Starry Time

Asterism: Maria Mitchell and Sunspots

Join Jordan and Kit in this Asterisms Edition of Starry Time where they learn about America's First Woman Astronomer--Maria Mitchell-- and the science behind sunspots! 
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Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:58 A Brief History about Maria Mitchell
05:52 Science of Sunspots
10:02 Outro
 
Keywords/topics: Maria Mitchell, Comets, Sunspots, Astronomy, Women in Science, Solar Activity, Space Weather, Education, History of Astronomy

Sagitta: Pop Culture Superstar

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore favorite and least favorite pop culture (broadly defined) appearances of Sagitta. They'll also Wish Upon a Star for something they wished existed using the Sagitta brand.
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod 
Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod
 
Timestamps 
00:00 Intro
00:49 Favorites
04:23 Least Favorites
09:33 Wish Upon a Star
11:54 Outro
Keywords/Topics: Sagitta, Pop Culture, Galapagos, Cute Animals, Geometry, Arrow Worm, Sagitta Potato, Archery, Amusement Parks, Roller Coasters, 

Sagitta: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greek mythology of the constellation Sagitta!
Links:
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts 
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod 
Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro00:27 Background02:45 Myth Retellings08:31 Myth Analysis11:19 Retconstellations14:06 AI Oracle17:14 Outro
Keywords:
 Sagitta, Babylonian Star Lore, Greco-Roman Mythology, Apollo, Hercules, Cyclops, Stymphalian Birds, Arrow Symbolism, Myth Reimagining, Oracle AI, Myth Analysis, Story Telling

Sagitta: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Sagitta, the Arrow (not to be confused with the more famous Sagittarius constellation of the Zodiac, which was covered in season 1--the back catalog is calling!)
Links
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod
Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Background
02:01 First Impressions
05:12 Brightest Star
07:21 Bayer's Variable Star
10:15 Gold Star
14:53 Outro
Keywords: Sagitta, Arrow, Astronomy, Constellations, Gamma Sagitta, WR124, Necklace Nebula, Webb, James Webb Space Telescope, Astrophotography, Space, Science, Ptolemy, Variable Stars, Night Sky 

Asterism: The Moons of Jupiter

Join Jordan and Kit in this Asterisms Edition of Starry Time where they summarize the myths of the Galilean moons and share their favorite astronomical facts about these ice satellites!
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod
Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod
 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:35 Background & History
04:51 Callisto
07:58 Io
10:34 Europa
15:16 Ganymede
18:41 Outro
 
Keywords/Topics: Jupiter, Galilean Moons, Callisto, Io, Europa, Ganymede, Astronomy, Greek Mythology, Galileo Galilei, Tidal Heating, Magnetic Fields, Potential For Life, Icy Moons, Space Exploration, Celestial Bodies, Solar System, Planetary Science, Astrobiology, Moon Geology, Cosmic Stories

Starry Time Returns Trailer

At long last, Jordan & Kit announce the return of Season 3: Into the Woods! Weekly content on the astronomy, mythology, pop culture, and assorted asterisms of the constellations in the night sky is returning soon.
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod
Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod

Centaurus: Pop Culture Superstar!

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss where Centaurus shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly defined)!
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts  Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/  Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod  
Timestamps 
00:00 Intro01:10 Favorites05:15 Least Favorites06:55 Other Mentions08:30 Wish Upon a Star12:20 Outro
Keywords/Topics: Chiron, Centaurus, Pop Culture, Centaurs, Parks and Recreation, Parks and Rec, Jerry's Painting, Crisis on Centaurus, Star Trek, TOS, Novel-verse, Fantasia, Hercules the Animated Movie, Nessus, centaurus beetle, Cen-tourism, Centaurus Rule, Centaurus First Aid Kit, Centauri, COVID-19, Omicron Variant Centaurus, opinions 

Centaurus: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greco-Roman mythology of the constellation Centaurus! 
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts  Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/  Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod
 Timestamps00:00 Intro00:32 Background02:25 Myth Retelling10:58 Myth Analysis13:02 Retconstellations20:57 AI Oracle24:45 Outro
Keywords/Topics Covered: Centaurus, Chiron, Centaurs, Roman Mythology, Greco-Roman Mythology, Star Lore, Mythology, Greek Mythology, Babylonian Astronomy, Mentorship, Heroes, Healing, Tragedy, Cultural Interpretations, Astronomy, Myths, Sacrifice.