Māori New Year traditions around Matariki here: https://teara.govt.nz/en/matariki-maori-new-year

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Dog StarsFeb 24, 2023

This week Mr Max chows down on some delicious oatcakes thanks to Oxford Cheese Company while @Chrislintott tells us all about Sirius, the dog star (our namesake) and it's mysterious companion.

https://anchor.fm/dog-stars/episodes/Episode-8-Sirius-e1vf4vr

#LetsGo #DontEatThat #Sirius #TheDogStar #DogStarsPod

Episode 8: Sirius by Dog Stars

A much needed clear night sees Mr Max and Chris distracted by the fabulous show put on by the Moon and planets in the West, as well as the usual bush escapades. The show features the Orion Cinematic Universe, and a guide to finding our namesake, Sirius, the Dog Star. No longer a harbinger of doom and disease, the brightest star in the sky is interesting for all sorts of reasons, not least its mysterious companion. More about Sirius here: https://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/sirius-the-brightest-star/ and you can see a wonderful Hubble Space Telescope image of both Sirius A and its faithful companion here: https://sci.esa.int/web/hubble/-/38421-the-dog-star-sirius-a-and-its-white-dwarf-companion A big thank you to everyone who sent in photos this week, and to @pgw6211 and @OxfordCheeseCo who supplied oatcakes for todays episode.

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Dog StarsFeb 17, 2023

Ever wondered what
@Chrislintott doesn't think the upper atmosphere of Venus is made of? Ever wonder what Mr Max considers the best alternative to Chicken? Well, look no further:

https://anchor.fm/dog-stars/episodes/Ep-7-Venus-e1v437m

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Dog StarsFeb 3, 2023

Episode 5 is here! This week Mr Max is hunting for pizza, while @Chrislintott tells us about KREEP and how to find where Neil Armstrong took his one small step.

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TuvlBd8i7wb

Don't forget to share and rate the podcast on your favourite podcasting platforms -HQ

Episode 5: The Moon by 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: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/see-apollo-landing-sites-moon/

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Dog StarsFeb 1, 2023

Our favourite duo Mr Max and
@Chrislintott will be back with us on Friday, talking about the differences between the near and far sides of the moon.

You can catch up on the previous episodes here: https://anchor.fm/dog-stars and don't forget to share, like and review!
- HQ

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.

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Dog StarsJan 31, 2023
Now we're four episodes in, we'd love to know which has been your favourite? Feel free to tell us why an episode is your favourite (so far) in the replies too - HQ
Ep 1: The Moon
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Ep 2: Mars and Aldebaran
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Ep 3: Jupiter
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Ep 4: Betelgeuse
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Dog StarsJan 28, 2023

Episode 4 is here, and well worth the wait.

This week @Chrislintott discusses Betelgeuse (don't say it three times), and the constellation of Orion. Meanwhile, Mr Max laments the loss of his Tuesday night bone.

https://anchor.fm/dog-stars/episodes/Episode-4-Betelgeuse-e1u4u1a

#DogStars #DogStarsPod #LetsGo #LookUp

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Dog StarsJan 20, 2023

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

#DogStarsPod #LazyStargazing #LookUp

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. You can get in touch with us on Twitter: @DogStarsPod Mastodon: @[email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Dog StarsJan 19, 2023

Our next episode will be with you tomorrow lunchtime - remember to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to be the first to know when it's ready!

If you've missed them, you can catch up on episodes 1 and 2 here: https://anchor.fm/dog-stars

#DogStars #LazyStargazing #LookUp

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.

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