Starry Time

Cepheus: Myths and Retcon(stellations)

Join Jordan and Kit as they tell and retcon the myths of the constellation Cepheus (but, really, Cepheus doesn't have much main character energy, so we take a detour to discuss the myth of Cepheus's ancestor: Io)
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod
Timestamps
00:41 Background04:20 Myth Retelling11:51 Myth Analysis15:25 Retconstellation24:15 AI Oracle29:06 Outro
Keywords/Topics Covered: Constellation Cepheus, Greco Roman Mythology, Traditional Chinese Astronomy, Purple Forbidden Enclosure, Black Tortoise Of The North, Ancient Babylonian Star Lore, Panther Constellation, Storm Demon, Milky Way Mythology, Andromeda Constellation, Cassiopeia Myths, Zeus And Io Myth, Hera, Greek Mythology Retelling, Transformation Myths, Constellation Storytelling, Ret-Constellation, Mythological Counseling, Ai Oracle Storytelling

Cepheus: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Cepheus! 
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts  Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/  Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro00:44 Background01:41 First Impressions and Where to Find It 03:01 Brightest Star06:05 Bayer’s Variable Star08:10 Gold Star16:10 Outro
Topics Covered/Keywords: Cepheus The King, Constellation, Ptolemy, Cassiopeia, Alpha Cephii, Astronomy, Bayer's Variable Star, Cepheid Variable Star, Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Delta Cephii, Hertzsprung, Quadrant Star System, Blazar, Fireworks Galaxy, North Starry, Circumpolar Constellation, Perseus Family, Red Giant, Subgiant Star, Kruger 60

Asterism: The Nereids in Astronomy and Mythology

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the mythology and astronomy of the Nereids along with fun facts about Neptune (Neptoots?!) 
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts  Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/  Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod 
Timestamps00:00 Intro00:41 Nereids in Mythology07:21 Nereids in Astronomy12:28 Outro
Keywords/Topics Covered: Nereids, Greek Mythology, Cassiopeia, Nereus, Doris, Gaia, Oceanids, Poseidon, Sea Nymphs, Neptune, Triton, Moons Of Neptune, Astronomy, Greek Mythology Family Tree, Voyager 2, Methane Atmosphere, Greek Gods, Planetary Moons, Celestial Bodies, Neptoots

Cassiopeia: Pop Culture Superstar

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss (and debate) their favorite and least favorite pop culture appearances of Cassiopeia. Then, they'll wish upon a star for how they wish someone would use the Cassiopeia brand. 
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts  Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod
Timestamps00:00 Intro01:04 Favorites04:52 Least Favorites07:20 Wish Upon A Star13:28 Outro
Keywords/Topics Covered: Cassiopeia, Constellation, Pop Culture, Joanna Newsom, CGI Animation, Mythology, Cassiopeia Board Game, Pokemon Scarlet And Violet, Cassiopeia Recliner, Personal Digital Assistant, Cassiopeia Boastrometer, Cassiopeia Vanity Reducer, Cassiopeia Vanity, Jetsons  

Cassiopeia: Myths and RetCons(tellations)

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Cassiopeia!
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts  Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/  Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro00:36 Background02:37 Myth Retelling06:10 Myth Analysis07:17 Retconstellation12:29 AI Oracle16:19 Outro
Topics Covered/Keywords: Cassiopeia, Greek Mythology, Constellations, Chinese Astronomy, Babylonian Star Lore, Norse Mythology, Trickster Squirrel, Queen Of Aethiopia, Nereids, Poseidon, Cepheus, Andromeda, Vanity And Hubris, Star Stories, Retelling Myths, Story Archetypes, Mythological Retcons, AI Oracle

Cassiopeia: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy of the constellation Cassiopeia, the seated queen!
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts  Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/  Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro00:41 Background01:56 First Impressions and Where to Find It 04:09 Brightest Star06:06 Bayer’s Variable Star09:46 Gold Star17:41 Outro
Topics Covered/Keywords: Cassiopeia, Constellation, Astronomy, Mythology, Ptolemy, Circumpolar, Northern Hemisphere, Red Giant, Bayer Designation, Supernova, Tycho Brahe,  Pulsating Stars, Celestial Pole, Heart Nebula, Soul Nebula, Chandra Observatory

Asterism: Annie Jump Cannon & Spectral Types

Jordan and Kit discuss spectral types and the vital contributions of Annie Jump Cannon to this area of research. 
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepodTimestamps00:00 Intro00:52 Spectral Types04:55 Annie Jump Cannon08:17 Extended Spectral Types11:01 Outro
Keywords/Topics Covered: Spectral Types, Annie Jump Cannon, Harvard Classification Scheme, Star Luminosity, Apparent Magnitude, Star Cataloging, OBAFGKM Classification, Red And Brown Dwarfs, Carbon Stars, Wolf-Rayet Stars, White Dwarfs, Astronomy History, Stellar Temperature, Wellesley College, Edward C. Pickering, Henry Draper, Women In Astronomy, Star Color, Stellar Classification

Corona Australis: Pop Culture Superstar

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss (and debate) their favorite and least favorite pop culture appearances of the constellation Corona Australis. Then, they'll wish upon a star for how they wish someone would use the Corona Australis brand.