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Episode 4: Betelgeuse

Episode 4: Betelgeuse

FromDog Stars


Episode 4: Betelgeuse

FromDog Stars

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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Jan 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In a quieter walk than usual, Chris and Mr Max tell the story of Betelgeuse - the armpit of the Great One, and the star that might one day provide a spectacular supernova. They also encourage you to find the constellation of Orion, the signpost to the winter sky, enjoy the odd bit of chicken and mourn the loss of the bone they found on Tuesday.

There's a great guide to Orion here: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/orion-constellation-best-targets-observe/ and you can see some spectacular pictures of Betelgeuse taken with the Very Large Telescope here: https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2003/
Released:
Jan 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (29)

Join Chris Lintott and Mr Max on their evening exploration of the night sky (Chris) and the discarded pizza boxes of Oxford (Max). Indulge in lazy astronomy: the art of being impressed simply by looking up. The podcast is your five minute guide to what to look for in our changing night sky and the stories of what's found there, as you wander with or without your own four-legged friend. Remember: No barking! Descriptions of the sky suitable for anywhere in the northern hemisphere.