The Interested Reader

Sarah Tyk
The Interested Reader

Welcome to The Interested Reader—where curiosity meets reflection! We explore the wonders of the Universe, blending science, spirituality, and personal growth. Whether you're a fan of astronomy, love journaling, or seek deeper meaning in life’s mysteries, this is your community to learn, reflect, and grow. Embark on a cosmic journey, gaining a deeper understanding Universe and yourself. I’m your host, Sarah Tyk. Come with me and let’s take a random walk into the world reserved for the interested reader, as we explore stars and souls.

  1. Episode 11: The Sun

    06/06/2024

    Episode 11: The Sun

    What's the brightest star in the sky? The Sun, of course! It's also my favorite. In this episode, we'll take a look at that nuclear fusion reactor in the sky. What powers the Sun? How big is it compared to its cosmic counterparts? What is the solar spectrum? Join me as we go "walking on sunshine!" Notes from the show: Solar & Heliospheric Observatory: https://soho.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stellar spectral and luminosity classes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellar_classification H-R diagram: https://www.britannica.com/science/Hertzsprung-Russell-diagram Stellar evolution chart: https://chandra.cfa.harvard.edu/graphics/resources/illustrations/stellar_ev_infograph.pdf Stellar comparisons: https://www.sciencesource.com/pix/235/2355004-comparison-of-star-sizes.jpg https://athensscienceobserver.com/2018/05/25/cosmic-proportions/ Structure of the Sun: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun#/media/File:Sun_poster.svg Solar spectrum: https://casswww.ucsd.edu/archive/public/tutorial/images/physics/abs_spect.gif Solar granulation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun#/media/File:Highest_resolution_photo_of_Sun_(NSF)_as_of_January_20,_2020.jpg Total solar eclipse: https://www.eso.org/public/archives/images/wallpaper5/eso0127a.jpg Solar flare: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/solar-activity/en/ Solar cycle: https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BMbJvDe73XyxoU28b7kCTK.png https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2014/03/Solar_cycle Times and dates of eclipses: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/how-often-solar-eclipse.html

    1h 23m
  2. Episode 10: Stellar Evolution

    05/06/2024

    Episode 10: Stellar Evolution

    Ten episodes is a personal milestone! To celebrate, I'm talking about one of my favorite subjects in astronomy--stellar evolution. How are stars born? What happens when they die? What's a rock n' roll star? Come with me and take a ride on--and off--the main sequence! Notes from the show: Stellar evolution chart from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory: https://chandra.cfa.harvard.edu/graphics/resources/illustrations/stellar_ev_infograph.pdf Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0V9Uzay1CI/V2-sOx15xRI/AAAAAAAAC0k/O0X9MVFvibYdEflSIZ7_PS5zhkU6Xl_HwCLcB/s1600/h-r-diagram.jpg Proxima Centauri: https://cdn.eso.org/images/screen/eso1629f.jpg https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/hubbles-new-shot-of-proxima-centauri-our-nearest-neighbor Telescope used to discover TRAPPIST star system: https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble-space-telescope/promising-worlds-found-around-nearby-ultra-cool-dwarf-star/ Sun in different wavelengths (Nustar): https://www.nustar.caltech.edu/image/nustar141222b Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO): https://soho.nascom.nasa.gov/ Orion constellation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigel#/media/File:Orion_Head_to_Toe.jpg SN1987a: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigel#/media/File:Orion_Head_to_Toe.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanduleak_-69_202 https://esahubble.org/images/potw1142a/ Before and after SN1987a: https://www.eso.org/public/images/eso0708b/ James Webb Space Telescope image of SN1987a: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SN_1987A#/media/File:SN_1987A_(NIRCam_image)_(SN1987a-1).jpg The Simpsons, "Science has it all.": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEDQqSiCfEo

    1h 18m

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Welcome to The Interested Reader—where curiosity meets reflection! We explore the wonders of the Universe, blending science, spirituality, and personal growth. Whether you're a fan of astronomy, love journaling, or seek deeper meaning in life’s mysteries, this is your community to learn, reflect, and grow. Embark on a cosmic journey, gaining a deeper understanding Universe and yourself. I’m your host, Sarah Tyk. Come with me and let’s take a random walk into the world reserved for the interested reader, as we explore stars and souls.

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