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Sky at Night Magazine vodcast
Our monthly vodcast gives you the latest news, interviews and features on astronomy and space. With contributions from world-leading astronomers and writers, it’s essential listening for both the experienced and amateur astronomer.
This month Sky at Night Magazine’s staff writer Will Gater talks to experts in exomoon research and astrobiology to find out more about the science behind the movie Avatar. Download Episode 19 here
Episode 18 – Vodcast- Sky at Night Magazine Vodcast Episode 18 - The Leonid meteor shower 2009
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on 17 November. In this month's episode we tackle some frequently asked questions to prepare you for this celestial spectacle. Download Episode 18 here (46.5MB mp4)
Episode 17 – Vodcast- Sky at Night Magazine Vodcast Episode 17 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year - The Results
This month the Sky at Night Magazine team travelled to the Royal Observatory Greenwich for the opening of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition. Download Episode 17 here (83MB mp4)
Episode 16 – Vodcast- The Gas Giant
This month the Sky At Night Magazine vodcast explores the Solar System’s largest planet, Jupiter. From its swirling storms and intriguing moons to the recent impact mark on its disc, first spotted by an amateur astronomer. Download Episode 16 here (49.5MB mp4)
Episode 15 – Vodcast- To the Moon and back
In this month’s episode we look both back to the great achievements of the Apollo missions and forwards to NASA’s planned return to the Moon, with its new Constellation programme. Download Episode 15 here (67.63MB mp4)
Episode 14 – Vodcast- The Joint European National Astronomy Meeting 2009 Part 2
In the second and final part of Sky At Night Magazine’s special report from the 2009 Joint European National Astronomy Meeting Will Gater meets the prototype rover of ESA’s next mission to Mars. Download Episode 14 here (47.5MB mp4)
Episode 13 – Vodcast- The Joint European National Astronomy Meeting 2009 Part 1
In this special episode of the Sky At Night Magazine vodcast Will Gater reports from the Joint European National Astronomy Meeting 2009, with news of a fascinating new extrasolar planet and the European Extremely Large Telescope. Download Episode 13 here (97.5MB mp4)
Episode 12 – Vodcast- Far away worlds
In the April 2009 episode of the Sky At Night Magazine vodcast Will Gater guides us beyond our own Solar System to look at some of the fascinating extrasolar worlds populating our Galaxy. Download Episode 12 here (54MB mp4)
Episode 11 – Vodcast- Two eyes are better than one
In episode 11 Sky At Night Magazine’s staff writer Will Gater introduces the world of astronomy with binoculars, whilst stargazing expert Pete Lawrence shows you objects to look out for, with them, in the March night sky. Download Episode 11 here (61MB mp4)
Episode 10– Vodcast - Landing a lab on Mars
Welcome to the first vodcast from Sky At NightMagazine. In this episode Will Gater looks at how the Mars Science Laboratory will land on Mars, we get top tips for stargazing sights in February from our expert Paul Money and we hear about the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition 2009.
In this month’s episode we present a special interview with Dr Phil Plait, ‘The Bad Astronomer’. He talks to us about everything from the chances of a gamma-ray burst destroying the Earth, balancing eggs and astronomy nights observing under the stars.
In this month’s episode we find out what telescope to get for Christmas, hear from a top US amateur telescope maker, find out about Hubble’s exoplanet discovery and how much a toolkit costs on the International Space Station.
For the November episode we've got a spaceflight special including an interview with space tourist Richard Garriot, the mission manager of SpaceX and an interview with Will Whitehorn from Virgin Galactic. Plus spaceflight news including what space smells like and the trouble with Hubble.
In this special edition of the BBC Sky at Night magazine podcast, we're at Herstmonceux for the annual astronomy festival. Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest discuss their book, The History Of Astronomy, and their connection to Herstmonceux. We get out and about with some solar telescopes and Pete Lawrence gives us his tips on buying your first scope.
In this month’s episode we talk to Allan Chapman about 400 years of the telescope, explore the latest results from the Galaxy Zoo with Chris Lintott, find out about the latest news from deep space and keep you up to date with what’s in the night sky. Plus we have a special interview with Don Airey from Deep Purple about his love of astronomy, as well as news about the podcast hitting the road at the Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival 2008.
In this bumper 30 minute episode we’ve got a special interview with none other than acclaimed space author Andrew Chaikin, 50 sights you have to see in the night sky, your guide
to the August partial eclipse, new ‘super-Earths’ and all our regular features including; astronomy TV listings, the latest astronomy news and the stargazing guide.
In our jam-packed third episode we ponder how to search for intelligent aliens, speak to a movie stunt pilot who’s also a NASA astronaut, find out what’s happening with the Mars Phoenix probe and see what’s in the night sky in July. If that’s not enough we discuss the latest astronomy news and explore what astronomy treats are on the TV and radio in July.
What happened, 100 years ago, that devastated vast swathes of Siberia? We find out about the Tunguska explosion with an exclusive interview with Stuart Clark. Find out what’s up in the night sky in June – everything from noctilucent clouds, lunar mountains and nebulae. Plus we talk to the UK’s coordinator of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 and find out what you need to become an astronaut.
Episode 1: The RAS National Astronomy Meeting 2008– download here
Welcome to the first BBC Sky At Night magazine podcast. In this episode Will Gater reports from the 2008 Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting in Belfast. Find out what James Bond has been doing at one of the world’s largest observatories, the latest on the plans to upgrade Hubble, and the discovery of the youngest extrasolar planet ever found.
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