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 Podcasters: Paul Hill and Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard     

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Title : Awesome Astronomy: Paranal Problems: Light Pollution at the VLT

Organization: Awesome Astronomy

Link : www.awesomeastronomy.com; A gallery of event images can be found here: https://www.space-park.co.uk/galleries/bpsc2024/

Description:

It looks as though the European Southern Observatory is caught in an American light pollution pincer…starlink above and now the threat of an American industrial complex as a neighbour. Is this the end?

We have eclipse news, launch round up and the usual inane chatter from Jeni & Paul.

Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce.

Bio: Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe.

Join Paul & Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and monthly podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.

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Transcript:

365 Days of Astronomy
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As we wrap up today’s episode, we are looking forward to unravel more stories from the Universe. With every new discovery from ground-based and space-based observatories, and each milestone in space exploration, we come closer to understanding the cosmos and our place within it.

Until next time let the stars guide your curiosity!