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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Introducing Star Stuff: A Space Poddity | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:15:59 | |
This is an intro to our new podcast, Star Stuff. Our first episode will be published on January 4, 2022, and will air weekly every Tuesday. Send questions, topic suggestions, corrections, or notes to info@lowell.edu or tweet us at @lowellobs. Subscribe between now and January 4, 2022, to get a special gift from our Star Stuff crew! Show us proof of your subscription to Star Stuff by tagging us in your social media story with a screenshot of your subscription confirmation OR email proof of your subscription to info@lowell.edu. | |||
| Black Holes, Spacetime, and Bread | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:42:47 | |
"Star Stuff Episode 01: Black Holes, Spacetime, and Bread" is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Listen in as Cody Half-Moon, Hailey Osborn, and Wesley Sonnemaker discuss how black holes affect our universe, the fabric of spacetime, and how it all relates to a bowling ball, a ping pong ball, and bread. | |||
| Capturing Dark Energy On Camera: We Talk to Dr. Kyler Kuehn | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:39:32 | |
Hear from Lowell Observatory Cosmologist Dr. Kyler Kuehn about his project to capture Dark Energy “on camera.” We do a deep dive on what Dark Energy is and how it differs from Dark Matter. Also, find out what StarBugs are! | |||
| Life on Mars (Human and … Otherwise) | 15 Mar 2022 | 01:00:33 | |
On this episode of Star Stuff, the crew and Lowell Cosmologist Dr. Kyler Kuehn sits down with Dr. Roedolph Opperman to talk about what life in outer space may look like — and what NASA is really looking for on Mars. | |||
| Star Stories (The Constellations Of Spring) | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:49:30 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, we talk about what constellations are in the Northern Hemisphere's night sky right now, how to find them, and their stories throughout cultures around the world. In this episode: Ursa Major, Boötes, Virgo, Corvus, Leo, Coma Berenices, Cancer, and Gemini. | |||
| The Life of Stars: We Talk to Lowell Astronomer Gerard van Belle | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:51:40 | |
Star Stuff sits down with Lowell Astronomer Dr. Gerard van Belle to talk about the life cycle of stars. Find out why Gerard lovingly refers to our sun as a "lump of screaming plasma" and how a star can to turn into a black hole. | |||
| The $10 Billion Origami Project: We Review the Basics of the James Webb Space Telescope | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:44:39 | |
Join the Star Stuff Crew as we talk about the basics of the James Webb Space Telescope, including what it will help us discover, why it took so long to launch, what happened when we accidentally dropped it, and why Wesley called it a "very expensive paper crane." | |||
| What Does It Mean To Imagine? We Talk To Ed Finn of ASU’s Center for Science and the Imagination | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:40:23 | |
Star Stuff joins Todd Gonzales (Lowell Education Manager) and Ed Finn of ASU's Center for Science and the Imagination to talk about what it means to imagine, and how we may imagine a better future for our species. Listen as we explore ideas about how imagining the future of space exploration may help change our future for the better. Ed Finn is the featured speaker for the April 16 special event in the ongoing program, "Lowell42." | |||
| Comets, Asteroids, and Centaurs | 19 Apr 2022 | 01:03:11 | |
A comet, an asteroid, and a centaur walk into a bar(red spiral galaxy)... If you want to be cool and get this joke, listen in on this episode of Star Stuff—we'll let you know what these celestial objects are, what we consider to be the best sci-fi movie, and if organic life could live frozen on an interstellar comet. | |||
| Exploring Dark Skies with Grand Canyon “Dark Sky Ranger” Rader Lane | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:54:27 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, we talk to Grand Canyon “Dark Sky Ranger” Rader Lane about International Dark Sky Week (April 22 - 30) and how our neighbors at the Grand Canyon got their park named the first ever “International Dark Sky National Park.” Located just 80 miles north of Lowell Observatory, the Grand Canyon shares Flagstaff, Arizona’s enjoyment of incredible dark skies — but they worked hard to earn their designation and help preserve the incredible dark skies of Northern Arizona. Transcript available at lowell.edu. | |||
| Sol’s Planets – We Talk To Two Lowell Planetary Scientists | 03 May 2022 | 01:01:54 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, the crew talks all about planets with two of Lowell’s planetary scientists, Dr. Amanda Bosh and Dr. Jennifer Hanley. Learn about our solar system’s big gassy planets, which moons we are researching that have the potential to support human life, and other mind-bending space facts. | |||
| The Total Lunar Eclipse: Myth, Lore, and History | 10 May 2022 | 00:58:13 | |
Learn about how eclipses have been represented in history and in lore, and find out some fun facts about the moon. | |||
| A Case For The Sky Egg | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:39:00 | |
Cody Half-Moon, Madi Mooney, and guest John Compton discuss the Moon. John's background of geology and theoretical physics (or, as he says, he's just "theoretically a physicist") mixed with the celestial excitement from our resident goth, Madi, make for a fascinating discussion about the Moon's history, its lore, and... various cycles. | |||
| Uncovering 50-Year-Old Moon Rock: We Talk to Dr. Chip Shearer | 17 May 2022 | 00:57:09 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, Dr. Chip Shearer talks about his project with NASA to finally open a capsule of Moon rock collected in the early 1970s during the Apollo missions. We also discuss the "dark" side of the moon, what kind of rock makes up the Moon, and why NASA is interested in Moon core samples. Also, we decide the best way to pronounce the word "magma." | |||
| The Career Path of an Astronomer | 24 May 2022 | 00:50:07 | |
Star Stuff chats with Lowell research scientists Dr. Joe Llama and Dr. Kyler Kuehn about how they got into astronomy, where their studies took them, and why they didn't like math in school but majored in science. They also chat about how they got interested in their current studies: searching for exoplanets that could contain intelligent life and dark energy studies. Recorded on Mars Hill in Flagstaff, Arizona. | |||
| The Sound of Science in Movies: We Review Sci-Fi Scores | 31 May 2022 | 00:48:30 | |
Star Stuff is joined by Nate Nise, Kevin White, and Dr. Scott Barrows of Lowell Observatory to talk about a few of our favorite sci-fi scores. To listen along with us, head to our discord where we have links to these scores, all of which are available on YouTube, and listen along with us! | |||
| Finding Your Unicorn Career in STEM: We Talk To Alaina Levine | 07 Jun 2022 | 01:21:43 | |
Star Stuff sits down with Alaina Levine, an award-winning professional speaker, STEM career coach, science writer, TEDX speaker, and entrepreneur. Hear directly from Alaina how you can create your perfect career in STEM -- and it isn't always through the traditional educational track. We have a direct and honest conversation about complicated and difficult-to-navigate educational environments, the different kind of value you can bring to STEM roles, and challenges that people face in STEM fields. Alaina is offering 15 minutes free for career consulting, STEM education tracks, and networking in STEM https://calendly.com/alaina-levine/15min. | |||
| Car Trouble and the Rings of Uranus | 14 Jun 2022 | 01:16:15 | |
Star Stuff sits down with Lowell astronomer Dr. Larry Wasserman to hear about his amazing discovery of Uranus' rings, and how running low on gas almost changed the course of his prolific career. | |||
| The Lowell Iceberg: Strange Sightings, Observatory Lore, and Clown Man | 21 Jun 2022 | 01:00:07 | |
The Star Stuff crew goes through the Lowell Iceberg, created and explained by Lowell educators Hannah Zigo and Jacob Irish. We go through each layer of our Lowell Iceberg, starting with the relatively known to the weird and obscure stories at Lowell Observatory. Join our Discord to see the Lowell Iceberg and to keep up-to-date on everything else happening on Mars Hill! | |||
| Talking With Grown-Ups About Pluto (And Other Fun Controversies) | We Talk To Dean Regas | 28 Jun 2022 | 01:07:53 | |
Star Stuff hangs out with public speaker, author, television host, and astronomer Dean Regas in the Clyde Tombaugh apartment, where they talk about distant worlds, burning controversies, and the delicate art of talking to grownups about Pluto. Check out Dean Regas' new book, "How to Teach Grown-ups About Pluto," and don't miss his NPR podcast "Looking Up!" | |||
| Star Stories (the Constellations of Summer) | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:49:13 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, we talk about what constellations are in the Northern Hemisphere’s night sky right now, how to find them, and their stories throughout ancient cultures. In this episode: Scorpius, The Summer Triangle, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Ophiuchus. | |||
| How The James Webb Space Telescope Will Change The Way We Look At The Cosmos | 12 Jul 2022 | 01:06:24 | |
In this very special episode of Star Stuff, our hosts sit down with NAU assistant professor Dr. Cristina Thomas to discuss the ways in which the James Webb Space Telescope will alter our perception of the cosmos forever. As a major contributor to the JWST mission, Dr. Thomas brings some insider insight to what we can look forward to in not just the JWST's future, but in the future of space travel at large. | |||
| Astronomy in Poetry with Author Julie Swarstad Johnson | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:47:09 | |
Star Stuff geeks out with poet Julie Swarstad Johnson, who recently served as Lowell Observatory's Poet In Residence. Tune in to hear them discuss Julie’s work, how astronomy inspires her poetry, the works she has completed, and her recent publication, Beyond Earth’s Edge: The Poetry of Spaceflight. | |||
| The Secrets of Lowell Observatory | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:48:54 | |
Star Stuff – Episode 03: “The Secrets of Lowell Observatory” Star Stuff discusses the “Secrets of Lowell” — all the best stories and lore you wouldn’t normally hear on a public tour of the campus. Hear about the 11-year-old girl who named Pluto, the stories surrounding our founder’s mausoleum, and the discovery of Pluto and dark matter. | |||
| The Art of the Night Sky – We Talk to “NightVisions” Artist Arline Martens and Exhibit Co-Creator Chris Luginbuhl | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:42:27 | |
Star Stuff sits down with fiber artist Arline Martens and the principal of Dark Sky Partners Chris Luginbuhl to talk about their experience with astronomical art, and discuss how closely the arts and astronomy are connected. Experience the NightVisions Art Exhibit at the Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff, Arizona. | |||
| Saturn Opposition: What It Means and Why It’s So Cool | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:26:32 | |
Learn exactly it means for a planet to be in opposition, and what is so cool about Saturn and its moons. Don't miss the Saturn Opposition on August 14, and enjoy Saturn at its biggest and brightest for a few weeks around its opposition! | |||
| The Path of a Female Scientist | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:57:38 | |
Cody and Hailey meet up with Dr. Catherine Clark and Dr. Lauren Biddle (two newly-minted PhD's!) to discuss what inspires them, hurdles they've faced as women in STEM, what it takes to become a female scientist, and more. | |||
| Guess That Sci-Fi Movie: We Play A Podcast Game | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:59:03 | |
No Earth. His best friend is a cockroach. Can you guess the sci-fi movie? Play along on this episode of Star Stuff and see how many you can guess! | |||
| Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir: An Astronomer’s Review | 23 Aug 2022 | 01:13:27 | |
Enjoy this full book review of Andy Weir’s incredible sci-fi novel Project Hail Mary — from astronomers here at our world-famous observatory! Listen to our scientists Dr. Kaspar von Braun, Dr. Catherine Clark, and educator Claire Gibson talk in depth about their reactions to this sci-fi book. [SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE.] Buy Project Hail Mary on Andy Weir's website at andyweirauthor.com. | |||
| Academic Burnout | 30 Aug 2022 | 01:14:48 | |
The Star Stuff crew sits down to discuss what it’s like to be a student in modern university structures, including the pressure that students (especially women) face in STEM majors. | |||
| Dr. Vera Rubin: Discoveries, Stories, and Good Memories | 06 Sep 2022 | 01:07:10 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, Cody and Hailey chat with Dr. Alycia Weinberger and Dr. Kaspar von Braun about American astronomer Dr. Vera Rubin. They discuss her life and career, as well as stories from time spent working with her. | |||
| Asteroids: How Love, Fear, and Greed Will Determine Our Future in Space | 13 Sep 2022 | 01:10:42 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, Cody, Hailey, and Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Martin Elvis talk about quasars, black holes, asteroids, and Dr. Elvis' book Asteroids: How Love, Fear, and Greed Will Determine Our Future in Space. | |||
| Throwing DARTs: Exploring NASA’s Planetary Defense Mission | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:46:12 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, Cody, Hailey, Lowell Astronomer Dr. Nick Moskovitz, and DART Team Lead Dr. Cristina Thomas will discuss the ins and outs of NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission. | |||
| When Black Holes Collide | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:49:05 | |
Learn about colliding black holes with CASA postdoctoral research associate Dr. Scott Barrows and Lowell Observatory astronomer Dr. Jennifer Hanley. | |||
| What Would “Armageddon” Really Be Like? | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:40:20 | |
Star Stuff discusses “Armageddon” — the movie from 1998 and a potential real-life asteroid that could hypothetically threaten Earth. Learn what a life-threatening asteroid may actually look like, what perfect conditions would need to exist, and how sailing could save the world. This episode was made possible by Lowell Observatory’s members and donors. | |||
| How Would You Remember The Stars? | We Talk to Rader Lane, Dark Sky Ranger at Grand Canyon National Park | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:55:36 | |
Star Stuff meets again with fan-favorite Dark Sky Ranger Rader Lane of the Grand Canyon National Park to talk about how Rader combines dark skies and creative inspirations to produce award-winning art through a series of interactive and immersive videos. | |||
| Debating Space Conspiracy Theories | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:46:03 | |
Is NASA real? Is the Earth flat? In this episode of Star Stuff, Cody and Hailey chat with John Compton about space-related conspiracy theories and how they don't hold up to the science. | |||
| Searching for New Worlds with Jake Clark | 18 Oct 2022 | 01:10:44 | |
On this episode of Star Stuff, Hailey and Madi sit down with 2020 Fullbright Future Scholar, astronomy PhD candidate, and freelance science communicator Jake Clark to discuss distant worlds, teenage alien joyrides, and much more. | |||
| We Got Astronomers to Review ‘The Thing’ | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:58:35 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, Cody and Hailey hear from astronomers Dr. Kyler Kuehn and Dr. Teddy Kareta as they give their scientific perspectives on the classic horror/sci-fi film The Thing (1982)! | |||
| The Fear and Beauty of the Night: We Talk to Grand Canyon’s Astronomer in Residence Lauren Camp | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:56:07 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, we chat with poet Lauren Camp about her experience as the Grand Canyon's astronomer in residence and how the park's dark skies influenced her poetry. | |||
| ‘Oumuamua: The Extrasolar Asteroid… Or Alien Craft | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:59:49 | |
In this Episode of Star Stuff, Cody and Hailey chat with astrophysicist and returning guest Dr. Martin Elvis about 'Oumuamua, an interstellar object with unknown origins. Is it a space rock? Or something beyond our wildest imaginations? | |||
| The Modern Hunt for Aliens: What Is Astrobiology? | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:50:25 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, Hailey chats with astrobiologist Dr. Bonnie Baxter and Lowell Public Program Educator Juan Ruiz about astrobiology. How did they get into the field? What might life look like on other planets? What do Mars and the Great Salt Lake have in common? | |||
| Arecibo Observatory: A Message To The Unknown | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:51:10 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, we chat with Bradly Rivera, the Elementary School Division Head and STEM Program Lead at Arecibo Observatory’s STAR Academy. Learn all about the incredible Arecibo Message sent by Arecibo Observatory in 1974, what the message entailed, and what they were hoping to accomplish. They also talk about the STAR Academy program, what it entails, and how it's helping students prepare to pursue careers in STEM. | |||
| Tales from the Drinking Horn: We Talk Norse Mythology with the Meadcast | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:44:22 | |
Grab a horn-full of your favorite beverage and get ready for a crossover of mythic proportions! In this episode of Star Stuff, Hailey and John discuss Norse mythology with Nick Irvine and Evan Anderson of the Drinking Horn Meadcast. | |||
| Fostering Education Resources in Communities | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:51:59 | |
In this episode of Star Stuff, Hailey chats with Lowell Early Education Supervisor, Kelly Ferguson, and CEO of Flagstaff local business Quality Connections, Armando Bernasconi. Kelly talks about how Lowell's education programs help kids get into STEM and Armando talks about how Evergreen Academy Preschool helps kids become successful learners and members of our community. | |||
| “My Other Vehicle Explored Pluto” – We Talk To Dr. Alan Stern | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:46:13 | |
Famous engineer and planetary scientist Dr. Alan Stern joins the Star Stuff crew to share his experience leading the New Horizons mission to Pluto and beyond. Listen as we discuss why Dr. Stern considers Pluto to indeed be a planet based on his coined definition of the “Star Trek Test.” | |||
| How Realistic Were These Popular Sci-Fi Movies? A Scientist’s Review | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:59:10 | |
Listen in as Lowell Observatory Educators Hailey Osborn and Matt Lydy discuss some of the most popular sci-fi movies, from 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) to Passengers (2016). Learn their hot scientific takes on these films, and what the plot may have actually been like if the storylines were real. | |||
| Learning Science Through Historic Literature | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:46:07 | |
You've heard the Greek myths about how the constellations formed, but what about the stories of other cultures? In this episode of Star Stuff, we sit down with cultural astronomer Dr. Danielle Adams to discuss the lesser-known stories of the Arabian night sky. | |||
| Season 1 Finale: What We Learned On Season 1 | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:58:48 | |
That's a wrap on Star Stuff Season 1! In this episode, we reminisce with Star Stuff crew members, Madi Mooney, Nate Nise, and John Compton, about their favorite episodes from the past year and what they learned while working on the show. Get ready for Season 2, premiering in January 2023 in all new video format on YouTube! But don't worry, we'll still be on all your favorite streaming platforms. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next year! | |||
| Seeing The Unseen: We Talk About Spectroscopy | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:48:10 | |
Welcome to Star Stuff Season 2, now also in video format on YouTube! How do scientists study light? In this episode, we talk about the various types of spectroscopy and how they’re used in different fields, from astronomy to art history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBbR7HSFFLM | |||
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