Episodes

S02E49: Stellar Mysteries: Luminous Spots, Solar Eclipses, and Cosmic Showers
Oct. 13, 2023

S02E49: Stellar Mysteries: Luminous Spots, Solar Eclipses, and Cosmic Showers

**Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast - Series 02, Episode 49** *Host:* Tim Gibbs *AI Newsreader:* Hallie **Highlights:** 1. **Introduction:** - Date: Friday, 13th October 2023. - Tim Gibbs addresses recent technical issues and missed episodes. 2....
Starry Nights, AstroBee Returns, and Mount Wilson's Legacy | S02E48
Oct. 9, 2023

Starry Nights, AstroBee Returns, and Mount Wilson's Legacy | S02E48

**Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast, Series 2 Episode 48 - October 9, 2023** *Hosted by Steve Dunkley, live from Australia, with AI Newsreader Hallie.* 1. **Introduction:** - Steve welcomes listeners and introduces Hallie, his digital counterpart. -...
Jupiter's Dance, India's Space Rise, and Barnard Star Mysteries
Oct. 2, 2023

Jupiter's Dance, India's Space Rise, and Barnard Star Mysteries

**Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast with Steve Dunkley and AI Newsreader Hallie** - Date: 2nd October 2023 - Host: Steve Dunkley - AI Newsreader: Hallie **Highlights:** 1. **Introduction & Personal Updates:** - Steve comments on how fast the...
S02E46: Comets, Space Health, and the Mysteries of the Three-Body Problem
Sept. 25, 2023

S02E46: Comets, Space Health, and the Mysteries of the Three-Body Problem

**Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast with Steve Dunkley and AI Newsreader, Hallie** *Date:* 25th September 2020 *Episode Highlights:* 1. **Introduction**: - Steve Dunkley welcomes listeners to another episode of Astronomy Daily. - Hallie, the AI...
S02E45: UFOs, Hot Summers & SpaceX: Space News Unveiled!
Sept. 18, 2023

S02E45: UFOs, Hot Summers & SpaceX: Space News Unveiled!

**Astronomy Daily Podcast with Steve Dunkley & Hallie - Episode Date: 18th September 2023** - **International Space Station Update:** Amidst political tensions, two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut dock at the ISS. - **NASA's Apollo...
S02E44: NASA's UAP Research, ISS Updates and Lunar Endeavors
Sept. 15, 2023

S02E44: NASA's UAP Research, ISS Updates and Lunar Endeavors

**Astronomy Daily Podcast - Series 2, Episode 44 with Tim Gibbs and AI Newsreader Hallie** **Date:** Friday, 15th September 2023 **Show Notes:** 1. **NASA's New Role in UAP Research:** - NASA is appointing a director of UAP (Unidentified Anomalous...
S02E43: Moonquakes, Black Holes, and Space Ventures: Another Day in Astronomy
Sept. 12, 2023

S02E43: Moonquakes, Black Holes, and Space Ventures: Another Day in Astronomy

1. **Introduction** - Host: Tim Gibbs - AI Newsreader Sidekick: Hallie - Date: Tuesday, 12th of September 2023 2. **Weather Chat** - Hallie struggles with temperatures over 30 degrees. - Tim agrees, mentioning the challenges of humidity. 3....
S02E42: SpaceX's Mechazilla, Polaris Mysteries, and Japan's Lunar Quest
Sept. 11, 2023

S02E42: SpaceX's Mechazilla, Polaris Mysteries, and Japan's Lunar Quest

Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast with Steve Dunkley & AI Newsreader, Hallie **Episode Date:** September 11, 2023 **In this episode:** 1. **Polaris Star Mysteries** - Recent changes observed in the Polaris star. - The significance of its...
S02E41: New Lunar Mysteries, India's Solar Quest, and September's Skyward Surge
Sept. 4, 2023

S02E41: New Lunar Mysteries, India's Solar Quest, and September's Skyward Surge

**Date**: 4th September 2023 **Highlights**: 1. **New Lunar Crater**: Discussion about a new crater on the moon and its possible origins. 2. **India's Space Endeavors**: A look at India's recent successful moon landing and their upcoming plans. 3....
S02E40: Super Moons, Dark Matter Mysteries, and Star Wars Comedy: A Celestial Week in Review
Sept. 1, 2023

S02E40: Super Moons, Dark Matter Mysteries, and Star Wars Comedy: A Celestial Week in Review

1. **Introduction:** - Welcome to the Astronomy Daily podcast. - Host: Tim Gibbs - AI Newsreader: Hallie 2. **Celestial Events:** - Rare blue super moon dazzled stargazers on a Wednesday night. - Saturn was visible alongside the moon. - It was the...
S02E39: Moon Rocks, Japan's Space Quest, and Debunking Contrail Myths
Aug. 28, 2023

S02E39: Moon Rocks, Japan's Space Quest, and Debunking Contrail Myths

*Hosted by Steve Dunkley and AI sidekick Hallie***" . **Main Stories:** - **Moon Rocks:** Where are they now? Stored at NASA's Lunar Sample Curation Laboratory at Johnson Space Center. Dr. Julian Gross, former Deputy Apollo Sample Curator, discusses...
S02E38: India's Lunar Triumph & Mars Colony Insights: Astronomy Daily, Aug 25, 2023
Aug. 25, 2023

S02E38: India's Lunar Triumph & Mars Colony Insights: Astronomy Daily, Aug 25, 2023

*Hosted by Tim Gibbs and AI sidekick, Hallie* 1. **ISR-ISRO's Lunar Landing Achievement** - India becomes the fourth nation to successfully land on the moon. - Vikram Lander, part of Chandrayaan-3 mission, touched down near the lunar South Pole. -...
S02E37: Lunar Highs & Lows: Russia's Mishap and India's Triumph
Aug. 24, 2023

S02E37: Lunar Highs & Lows: Russia's Mishap and India's Triumph

**Episode Highlights:** 1. **Russia's Lunar 25 Mission Failure:** - The Lunar 25 unmanned spacecraft crashed on the moon on August 19, marking Russia's first lunar expedition mishap in 47 years. - Speculations arise about corruption within Russia's...
S02E36: SpaceX Crew Seven Launch, India's Moon Landing Attempt, and Poland's Space Ambitions:
Aug. 23, 2023

S02E36: SpaceX Crew Seven Launch, India's Moon Landing Attempt, and Poland's Space Ambitions:

Astronomy Daily Highlights - 23rd August 2023"** *Hosted by Steve Dunkley and his AI sidekick, Hallie.* 1. **Introduction** - Steve Dunkley welcomes listeners to a special Wednesday edition of Astronomy Daily. - Hallie jokes about needing overtime for...
S02E35: Neptune's Mystery, Mars Flights, and Lunar Landings: Space Updates
Aug. 21, 2023

S02E35: Neptune's Mystery, Mars Flights, and Lunar Landings: Space Updates

Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast - 21 August 2023** *Hosted by Steve Dunkley and AI Sidekick Hallie* 1. **Introduction** - Steve Dunkley welcomes listeners to the 21 August 2023 edition of Astronomy Daily. - Hallie, the AI sidekick, greets the...
S02E34: Russian Lunar Crash, Martian Oxygen, and Pulsar Discoveries
Aug. 20, 2023

S02E34: Russian Lunar Crash, Martian Oxygen, and Pulsar Discoveries

*Hosted by Tim Gibbs with AI Assistant Hallie* - **NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Satellite** - Mission: Search for water on the moon. - Details: Lockheed Martin built, measures 11.5 feet wide, weighs 440 pounds. - Launch: No earlier than 2024, alongside...
S02E33: SpaceX Mishaps, Hawaiian Fires from Space, and Martian Exploration: A Special Edition
Aug. 17, 2023

S02E33: SpaceX Mishaps, Hawaiian Fires from Space, and Martian Exploration: A Special Edition

Hosted by Steve Dunkley & AI Co-host Hallie* **Date:** 17th August 2023 **Highlights:**1. **Special Edition:** Steve surprises listeners with an impromptu episode on a Thursday.2. **Space Nuts Revisited:** Steve revisits a segment from the...
S02E32: Unlocking Structured Light Secrets, Beginner's Astronomy Guide, Boeing Starliner's Next Steps, & Future Moon Shuttles
Aug. 14, 2023

S02E32: Unlocking Structured Light Secrets, Beginner's Astronomy Guide, Boeing Starliner's Next Steps, & Future Moon Shuttles

**Today's Highlights:** 1. **New Technique for Measuring Structured Light:** - A breakthrough technique to measure structured light in a single shot. - Uses the Kramer's Chronic Relation to untangle complex helical light patterns. - Potential to...
S02E31: Galactic Milestones & Meteor Magic: August Highlights
Aug. 11, 2023

S02E31: Galactic Milestones & Meteor Magic: August Highlights

*Hosted by Tim Gibbs with AI Assistant, Haillie* 1. **Virgin Galactic's Historic Flight**: Virgin Galactic successfully launches its first tourist passengers into space. Among them, Anastasia Mayers becomes the youngest person ever to venture into...
S02E30: Voyager's Triumph // Bubbletrons // The Wonders of Graphene
Aug. 7, 2023

S02E30: Voyager's Triumph // Bubbletrons // The Wonders of Graphene

- **Date:** 7th August 2023- **Host:** Steve Dunkley **Main Topics Covered:** 1. **Personal Updates:** - Steve celebrated his son and his partner Kate's birthdays in Sydney. - Lunch at a famous Australian landmark. 2. **SpaceX News:** - SpaceX tests...
S02E29: Stunning! Voyager 2's Interstellar Contact // XRISM // Space Junk Identified and more.
Aug. 5, 2023

S02E29: Stunning! Voyager 2's Interstellar Contact // XRISM // Space Junk Identified and more.

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Astronomy Daily Podcast. In Series 2, Episode 29, our hosts Hallie and Tim take us on a cosmic journey, discussing intriguing topics from Voyager 2's interstellar communication to the innovative LOCSS...
S04E28| Voyager 2's Silence, Lunar Mining Prospects, and a Birthday Tribute to George Jetson
July 31, 2023

S04E28| Voyager 2's Silence, Lunar Mining Prospects, and a Birthday Tribute to George Jetson

Welcome to another episode of the Astronomy Daily Podcast with your host, Steve Dunkley, and the AI assistant, Hallie. In this episode, we chat about meteor showers, a historical event involving the lunar roving vehicle, and the current state of space...
S02E27: Meteor Showers, SpaceX Launch Attempts, and a Rare Einstein Cross
July 28, 2023

S02E27: Meteor Showers, SpaceX Launch Attempts, and a Rare Einstein Cross

Welcome to the Astronomy Daily Podcast with Tim Gibbs and his AI co-host, Hallie. In this Friday, July 28th, 2023 episode, we're bringing you the latest cosmic happenings, from breathtaking meteor showers to SpaceX's ambitious space missions and a...
S02E26: Olympus Mons: An Ancient Island & Delayed SpaceX Launch
July 27, 2023

S02E26: Olympus Mons: An Ancient Island & Delayed SpaceX Launch

Welcome to a special 'One Show Thursday' episode of Astronomy Daily! On this day, Tim Gibbs and his AI sidekick, Hallie, delve into a striking discovery about Olympus Mons and an unfortunate delay of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch. **Key Discussions:**...