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A weekly 15-minute podcast about what will be visible in the sky for the week, plus interviews with Montréal artists, astronomers, and scientists about space.

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  1. 28.12.2021

    Dec 28: Webb Telescope, Post-Launch Thoughts

    Early on Christmas morning, the James Webb Space Telescopes successfully launched into space. Just a few hours after launch, I talk with Nathalie Ouellette to get her thoughts on the experience.  Nathalie is the JWST Outreach Scientist at the University of Montréal collaborating with the Canadian Space Agency. Nathalie Ouellette Follow Nathalie on TwitterNathalie's WebsiteNathalie's iREx profilePatreon Become a monthly supporterRelated Episode Listen to Part 1: Pre-Launch Thoughts

    27 min

  2. 26.12.2021

    Dec 26: Webb Telescope, Pre-Launch Thoughts

    On Christmas Eve 2021, the night before the James Webb Space Telescope launched, I talked with Nathalie Ouellette to get her thoughts and feelings about the upcoming historic launch. Nathalie is the JWST Outreach Scientist at the University of Montréal collaborating with the Canadian Space Agency. Nathalie Ouellette Follow Nathalie on TwitterNathalie's WebsiteNathalie's iREx profilePatreon Become a monthly supporterFollow-Up Episode Listen to Part 2: Post-Launch Thoughts

    27 min

  3. 28.10.2021

    Oct 28: Astronomy + Urban Landscapes

    In September 2021, AJ Korkidakis captured a wonderful photo of the Full Moon rising over the abandoned silos in St Henri. We talk about how he got it. Astronomy + Urban Landscapes @ajmakesthings on InstagramPhotoPills AppPatreon Become a monthly supporterWeird Moon at the North Pole See the Lunar Eclipse on Nov 19Music "Mémoire affective" by Grandbruit"Deus Ex Machina" by Anthony Hansen"Partir" by Grandbruit

    16 min

  4. 25.08.2021

    Aug 25, 2021: La Fontaine Lobsters

    There's a mystery in the water's of Parc La Fontaine: head to the waters there at night in the summertime, and you'll see lobster-like creatures along the shore. Noemie Sheppard tells us why. Noemie is a Master's student in Anthony Ricciardi's invasive aquatic ecology lab at McGill University. La Fontaine Lobsters Noemie Sheppard's profileRiccardian Lab Twitter accountPeregrine Falcons of UdeM Facebook pageLive stream of Peregrine FalconsOh no! Are the Falcons still there?Roger Latour 40 years of crayfish updateÎle à la Tortue au Parc Lafontaine by Roger LatourPatreon Become a monthly supporterMusic "Reminscence" by Anthony Hansen"From Rome" by Brosandi

    16 min

  5. 26.04.2021

    Apr 26, 2021: Les Microcosmes

    In 2017, Daphnée Côté-Hallé began 'Les Microcosmes', space-inspired art collages with vintage flair. We talk about her inspirations and how the New Space era we're in might be influencing the art market. Les Microcosmes Exposition: Le Festival de la beauté, until June 8th, 2021Les Microcosmes WebsiteInstagramFacebook'Lune sur mer' artworkRoutine is Good May 30, 2020 – SpaceX Demo 2 LaunchNovember 15, 2020 - SpaceX Crew 1 LaunchApril 23, 2021 - SpaceX Crew 2 LaunchMusic "Glacier Music" by HANSA

    12 min

  6. 29.03.2021

    Mar 29, 2021: Next Gen RASC

    The Sky This Week Moon in the morning (southwest)Jupiter and Saturn in the morning (southeast)ISS flyovers Mon, Mar 29 - 8:03 PMTue, Mar 30 - 8:52 PMWed, Mar 31 - 8:05 PMThu, Apr  1 - 8:54 PMFri, Apr  2 - 8:07 PMSat, Apr  3 - 8:57 PMSun, Apr  4 - 8:09 PMDownload the free ISS Detector app for alerts when the Space Station flies overheadEmilie Laflèche Emilie's bio on iREx websiteNext Gen RASCFollow Next Gen RASC on FacebookFollow Next Gen RASC on InstagramFollow Next Gen RASC on TwitterHow the Moon got a Boat Unstuck article with MAXAR satellite images of Ever Given

    15 min

  7. 22.03.2021

    Mar 22, 2021: Finding Exoplanets in Montréal

    The Sky This Week Download the free ISS Detector app for iPhone and AndroidSpace Station Flyovers Mar 22 - 8:43 PMMar 23 - 7:56 PMMar 24 - 8:46 PMMar 25 - 7:58 PMMar 26 - 8:48 PMMar 27 - 8:01 PMMar 28 - 8:50 PMSaturday, March 27: nearly Full Moon rises at 5:58 PMSunday, March 28: see the Full Moon rise at Tam Tams at 7:17 PMLisa Dang Lisa Dang's websiteFollow Lisa Dang on TwitterMeasuring the Earth with a Stick on the Equinox My live stream of the Eratosthenes Experiment on the Spring EquinoxCarl Sagan explaining the Eratosthenes ExperimentMusic in this Episode ”Four” from Count In by HANSA

    15 min

  8. 08.03.2021

    Mar 8, 2021: Urban Astro-Photography

    When you think of astrophotography, you typically imagine heading outside of the city to take photos in dark skies. And Samer Hobeika does this! But with his company, Zenderfull, he does a lot more. We talk about taking space photos in an urban environment and the experiences he wants to show people beyond nice photos on social media. The Sky This Week Last week of late sunsetsDaylight Saving Time kicks in next Sunday (March 14)Crescent Moon in the morning (March 8, 9, 10)Thin Crescent Moon just after sunset (March 14 - 7:30 PM)Samer Hobeika, Zenderfull Zenderfull.comZenderfull InstagramZenderfull InstagramComet NEOWISE time-lapseThe Pleasure of Prediction Find dates where the Moon will appear in interesting positions to things in your environmentJuly 21 - 8:25 PM, Moon between smokestacksPhotoPills appStellarium

    14 min

  9. 22.02.2021

    Feb 22, 2021: Re-Entry

    The day NASA's Perseverance rover landed on Mars on February 18th, 2021, Ita Sonnenschein uploaded a wonderful animation of its entry through the Martian atmosphere. We talk about her art, vaporwave, and how the exciting space era we currently live in will affect her art in the future. The Sky This Week Full Moon on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27 worldwideFind what time the Moon will rise in your locationFriday, February 26 – Montréal  4:50 PM: Watch Full Moon rise from Belvedere Kondiaronk5:10 PM: Watch Full Moon rise from Jeanne Mance ParkSaturday, February 27 – Montréal 6:07 PM: Watch Full Moon rise from Belvedere Kondiaronk6:30 PM: Watch Full Moon rise from Jeanne Mance ParkIta Sonnenschein Watch her Mars Re-Entry animation Follow on Instagram (@reality_salad)Follow on Twitter (@siivvan)Popularize Moonrise The Moon always looks larger and reddish-orange when it's near the horizonThe Moon IllusionSince 2013, I've been doing an event called "Moonrise" where I show people the Full Moon as it rises over the horizonIt's beautiful: and it's weird to me that this isn't a thing that humans watch and celebrate every month

    16 min

  10. 15.02.2021

    Feb 15, 2021: Mars Time

    NASA's Perseverance rover is landing Thursday, February 18th. Erin Gibbons is a scientist living here in Montréal who will be studying data from the rover and looking for signs of life. In order for Erin to do this, she must adapt to "Mars Time". The Sky This Week See the Crescent Moon just after sunsetSee the Moon appear beside Mars on Thursday, February 18thErin Gibbons Follow Erin on TwitterThe Moon Will Look Different NASA announced the Artemis missions to return to the MoonThe Canadian Space Agency announced in December 2020, they will be joining Artemis 2 and 3 to fly around the Moon

    19 min
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