Starry Time

Centaurus: Pop Culture Superstar!

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss where Centaurus shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly defined)!
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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! 
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 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.
 

Centaurus: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Centaurus -- the centaur! 
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Topics Covered/Keywords: Alpha Centauri, Proxima Centauri, Ptolemy, Johann Bayer, Closest Star, Exoplanets, Super-earth, Planet B, Orbits, Habitable Zone, Parker Solar Probe, Gamma Centauri,  NGC-4650A, Polar Ring Lenticular Galaxy, Lenticular galaxy, NGC 4622, Backward Galaxy, Galaxy mergers, Omega Centauri, globular cluster, Gold Star, Astronomy Constellations, Centaurus, Space, Science

Lynx: Creature Corner

Join Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner to learn more about the real-world animals that the constellation Lynx was named after! 
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Timestamps00:00 Intro00:37 Creature Corner: Lynx12:44 Outro
Keywords/Topics Covered: Lynx, Bobcat, Wildlife, Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Sounds, Habitat, Ecology, Creature Corner, Hybrid Animals, Nature, Zoology, Biology, Blynx, Iberian Lynx, Canadian Lynx, Lynxes 

Lynx: Pop Culture Superstar

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Lynx shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly) defined!
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Timestamps00:00 Intro00:48 Favorites03:45 Least Favorites07:17 Wish Upon a Star09:34 Outro
Keywords/Topics Covered: Constellation, Lynx, Pop Culture, Minnesota Lynx, Sports Teams, Basketball, Lynx Mountain, Lynx Body Spray, Axe Body Spray, Branding, Creative Ideas, Fantasy, Jewelry, Eyeliner, VR Headset.

Lynx: Myth and Retcons(tellations)

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the myths, legends, and folklore of Lynx. Because this constellation doesn't have a Greco-Roman myth attached, Jordan and Kit 'Wax Poetic' and create their own myths! 
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 Timestamps00:00 Intro01:07 Background03:00 Myths, Legends, and Lore06:44 Waxing Poetic13:11 Oracle AI
Keywords/Topics Constellation, Lynx, Greek Mythology, Folklore, Johannes Hevelius, Ancient Astronomy, Lynx Animal, Norse Mythology, Ovid, Metamorphoses, Indigenous Stories, Waxing Poetic, Star Lore, Night Sky, Ursa Major, Auriga, Cultural History, Myths And Legends, Storytelling

Lynx: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss the astronomy and other cosmic background of Lynx -- a constellation not included in Ptolemy's great 48! 
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro00:30 Background03:40 First Impressions and Where to Find It 05:29 Brightest Star07:15 Bayer’s Variable Star09:05 Gold Star12:20 Outro
 
Keywords/Topics Covered: Astronomy, Constellation, Lynx, Jordanus, Johannes Hevelius, Johann Bayer, Bayer Designation, NGC 2419, Supernova, Intergalactic Wanderer, IAU Constellations, NGC 2770

Asterism: Bear Creature Corner Plus

Join Jordan and Kit as they head to Creature Corner to explore the fascinating world of bears and to share their favorite fictional bears!
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Timestamps00:00 Intro00:45 Creature Corner05:47 Favorite Fictional Bears10:53 Outro
Keywords/Topics Covered: Bears, Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Polar Bears, Fictional Bears, Creature Corner, Bear Facts, Bear Species, Wildlife Education, Animal Behavior, Bear Conservation, Winnie The Pooh, Paddington Bear, Baloo, Fozzie Bear, Grolar Bear, Pizzly Bear, Bear Diet, Panda Bear, Duffy Bear, Teddy Bear, Disney Duffy Bear,