Podcasters: Ralph Wilkins and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host
Title : Awesome Astronomy: We’ve Discovered At Least 5,000 Planets!
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: Taking a look at how over the last 40 years we went from only knowing of the handful of planets in our solar system to knowing of around 5,000 planets littering the galaxy.
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.
Chris North is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Cardiff University and host of the Pythagorean Astronomy podcast at pythagastro.uk. Chris is Director of Recruitment and Admissions and the Head of Public Engagement. Working on public engagement in print and TV, education and data visualization for a range of projects, most notably the Gravity Exploration Institute.
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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!