Star Diary

BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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Star Diary

The weekly astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak (18 to 24 November 2024)

    The Leonid meteor shower reaches the peak of activity this week. It might not be the best year for the shower, but fortunately we’re on hand with many more stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? UK Fireball Alliance   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    19 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    The mission to make solar eclipses

    Studying the outermost layer of the Sun is tricky business. Our host star is so bright, it can be difficult to see what’s going on at the surface. This episode, solar scientist Huw Morgan tells us about an upcoming mission called MESOM that will create artificial solar eclipses to help astronomers get a better look at the Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    24 min

  3. NOV 10

    Catch the last supermoon of the year, the Beaver Moon (11 to 17 November 2024)

    This week sees the last supermoon of the year, as the Beaver Moon lights up the night sky.  Find out more, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    20 min

  4. NOV 3

    Firework galaxies light up the sky (4 to 10 November 2024)

    The Pinwheel and St Catherine’s Wheel Galaxy spin across the autumn skies.  Learn the best sights to see, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    21 min

  5. OCT 30

    Aurora special Ep 4: Photographing the aurora

    The aurora are a marvellous sight to behold and can look even more beautiful when captured on camera. We talk to photographer and Astronomy of the Year: Aurora winner Jamen Percy to learn how in Episode 4 of our aurora special series of the Star Diary podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min

  6. OCT 27

    Marvel at the Milky Way (28 October to 3 November 2024)

    With the new Moon and a comet passing by, this week is the ideal time to take a look at the Milky Way. Learn the best sights to see, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    21 min

  7. OCT 20

    Catch Tsuchinshan-ATLAS before it fades from view (21-27 October 2024)

    The spectacular comet is beginning to fade from view. To make sure you catch it before it disappears, as well ad learning about all the latest stargazing highlights, listen to this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.  Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    19 min

  8. OCT 17

    Aurora special Ep 3: The Solar Cycle

    The Sun is currently at the peak of an 11-year cycle of activity, making now a great time to go aurora hunting. We speak with solar scientist Lucie Green about what drives this cycle in Episode 3 of our aurora special series of the Star Diary podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min
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The weekly astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

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  • Creator
    BBC Sky at Night Magazine
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    312
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Our Media
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    Star Diary

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