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JODCAST-FEEDBACK@listserv.manchester.ac.uk false episodic astronomy, science, interviews, astronomer, stars, planets January 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this month's show we go on a sound seeing tour of the Lovell Telescope during the winter solstice. On the way we discover why two pulsars orbiting each other is a good thing and what we can see in the night sky this month. Also the latest news on the Stardust mission. January 2006 In this month's show we go on a sound seeing tour of the Lovell Telescope during the winter solstice. On the way we discover why two pulsars orbiting each other is a good thing and what we can see in the night sky this month. Also the latest news on the Stardust mission. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200601/20060114-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200601/ Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000 53:17 false February 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this month's show we talk to Gerry Gilmore about the Gaia spacecraft and find out why he says the solar system will be oscillating like a jelly. We find out about the recently launched New Horizons mission to Pluto, pose all your difficult questions to Tim O'Brien and find out what you can see in the night sky during February*. We also get a round up of all the latest news from the planets to the closing of the London planetarium. February 2006 In this month's show we talk to Gerry Gilmore about the Gaia spacecraft and find out why he says the solar system will be oscillating like a jelly. We find out about the recently launched New Horizons mission to Pluto, pose all your difficult questions to Tim O'Brien and find out what you can see in the night sky during February*. We also get a round up of all the latest news from the planets to the closing of the London planetarium. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200602/20060206-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200602/ Mon, 6 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000 45:35 false March 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this month's show we have three interviews where we talk to Helen Mason about the SOHO spacecraft, Nick Rattenbury about a newly discovered exoplanet and Mario di Maggio about the Thinktank planetarium. We pose all your difficult questions to Tim O'Brien and find out what you can see in the night sky during March*. We also get a round up of all the latest news in the Universe! March 2006 In this month's show we have three interviews where we talk to Helen Mason about the SOHO spacecraft, Nick Rattenbury about a newly discovered exoplanet and Mario di Maggio about the Thinktank planetarium. We pose all your difficult questions to Tim O'Brien and find out what you can see in the night sky during March*. We also get a round up of all the latest news in the Universe! https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200603/20060301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200603/ Wed, 1 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 59:01 false April 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this month's show we find out about gamma ray bursts with Paul O'Brien, take a tour of the Mt. John Observatory in New Zealand, catch up on NASA's Stardust mission and discover what goes on at the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE). We pose all your difficult questions to Tim O'Brien and find out what you can see in the night sky during April. As a special treat we also get Ian and Tim's commentary from the 29th March total solar eclipse. April 2006 In this month's show we find out about gamma ray bursts with Paul O'Brien, take a tour of the Mt. John Observatory in New Zealand, catch up on NASA's Stardust mission and discover what goes on at the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE). We pose all your difficult questions to Tim O'Brien and find out what you can see in the night sky during April. As a special treat we also get Ian and Tim's commentary from the 29th March total solar eclipse. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200604/20060401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200604/ Sat, 1 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0000 74:35 false May 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this month's show we talk to Ralph Spencer and Matt Strong about eVLBI, find out about the Southern Skywatch website and get a review of a Celestron NexStar 130SLT telescope (sub GBP300/$550) by Ian Morison. We try to get answers to questions you've sent in, find out what you can see in the night sky during May* and get a round-up of all the latest news. May 2006 In this month's show we talk to Ralph Spencer and Matt Strong about eVLBI, find out about the Southern Skywatch website and get a review of a Celestron NexStar 130SLT telescope (sub GBP300/$550) by Ian Morison. We try to get answers to questions you've sent in, find out what you can see in the night sky during May* and get a round-up of all the latest news. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200605/20060505-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200605/ Fri, 5 May 2006 05:05:00 +0000 76:58 false June 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this month's show we talk to Brother Guy Consolmagno (the Vatican Astronomer) and we find out about searches for planets around other stars using telescopes built with parts from eBay. We also try to get answers to questions you've sent in, find out what you can see in the night sky during June and get a round-up of all the latest news. June 2006 In this month's show we talk to Brother Guy Consolmagno (the Vatican Astronomer) and we find out about searches for planets around other stars using telescopes built with parts from eBay. We also try to get answers to questions you've sent in, find out what you can see in the night sky during June and get a round-up of all the latest news. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200606/20060601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200606/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0000 63:29 false July 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We get our very own Ian Morison to tell us about the history of SETI and how it will develop in the future plus we talk to the Chairman of Macclesfield Astronomical Society about his interest in astronomy. Tim and Ian answer questions that you've sent in and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky during July. July 2006 We get our very own Ian Morison to tell us about the history of SETI and how it will develop in the future plus we talk to the Chairman of Macclesfield Astronomical Society about his interest in astronomy. Tim and Ian answer questions that you've sent in and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky during July. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200607/20060704-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200607/ Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 57:29 false August 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This month's show is all about stars. We talk to Dr Tim O'Brien about a recurrent nova in the constellation of Ophiuchus and Johanna Ashwell - an amateur astronomer and PhD student - tells us about a star that has too much lithium. As ever we get the latest round-up of the news and find out what we can see in the night sky this month. There is news of a star party being held at Jodrell Bank on 12th August from 9pm until midnight and we also mention our exciting plans to podcast from the International Astronomical Union's General Assembly this month. August 2006 This month's show is all about stars. We talk to Dr Tim O'Brien about a recurrent nova in the constellation of Ophiuchus and Johanna Ashwell - an amateur astronomer and PhD student - tells us about a star that has too much lithium. As ever we get the latest round-up of the news and find out what we can see in the night sky this month. There is news of a star party being held at Jodrell Bank on 12th August from 9pm until midnight and we also mention our exciting plans to podcast from the International Astronomical Union's General Assembly this month. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200608/20060808-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200608/ Tue, 8 Aug 2006 08:08:08 +0000 61:12 false September 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This month, after all the excitement of the IAU General Assembly planet definition, we stay a bit closer to home and have a tour of the Jodrell Bank Control Room. We find out about the Lovell Telescope winning the BBC unsung landmarks vote and plans for our new Visitor Centre. We get the latest astronomy news which includes geysers on Mars, the impact of ESA's SMART-1 on the Moon and the outcome of the IAU's planet definition. As always we find out what we can see in the night sky this month and Nick and Tim discuss the Moon receding from the Earth and they work out how many stars are larger and smaller than the Sun. September 2006 This month, after all the excitement of the IAU General Assembly planet definition, we stay a bit closer to home and have a tour of the Jodrell Bank Control Room. We find out about the Lovell Telescope winning the BBC unsung landmarks vote and plans for our new Visitor Centre. We get the latest astronomy news which includes geysers on Mars, the impact of ESA's SMART-1 on the Moon and the outcome of the IAU's planet definition. As always we find out what we can see in the night sky this month and Nick and Tim discuss the Moon receding from the Earth and they work out how many stars are larger and smaller than the Sun. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200609/20060901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200609/ Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 73:45 false October 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics At the start of the month ESA's SMART-1 spacecraft plunged into the Moon. We caught up with one of the mission scientists to find out just what the SMART-1 mission's aims were and why it crashed. We also find out about the beginnings of the Universe and how the NASA spacecraft WMAP has helped shed some light on the first 300,000 years. The latest astronomy news includes the naming of 2003UB313, the launch of Solar-B (Hinode) to study the Sun and the latest news from the Mars Rovers and Mars Express. We also find out what you can see in the night sky and Nick gets Tim O'Brien to answer questions about coordinates and viewing the sky. October 2006 At the start of the month ESA's SMART-1 spacecraft plunged into the Moon. We caught up with one of the mission scientists to find out just what the SMART-1 mission's aims were and why it crashed. We also find out about the beginnings of the Universe and how the NASA spacecraft WMAP has helped shed some light on the first 300,000 years. The latest astronomy news includes the naming of 2003UB313, the launch of Solar-B (Hinode) to study the Sun and the latest news from the Mars Rovers and Mars Express. We also find out what you can see in the night sky and Nick gets Tim O'Brien to answer questions about coordinates and viewing the sky. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200610/20061003-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200610/ Tue, 3 Oct 2006 09:30:00 +0000 74:45 false November 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We have another packed show for you this month. Megan tells us the latest news in astronomy including exciting news about the STEREO mission, the Nobel Prize for physics 2006, ice on the Moon, extrasolar planets, damage to the Faulkes Telescopes, the re-opening of Mt Stromlo and the future of the Hubble Space Telescope. Nick and Stuart talk to Robert Nemiroff about the great internet resource that is astronomy picture of the day. We find out about an exciting ESA/NASA mission that will attempt to detect waves in space-time (gravitational waves) using three spacecraft named LISA. We also get a spooky edition of Ask an Astronomer where Tim O'Brien tells Nick about the variable star Algol and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the November night sky. November 2006 We have another packed show for you this month. Megan tells us the latest news in astronomy including exciting news about the STEREO mission, the Nobel Prize for physics 2006, ice on the Moon, extrasolar planets, damage to the Faulkes Telescopes, the re-opening of Mt Stromlo and the future of the Hubble Space Telescope. Nick and Stuart talk to Robert Nemiroff about the great internet resource that is astronomy picture of the day. We find out about an exciting ESA/NASA mission that will attempt to detect waves in space-time (gravitational waves) using three spacecraft named LISA. We also get a spooky edition of Ask an Astronomer where Tim O'Brien tells Nick about the variable star Algol and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the November night sky. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200611/20061101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200611/ Wed, 1 Nov 2006 17:30:00 +0000 65:19 false December 2006 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics The last Jodcast of 2006 has arrived with Dave, Nick and Stuart all presenting via the wonders of the Internet. We start, as always, with a round up of the past month in astronomy which can now be downloaded in six languages if you feel like practicing your Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Hindi or Portugeuse! We talk to Cormac Purcell about the microwave equivalent of lasers (masers) that are found in space and discover what they can tell us about the evolution of stars. In Ask an Astronomer, Tim explains why the Moon often appears to be larger when near the horizon and Ian tells us what we can see in December's night sky. As we were feeling festive this month, we suggest some great, free, astronomy software (Stellarium, Google Earth and Celestia) that nobody should be without. We've also replaced our usual sci-fi style intro/outro with a Jodcast pantomime. It's certainly a long way from Kansas... December 2006 The last Jodcast of 2006 has arrived with Dave, Nick and Stuart all presenting via the wonders of the Internet. We start, as always, with a round up of the past month in astronomy which can now be downloaded in six languages if you feel like practicing your Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Hindi or Portugeuse! We talk to Cormac Purcell about the microwave equivalent of lasers (masers) that are found in space and discover what they can tell us about the evolution of stars. In Ask an Astronomer, Tim explains why the Moon often appears to be larger when near the horizon and Ian tells us what we can see in December's night sky. As we were feeling festive this month, we suggest some great, free, astronomy software (Stellarium, Google Earth and Celestia) that nobody should be without. We've also replaced our usual sci-fi style intro/outro with a Jodcast pantomime. It's certainly a long way from Kansas... https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200612/20061204-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200612/ Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:00:00 +0000 68:25 false January 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Happy New Year and welcome to the first Jodcast of 2007. We start, as always, with a round up of the past month in astronomy. We talk to Martin Hardcastle about active galactic nuclei and radio galaxies (see the fantastic cover art by Aurore Simonnet for an idea of what they look like). We also gate-crashed a recent meeting about the proposed Square Kilometre Array (SKA) to find out what it is as well as finding out about the two proposed sites. We have no ask an astronomer this month but Ian is here to tell us what we can see in January's night sky. We also get a round up of interesting astronomy podcasts and set our first ever competition. You'll have to listen to find out what the question is! January 2007 Happy New Year and welcome to the first Jodcast of 2007. We start, as always, with a round up of the past month in astronomy. We talk to Martin Hardcastle about active galactic nuclei and radio galaxies (see the fantastic cover art by Aurore Simonnet for an idea of what they look like). We also gate-crashed a recent meeting about the proposed Square Kilometre Array (SKA) to find out what it is as well as finding out about the two proposed sites. We have no ask an astronomer this month but Ian is here to tell us what we can see in January's night sky. We also get a round up of interesting astronomy podcasts and set our first ever competition. You'll have to listen to find out what the question is! https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200701/20070103-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200701/ Wed, 03 Jan 2007 14:30:00 +0000 71:20 false February 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This month we look back to the past, at the present and into the future; you'd almost think we stole the plot from A Christmas Carol. Ian Morison talks to Sir Bernard Lovell about the origins of Jodrell Bank Observatory. We catch up with Chris Davis of the spacePod podcast to get the latest news on NASA's STEREO mission. Stuart talks to David Boyce about the possibility of ultraviolet astronomy from the Moon and of course we ask Tim your questions, get the news from Megan and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky during February. February 2007 This month we look back to the past, at the present and into the future; you'd almost think we stole the plot from A Christmas Carol. Ian Morison talks to Sir Bernard Lovell about the origins of Jodrell Bank Observatory. We catch up with Chris Davis of the spacePod podcast to get the latest news on NASA's STEREO mission. Stuart talks to David Boyce about the possibility of ultraviolet astronomy from the Moon and of course we ask Tim your questions, get the news from Megan and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky during February. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200702/20070201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200702/ Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:15:00 +0000 72:42 false March 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This month we took our brand new recording kit to Astronomy Now's Astrofest 2007 to talk to some of the exhibitors and visitors. Back at base, Nick catches up with Ciska Markwick-Kemper to talk about dust in space. As always we ask Tim your questions, get the latest astronomy news from Megan, Stuart gives us a round up of other astronomy podcasts and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky during March. We also get an alert about a total lunar eclipse taking place on 3rd March 2007 (check out the links in the show notes for more details). March 2007 This month we took our brand new recording kit to Astronomy Now's Astrofest 2007 to talk to some of the exhibitors and visitors. Back at base, Nick catches up with Ciska Markwick-Kemper to talk about dust in space. As always we ask Tim your questions, get the latest astronomy news from Megan, Stuart gives us a round up of other astronomy podcasts and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky during March. We also get an alert about a total lunar eclipse taking place on 3rd March 2007 (check out the links in the show notes for more details). https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200703/20070301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200703/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 67:24 false April 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Aliens have landed at Stonehenge! Actually they haven't, and we aren't serious about horoscopes either, but we nearly had you fooled there. Luckily, the rest of our April show has real astronomy in it. We find out some more about gravitational wave detectors and we talk about quasars and black holes. As always we have the news with Megan, get Tim to answer your questions, get a roundup of other podcasts from Stuart and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky. April 2007 Aliens have landed at Stonehenge! Actually they haven't, and we aren't serious about horoscopes either, but we nearly had you fooled there. Luckily, the rest of our April show has real astronomy in it. We find out some more about gravitational wave detectors and we talk about quasars and black holes. As always we have the news with Megan, get Tim to answer your questions, get a roundup of other podcasts from Stuart and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200704/20070401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200704/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 69:05 false NAM 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We're on the road in Preston at the UK's National Astronomy Meeting. Our first special show describes what NAM is and what happened on the first day. In our second show we catch up with Chris Wareing who announced results about the wakes left by dying sun-like stars as they pass through the interstellar medium. On the third day David Boyce (University of Leicester) and Paul Steele (University of Leicester) join us to chat about the various sessions that took place. We find out about the organisation of the conference from Dr Stewart Eyres, chat to Dr Monica Grady and find out about the International Heliophysical Year from Dr Lucie Green. On day four Neil Phillips (University of Edinburgh) joins us in our attempt to coherently link interviews about the dangers of solar ejections to astronauts, the possibility of making force-fields to protect them, the Hubble Space Telescope repair mission, the Herschel Mission, the fiftieth anniversary of the Sky At Night and exoplanets. The last day of the NAM sees us talking to Dr Chris Davis about the STEREO mission, Dr Helen Walker about Mars Express and Prof Mike Bode about RS Ophiuchi. NAM 2007 We're on the road in Preston at the UK's National Astronomy Meeting. Our first special show describes what NAM is and what happened on the first day. In our second show we catch up with Chris Wareing who announced results about the wakes left by dying sun-like stars as they pass through the interstellar medium. On the third day David Boyce (University of Leicester) and Paul Steele (University of Leicester) join us to chat about the various sessions that took place. We find out about the organisation of the conference from Dr Stewart Eyres, chat to Dr Monica Grady and find out about the International Heliophysical Year from Dr Lucie Green. On day four Neil Phillips (University of Edinburgh) joins us in our attempt to coherently link interviews about the dangers of solar ejections to astronauts, the possibility of making force-fields to protect them, the Hubble Space Telescope repair mission, the Herschel Mission, the fiftieth anniversary of the Sky At Night and exoplanets. The last day of the NAM sees us talking to Dr Chris Davis about the STEREO mission, Dr Helen Walker about Mars Express and Prof Mike Bode about RS Ophiuchi. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200704NAM/20070415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200704NAM/ Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:50:00 +0000 111:54 false May 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics May 2007 is when everything changes. Well, not quite everything. The Jodcast may have gone twice-monthly, but we remain in roughly the same cheesy format as before. This month we've gone international with Nick joining us from New Zealand and Tim from Chile. In our main interview, Nick chats with Carole Mundell about the Liverpool Telescope and how it is being used to observe hugely energetic gamma-ray bursts. Later we find out what Tim is doing with the New Technologies Telescope at La Silla in Chile. As usual we get the latest astronomy news from Megan and Ian tells us what we can see in the northern skies during May. Now, we must go and sort out our containment fields as they seem to be on the blink. It's probably something to do with phase variances in the deflector grid. May 2007 May 2007 is when everything changes. Well, not quite everything. The Jodcast may have gone twice-monthly, but we remain in roughly the same cheesy format as before. This month we've gone international with Nick joining us from New Zealand and Tim from Chile. In our main interview, Nick chats with Carole Mundell about the Liverpool Telescope and how it is being used to observe hugely energetic gamma-ray bursts. Later we find out what Tim is doing with the New Technologies Telescope at La Silla in Chile. As usual we get the latest astronomy news from Megan and Ian tells us what we can see in the northern skies during May. Now, we must go and sort out our containment fields as they seem to be on the blink. It's probably something to do with phase variances in the deflector grid. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200705/20070501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200705/ Tue, 01 May 2007 00:40:00 +0000 60:39 false May 2007 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This is the first of our new mid-month shows. First we get some breaking news from the Hubble Space Telescope, we listen to the second half of our interview with Carole Mundell about active galactic nuclei and supermassive black holes, and we put your questions to Tim in the Ask an Astronomer segment. For the extra shows we won't be having the normal format intros and outros but we still won't take them too seriously. As a start we work out how many rice crispies you could fit in the 76m diameter Lovell Telescope. Can you work it out? May 2007 Extra This is the first of our new mid-month shows. First we get some breaking news from the Hubble Space Telescope, we listen to the second half of our interview with Carole Mundell about active galactic nuclei and supermassive black holes, and we put your questions to Tim in the Ask an Astronomer segment. For the extra shows we won't be having the normal format intros and outros but we still won't take them too seriously. As a start we work out how many rice crispies you could fit in the 76m diameter Lovell Telescope. Can you work it out? https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200705Extra/20070515-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200705Extra/ Tue, 15 May 2007 18:00:00 +0100 29:48 false June 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Tick, tick, tick. Forty years on from the first observations of pulsating neutron stars we talk to the discoverer of pulsars, Jocelyn Bell-Burnell. She tells us about her PhD and how an 'annoying bit of scruff' turned into a fascinating area of research. We also hear about the Jodrell Bank First Move Literary Festival happening in June. As always, we have the latest news with Megan and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky from the northern hemisphere. June 2007 Tick, tick, tick. Forty years on from the first observations of pulsating neutron stars we talk to the discoverer of pulsars, Jocelyn Bell-Burnell. She tells us about her PhD and how an 'annoying bit of scruff' turned into a fascinating area of research. We also hear about the Jodrell Bank First Move Literary Festival happening in June. As always, we have the latest news with Megan and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky from the northern hemisphere. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200706/20070601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200706/ Thu, 31 May 2007 22:15:00 +0100 61:36 false June 2007 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Nick, Dave and Stuart are all in the same room to record this mid-month Jodcast. We talk to Benoit Famaey about possible corrections to Newton's famous laws of gravitation, we kick-off a new 60-second astro society segment with the Macclesfield Astronomical Society and we get your questions answered by Ian Morison. June 2007 Extra Nick, Dave and Stuart are all in the same room to record this mid-month Jodcast. We talk to Benoit Famaey about possible corrections to Newton's famous laws of gravitation, we kick-off a new 60-second astro society segment with the Macclesfield Astronomical Society and we get your questions answered by Ian Morison. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200706Extra/20070615-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200706Extra/ Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:50:00 +0100 30:56 false July 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Despite rumours that Baron Deathmortes is at large, we put on our rather damp Jodcast invisibility cloak and sneaked out to the astronomy tower to record this month's Jodcast. We find out about one of the world's great observatories - the Gemini Observatory - and we play extracts from the fantastic Moon-bounce poetry event. As always Megan brings us the latest news and Professor Morison tells us what we can see in the night sky this month. With so much to do, we might just have time to get it all done before quidditch practice. July 2007 Despite rumours that Baron Deathmortes is at large, we put on our rather damp Jodcast invisibility cloak and sneaked out to the astronomy tower to record this month's Jodcast. We find out about one of the world's great observatories - the Gemini Observatory - and we play extracts from the fantastic Moon-bounce poetry event. As always Megan brings us the latest news and Professor Morison tells us what we can see in the night sky this month. With so much to do, we might just have time to get it all done before quidditch practice. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200707/20070701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200707/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:23:23 +0100 53:53 false July 2007 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Dave and Nick are here for the mid-July show. We present part two of our Harry Potter-style intros (The Chamber of Anti-Science) with a special cameo appearance from The Bad Astronomer, Phil Plait. Nick finds out all about white dwarf stars and planets from Matt Burleigh and then stands in for Tim in Ask an Astronomer. We also have reviews from listeners and a preview of the next show featuring galaxy evolution and the Galaxy Zoo. July 2007 Extra Dave and Nick are here for the mid-July show. We present part two of our Harry Potter-style intros (The Chamber of Anti-Science) with a special cameo appearance from The Bad Astronomer, Phil Plait. Nick finds out all about white dwarf stars and planets from Matt Burleigh and then stands in for Tim in Ask an Astronomer. We also have reviews from listeners and a preview of the next show featuring galaxy evolution and the Galaxy Zoo. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200707Extra/20070720-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200707Extra/ Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:30:00 +0100 42:45 false August 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Galaxies galore! This month we focus on stellar cities; we have an interview with Martin Bureau about the formation of galaxies and we chat to Chris Lintott about a website which will allow everyone to help sort a million of them. We also get the latest news from Megan and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the night sky this month. August 2006 Galaxies galore! This month we focus on stellar cities; we have an interview with Martin Bureau about the formation of galaxies and we chat to Chris Lintott about a website which will allow everyone to help sort a million of them. We also get the latest news from Megan and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the night sky this month. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200708/20070801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200708/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:00:00 +0100 69:49 false September 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We're back from our August break with a bumper show for you. We talk to Professor Gregor Morfill about the ability of dust to form amazing shapes in space. We also have the first of a three part interview with Jodrell Bank founder Sir Bernard Lovell. As usual we also get the latest news from Megan and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the night sky this month. September 2007 We're back from our August break with a bumper show for you. We talk to Professor Gregor Morfill about the ability of dust to form amazing shapes in space. We also have the first of a three part interview with Jodrell Bank founder Sir Bernard Lovell. As usual we also get the latest news from Megan and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the night sky this month. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200709/20070901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200709/ Sun, 02 Sep 2007 01:40:00 +0100 81:18 false September 2007 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This issue we present the second part of our 'Audience with Sir Bernard Lovell' bringing the story up to the start of October 1957. We also have Ask an Astronomer and get an update on the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity. September 2007 Extra This issue we present the second part of our 'Audience with Sir Bernard Lovell' bringing the story up to the start of October 1957. We also have Ask an Astronomer and get an update on the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200709Extra/20070915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200709Extra/ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:40:00 +0100 58:56 false October 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics It is the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik and we're going back to 1957 with the last part of our Audience with Sir Bernard Lovell. In the rest of the show we talk to Professor Albert Zijlstra about planetary nebulae, get the latest news and find out what we can see in the night sky. We also introduce our new Facebook group and mention the Big Space Draw. October 2007 It is the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik and we're going back to 1957 with the last part of our Audience with Sir Bernard Lovell. In the rest of the show we talk to Professor Albert Zijlstra about planetary nebulae, get the latest news and find out what we can see in the night sky. We also introduce our new Facebook group and mention the Big Space Draw. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200710/20071001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200710/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:50:00 +0100 70:39 false October 2007 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We've got another bumper show for you starting with some interviews we recorded at the Modern Radio Universe conference. We talk to the Astronomer Royal, find out about adapting spacecraft technology to track TB on Earth, the successor to SMART1, and how astronomers and particle physicists are using the Moon as a huge neutrino detector. We listen to audience comments on the fantastic Space 50 event where the Lovell Telescope was turned into a giant projector screen and then we have our main interview about the Dark Energy Survey. We also have an announcement about an event being held in Macclesfield on 27th October. Finally, we answer your questions in Ask an Astronomer. October 2007 Extra We've got another bumper show for you starting with some interviews we recorded at the Modern Radio Universe conference. We talk to the Astronomer Royal, find out about adapting spacecraft technology to track TB on Earth, the successor to SMART1, and how astronomers and particle physicists are using the Moon as a huge neutrino detector. We listen to audience comments on the fantastic Space 50 event where the Lovell Telescope was turned into a giant projector screen and then we have our main interview about the Dark Energy Survey. We also have an announcement about an event being held in Macclesfield on 27th October. Finally, we answer your questions in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200710Extra/20071016-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200710Extra/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 63:52 false November 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Is there intelligent life out there? In this issue we find out about the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence and ask listeners to complete our second survey. We find out if space has the ingredients necessary to make a beer and get the low down on ESO's Catch a Star competition. We also get the latest news from Megan and find out what you can see in the night sky during November from Ian. November 2007 Is there intelligent life out there? In this issue we find out about the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence and ask listeners to complete our second survey. We find out if space has the ingredients necessary to make a beer and get the low down on ESO's Catch a Star competition. We also get the latest news from Megan and find out what you can see in the night sky during November from Ian. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200711/20071101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200711/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:55:00 +0100 56:20 false November 2007 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This issue we talk to Professor Don Burnett about NASA's Genesis Mission to capture particles from the solar wind and bring them back to Earth for study. We also talk about a new image from the Japanese Space Agency's Kaguya spacecraft and then get your questions answered by Tim O'Brien. November 2007 Extra This issue we talk to Professor Don Burnett about NASA's Genesis Mission to capture particles from the solar wind and bring them back to Earth for study. We also talk about a new image from the Japanese Space Agency's Kaguya spacecraft and then get your questions answered by Tim O'Brien. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200711Extra/20071115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200711Extra/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:00:00 +0000 46:22 false December 2007 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This is our Cassini-Huygens special all about the NASA/ESA mission to the planet Saturn. We find out all about Cassini from Carl Murray and find out how radio astronomers helped recover some data from the Huygens lander. We also get the latest news from Megan and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian. December 2007 This is our Cassini-Huygens special all about the NASA/ESA mission to the planet Saturn. We find out all about Cassini from Carl Murray and find out how radio astronomers helped recover some data from the Huygens lander. We also get the latest news from Megan and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200712/20071201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200712/ Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:30:00 +0000 72:48 false December 2007 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In the last Jodcast of 2007 Ken Kellermann and Dave Jauncey tell us about the discovery of quasars, particularly the lunar occultations of 3C 273 in the early 1960s. Jodcast newcomer Roy Smits gives us a summary of the Jodrell Bank Illuminate Art event and we ask your astronomical questions to Dr Edward Boyce. December 2007 Extra In the last Jodcast of 2007 Ken Kellermann and Dave Jauncey tell us about the discovery of quasars, particularly the lunar occultations of 3C 273 in the early 1960s. Jodcast newcomer Roy Smits gives us a summary of the Jodrell Bank Illuminate Art event and we ask your astronomical questions to Dr Edward Boyce. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200712Extra/20071217-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200712Extra/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:00:00 +0000 39:43 false January 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Happy New Year and welcome to the first show of 2008. This time we find out all about highly magnetised neutron stars - magnetars. We find out how observations with X-ray telescopes are allowing us to measure star quakes and probe the insides of magnetars. As it is the start of a new year we describe a selection of our favourite astronomical images from 2007 and tell you what to expect in the coming months. As always we also get the latest news from Megan and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky January 2008 Happy New Year and welcome to the first show of 2008. This time we find out all about highly magnetised neutron stars - magnetars. We find out how observations with X-ray telescopes are allowing us to measure star quakes and probe the insides of magnetars. As it is the start of a new year we describe a selection of our favourite astronomical images from 2007 and tell you what to expect in the coming months. As always we also get the latest news from Megan and Ian tells us what we can see in the night sky https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200801/20080101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200801/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:50:00 +0000 70:54 false January 2008 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This issue we talk to Dr Alan Chapman about Victorian astronomer and popular lecturer Richard Proctor. We get your astronomical questions answered by Dr Edward Boyce and we find out if it is possible to escape from asteroid Ianmorison. January 2008 Extra This issue we talk to Dr Alan Chapman about Victorian astronomer and popular lecturer Richard Proctor. We get your astronomical questions answered by Dr Edward Boyce and we find out if it is possible to escape from asteroid Ianmorison. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200801Extra/20080116-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200801Extra/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:00:00 +0000 32:55 false February 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This is our lensing special. We ask Dr Neal Jackson to describe gravitational lensing of distant quasars by galaxies and have a series of interviews from the recent Manchester Microlensing Conference about developments in microlensing. We also hear about galactic companions to the Milky Way, astronomy in Iran, and we get we an update about the Square Kilometre Array. As always we have the latest astronomical news from Megan and Ian tells us what we can see in the sky during February. We'll also be at Astrofest 2008 on February 8th - 9th so come by and say hello if you are there. February 2008 This is our lensing special. We ask Dr Neal Jackson to describe gravitational lensing of distant quasars by galaxies and have a series of interviews from the recent Manchester Microlensing Conference about developments in microlensing. We also hear about galactic companions to the Milky Way, astronomy in Iran, and we get we an update about the Square Kilometre Array. As always we have the latest astronomical news from Megan and Ian tells us what we can see in the sky during February. We'll also be at Astrofest 2008 on February 8th - 9th so come by and say hello if you are there. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200802/20080201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200802/ Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:00:00 +0000 64:27 false February 2008 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics On February 8th and 9th we were at Astrofest in London. We bring you news from the Campaign for Dark Skies, we find out about the Space Telescope Science Institute and Google Sky, and we find out about computer simulations of galaxies. We also ask your questions to Dr Edward Boyce and Nick brings us news of an exciting planetary system that resembles our own. February 2008 Extra On February 8th and 9th we were at Astrofest in London. We bring you news from the Campaign for Dark Skies, we find out about the Space Telescope Science Institute and Google Sky, and we find out about computer simulations of galaxies. We also ask your questions to Dr Edward Boyce and Nick brings us news of an exciting planetary system that resembles our own. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200802Extra/20080216-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200802Extra/ Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +0000 59:33 false March 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show we take a look the photosphere and corona of our local star - the Sun. We find out about the tremendously tangled web of plasma and magnetic fields that solar physicists are attempting to understand. We also get the latest news from Megan and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian. March 2008 In this show we take a look the photosphere and corona of our local star - the Sun. We find out about the tremendously tangled web of plasma and magnetic fields that solar physicists are attempting to understand. We also get the latest news from Megan and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200803/20080303-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200803/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:30:00 +0000 58:52 false March 2008 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This issue we talk to Dr Maria-Rosa Cioni from the University of Hertfordshire about the concept of metallicity and how we can use it to learn about galaxy evolution. We also learn about the current funding crisis facing astronomy in the UK from Dr Tim O'Brien, how it may affect Jodrell Bank Observatory, and what you can do to help. March 2008 Extra This issue we talk to Dr Maria-Rosa Cioni from the University of Hertfordshire about the concept of metallicity and how we can use it to learn about galaxy evolution. We also learn about the current funding crisis facing astronomy in the UK from Dr Tim O'Brien, how it may affect Jodrell Bank Observatory, and what you can do to help. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200803Extra/20080315-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200803Extra/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:00:00 +0000 34:53 false April 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics It's the April show. This time we talk to Richard Davis and Bob Watson about an instrument that has observed the Cosmic Microwave Background. We find out about Megan's new job, talk about the UK National Astronomy Meeting in Belfast and read some of your feedback. As always we have the latest news and tell you what you can see in the night sky during April. April 2008 It's the April show. This time we talk to Richard Davis and Bob Watson about an instrument that has observed the Cosmic Microwave Background. We find out about Megan's new job, talk about the UK National Astronomy Meeting in Belfast and read some of your feedback. As always we have the latest news and tell you what you can see in the night sky during April. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200804/20080401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200804/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:01 +0000 47:14 false NAM 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Welcome to the Jodcast National Astronomy Meeting special edition. On the final day of the meeting we were lucky to be joined by old friends of the Jodcast - Chris Lintott and David Boyce - to share our favourite parts of the conference with you. In this bumper show we bring you interviews covering cosmic downsizing, newly discovered planets, dark energy, proto-planets, the virtual observatory, new telescopes, James Bond and even the football results. Good morning Belfast! Welcome to the Jodcast National Astronomy Meeting special edition. On the final day of the meeting we were lucky to be joined by old friends of the Jodcast - Chris Lintott and David Boyce - to share our favourite parts of the conference with you. In this bumper show we bring you interviews covering cosmic downsizing, newly discovered planets, dark energy, proto-planets, the virtual observatory, new telescopes, James Bond and even the football results. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200804NAM/20080415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200804NAM/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:50:00 +0000 157:59 false May 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show we find out about a mysterious blue blob found in the Galaxy Zoo and we find out what the Genesis mission can tell us about oxygen in the solar wind. We also get the latest news from Megan and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian. May 2008 In this show we find out about a mysterious blue blob found in the Galaxy Zoo and we find out what the Genesis mission can tell us about oxygen in the solar wind. We also get the latest news from Megan and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200805/20080501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200805/ Thu, 01 May 2008 17:30:00 +0000 72:12 false May 2008 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This issue we talk to Dr Anthony Challinor from the University of Cambridge about the Cosmic Microwave Background. We also get your astronomical questions answered by Dr Tim O'Brien. May 2008 Extra This issue we talk to Dr Anthony Challinor from the University of Cambridge about the Cosmic Microwave Background. We also get your astronomical questions answered by Dr Tim O'Brien. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200805Extra/20080518-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200805Extra/ Tue, 20 May 2008 09:10:00 +0000 55:29 false June 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show we talk about Mars Phoenix Lander touching down on Mars and sending back its first results. In our interview Ben Maughan tells us how he has been weighing clusters of galaxies. Tim O'Brien tells us about events at Jodrell Bank Observatory over the next month including the Longest Day Garden Party. We also get the latest news from Megan and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian. June 2008 In this show we talk about Mars Phoenix Lander touching down on Mars and sending back its first results. In our interview Ben Maughan tells us how he has been weighing clusters of galaxies. Tim O'Brien tells us about events at Jodrell Bank Observatory over the next month including the Longest Day Garden Party. We also get the latest news from Megan and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200806/20080603-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200806/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:50:00 +0000 59:16 false June 2008 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In the show this time we find out how astronomers and particle physicists are detecting cosmic rays hitting our atmosphere with the Pierre Auger Observatory in Argentina [13:43 - 40:41]. Nick also gives us an update on some recent extrasolar planet discoveries which have found a planet only 3.3 times the mass of the Earth orbiting a star thought to be a brown dwarf [2:13 - 8:40]. June 2008 Extra In the show this time we find out how astronomers and particle physicists are detecting cosmic rays hitting our atmosphere with the Pierre Auger Observatory in Argentina [13:43 - 40:41]. Nick also gives us an update on some recent extrasolar planet discoveries which have found a planet only 3.3 times the mass of the Earth orbiting a star thought to be a brown dwarf [2:13 - 8:40]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200806Extra/20080616-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200806Extra/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:15:00 +0000 42:53 false July 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics With 95% of the content of the universe being dark, we ask Jochen Weller about dark energy and models that describe the expansion of the universe [16:28 - 31:17]. As usual we also get the latest news from Megan [02:09 - 10:28] and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian [33:24 - 43:36]. The darkness is coming With 95% of the content of the universe being dark, we ask Jochen Weller about dark energy and models that describe the expansion of the universe [16:28 - 31:17]. As usual we also get the latest news from Megan [02:09 - 10:28] and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian [33:24 - 43:36]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200807/20080701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200807/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:30:00 +0000 45:52 false August 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics On 1st August 2008 parts of the world experienced a total solar eclipse. In the UK we saw a partial solar eclipse and the Jodcast was at Jodrell Bank Observatory with our eclipse special. We talk to Dr Phillipa Browning about eclipses and the state of our knowledge about the solar atmosphere [15:15 - 21:09] and to Professor Mark Edmonds about the evidence that prehistoric people had an interest in the Sun, Moon and stars. As usual we also get the latest news from Megan [02:35 - 10:59] and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian [31:50 - 43:10]. August 2008 On 1st August 2008 parts of the world experienced a total solar eclipse. In the UK we saw a partial solar eclipse and the Jodcast was at Jodrell Bank Observatory with our eclipse special. We talk to Dr Phillipa Browning about eclipses and the state of our knowledge about the solar atmosphere [15:15 - 21:09] and to Professor Mark Edmonds about the evidence that prehistoric people had an interest in the Sun, Moon and stars. As usual we also get the latest news from Megan [02:35 - 10:59] and find out what you can see in the night sky from Ian [31:50 - 43:10]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200808/20080801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200808/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0000 47:30 false August 2008 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In space nobody can hear you scream but that doesn't mean that it is totally quiet. In this show, Tim O'Brien helps our ears to explore the sounds of the cosmos [08:12-46:53] and Elaine Barrett tells us about her very special tour of NASA's Space Centre in Houston [48:03-1:10:13]. August 2008 Extra In space nobody can hear you scream but that doesn't mean that it is totally quiet. In this show, Tim O'Brien helps our ears to explore the sounds of the cosmos [08:12-46:53] and Elaine Barrett tells us about her very special tour of NASA's Space Centre in Houston [48:03-1:10:13]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200808Extra/20080817-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200808Extra/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +0100 71:19 false September 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This month we bring you a final interview that we conducted at the National Astronomy Meeting in Belfast. Dill Faulkes, the man behind the Faulkes Telescope project, tells us why he set it up and what the future holds [20:12 - 34:25]. We also talk to Debbie Mitchell about how her training in astrophysics led her to a career working for the National Air Traffic Control Service [15:02 - 18:55]. As usual we get the latest news from Megan [01:03 - 08:08] and find out what you can see in the northern night sky from Ian [36:10 - 47:24]. September 2008 This month we bring you a final interview that we conducted at the National Astronomy Meeting in Belfast. Dill Faulkes, the man behind the Faulkes Telescope project, tells us why he set it up and what the future holds [20:12 - 34:25]. We also talk to Debbie Mitchell about how her training in astrophysics led her to a career working for the National Air Traffic Control Service [15:02 - 18:55]. As usual we get the latest news from Megan [01:03 - 08:08] and find out what you can see in the northern night sky from Ian [36:10 - 47:24]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200809/20080901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200809/ Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +0100 49:07 false September 2008 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show Tim returns to answer your questions about astronomy [09:04-37:16] and we talk to Andreas Faltenbacher about dark matter halos in the Millennium Simulation [37:38-76:56]. September 2008 Extra In this show Tim returns to answer your questions about astronomy [09:04-37:16] and we talk to Andreas Faltenbacher about dark matter halos in the Millennium Simulation [37:38-76:56]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200809Extra/20080915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200809Extra/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:20:00 +0100 79:05 false October 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics You don't see the same universe twice. This month Jim Cordes tells us [20:12 - 34:25] about the recently discovered class of pulsars which emit their pulses in a very intermittent way. Jim also tells us about future searches for transient astrophysical objects and his use of the Arecibo radio telescope. As usual we get the latest news from Megan [01:14 - 08:37] and find out what you can see in the northern night sky from Ian [38:10 - 52:55]. October 2008 You don't see the same universe twice. This month Jim Cordes tells us [20:12 - 34:25] about the recently discovered class of pulsars which emit their pulses in a very intermittent way. Jim also tells us about future searches for transient astrophysical objects and his use of the Arecibo radio telescope. As usual we get the latest news from Megan [01:14 - 08:37] and find out what you can see in the northern night sky from Ian [38:10 - 52:55]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200810/20081001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200810/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +0100 53:55 false October 2008 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We find out about the Jodrell Bank Meteor Detector from Eddie Blackhurst [02:25-11:47]. We talk to Roberta Paladini about her studies of astronomical objects - such as our own galaxy - that obscure observations of the cosmic microwave background radiation [31:37-01:01:24]. Tim answers listener questions about astronomy [11:59-29:55]. October 2008 Extra We find out about the Jodrell Bank Meteor Detector from Eddie Blackhurst [02:25-11:47]. We talk to Roberta Paladini about her studies of astronomical objects - such as our own galaxy - that obscure observations of the cosmic microwave background radiation [31:37-01:01:24]. Tim answers listener questions about astronomy [11:59-29:55]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200810Extra/20081015-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200810Extra/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:00:00 +0100 61:56 false November 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Catherine Heymans tells us [09:19 - 25:03] about observations of dark matter in the supercluster Abell 901/902. As usual we get the latest news from Megan [00:57 - 07:43] and find out what you can see in the northern night sky from Ian [25:17 - 36:17]. Caught in the cosmic dark matter web Catherine Heymans tells us [09:19 - 25:03] about observations of dark matter in the supercluster Abell 901/902. As usual we get the latest news from Megan [00:57 - 07:43] and find out what you can see in the northern night sky from Ian [25:17 - 36:17]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200811/20081101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200811/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:45:00 +0000 40:03 false November 2008 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We bring you breaking news of two separate discoveries of extra solar planets. In our main interview [05:14 - 21:47] we talk to Dr George Hobbs (Australia Telescope National Facility) about the ongoing attempts to detect gravitational waves using observations of pulsars spread over the sky. In Ask an Astronomer [24:03 - 37:31] Tim answers your questions. Planets and Pulsars We bring you breaking news of two separate discoveries of extra solar planets. In our main interview [05:14 - 21:47] we talk to Dr George Hobbs (Australia Telescope National Facility) about the ongoing attempts to detect gravitational waves using observations of pulsars spread over the sky. In Ask an Astronomer [24:03 - 37:31] Tim answers your questions. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200811Extra/20081115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200811Extra/ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +0000 40:48 false December 2008 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Oh no it didn't, but it will produce infrared surveys of galaxies. In our main interview [12:32 - 30:05] we talk to Dr Matt Jarvis (University of Hertfordshire) about the ongoing attempts to detect gravitational waves using observations of pulsars spread over the sky. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [04:32 - 12:14] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the December night sky [35:05 - 52:36]. VIDEO killed the radio star Oh no it didn't, but it will produce infrared surveys of galaxies. In our main interview [12:32 - 30:05] we talk to Dr Matt Jarvis (University of Hertfordshire) about the ongoing attempts to detect gravitational waves using observations of pulsars spread over the sky. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [04:32 - 12:14] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the December night sky [35:05 - 52:36]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200812/20081201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200812/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000 61:40 false December 2008 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics It's the last show before Christmas so the show is a little shorter than usual. First up we bring news of two special video episode that will be out in the next few days. In our interview [04:27-27:17] we talk to Philip Best about galaxies and a new low-frequency telescope named LOFAR. We also bring you some stocking filler ideas [28:27-32:37] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. Twas the night before Jodcast It's the last show before Christmas so the show is a little shorter than usual. First up we bring news of two special video episode that will be out in the next few days. In our interview [04:27-27:17] we talk to Philip Best about galaxies and a new low-frequency telescope named LOFAR. We also bring you some stocking filler ideas [28:27-32:37] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200812Extra/20081218-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200812Extra/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:55:00 +0000 37:40 false January 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics With it being the end of the year we round-up our favourite astronomical images of 2008 [17:16 - 25:05]. We also discuss the International Year of Astronomy and hear about a new astronomy podcast from Dr Pamela Gay (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville) [12:11 - 16:45]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:50 - 09:49] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the January night sky [25:11 - 37:40]. Happy New Year With it being the end of the year we round-up our favourite astronomical images of 2008 [17:16 - 25:05]. We also discuss the International Year of Astronomy and hear about a new astronomy podcast from Dr Pamela Gay (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville) [12:11 - 16:45]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:50 - 09:49] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the January night sky [25:11 - 37:40]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200901/20090101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200901/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:59:00 +0000 42:17 false January 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this episode Colin Stuart visits the Herschel Museum in Bath to find out about the astronomical work of William and Caroline Herschel [01:51 - 28:57], we bring you the first Ask an Astronomer of 2009 [29:05 - 47:34] and we round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. The 7th Planet In this episode Colin Stuart visits the Herschel Museum in Bath to find out about the astronomical work of William and Caroline Herschel [01:51 - 28:57], we bring you the first Ask an Astronomer of 2009 [29:05 - 47:34] and we round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200901Extra/20090118-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200901Extra/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 49:30 false February 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this episode we find out about observations of regions of massive star formation [10:15 - 20:02] from Dr Steve Longmore and we hear about a chance to vote on what you would like the Hubble Space Telescope to observe [20:33 - 22:40]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [02:35 - 10:07] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the February night sky [22:52 - 37:27]. It's full of stars In this episode we find out about observations of regions of massive star formation [10:15 - 20:02] from Dr Steve Longmore and we hear about a chance to vote on what you would like the Hubble Space Telescope to observe [20:33 - 22:40]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [02:35 - 10:07] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the February night sky [22:52 - 37:27]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200902/20090202-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200902/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0000 41:17 false February 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Nick and Stuart talk about the latest Jodcast video about Newton's Principia, Nick talks to Professor Albert Zijlstra about primitive dust [02:34-13:19], Tim was here to answer listener questions [13:49 - 23:05] and we round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. Dust Nick and Stuart talk about the latest Jodcast video about Newton's Principia, Nick talks to Professor Albert Zijlstra about primitive dust [02:34-13:19], Tim was here to answer listener questions [13:49 - 23:05] and we round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200902Extra/20090219-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200902Extra/ Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:15:00 +0000 26:34 false March 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this episode we find out about supermassive blackholes in the early universe [15:24 - 39:40] from Professor Marco Spaans and we encourage you to hold star parties and other events during the 100 Hours of Astronomy. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:40 - 14:02] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the March night sky [39:50 - 54:23]. Quasars In this episode we find out about supermassive blackholes in the early universe [15:24 - 39:40] from Professor Marco Spaans and we encourage you to hold star parties and other events during the 100 Hours of Astronomy. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:40 - 14:02] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the March night sky [39:50 - 54:23]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200903/20090304-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200903/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:45:00 +0000 58:47 false March 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics With the 100 Hours of Astronomy quickly approaching, we find out what will be happening over the course of the four days [01:08-07:06] and get details about a 24 hour observatory webcast [07:38-13:21]. We chat about the launch of NASA's Kepler spacecraft to search for Earth-like planets and ESA's GOCE probe to map the Earth's gravity field. On a recent trip to the Netherlands Roy caught up with Gijs Nelemans to find out about the future LISA spacecraft to hunt for gravitational waves [30:50-53:45]. We also put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [13:32-26:34] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. Go for launch With the 100 Hours of Astronomy quickly approaching, we find out what will be happening over the course of the four days [01:08-07:06] and get details about a 24 hour observatory webcast [07:38-13:21]. We chat about the launch of NASA's Kepler spacecraft to search for Earth-like planets and ESA's GOCE probe to map the Earth's gravity field. On a recent trip to the Netherlands Roy caught up with Gijs Nelemans to find out about the future LISA spacecraft to hunt for gravitational waves [30:50-53:45]. We also put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [13:32-26:34] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200903Extra/20090318-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200903Extra/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:45:00 +0000 57:34 false April 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics It's Nick's last episode of the Jodcast and Dave makes a return after his Indian trip. In this episode we hear about finding planets with the upcoming LOFAR radio telescope from Dr Ian Stevens [09:55 - 21:29]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:40 - 14:02] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the April night sky [21:43 - 37:06]. Goodbye It's Nick's last episode of the Jodcast and Dave makes a return after his Indian trip. In this episode we hear about finding planets with the upcoming LOFAR radio telescope from Dr Ian Stevens [09:55 - 21:29]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:40 - 14:02] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the April night sky [21:43 - 37:06]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200904/20090401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200904/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 46:54 false April 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this episode Roy talks to amateur astronomer Brian Woosnam about his love of astronomy and his local astronomical society [00:59-17:09]. We talk about what happened during the 100 Hours of Astronomy and give our suggestions for astronomical sights to see and things to achieve. We also put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [21:57-34:44] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. Amateur astronomy In this episode Roy talks to amateur astronomer Brian Woosnam about his love of astronomy and his local astronomical society [00:59-17:09]. We talk about what happened during the 100 Hours of Astronomy and give our suggestions for astronomical sights to see and things to achieve. We also put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [21:57-34:44] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200904Extra/20090415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200904Extra/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:45:00 +0100 41:43 false May 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics It's Roy's last episode before he returns to the Netherlands and we welcome some of the new Jodcast Juniors. The Jodcast Juniors were our roving reporters at the Joint European and National Astronomy Meeting (JENAM) and they bring us a series of interviews about the latest research into pulsars, galaxies, dust, exoplanets and more. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [05:36 - 14:00] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the May night sky [51:47 - 01:06:04]. May the 4th be with you It's Roy's last episode before he returns to the Netherlands and we welcome some of the new Jodcast Juniors. The Jodcast Juniors were our roving reporters at the Joint European and National Astronomy Meeting (JENAM) and they bring us a series of interviews about the latest research into pulsars, galaxies, dust, exoplanets and more. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [05:36 - 14:00] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the May night sky [51:47 - 01:06:04]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200905/20090501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200905/ Sat, 02 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 69:47 false May 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This jam-packed show comes at the end of a jam-packed week of major events in astronomy. We have more interviews recorded at JENAM including what's next for the International Year of Astronomy [02:11-10:43], future instruments at the European Southern Observatory [10:43-15:13], gamma ray bursts [15:14-24:06] and cosmic rays [24:07-35:36]. We get the low-down on ESA's Planck and Herschel spacecraft [36:02-57:32]. As always we put your questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [60:14-72:13] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. A big week in space This jam-packed show comes at the end of a jam-packed week of major events in astronomy. We have more interviews recorded at JENAM including what's next for the International Year of Astronomy [02:11-10:43], future instruments at the European Southern Observatory [10:43-15:13], gamma ray bursts [15:14-24:06] and cosmic rays [24:07-35:36]. We get the low-down on ESA's Planck and Herschel spacecraft [36:02-57:32]. As always we put your questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [60:14-72:13] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200905Extra/20090516-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200905Extra/ Sun, 17 May 2009 01:55:00 +0100 75:21 false June 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This episode we bring the last of the interviews that were recorded at the JENAM. We have an interview with Mike Lockwood about the variability of the Sun [10:53-38:17] and talk to Jim Hinton about high energy astronomy [44:52-51:59]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:37-10:31] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the June night sky [52:11-69:32]. Solar Powered This episode we bring the last of the interviews that were recorded at the JENAM. We have an interview with Mike Lockwood about the variability of the Sun [10:53-38:17] and talk to Jim Hinton about high energy astronomy [44:52-51:59]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:37-10:31] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the June night sky [52:11-69:32]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200906/20090601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200906/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 74:27 false June 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Meteorites can tell us a surprising amount about our solar system and its environment. In this episode we talk to Ernst Zinner about his studies of pre-solar grains from meteorites [00:53-26:17]. As always we put your questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [27:37-41:56] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. We also chat about Jodcast Live! Pre-solar Meteorites can tell us a surprising amount about our solar system and its environment. In this episode we talk to Ernst Zinner about his studies of pre-solar grains from meteorites [00:53-26:17]. As always we put your questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [27:37-41:56] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. We also chat about Jodcast Live! https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200906Extra/20090618-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200906Extra/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +0100 44:39 false July 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics It's summer and the Jodcasters are dispersed but Jen and Dave managed to meet up in Milan's central station to record this episode. This episode features an interview we recorded with Vik Dhillon in May about high speed astronomy [10:45-38:10]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:37-10:23] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the July night sky [25:18-38:34]. Italian Job It's summer and the Jodcasters are dispersed but Jen and Dave managed to meet up in Milan's central station to record this episode. This episode features an interview we recorded with Vik Dhillon in May about high speed astronomy [10:45-38:10]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:37-10:23] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the July night sky [25:18-38:34]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200907/20090701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200907/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0100 43:57 false July 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics With it being the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the Earth's Moon, we dedicate most of this episode to things lunar. We mention the latest amazing images from NASA's LRO showing the Apollo landing sites from orbit, Sir Bernard Lovell describes Jodrell Bank's involvement with the space race including tracking the Soviet's Luna probes and involvement with Apollo [04:35-32:00]. As always we put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [32:05-42:46] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. We choose the Moon With it being the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the Earth's Moon, we dedicate most of this episode to things lunar. We mention the latest amazing images from NASA's LRO showing the Apollo landing sites from orbit, Sir Bernard Lovell describes Jodrell Bank's involvement with the space race including tracking the Soviet's Luna probes and involvement with Apollo [04:35-32:00]. As always we put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [32:05-42:46] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200907Extra/20090719-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200907Extra/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:17:40 +0000 46:17 false August 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics This episode features an interview we recorded with Prof Miller Goss about pioneering Australian radio astronomer Ruby Payne Scott [13:17-38:21]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:04-11:37] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the August night sky [38:46-1:01:56]. Impact This episode features an interview we recorded with Prof Miller Goss about pioneering Australian radio astronomer Ruby Payne Scott [13:17-38:21]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:04-11:37] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the August night sky [38:46-1:01:56]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200908/20090802-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200908/ Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:00:00 +0100 68:49 false September 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We're back from our summer break with an interview about 'anomalous emission' [13:43-27:39]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [02:10-10:45] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the September night sky [28:07-45:18]. Anomalous We're back from our summer break with an interview about 'anomalous emission' [13:43-27:39]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [02:10-10:45] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the September night sky [28:07-45:18]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200909/20090901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200909/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:20:00 +0100 50:02 false September 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show Megan talks to Robert Hollow (ATNF) about Pulse@Parkes [01:04-17:18], we put your astronomical questions to Dr Roy Smits [25:40-40:12], get a summary of recent spacecraft news [17:18-25:40], hear about the Station Fire at Mt Wilson and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. The Dish In this show Megan talks to Robert Hollow (ATNF) about Pulse@Parkes [01:04-17:18], we put your astronomical questions to Dr Roy Smits [25:40-40:12], get a summary of recent spacecraft news [17:18-25:40], hear about the Station Fire at Mt Wilson and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200909Extra/20090918-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200909Extra/ Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:30:00 +0100 42:23 false October 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show we have an interview with Robert Laing about interferometers and ALMA [14:16-29:49], and we talk to Willem Baan about interference in radio astronomy [29:57-40:33]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [02:42-13:56] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the October night sky [43:48-57:23]. Interfering In this show we have an interview with Robert Laing about interferometers and ALMA [14:16-29:49], and we talk to Willem Baan about interference in radio astronomy [29:57-40:33]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [02:42-13:56] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the October night sky [43:48-57:23]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200910/20091001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200910/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:00:00 +0100 63:54 false October 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show we find out about Autumn Moonwatch from Steve Owens [01:59-07:31] and we hear all about the rings and moons of Saturn from Prof. Carl Murray [10:05-39:44]. We put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [42:50-62:30], get a summary of recent news and events [39:44-42:50] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. Moon Watching In this show we find out about Autumn Moonwatch from Steve Owens [01:59-07:31] and we hear all about the rings and moons of Saturn from Prof. Carl Murray [10:05-39:44]. We put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [42:50-62:30], get a summary of recent news and events [39:44-42:50] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200910Extra/20091019-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200910Extra/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:15:15 +0100 65:04 false November 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show we have an interview with John Sarkissian about the history of the Parkes Radio Telescope in Australia [12:50-45:54]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:50-10:35] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the November night sky [43:53-57:24]. Our cover art shows Fox Mason at the control desk of the Parkes Telescope in 1970. Moon Calling In this show we have an interview with John Sarkissian about the history of the Parkes Radio Telescope in Australia [12:50-45:54]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:50-10:35] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the November night sky [43:53-57:24]. Our cover art shows Fox Mason at the control desk of the Parkes Telescope in 1970. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200911/20091102-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200911/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000 70:08 false November 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show we find out about the ongoing upgrades to the Very Large Array in New Mexico from Dr Rick Perley [00:51-31:20]. We put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [36:22-52:37], get a summary of recent news and events [31:21-36:22] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. Very large In this show we find out about the ongoing upgrades to the Very Large Array in New Mexico from Dr Rick Perley [00:51-31:20]. We put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [36:22-52:37], get a summary of recent news and events [31:21-36:22] and round-up the feedback we've received since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200911Extra/20091116-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200911Extra/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000 54:22 false December 2009 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics After months of talking about it we finally recorded an episode (1 of 2) with a live studio audience. In this bumper show we have an interview with Dr Chris Lintott where we find out about the latest results from Galaxy Zoo [18:36-50:08]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [08:12-17:56], we discuss recent events in space [67:54-83:00] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the December night sky [50:29-67:32]. Our cover art shows some of the presenters and audience who braved the rain at Jodrell Bank during Jodcast Live. Live! After months of talking about it we finally recorded an episode (1 of 2) with a live studio audience. In this bumper show we have an interview with Dr Chris Lintott where we find out about the latest results from Galaxy Zoo [18:36-50:08]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [08:12-17:56], we discuss recent events in space [67:54-83:00] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the December night sky [50:29-67:32]. Our cover art shows some of the presenters and audience who braved the rain at Jodrell Bank during Jodcast Live. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200912/20091201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200912/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:30:00 +0000 88:45 false December 2009 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show we talk to Sir Francis Graham-Smith about his life, being Astronomer Royal and his work on pulsars [01:00-23:44]. We put your astronomical questions to the Jodcast panel [24:19-46:03], and round-up the feedback we've received during the Live shows. Live Part 2 In this show we talk to Sir Francis Graham-Smith about his life, being Astronomer Royal and his work on pulsars [01:00-23:44]. We put your astronomical questions to the Jodcast panel [24:19-46:03], and round-up the feedback we've received during the Live shows. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200912Extra/20091221-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/200912Extra/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:50:00 +0000 53:21 false January 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics It's the end of the International Year of Astronomy 2009. We bring you some of our highlights of the year which celebrated 400 years of the astronomical telescope. We get updates on the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast [16:48-23:37], Universe Awareness for Young Children [46:19-51:42] and Jen - our roving reporter - visits the AstroBunker [23:37-46:19] in Newbury. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:21-10:21] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the January night sky [52:06-67:37]. Our cover art shows the logo of the International Year of Astronomy. Looking back, looking forward It's the end of the International Year of Astronomy 2009. We bring you some of our highlights of the year which celebrated 400 years of the astronomical telescope. We get updates on the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast [16:48-23:37], Universe Awareness for Young Children [46:19-51:42] and Jen - our roving reporter - visits the AstroBunker [23:37-46:19] in Newbury. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:21-10:21] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the January night sky [52:06-67:37]. Our cover art shows the logo of the International Year of Astronomy. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201001/20100101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201001/ Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:23:23 +0000 71:55 false January 2010 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We talk to Stewart Eyres about Sakauri's Object [01:07-18:08], we put your astronomical questions to Tim [22:22-46:18], and round-up your feedback. Apologies for the audio quality this time; one of our microphones has been playing up. While you wait We talk to Stewart Eyres about Sakauri's Object [01:07-18:08], we put your astronomical questions to Tim [22:22-46:18], and round-up your feedback. Apologies for the audio quality this time; one of our microphones has been playing up. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201001Extra/20100118-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201001Extra/ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:40:00 +0000 51:04 false February 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We have a couple of interview with scientists at the Isaac Newton Group of telescopes. We find out about the observatory and compact binaries from Dr Pablo Rodríguez-Gil [09:39-32:45] and planetary nebulae from Dr Miguel Santander-García [32:45-48:40]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [02:00-09:24] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the February night sky [52:19-64:39]. Our cover art shows the Isaac Newton Group of telescopes from the air. ING direct We have a couple of interview with scientists at the Isaac Newton Group of telescopes. We find out about the observatory and compact binaries from Dr Pablo Rodríguez-Gil [09:39-32:45] and planetary nebulae from Dr Miguel Santander-García [32:45-48:40]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [02:00-09:24] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the February night sky [52:19-64:39]. Our cover art shows the Isaac Newton Group of telescopes from the air. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201002/20100201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201002/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:59:59 +0000 70:10 false February 2010 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this show we find out about space weather from Jim Wild [00:43-09:01] and talk to Marek Kukula about all things Solar [09:01-14:19], Tim answers your astronomical questions [17:21-37:31], and we round-up your feedback. Stormwatch In this show we find out about space weather from Jim Wild [00:43-09:01] and talk to Marek Kukula about all things Solar [09:01-14:19], Tim answers your astronomical questions [17:21-37:31], and we round-up your feedback. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201002Extra/20100219-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201002Extra/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0000 39:15 false March 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In the show this time we learn about supernovae and dust from Professor Mike Barlow [10:40-27:16]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:32-10:29] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the March night sky [32:56-46:47]. Explosion In the show this time we learn about supernovae and dust from Professor Mike Barlow [10:40-27:16]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [01:32-10:29] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the March night sky [32:56-46:47]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201003/20100301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201003/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000 50:52 false March 2010 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We talk to Robert Dunn about supermassive black holes and X-ray binary systems [00:45-22:28], we put your astronomical questions to Tim [24:04-41:58], and round-up your feedback. Supermassive We talk to Robert Dunn about supermassive black holes and X-ray binary systems [00:45-22:28], we put your astronomical questions to Tim [24:04-41:58], and round-up your feedback. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201003Extra/20100322-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201003Extra/ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000 45:51 false Spring 1990 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this cassette we find out about the upcoming launch of the Hubble Space Telescope [06:32-12:55], find out about the newly extended MERLIN [19:18-23:31] and we talk about the first results from the COsmic Background Explorer [26:34-34:25]. We also have the regular news [01:44-06:14], tell you what to look out for in the night sky during spring and summer [35:21-43:21], and answer your questions [46:01-56:26]. Our sleeve notes show an artist's impression of the Hubble Space Telescope. Postcast In this cassette we find out about the upcoming launch of the Hubble Space Telescope [06:32-12:55], find out about the newly extended MERLIN [19:18-23:31] and we talk about the first results from the COsmic Background Explorer [26:34-34:25]. We also have the regular news [01:44-06:14], tell you what to look out for in the night sky during spring and summer [35:21-43:21], and answer your questions [46:01-56:26]. Our sleeve notes show an artist's impression of the Hubble Space Telescope. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201004/20100401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201004/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 57:53 false April 2010 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We bring you back up-to-date from 1990 with updates about the Hubble Space Telescope [05:32-13:12], the MERLIN interferometer [15:05-18:28], and cosmology since COBE [19:12-28:04]. We also update the news, our knowledge of exoplanets, and round-up your feedback. Back to the Present We bring you back up-to-date from 1990 with updates about the Hubble Space Telescope [05:32-13:12], the MERLIN interferometer [15:05-18:28], and cosmology since COBE [19:12-28:04]. We also update the news, our knowledge of exoplanets, and round-up your feedback. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201004Extra/20100420-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201004Extra/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:25:00 +0100 39:25 false May 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics CAP and NAM. In the show this time we get an update on two recent conferences that Jodcast presenters were lucky enough to attend. Megan brings us a series of interviews from the Communicating Astronomy with the Public conference [11:02-39:49]. Jen and Stuart find out about the National Astronomy Meeting 2010 [42:19-45:29], hear about planets orbiting backwards [45:29-55:29] and the possibilities of life elsewhere in the Universe [55:29-62:50]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [03:01-10:47] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the May night sky [67:05-83:28]. CAP and NAM CAP and NAM. In the show this time we get an update on two recent conferences that Jodcast presenters were lucky enough to attend. Megan brings us a series of interviews from the Communicating Astronomy with the Public conference [11:02-39:49]. Jen and Stuart find out about the National Astronomy Meeting 2010 [42:19-45:29], hear about planets orbiting backwards [45:29-55:29] and the possibilities of life elsewhere in the Universe [55:29-62:50]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [03:01-10:47] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the May night sky [67:05-83:28]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201005/20100501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201005/ Tue, 04 May 2010 14:14:14 +0100 89:30 false May 2010 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this episode we have an audio tour of an exhibition of portraits of astronomers [02:08-31:10], we hear about some of the latest results from the Herschel space observatory [31:43-36:10], and Tim answers your questions [40:21-63:37]. Portrait In this episode we have an audio tour of an exhibition of portraits of astronomers [02:08-31:10], we hear about some of the latest results from the Herschel space observatory [31:43-36:10], and Tim answers your questions [40:21-63:37]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201005Extra/20100515-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201005Extra/ Mon, 17 May 2010 16:20:00 +0100 67:49 false June 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In the show this time we find out about searches for extraterrestrial intelligence using LOFAR [12:39-20:40] and hear about SOFIA [21:06-31:52] - a telescope which is mounted on a plane. With the Māori new year approaching, we get a New Zealand view on some familiar celestial objects [32:05-41:13]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [02:34-12:26] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the June night sky [43:43-58:05]. Leaving on a jet plane In the show this time we find out about searches for extraterrestrial intelligence using LOFAR [12:39-20:40] and hear about SOFIA [21:06-31:52] - a telescope which is mounted on a plane. With the Māori new year approaching, we get a New Zealand view on some familiar celestial objects [32:05-41:13]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [02:34-12:26] and Ian Morison tells us what we can see in the June night sky [43:43-58:05]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201006/20100601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201006/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:45:00 +0100 65:37 false July 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Stateside. In this show we have the first of the interviews that Dave has recorded on his travels across North America. In May, Dave visited the University of Western Ontario and while he was there, he talked to John Lanstreet about magnetism in stars [13:07 - 21:38], Melissa Battler about life in the Universe [21:38 - 38:46] and Sarah Gallagher about quasars [36:48 - 43:54]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [06:16 - 12:43] and we hear what can be seen in the July night sky in the northern hemisphere from Ian Morison [46:24 - 61:43] and in the southern hemisphere from the Carter Observatory [61:52 - 67:18]. Stateside Stateside. In this show we have the first of the interviews that Dave has recorded on his travels across North America. In May, Dave visited the University of Western Ontario and while he was there, he talked to John Lanstreet about magnetism in stars [13:07 - 21:38], Melissa Battler about life in the Universe [21:38 - 38:46] and Sarah Gallagher about quasars [36:48 - 43:54]. As always, Megan brings us the latest news [06:16 - 12:43] and we hear what can be seen in the July night sky in the northern hemisphere from Ian Morison [46:24 - 61:43] and in the southern hemisphere from the Carter Observatory [61:52 - 67:18]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201007/20100705-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201007/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:59:59 +0000 71:41 false July 2010 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics School's out for summer. This bumper edition has been created with the help of 6 work experience students. Paul Woods tells us about dust in space [16:18-20:40], Jon Pearson is interviewed about general relativity [34:10-40:46], Mark Purver talks about pulsars [20:52-33:38], Jen Gupta answers questions on galaxies [41:04-50:57] and Adam Avison explains massive star formation [51:37-57:58]. We also get an update on the Planck mission [01:16-15:52] and Dave Jones answers astronomical questions [58:23-77:16] School's out for summer School's out for summer. This bumper edition has been created with the help of 6 work experience students. Paul Woods tells us about dust in space [16:18-20:40], Jon Pearson is interviewed about general relativity [34:10-40:46], Mark Purver talks about pulsars [20:52-33:38], Jen Gupta answers questions on galaxies [41:04-50:57] and Adam Avison explains massive star formation [51:37-57:58]. We also get an update on the Planck mission [01:16-15:52] and Dave Jones answers astronomical questions [58:23-77:16] https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201007Extra/20100719-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201007Extra/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:22:22 +0100 79:08 false August 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics O Canada. In the show this time we have two more interviews from Dave's visit to the University of Western Ontario. We hear about lunar geology from Dr Irene Antonenko [10:45 - 38:10] and Alex de Souza tells us about star formation [38:10 - 44:56]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [01:41 - 10:16] and we hear what can be seen in the August night sky in the northern hemisphere from Ian Morison [50:16 - 62:05] and in the southern hemisphere from John Field at the Carter Observatory [62:13 - 66:40]. O Canada O Canada. In the show this time we have two more interviews from Dave's visit to the University of Western Ontario. We hear about lunar geology from Dr Irene Antonenko [10:45 - 38:10] and Alex de Souza tells us about star formation [38:10 - 44:56]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [01:41 - 10:16] and we hear what can be seen in the August night sky in the northern hemisphere from Ian Morison [50:16 - 62:05] and in the southern hemisphere from John Field at the Carter Observatory [62:13 - 66:40]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201008/20100804-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201008/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:34:59 +0000 70:05 false August 2010 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics There's No Place On Earth To Hide. In this show, Dr Fraser Duncan tells us all about SNOLAB in Canada, Chris Wareing answers your astronomical questions and we round up your feedback. There's No Place On Earth To Hide There's No Place On Earth To Hide. In this show, Dr Fraser Duncan tells us all about SNOLAB in Canada, Chris Wareing answers your astronomical questions and we round up your feedback. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201008Extra/20100817-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201008Extra/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:20:00 +0100 51:47 false September 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Kinky. In this show we hear about theoretical cosmology and kinky vortons from Jonathan Pearson [12:00 - 28:128]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:56 - 11:32] and we hear what can be seen in the September night sky in the northern hemisphere from Ian Morison [37:03 - 47:12] and in the southern hemisphere from John Field at the Carter Observatory [47:33 - 52:58]. Kinky Kinky. In this show we hear about theoretical cosmology and kinky vortons from Jonathan Pearson [12:00 - 28:128]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:56 - 11:32] and we hear what can be seen in the September night sky in the northern hemisphere from Ian Morison [37:03 - 47:12] and in the southern hemisphere from John Field at the Carter Observatory [47:33 - 52:58]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201009/20100901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201009/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 +0000 57:59 false September 2010 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Homecoming. In the show this time, we have an interview with Dr Dan Evans about black holes and jets [04:21 - 22:55] and put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [26:01 - 55:49]. As always we round up your feedback and bring you a selection of odds and ends from the astronomy world. Homecoming Homecoming. In the show this time, we have an interview with Dr Dan Evans about black holes and jets [04:21 - 22:55] and put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [26:01 - 55:49]. As always we round up your feedback and bring you a selection of odds and ends from the astronomy world. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201009Extra/20100915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201009Extra/ Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:10:00 +0100 65:24 false October 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Blobby. In the show this time, Dr Anthony Rushton tells us about the EVN and microquasars [12:12 - 33:19] and Prof Anne Zabludoff talks about blobs [33:52 - 48:27]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:12 - 09:06] and we hear what can be seen in the October night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [49:00 - 67:10]. Blobby Blobby. In the show this time, Dr Anthony Rushton tells us about the EVN and microquasars [12:12 - 33:19] and Prof Anne Zabludoff talks about blobs [33:52 - 48:27]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:12 - 09:06] and we hear what can be seen in the October night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [49:00 - 67:10]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201010/20101001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201010/ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:41:00 +0000 72:54 false October 2010 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Have a nice day! In this show we talk to Dr Ronnie Jansson about magnetic fields in space [01:01 - 14:20], Professor Dennis Zaritsky tells us about the evolution of galaxies [14:20 - 26:24] and Professor Andrew MacFadyen talks about the deaths of stars [26:24 - 34:13]. As always, Dr Tim O'Brien answers your astronomical questions [36:11 - 61:54], we report on some odds and ends from the world of (astro)physics and we round up your feedback since the last show. Have a nice day! Have a nice day! In this show we talk to Dr Ronnie Jansson about magnetic fields in space [01:01 - 14:20], Professor Dennis Zaritsky tells us about the evolution of galaxies [14:20 - 26:24] and Professor Andrew MacFadyen talks about the deaths of stars [26:24 - 34:13]. As always, Dr Tim O'Brien answers your astronomical questions [36:11 - 61:54], we report on some odds and ends from the world of (astro)physics and we round up your feedback since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201010Extra/20101019-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201010Extra/ Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:25:00 +0100 68:39 false November 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Good Vibrations. In this show we talk to Professor Yvonne Elsworth about solar and stellar vibrations [12:06 - 27:53]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:40 - 11:58] and we hear what can be seen in the November night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [29:03 - 50:05]. Good Vibrations Good Vibrations. In this show we talk to Professor Yvonne Elsworth about solar and stellar vibrations [12:06 - 27:53]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:40 - 11:58] and we hear what can be seen in the November night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [29:03 - 50:05]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201011/20101101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201011/ Sat, 06 Nov 2010 11:05:00 +0000 61:45 false December 2010 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Century. In this special 100th episode show, we talk to two Jodcasters, Dr. Megan Argo [13:29 - 31:06] and Dr. Stuart Lowe [31:06 - 40:52] about their day jobs. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [04:18 - 13:12] and we hear what can be seen in the December night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [48:28 - 72:29]. Century Century. In this special 100th episode show, we talk to two Jodcasters, Dr. Megan Argo [13:29 - 31:06] and Dr. Stuart Lowe [31:06 - 40:52] about their day jobs. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [04:18 - 13:12] and we hear what can be seen in the December night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [48:28 - 72:29]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201012/20101201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201012/ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:00:00 +0000 78:43 false January 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Five. In this show we talk to our first ever interviewee - Professor Michael Kramer - to find out what has happened in pulsar research over the past five years [09:13 - 28:55]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:08 - 08:45] and we hear what can be seen in the northern hemisphere night sky during January [43:42 - 63:53.5]. Five Five. In this show we talk to our first ever interviewee - Professor Michael Kramer - to find out what has happened in pulsar research over the past five years [09:13 - 28:55]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:08 - 08:45] and we hear what can be seen in the northern hemisphere night sky during January [43:42 - 63:53.5]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201101/20110101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201101/ Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:45:01 +0000 70:57 false January 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Stargazing. In this show we talk to the presenters of BBC Stargazing Live: Dara O Briain [03:20 - 18:29], Mark Thompson [19:28 - 34:45] and Professor Brian Cox [35:00 - 50:41]. As always, Dr Tim O'Brien answers your astronomical questions [56:14 - 73:01] and we report on some odds and ends from the world of astronomy Stargazing Stargazing. In this show we talk to the presenters of BBC Stargazing Live: Dara O Briain [03:20 - 18:29], Mark Thompson [19:28 - 34:45] and Professor Brian Cox [35:00 - 50:41]. As always, Dr Tim O'Brien answers your astronomical questions [56:14 - 73:01] and we report on some odds and ends from the world of astronomy https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201101Extra/20110115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201101Extra/ Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:10:00 +0100 76:22 false February 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Bucky. In the show this time we find out about cosmology and the cosmic microwave background from Dr Hiranya Peiris [10:55 - 29:05] and learn about buckyballs in space from Dr Jan Cami [29:14 - 37:43]. Megan rounds up the news from the 217th AAS meeting [01:43 - 10:46] and we hear what can be seen in the night sky in February [45:22 - 63:06]. Bucky Bucky. In the show this time we find out about cosmology and the cosmic microwave background from Dr Hiranya Peiris [10:55 - 29:05] and learn about buckyballs in space from Dr Jan Cami [29:14 - 37:43]. Megan rounds up the news from the 217th AAS meeting [01:43 - 10:46] and we hear what can be seen in the night sky in February [45:22 - 63:06]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201102/20110201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201102/ Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:52:00 +0000 66:46 false February 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Royal. In this show, Professor Martin Rees tells us about gamma-ray bursts and the future of humanity [01:46 - 19:58] and two new work experience students ask Doctor-in-waiting Adam Avison about the ALMA telescope [20:53 - 31:59]. Dr Iain McDonald answers your astronomical questions [38:20 - 48:04], we report on some odds and ends from the universe of astronomy and there is a round up your feedback since the last show. Royal Royal. In this show, Professor Martin Rees tells us about gamma-ray bursts and the future of humanity [01:46 - 19:58] and two new work experience students ask Doctor-in-waiting Adam Avison about the ALMA telescope [20:53 - 31:59]. Dr Iain McDonald answers your astronomical questions [38:20 - 48:04], we report on some odds and ends from the universe of astronomy and there is a round up your feedback since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201102Extra/20110215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201102Extra/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:00:00 +0100 51:18 false March 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Llama. In the show this time we find out about quasars from Dr Alejo Martinez-Sansigre [08:42 - 18:30], and Dr Alastair Edge tells us about the gas between clusters of galaxies [18:30 - 30:29]. Megan rounds up the latest news [01:55 - 08:04] and we hear what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [37:34 - 56:33]. Llama Llama. In the show this time we find out about quasars from Dr Alejo Martinez-Sansigre [08:42 - 18:30], and Dr Alastair Edge tells us about the gas between clusters of galaxies [18:30 - 30:29]. Megan rounds up the latest news [01:55 - 08:04] and we hear what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [37:34 - 56:33]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201103/20110301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201103/ Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:43:00 +0000 60:22 false March 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Glorious. In this show, Professor Derek Ward-Thompson tells us about the early stages of star formation [00:49 - 14:06] and Libby talks to Dr Jay Farihi about locating the remains of planets around white dwarfs [14:15 - 27:18]. Dr Iain McDonald answers your far-out questions [37:18 - 43:59], we bring you the latest astronomical odds and ends and there is a round up your feedback since the last show. Glorious Glorious. In this show, Professor Derek Ward-Thompson tells us about the early stages of star formation [00:49 - 14:06] and Libby talks to Dr Jay Farihi about locating the remains of planets around white dwarfs [14:15 - 27:18]. Dr Iain McDonald answers your far-out questions [37:18 - 43:59], we bring you the latest astronomical odds and ends and there is a round up your feedback since the last show. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201103Extra/20110315-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201103Extra/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +0100 48:26 false April 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Arriba! Arriba! In this episode we talk to 4 members of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics: Dr Bob Watson [09:30 - 13:49] tells us about the cosmic microwave background radiation, Dr Cristobal Espinoza [13:49 - 21:03] tells us about pulsar glitches, Dr Jaime Pineda [21:03 - 27:28] tells us about star formation and Matias Vidal [27:28 - 33:42] tells us about cosmology. As usual, Megan has the latest astronomical news [02:15 - 08:34] and Ian Morison and John Field tell us what's in the night sky [40:07 - 60:01] Arriba! Arriba! Arriba! Arriba! In this episode we talk to 4 members of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics: Dr Bob Watson [09:30 - 13:49] tells us about the cosmic microwave background radiation, Dr Cristobal Espinoza [13:49 - 21:03] tells us about pulsar glitches, Dr Jaime Pineda [21:03 - 27:28] tells us about star formation and Matias Vidal [27:28 - 33:42] tells us about cosmology. As usual, Megan has the latest astronomical news [02:15 - 08:34] and Ian Morison and John Field tell us what's in the night sky [40:07 - 60:01] https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201104/20110401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201104/ Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0000 65:51 false May 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Conferring. In the show this time we have interviews from two conferences - .astronomy [08:28 - 30:26] and the National Astronomy Meeting [30:29 - 43:19]. Megan rounds up the latest news [02:17 - 08:12] and we hear what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [45:28 - 63:35]. Conferring Conferring. In the show this time we have interviews from two conferences - .astronomy [08:28 - 30:26] and the National Astronomy Meeting [30:29 - 43:19]. Megan rounds up the latest news [02:17 - 08:12] and we hear what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [45:28 - 63:35]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201105/20110501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201105/ Sun, 1 May 2011 23:32:00 +0100 69:53 false May 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Einstein. In this show we talk to Dr Karen Masters about LOFAR and Galaxy Zoo [00:44 - 11:07], Dr Haley Gomez talks about dust in galaxies [11:14 - 17:48] and Dr Stephen Serjeant tells us about star-forming galaxies and strong gravitational lensing [18:06 - 45:59]. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your astronomical questions [51:52 - 76:37], and we report on some odds and ends from the world of astrophysics. Einstein Einstein. In this show we talk to Dr Karen Masters about LOFAR and Galaxy Zoo [00:44 - 11:07], Dr Haley Gomez talks about dust in galaxies [11:14 - 17:48] and Dr Stephen Serjeant tells us about star-forming galaxies and strong gravitational lensing [18:06 - 45:59]. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your astronomical questions [51:52 - 76:37], and we report on some odds and ends from the world of astrophysics. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201105Extra/20110516-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201105Extra/ Tue, 17 May 2011 18:18:00 +0100 78:21 false June 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Spirit. In the show this time we have interviews about dark matter and evolved stars from the National Astronomy Meeting [09:08 - 45:36]. Megan rounds up the latest news [02:02 - 09:00] and we hear what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [50:58 - 75:30]. Spirit Spirit. In the show this time we have interviews about dark matter and evolved stars from the National Astronomy Meeting [09:08 - 45:36]. Megan rounds up the latest news [02:02 - 09:00] and we hear what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [50:58 - 75:30]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201106/20110601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201106/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:40:00 +0100 79:29 false June 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Rave. In this show we talk to Dr Leigh Fletcher [01:37 - 22:54] about storms on Saturn, Robert Franke [22:58 - 37:00] about neutrinos and Professor Iwan Williams [37:04 - 51:12] about comets and asteroids in the last of our interviews from this year's National Astronomy Meeting. Dr Iain McDonald answers your astronomical questions [56:52 - 66:17], and we report on some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. Rave Rave. In this show we talk to Dr Leigh Fletcher [01:37 - 22:54] about storms on Saturn, Robert Franke [22:58 - 37:00] about neutrinos and Professor Iwan Williams [37:04 - 51:12] about comets and asteroids in the last of our interviews from this year's National Astronomy Meeting. Dr Iain McDonald answers your astronomical questions [56:52 - 66:17], and we report on some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201106Extra/20110615-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201106Extra/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:45:00 +0100 69:47 false July 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Transmission. In this show we talk to Dr Giovanna Tinetti about exoplanet atmospheres [11:08 - 49:15]. Megan rounds up the latest news [03:26 - 10:36] and we hear what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison [51:25 - 63:03]. Transmission Transmission. In this show we talk to Dr Giovanna Tinetti about exoplanet atmospheres [11:08 - 49:15]. Megan rounds up the latest news [03:26 - 10:36] and we hear what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison [51:25 - 63:03]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201107/20110701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201107/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:40:00 +0100 69:31 false July 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Interesting. In this Extra show, Dr Pierre Maxted [01:14 - 24:18] tells us about the progress of the SuperWASP exoplanet search and Professor Glenn White [24:28 - 35:44] discusses how observations at far infra-red and submillimetre wavelengths can literally shed new light on our understanding of the Milky Way. Dr Tim O'Brien returns to answer your astronomical questions [46:20 - 67:44], and we report on some odds and ends from the world of Astronomy. Interesting Interesting. In this Extra show, Dr Pierre Maxted [01:14 - 24:18] tells us about the progress of the SuperWASP exoplanet search and Professor Glenn White [24:28 - 35:44] discusses how observations at far infra-red and submillimetre wavelengths can literally shed new light on our understanding of the Milky Way. Dr Tim O'Brien returns to answer your astronomical questions [46:20 - 67:44], and we report on some odds and ends from the world of Astronomy. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201107Extra/20110715-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201107Extra/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0100 71:49 false August 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Witless. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Philipp Podsiadlowski about all sorts of different supernovae [08:32 - 32:14]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:56 - 08:21] and we hear what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [36:56 - 53:41]. Witless Witless. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Philipp Podsiadlowski about all sorts of different supernovae [08:32 - 32:14]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:56 - 08:21] and we hear what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [36:56 - 53:41]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201108/20110801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201108/ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0100 58:24 false August 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Zoom. In this show, we get an update on the ALMA telescope from Dr Robert Laing [01:18 - 09:00] and we talk to Dr Graham Smith [09:07 - 25:53] about gravtitational lensing of galaxy clusters. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your questions [29:27 - 54:50] and we report on some astronomical odds and ends Zoom Zoom. In this show, we get an update on the ALMA telescope from Dr Robert Laing [01:18 - 09:00] and we talk to Dr Graham Smith [09:07 - 25:53] about gravtitational lensing of galaxy clusters. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your questions [29:27 - 54:50] and we report on some astronomical odds and ends https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201108Extra/20110816-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201108Extra/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:45:00 +0100 61:15 false September 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Diamond. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Martin Bureau about galaxies [10:39 - 35:24] and we find out about an exciting new discovery in the pulsar world [35:53 - 50:26]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:34 - 10:31] and we hear what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [56:16 - 78:56]. Diamond Diamond. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Martin Bureau about galaxies [10:39 - 35:24] and we find out about an exciting new discovery in the pulsar world [35:53 - 50:26]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:34 - 10:31] and we hear what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [56:16 - 78:56]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201109/20110901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201109/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:00:00 +0100 84:54 false September 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Cactus. In this show, we talk to Dr Andrew Strong [02:24 - 28:24] about the high-energy Universe. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your questions [38:24 - 58:56] and we report on some astronomical odds and ends Cactus Cactus. In this show, we talk to Dr Andrew Strong [02:24 - 28:24] about the high-energy Universe. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your questions [38:24 - 58:56] and we report on some astronomical odds and ends https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201109Extra/20110915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201109Extra/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:57:00 +0100 62:10 false October 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Dusty. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Greg Sloan about evolved stars and dust [13:16 - 34:19]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:36 - 12:54] and we hear what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [40:40 - 59:51]. Dusty Dusty. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Greg Sloan about evolved stars and dust [13:16 - 34:19]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:36 - 12:54] and we hear what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [40:40 - 59:51]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201110/20111004-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201110/ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:22:00 +0100 64:28 false October 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Sunny Side Up. In this show, we talk to Professor Albert Zijlstra [02:05 - 20:55] about a tasty-looking nebula, Dr Stella Offner [21:00 - 35:04] tells us about low-mass star formation and we hear from Kirsten Gottschalk [35:11 - 44:05] about processing astronomical data using your computer's spare time. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your big questions [49:57 - 69:22] and we discuss a few whimsical odds and ends. Sunny Side Up Sunny Side Up. In this show, we talk to Professor Albert Zijlstra [02:05 - 20:55] about a tasty-looking nebula, Dr Stella Offner [21:00 - 35:04] tells us about low-mass star formation and we hear from Kirsten Gottschalk [35:11 - 44:05] about processing astronomical data using your computer's spare time. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your big questions [49:57 - 69:22] and we discuss a few whimsical odds and ends. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201110Extra/20111015-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201110Extra/ Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0100 72:07 false November 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Mischievous. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Rob Izzard about the mischievous J-stars [13:08 - 37:49]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [02:30 - 13:02] and we hear what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [44:48 - 63:52]. Mischievous Mischievous. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Rob Izzard about the mischievous J-stars [13:08 - 37:49]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [02:30 - 13:02] and we hear what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [44:48 - 63:52]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201111/20111101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201111/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000 67:17 false November 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Singularity. In the show this time, Dr Silke Britzen [03:38 - 09:40] tells us about a recent black hole meeting in Manchester and we find out about supermassive black hole formation from Prof Lucio Mayer [09:52 - 21:08] and ultra-luminous x-ray sources from Dr Philipp Podsiadlowski [21:19 - 32:02]. As always, Dr Tim O'Brien answers your questions [43:50 - 59:09] and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. Singularity Singularity. In the show this time, Dr Silke Britzen [03:38 - 09:40] tells us about a recent black hole meeting in Manchester and we find out about supermassive black hole formation from Prof Lucio Mayer [09:52 - 21:08] and ultra-luminous x-ray sources from Dr Philipp Podsiadlowski [21:19 - 32:02]. As always, Dr Tim O'Brien answers your questions [43:50 - 59:09] and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201111Extra/20111116-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201111Extra/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:12:00 +0100 63:13 false December 2011 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Sparky. In this show, we talk to Dr Sonia Anton about quasars and the Gaia mission [16:41 - 29:40] and we find out about a mysterious radio signal from an old Jodcaster, Dr Evan Keane [29:47 - 50:25]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [06:06 - 16:22] and we hear what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [56:43 - 75:27]. Sparky Sparky. In this show, we talk to Dr Sonia Anton about quasars and the Gaia mission [16:41 - 29:40] and we find out about a mysterious radio signal from an old Jodcaster, Dr Evan Keane [29:47 - 50:25]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [06:06 - 16:22] and we hear what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [56:43 - 75:27]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201112/20111201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201112/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:28:00 +0000 81:57 false December 2011 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Habitable? In the show this time, Dr Matt Griffin [01:11 - 23:24] tells us about the Herschel mission and we talk to Dr Eduard Kontar [23:29 - 37:17] about the Sun and solar flares. As always, your questions are answered [43:55 - 51:38] by Dr Iain McDonald and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. Habitable? Habitable? In the show this time, Dr Matt Griffin [01:11 - 23:24] tells us about the Herschel mission and we talk to Dr Eduard Kontar [23:29 - 37:17] about the Sun and solar flares. As always, your questions are answered [43:55 - 51:38] by Dr Iain McDonald and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201112Extra/20111215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201112Extra/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:54:00 +0000 54:21 false January 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Now We Are Six. In our sixth birthday show, we talk to Professor Chris Collins about galaxy formation [09:17 - 21:10] and we hear about molecules in space from Dr Serena Viti [21:16 - 33:27]. Megan rounds up the latest news [01:50 - 09:09] and we hear what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [41:14 - 61:58]. Now We Are Six Now We Are Six. In our sixth birthday show, we talk to Professor Chris Collins about galaxy formation [09:17 - 21:10] and we hear about molecules in space from Dr Serena Viti [21:16 - 33:27]. Megan rounds up the latest news [01:50 - 09:09] and we hear what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [41:14 - 61:58]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201201/20120101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201201/ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 65:36 false January 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Bitten. In the show this time, Dr David Floyd [12:24 - 35:22] tells us about microlensing and we talk to Dr Tim O'Brien [01:22 - 12:17] about his role at Jodrell Bank in the first ever JodBite. Your questions are answered [43:53 - 55:39] by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. Bitten Bitten. In the show this time, Dr David Floyd [12:24 - 35:22] tells us about microlensing and we talk to Dr Tim O'Brien [01:22 - 12:17] about his role at Jodrell Bank in the first ever JodBite. Your questions are answered [43:53 - 55:39] by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201201Extra/20120115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201201Extra/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000 61:00 false February 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Sweet. This time around, we talk to Dr Lucie Green [05:05 - 12:30] about Solar activity and Dr Paul Woods [12:43-24:13] tells us about a sweet molecule in space. Megan rounds up the latest news [02:04 - 04:55] and we find out what's in the February night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [30:10 - 51:32]. Sweet Sweet. This time around, we talk to Dr Lucie Green [05:05 - 12:30] about Solar activity and Dr Paul Woods [12:43-24:13] tells us about a sweet molecule in space. Megan rounds up the latest news [02:04 - 04:55] and we find out what's in the February night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [30:10 - 51:32]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201202/20120201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201202/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000 55:43 false February 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Turtle. In the show this time, Dr Danielle Fenech [11:32 - 27:15] tells us about starburst galaxies and we talk to Dr Ant Holloway [01:20 - 11:25] about his role at Jodrell Bank in the JodBite. Your astronomical questions are answered [33:26 - 44:42] by Dr Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. Turtle Turtle. In the show this time, Dr Danielle Fenech [11:32 - 27:15] tells us about starburst galaxies and we talk to Dr Ant Holloway [01:20 - 11:25] about his role at Jodrell Bank in the JodBite. Your astronomical questions are answered [33:26 - 44:42] by Dr Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201202Extra/20120215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201202Extra/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:30:00 +0000 48:19 false March 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Flat-packed. In this LOFAR-themed episode, we talk to Dr Neal Jackson [08:55 - 23:35] about the Low Frequency Array itself, Dr Tom Hassall [23:47-30:52] tells us about using it to detect pulsars and Anna Kapinska [31:01-39:12] discusses how it can be used to study active galactic nuclei. Megan rounds up the latest news [01:10 - 08:46] and we find out what's in the March night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [48:33 - 66:10]. Flat-packed Flat-packed. In this LOFAR-themed episode, we talk to Dr Neal Jackson [08:55 - 23:35] about the Low Frequency Array itself, Dr Tom Hassall [23:47-30:52] tells us about using it to detect pulsars and Anna Kapinska [31:01-39:12] discusses how it can be used to study active galactic nuclei. Megan rounds up the latest news [01:10 - 08:46] and we find out what's in the March night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [48:33 - 66:10]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201203/20120301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201203/ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 67:53 false March 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics The Light Side. In the show this time, Prof. Philippa Browning tells us about the upcoming National Astronomy Meeting and solar physics in the JodBite [2:07 - 15:52], we talk to Prof. Tom Shanks about cosmological theories that avoid the need for dark matter and dark energy [16:06 - 31:35] and Dr Cristiano Sabiu discusses how to study the large-scale Universe using observation and theory [31:47 - 39:14]. Your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Tim O'Brien [49:13 - 69:23] and we round up some odds and ends from the sphere of astronomy. The Light Side The Light Side. In the show this time, Prof. Philippa Browning tells us about the upcoming National Astronomy Meeting and solar physics in the JodBite [2:07 - 15:52], we talk to Prof. Tom Shanks about cosmological theories that avoid the need for dark matter and dark energy [16:06 - 31:35] and Dr Cristiano Sabiu discusses how to study the large-scale Universe using observation and theory [31:47 - 39:14]. Your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Tim O'Brien [49:13 - 69:23] and we round up some odds and ends from the sphere of astronomy. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201203Extra/20120315-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201203Extra/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +0000 73:09 false NAM 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Namchester. We bring you four bite-sized chunks of the National Astronomy Meeting in Manchester, recorded each day during the conference. In the first of the NAM special episodes, Libby reports on the opening of this joint UK-Germany meeting. In the second episode, Jen comes out of retirement to provide highlights of day 2. In the third episode, Christina brings us interviews and press releases from day 3. In the fourth episode, Mark rounds up the meeting and reaction to it. Namchester Namchester. We bring you four bite-sized chunks of the National Astronomy Meeting in Manchester, recorded each day during the conference. In the first of the NAM special episodes, Libby reports on the opening of this joint UK-Germany meeting. In the second episode, Jen comes out of retirement to provide highlights of day 2. In the third episode, Christina brings us interviews and press releases from day 3. In the fourth episode, Mark rounds up the meeting and reaction to it. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2012NAM/2012NAM-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2012NAM/ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0100 74:57 false April 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Fooling No-one. In the show this month, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:01 - 08:43] and we find out what's in the April night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [08:54 - 25:49]. Fooling No-one Fooling No-one. In the show this month, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:01 - 08:43] and we find out what's in the April night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [08:54 - 25:49]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201204/20120401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201204/ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:00:00 +0100 26:47 false April 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Alternative. In the show this time, Dr Christine Jordan tells us about the computers that run the telescope and about the data processing at Jodrell Bank in this month's JodBite [0:56 - 10:44], we talk to Prof. Raman Prinja about stellar winds in massive stars [10:50 - 22:24], Dr Paulo Freire talks about testing alternative theories of gravity using pulsars [22:34 - 44:28] and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Melanie Gendre [51:11 - 59:11]. Alternative Alternative. In the show this time, Dr Christine Jordan tells us about the computers that run the telescope and about the data processing at Jodrell Bank in this month's JodBite [0:56 - 10:44], we talk to Prof. Raman Prinja about stellar winds in massive stars [10:50 - 22:24], Dr Paulo Freire talks about testing alternative theories of gravity using pulsars [22:34 - 44:28] and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Melanie Gendre [51:11 - 59:11]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201204Extra/20120415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201204Extra/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:05:00 +0000 61:49 false May 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Piggy-Back. In this month's show we bring you the first of many interviews recorded at the National Astronomy Meeting. We talk to Dr Jayne Birkby [7:09-20:18] about Hot Jupiter planets, Dr Nick Cross [20:27-27:17] about a billion star image, Phil Bull [21:27-33:49] about dark energy and Dr Dan Brown and John Tanner [33:58-41:37] about light pollution in the Peak District. Plus, Megan rounds up the latest news [0:49-6:51] and we find out what's in the May night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [48:54-65:46]. Piggy-Back Piggy-Back. In this month's show we bring you the first of many interviews recorded at the National Astronomy Meeting. We talk to Dr Jayne Birkby [7:09-20:18] about Hot Jupiter planets, Dr Nick Cross [20:27-27:17] about a billion star image, Phil Bull [21:27-33:49] about dark energy and Dr Dan Brown and John Tanner [33:58-41:37] about light pollution in the Peak District. Plus, Megan rounds up the latest news [0:49-6:51] and we find out what's in the May night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [48:54-65:46]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201205/20120501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201205/ Wed, 02 May 2012 14:30:00 +0000 68:18 false May 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Photogenic. In the show this time, Nik Szymanek [07:14 - 21:46] tells us about astrophotography, Dr. Thomas Targett tells us about supermassive black holes [35:53 - 42:35] and Prof. Alan Fitzsimmons tells us about the NEOShield project [21:59 - 35:46]. We also talk to Foteini Lykou [01:25 - 07:37] about evolved stars in this month's JodBite and your astronomical questions are answered [48:25 - 73:09] by Dr Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer. Photogenic Photogenic. In the show this time, Nik Szymanek [07:14 - 21:46] tells us about astrophotography, Dr. Thomas Targett tells us about supermassive black holes [35:53 - 42:35] and Prof. Alan Fitzsimmons tells us about the NEOShield project [21:59 - 35:46]. We also talk to Foteini Lykou [01:25 - 07:37] about evolved stars in this month's JodBite and your astronomical questions are answered [48:25 - 73:09] by Dr Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201205Extra/20120515-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201205Extra/ Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000 67:09 false June 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Captured. This month, we continue our feast of interviews from the National Astronomy Meeting. We talk to Dr Patrick Sutton [9:15-19:56] about gravitational wave detection with LIGO, Dr Antonio Chrysostomou and Dr Mark Thompson [20:04-31:26] tell us about the sub-millimetre camera SCUBA-2, and Professor James Dunlop [31:34-43:55] brings us up to speed on sub-millimetre galaxies and the instruments used to observe them. Megan rounds up the latest news [1:55-9:05] and we find out what's in the June night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [49:51-72:48]. Captured Captured. This month, we continue our feast of interviews from the National Astronomy Meeting. We talk to Dr Patrick Sutton [9:15-19:56] about gravitational wave detection with LIGO, Dr Antonio Chrysostomou and Dr Mark Thompson [20:04-31:26] tell us about the sub-millimetre camera SCUBA-2, and Professor James Dunlop [31:34-43:55] brings us up to speed on sub-millimetre galaxies and the instruments used to observe them. Megan rounds up the latest news [1:55-9:05] and we find out what's in the June night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [49:51-72:48]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201206/20120601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201206/ Sat, 02 Jun 2012 02:00:00 +0000 74:48 false June 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Twice-in-a-lifetime. In this episode we talk to Dr Katharine Johnston [10:35 - 18:32] about massive star formation, Professor Ed Copeland [18:40 - 30:18] about alternative theories of gravity, and Dr Dave Jones [30:31 - 43:00] about binary stars and astronomy at the Very Large Telescope (VLT). We also talk to Mike Anderson [3:02 - 10:26] about managing the site at Jodrell Bank Observatory in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer [54:09 - 72:35]. Twice-in-a-lifetime Twice-in-a-lifetime. In this episode we talk to Dr Katharine Johnston [10:35 - 18:32] about massive star formation, Professor Ed Copeland [18:40 - 30:18] about alternative theories of gravity, and Dr Dave Jones [30:31 - 43:00] about binary stars and astronomy at the Very Large Telescope (VLT). We also talk to Mike Anderson [3:02 - 10:26] about managing the site at Jodrell Bank Observatory in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer [54:09 - 72:35]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201206Extra/20120615-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201206Extra/ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:39:00 +0100 74:15 false July 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Amity. In the show this time, we find out about Ian Morison's trip to observe the transit of Venus [11:14 - 21:00], Dr Paolo Padovani tells us about active galactic nuclei [21:47 - 34:53] and we talk to Jakub Bochinski about exoplanets [35:04 - 40:56]. Stuart rounds up the latest astronomy news [03:38 - 10:51] and we find out what's in the July night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [45:23 - 60:43]. Amity Amity. In the show this time, we find out about Ian Morison's trip to observe the transit of Venus [11:14 - 21:00], Dr Paolo Padovani tells us about active galactic nuclei [21:47 - 34:53] and we talk to Jakub Bochinski about exoplanets [35:04 - 40:56]. Stuart rounds up the latest astronomy news [03:38 - 10:51] and we find out what's in the July night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [45:23 - 60:43]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201207/20120701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201207/ Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:50:00 +0100 67:20 false July 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Anti-ageing. In this episode we talk to Dr Fraser Clarke [14:37 - 24:05] about the E-ELT telescope, Dr Lisa Kaltenegger [24:28 - 29:40] about rocky exoplanets, and Dr Michelle Collins [29:58 - 42:49] about dwarf galaxies. We also talk to Kim Mance [1:53 - 14:27] about life as a controller at Jodrell Bank Observatory in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [51:41 - 62:44]. Anti-ageing Anti-ageing. In this episode we talk to Dr Fraser Clarke [14:37 - 24:05] about the E-ELT telescope, Dr Lisa Kaltenegger [24:28 - 29:40] about rocky exoplanets, and Dr Michelle Collins [29:58 - 42:49] about dwarf galaxies. We also talk to Kim Mance [1:53 - 14:27] about life as a controller at Jodrell Bank Observatory in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [51:41 - 62:44]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201207Extra/20120715-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201207Extra/ Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:15:00 +0100 64:33 false August 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics A Ring To It. In the show this time, Dr Fergus Simpson tells us about mapping dark matter using weak gravitational lensing [08:44 - 14:49] and Professor Carlos Frenk talks about exploring the nature of dark matter through simulations [15:00 - 38:21]. Megan summarises the latest astronomy news [00:47 - 08:28] and we find out about the August night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [42:52 - 60:42]. A Ring To It A Ring To It. In the show this time, Dr Fergus Simpson tells us about mapping dark matter using weak gravitational lensing [08:44 - 14:49] and Professor Carlos Frenk talks about exploring the nature of dark matter through simulations [15:00 - 38:21]. Megan summarises the latest astronomy news [00:47 - 08:28] and we find out about the August night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [42:52 - 60:42]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201208/20120801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201208/ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 03:00:00 +0100 62:22 false August 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Sir Bernard Lovell, 1913-2012. We begin this episode with a look back at the life of Sir Bernard Lovell [1:03 - 5:56], founder of Jodrell Bank, who sadly died on the 6th of August at the age of 98. We also talk to Prof. Alan Hood [15:51 - 23:53] about the solar atmosphere, Dr. Jacqueline Hodge [24:00 - 30:56] about observing submillimetre galaxies with the VLA, and Prof. Ray Norris [31:05 - 45:16] about the Evolutionary Map of the Universe (EMU) project. This month's Jodbite features Jo Bowler [7:00 - 15:38] who tells us about the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), and Dr Mark Purver answers your astronomical questions in Ask an Astronomer [55:34 - 1:16:13]. Sir Bernard Lovell, 1913-2012 Sir Bernard Lovell, 1913-2012. We begin this episode with a look back at the life of Sir Bernard Lovell [1:03 - 5:56], founder of Jodrell Bank, who sadly died on the 6th of August at the age of 98. We also talk to Prof. Alan Hood [15:51 - 23:53] about the solar atmosphere, Dr. Jacqueline Hodge [24:00 - 30:56] about observing submillimetre galaxies with the VLA, and Prof. Ray Norris [31:05 - 45:16] about the Evolutionary Map of the Universe (EMU) project. This month's Jodbite features Jo Bowler [7:00 - 15:38] who tells us about the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), and Dr Mark Purver answers your astronomical questions in Ask an Astronomer [55:34 - 1:16:13]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201208Extra/20120815-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201208Extra/ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:45:00 +0100 78:58 false September 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Tranquility. In the show this time, we have more interviews from the National Astronomy Meeting as Dr Simon Green tells us about collecting cometary dust with the Stardust-NExT mission [07:29 - 19:42] and Dr Joseph Mottram talks about massive star formation [19:54 - 28:12]. Stuart brings us the latest astronomy news [00:50 - 07:12] and we find out about the September night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [32:55 - 49:35]. Tranquility Tranquility. In the show this time, we have more interviews from the National Astronomy Meeting as Dr Simon Green tells us about collecting cometary dust with the Stardust-NExT mission [07:29 - 19:42] and Dr Joseph Mottram talks about massive star formation [19:54 - 28:12]. Stuart brings us the latest astronomy news [00:50 - 07:12] and we find out about the September night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [32:55 - 49:35]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201209/20120901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201209/ Mon, 3 Sep 2012 11:00:00 +0100 53:33 false September 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Elevation. In the show this time, Prof. Joss Bland-Hawthorn [16:20 - 36:24] talks to us about the interplay between baryonic and dark matter in galaxy formation, Eddie Blackhurst [00:45 - 16:11] about low noise amplifiers and microwave recievers in this month's JodBite and your astronomical questions are answered [47:08 - 63:15] by Dr Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer. Elevation Elevation. In the show this time, Prof. Joss Bland-Hawthorn [16:20 - 36:24] talks to us about the interplay between baryonic and dark matter in galaxy formation, Eddie Blackhurst [00:45 - 16:11] about low noise amplifiers and microwave recievers in this month's JodBite and your astronomical questions are answered [47:08 - 63:15] by Dr Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201209Extra/20120915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201209Extra/ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:45:00 +0000 66:22 false October 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Curious. In the show this time Dr David Moss talks about the magnetic fields of spiral galaxies [09:25 - 22:24] and Dr David Jess talks about the sun and it's corona [22:34 - 36:51]. We find out what to see in the night sky from Ian Morrison and John Field [41:03 - 58:21] and Megan gives us this month's astronomy news [00:46 - 09:17]. Curious Curious. In the show this time Dr David Moss talks about the magnetic fields of spiral galaxies [09:25 - 22:24] and Dr David Jess talks about the sun and it's corona [22:34 - 36:51]. We find out what to see in the night sky from Ian Morrison and John Field [41:03 - 58:21] and Megan gives us this month's astronomy news [00:46 - 09:17]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201210/20121001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201210/ Mon, 1 Oct 2012 11:00:00 +0100 60:37 false IMC 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Meteor. In this International Meteor Conference Special Edition, we bring you a selection of interviews from the IMC which was held in La Palma, Canary Islands. Meteor Meteor. In this International Meteor Conference Special Edition, we bring you a selection of interviews from the IMC which was held in La Palma, Canary Islands. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2012IMC/jodcast-imc2012.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2012IMC/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0100 54:42 false November 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Gigapixel. In the show this time, Dr Martin Stringer talks to Liz about the principles of supernova driven winds [09:34 - 26:30]. Ian Morison and John Field tell us what not to miss in the November night sky [36:53 - 55:53] and Megan gives us a round up of the latest astronomy news [02:12 - 09:22]. Gigapixel Gigapixel. In the show this time, Dr Martin Stringer talks to Liz about the principles of supernova driven winds [09:34 - 26:30]. Ian Morison and John Field tell us what not to miss in the November night sky [36:53 - 55:53] and Megan gives us a round up of the latest astronomy news [02:12 - 09:22]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201211/20121101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201211/ Fri, 2 Nov 2012 18:50:00 +0000 58:16 false November 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Monsters. In the show this time, Dr. Rene Breton [10:35 - 23:41] talks to us about measuring the mass of binary neutron stars, Dr. Malcolm Gray [00:52 - 10:28] tells us about objects known as astrophysical masers in this month's JodBite and your astronomical questions are answered [33:23 - 41:48] by Dr. Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer. Monsters Monsters. In the show this time, Dr. Rene Breton [10:35 - 23:41] talks to us about measuring the mass of binary neutron stars, Dr. Malcolm Gray [00:52 - 10:28] tells us about objects known as astrophysical masers in this month's JodBite and your astronomical questions are answered [33:23 - 41:48] by Dr. Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201211Extra/20121115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201211Extra/ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:00:00 +0000 44:07 false December 2012 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Argo. In the show this time, Dr Phil Marshall talks to Libby about how and why he weighs galaxies [16:30 - 40:54], Ian Morison and John Field bring us the December night sky [47:49 - 66:17] and Megan gives her last-ever round-up of the astronomy news [04:36 - 14:22]. Argo Argo. In the show this time, Dr Phil Marshall talks to Libby about how and why he weighs galaxies [16:30 - 40:54], Ian Morison and John Field bring us the December night sky [47:49 - 66:17] and Megan gives her last-ever round-up of the astronomy news [04:36 - 14:22]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201212/20121201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201212/ Mon, 3 Dec 2012 22:00:00 +0000 72:00 false December 2012 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Past, Present, Future. In the show this time, Dr Dave Jones [13:01 - 29:26] tells us about an unusual planetary nebula, Professor Phil Diamond [02:24 - 12:47] talks about the new Square Kilometre Array headquarters at Jodrell Bank in this month's JodBite and Dr Iain McDonald [39:28 - 47:24] answers your astronomical questions in Ask an Astronomer. Past, Present, Future Past, Present, Future. In the show this time, Dr Dave Jones [13:01 - 29:26] tells us about an unusual planetary nebula, Professor Phil Diamond [02:24 - 12:47] talks about the new Square Kilometre Array headquarters at Jodrell Bank in this month's JodBite and Dr Iain McDonald [39:28 - 47:24] answers your astronomical questions in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201212Extra/20121215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201212Extra/ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:00:00 +0000 51:50 false January 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Seven! In our seventh birthday show, we talk to Professor Joanna Haigh about the effect of the Sun on climate change [8:29 - 25:53], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:56 - 08:22] and we hear what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [35:42 - 52:00]. Seven! Seven! In our seventh birthday show, we talk to Professor Joanna Haigh about the effect of the Sun on climate change [8:29 - 25:53], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:56 - 08:22] and we hear what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [35:42 - 52:00]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201301/20130101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201301/ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:30:00 +0000 54:21 false January 2013 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Youngsters. In the show this time, Dr. Stuart Lumsden [10:35 - 23:41] talks to us about young stellar objects, Prof. Peter Wilkinson [00:52 - 10:28] tells us about MUST, the Manchester University Student Telescope, in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [33:23 - 41:48] by Dr. Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer. Youngsters Youngsters. In the show this time, Dr. Stuart Lumsden [10:35 - 23:41] talks to us about young stellar objects, Prof. Peter Wilkinson [00:52 - 10:28] tells us about MUST, the Manchester University Student Telescope, in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [33:23 - 41:48] by Dr. Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201301Extra/20130115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201301Extra/ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000 46:11 false February 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Bubbles. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Ettore Carretti about magnetised outflows from the Milky Way [08:01 - 21:32], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:47 - 07:55] and we hear what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [27:06 - 44:22]. Bubbles Bubbles. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Ettore Carretti about magnetised outflows from the Milky Way [08:01 - 21:32], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:47 - 07:55] and we hear what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [27:06 - 44:22]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201302/20130201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201302/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:10:00 +0000 46:18 false February 2013 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Mercurial. In the show this time, Maria del Mar Rubio [14:22 - 22:19] tells us about mass loss in massive stars, Dr Gemma Janssen [2:54 - 14:15] talks about a new method for timing pulsars in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Michael Brown [35:25 - 44:59] in Ask an Astronomer. Mercurial Mercurial. In the show this time, Maria del Mar Rubio [14:22 - 22:19] tells us about mass loss in massive stars, Dr Gemma Janssen [2:54 - 14:15] talks about a new method for timing pulsars in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Michael Brown [35:25 - 44:59] in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201302Extra/20130215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201302Extra/ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:00:00 +0000 48:42 false March 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Moons. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Jeronimo Bernard-Salas about circumstellar and interstellar fullerenes [08:37 - 22:33], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:45 - 08:29] and we hear what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [31:36 - 47:56]. Moons Moons. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Jeronimo Bernard-Salas about circumstellar and interstellar fullerenes [08:37 - 22:33], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:45 - 08:29] and we hear what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [31:36 - 47:56]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201303/20130301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201303/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:15:00 +0000 49:47 false March 2013 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Plancking. In the show this time, Dr Paddy Leahy [27:17 - 51:15] tells us about today's exciting new results from the Planck mission, Prof Richard Davis [1:50 - 27:06] tells us about the Planck instruments and satellite in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald [61:45 - 68:53] in Ask an Astronomer. Plancking Plancking. In the show this time, Dr Paddy Leahy [27:17 - 51:15] tells us about today's exciting new results from the Planck mission, Prof Richard Davis [1:50 - 27:06] tells us about the Planck instruments and satellite in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald [61:45 - 68:53] in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201303Extra/20130315-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201303Extra/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:00:00 +0000 70:57 false April 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Forwards. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Matt Auger about dark matter [27:51 - 41:14], Christina rounds up the latest news [41:19 - 47:52] and we hear what we can see in the April night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [02:35 - 21:30]. Forwards Forwards. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Matt Auger about dark matter [27:51 - 41:14], Christina rounds up the latest news [41:19 - 47:52] and we hear what we can see in the April night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [02:35 - 21:30]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201304/20130401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201304/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 48:20 false April 2013 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Orbit. In the show this time, Prof Paola Caselli [12:32 - 27:59] tells us about her research into water in the very early stages of star formation, Prof Shude Mao [0:50 - 12:23] tells us about finding exoplanets using gravitational microlensing in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Tim O'Brien [36:53 - 55:13] in Ask an Astronomer. Orbit Orbit. In the show this time, Prof Paola Caselli [12:32 - 27:59] tells us about her research into water in the very early stages of star formation, Prof Shude Mao [0:50 - 12:23] tells us about finding exoplanets using gravitational microlensing in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Tim O'Brien [36:53 - 55:13] in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201304Extra/20130415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201304Extra/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:20:00 +0100 57:41 false May 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Breakable. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Rubina Kotak about supernovae [7:41 - 16:53], Stuart rounds up the latest news [1:17 - 7:34] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [26:17 - 48:02]. Breakable Breakable. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Rubina Kotak about supernovae [7:41 - 16:53], Stuart rounds up the latest news [1:17 - 7:34] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [26:17 - 48:02]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201305/20130501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201305/ Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 +0100 53:29 false May 2013 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Oddity. In the show this time, Brother Guy Consolmagno [13:20 - 30:33] tells us about meteorites in our Solar System, Dr Joe Zuntz [0:44 - 13:13] discusses the Dark Energy Survey in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald [41:46 - 49:56] in Ask an Astronomer. Oddity Oddity. In the show this time, Brother Guy Consolmagno [13:20 - 30:33] tells us about meteorites in our Solar System, Dr Joe Zuntz [0:44 - 13:13] discusses the Dark Energy Survey in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald [41:46 - 49:56] in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201305Extra/20130515-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201305Extra/ Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 +0100 51:05 false June 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Flight. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. David Neufeld about hydrides [07:02 - 16:56], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:47 - 06:56] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [25:32 - 40:28]. Flight Flight. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. David Neufeld about hydrides [07:02 - 16:56], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:47 - 06:56] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [25:32 - 40:28]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201306/20130601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201306/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:00:00 +0100 43:07 false June 2013 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Deep. In the show this time, Dr Omar Almaini [11:05.0 - 22:11.0] tells us about the Ultra Deep Survey, Dr Eamonn Kerins [00:48.5 - 10:56.0] discusses the VVV Survey in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Joe Zuntz [36:38.5 - 48:04.0] in Ask an Astronomer. Deep Deep. In the show this time, Dr Omar Almaini [11:05.0 - 22:11.0] tells us about the Ultra Deep Survey, Dr Eamonn Kerins [00:48.5 - 10:56.0] discusses the VVV Survey in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Joe Zuntz [36:38.5 - 48:04.0] in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201306Extra/20130615-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201306Extra/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0100 52:01 false NAM 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics St. NAMdrews. We bring you a National Astronomy Meeting special episode full of interviews with scientists talking about the work they were presenting. St. NAMdrews St. NAMdrews. We bring you a National Astronomy Meeting special episode full of interviews with scientists talking about the work they were presenting. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2013NAM/2013NAM-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2013NAM/ Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:10:00 +0100 64:36 false July 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Planet-builders. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Zoë Leinhardt about planet formation [07:47 - 32:17], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:46 - 07:38] and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [40:14 - 56:15]. Planet-builders Planet-builders. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Zoë Leinhardt about planet formation [07:47 - 32:17], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:46 - 07:38] and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [40:14 - 56:15]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201307/20130701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201307/ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:00:00 +0100 57:23 false August 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Cataclysm. In the show this time, we talk to Dan Thornton about Fast Radio Bursts [06:53 - 19:37], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:47 - 06:35] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [32:43 - 48:48]. Cataclysm Cataclysm. In the show this time, we talk to Dan Thornton about Fast Radio Bursts [06:53 - 19:37], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:47 - 06:35] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [32:43 - 48:48]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201308/20130801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201308/ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0100 53:00 false September 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Telescopey. In the show this time, we talk to Prof David Kirkby about measuring the universe with cosmic sound [07:36 - 21:13], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:45 - 07:29] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [29:17 - 45:43]. Telescopey Telescopey. In the show this time, we talk to Prof David Kirkby about measuring the universe with cosmic sound [07:36 - 21:13], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:45 - 07:29] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [29:17 - 45:43]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201309/20130901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201309/ Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:38:00 +0100 47:54 false September 2013 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Frontiers. In the show this time, Dr Álvaro Sánchez Monge [13:52.0 - 41:51.0] tells us about High Mass Star Formation, Dr Evan Keane [01:31.0 - 13:45.0] discusses magnetic fields and pulsars in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Prof. Tim O'Brien [50:54.0 - 1:11:28.0] in Ask an Astronomer. Frontiers Frontiers. In the show this time, Dr Álvaro Sánchez Monge [13:52.0 - 41:51.0] tells us about High Mass Star Formation, Dr Evan Keane [01:31.0 - 13:45.0] discusses magnetic fields and pulsars in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Prof. Tim O'Brien [50:54.0 - 1:11:28.0] in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201309Extra/20130915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201309Extra/ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:01:00 +0100 74:01 false October 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Splash. In the show this time, we talk to Prof Andrew Jaffe about probing the early universe with Planck [07:11 - 26:14], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:46 - 07:04] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [38:37 - 56:09]. Splash Splash. In the show this time, we talk to Prof Andrew Jaffe about probing the early universe with Planck [07:11 - 26:14], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:46 - 07:04] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [38:37 - 56:09]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201310/20131001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201310/ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0100 57:43 false October 2013 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Bling. In the show this time, Dr Rob Crittenden [10:47.5 - 25:47.0] tells us about the Microwave Background, Dr Bryan Rees [01:01.0 - 10:41.5] talks about Planetary Nebulae in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald [36:16.0 - 43:32.0] in Ask an Astronomer. Bling Bling. In the show this time, Dr Rob Crittenden [10:47.5 - 25:47.0] tells us about the Microwave Background, Dr Bryan Rees [01:01.0 - 10:41.5] talks about Planetary Nebulae in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald [36:16.0 - 43:32.0] in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201310Extra/20131015-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201310Extra/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:01:00 +0100 46:28 false November 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Trigger. In the show this time, we talk to Prof Clive Tadhunter about AGN and their trigger mechanisms [07:12 - 20:42], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:58 - 07:03] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [28:42 - 46:15]. Trigger Trigger. In the show this time, we talk to Prof Clive Tadhunter about AGN and their trigger mechanisms [07:12 - 20:42], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:58 - 07:03] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [28:42 - 46:15]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201311/20131101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201311/ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000 48:26 false November 2013 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Momentous. In the show this time, Dr Adam Deller [12:05 - 22:07] tells us about a new high-resolution radio survey, Peter Schemmel [00:47 - 11:59] talks about experimenting with the orbital angular momentum of light in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Mark Purver [32:34 - 46:27] in Ask an Astronomer. Momentous Momentous. In the show this time, Dr Adam Deller [12:05 - 22:07] tells us about a new high-resolution radio survey, Peter Schemmel [00:47 - 11:59] talks about experimenting with the orbital angular momentum of light in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Mark Purver [32:34 - 46:27] in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201311Extra/20131115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201311Extra/ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 20:00:00 +0000 50:01 false December 2013 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Stormy. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Erminia Calabrese about the ACT [09:46 - 26:54], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:59 - 09:37] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [35:40 - 53:44]. Stormy Stormy. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Erminia Calabrese about the ACT [09:46 - 26:54], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:59 - 09:37] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [35:40 - 53:44]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201312/20131201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201312/ Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000 55:59 false December 2013 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Late! In the show this time, Dr Jonathan Pritchard [16:28 - 35:47] tells us about exploring the dawn of cosmic structure with the 21cm line, Dr Michael Keith [03:35 - 16:18] talks about pulsars in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Prof. Tim O'Brien [46:01 - 65:51] in Ask an Astronomer. Late! Late! In the show this time, Dr Jonathan Pritchard [16:28 - 35:47] tells us about exploring the dawn of cosmic structure with the 21cm line, Dr Michael Keith [03:35 - 16:18] talks about pulsars in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered by Prof. Tim O'Brien [46:01 - 65:51] in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201312Extra/20131215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201312Extra/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:34:00 +0000 69:46 false January 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Octastic. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Victor Debattista about the evolution of spiral galaxies [08:37 - 21:56], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:53 - 08:27] and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [30:29 - 45:34]. Meanwhile, we completely forget that it's the Jodcast's eighth birthday. Octastic Octastic. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Victor Debattista about the evolution of spiral galaxies [08:37 - 21:56], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:53 - 08:27] and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [30:29 - 45:34]. Meanwhile, we completely forget that it's the Jodcast's eighth birthday. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201401/20140101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201401/ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:00:00 +0000 49:54 false January 2014 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Llama 2. In the show this time, Prof. Valery Nakriakov [17:00 - 29:52] talks to us about MHD waves and oscillations in the Sun, Dr. Liz Guzman [00:49 - 16:51] tells us about life at ALMA in a special guest JodBite all the way from the Atacama Desert, and your astronomical questions are answered [39:07 - 55:39] by Prof. Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer. Llama 2 Llama 2. In the show this time, Prof. Valery Nakriakov [17:00 - 29:52] talks to us about MHD waves and oscillations in the Sun, Dr. Liz Guzman [00:49 - 16:51] tells us about life at ALMA in a special guest JodBite all the way from the Atacama Desert, and your astronomical questions are answered [39:07 - 55:39] by Prof. Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201401Extra/20140115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201401Extra/ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 09:00:00 +0000 59:09 false February 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Spaghetti. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Chris Messenger about gravitational waves [05:18 - 20:22], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:50 - 05:12] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [36:42 - 53:09]. Spaghetti Spaghetti. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Chris Messenger about gravitational waves [05:18 - 20:22], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:50 - 05:12] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [36:42 - 53:09]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201402/20140201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201402/ Wed, 5 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000 54:39 false February 2014 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Exotic. In the show this time, Prof. Paul Crowther [13:09 - 30:11] tells us about the most massive stars in the universe, Dr. Ian Harrison [00:46 - 13:03] talks to us about his work with weak lensing at JBCA in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [40:48 - 46:58] by Dr. George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer. Exotic Exotic. In the show this time, Prof. Paul Crowther [13:09 - 30:11] tells us about the most massive stars in the universe, Dr. Ian Harrison [00:46 - 13:03] talks to us about his work with weak lensing at JBCA in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [40:48 - 46:58] by Dr. George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201402Extra/20140215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201402Extra/ Sun, 23 Feb 2014 22:00:00 +0000 49:52 false March 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Impact. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Miguel Pérez-Torres [01:02 -17:56] about radio observations of supernovae and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison [31:23 - 43:03]. Impact Impact. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Miguel Pérez-Torres [01:02 -17:56] about radio observations of supernovae and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison [31:23 - 43:03]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201403/20140301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201403/ Fri, 7 Mar 2014 18:00:00 +0000 47:04 false March 2014 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Inhabitable? In the show this time, Dr. Manda Banerji [22:53 - 31:14] talks to us about dusty quasars, Prof. Ian Browne [07:00 - 22:47] talks to us about the BINGO telescope in this month's JodBite, your astronomical questions are answered [42:03 - 47:59] by Dr. Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer and Stuart rounds up the March news, one episode later than usual. Inhabitable? Inhabitable? In the show this time, Dr. Manda Banerji [22:53 - 31:14] talks to us about dusty quasars, Prof. Ian Browne [07:00 - 22:47] talks to us about the BINGO telescope in this month's JodBite, your astronomical questions are answered [42:03 - 47:59] by Dr. Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer and Stuart rounds up the March news, one episode later than usual. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201403Extra/20140315-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201403Extra/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 22:00:00 +0000 49:56 false April 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Only Human. In the show this time, we conduct a linguistic interchange with Prof. Ian Shipsey regarding the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope [08:27 - 30:55], Indy issues a bulletin acknowledging the latest triumph of computational analysis in astronomy [01:31 - 08:13] and Ian Morison and John Field describe what the human eye can detect during the nocturnal hours of the lunar period known as April [31:18 - 48:09]. Meanwhile, our new, more efficient presenters bring us superior odds and ends. Only Human Only Human. In the show this time, we conduct a linguistic interchange with Prof. Ian Shipsey regarding the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope [08:27 - 30:55], Indy issues a bulletin acknowledging the latest triumph of computational analysis in astronomy [01:31 - 08:13] and Ian Morison and John Field describe what the human eye can detect during the nocturnal hours of the lunar period known as April [31:18 - 48:09]. Meanwhile, our new, more efficient presenters bring us superior odds and ends. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201404/20140401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201404/ Tue, 1 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 50:01 false April 2014 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Evolved. In the show this time, Prof. Carole Mundell [16:06 - 48:04] talks to us about the transient explosive Universe, Dr Libby Jones [01:18 - 15:59] tells us about exploring the evolution of galaxies using dust in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [62:30 - 68:56] by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer. Evolved Evolved. In the show this time, Prof. Carole Mundell [16:06 - 48:04] talks to us about the transient explosive Universe, Dr Libby Jones [01:18 - 15:59] tells us about exploring the evolution of galaxies using dust in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [62:30 - 68:56] by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201404Extra/20140415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201404Extra/ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:00:00 +0100 71:46 false May 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Beehive. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Chris Hales about polarised radio sources [05:01 - 21:13], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:52-04:54] and Ian Morison and John Field take a look at what's happening in the May night sky [40:09 - 57:16]. Beehive Beehive. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Chris Hales about polarised radio sources [05:01 - 21:13], Stuart rounds up the latest news [00:52-04:54] and Ian Morison and John Field take a look at what's happening in the May night sky [40:09 - 57:16]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201405/20140501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201405/ Wed, 7 May 2014 12:00:00 +0100 60:40 false June 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Smashing. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Jon Butterworth about particle physics(!) [05:01 - 21:13], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:52-04:54] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [40:09 - 57:16]. Smashing Smashing. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Jon Butterworth about particle physics(!) [05:01 - 21:13], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:52-04:54] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [40:09 - 57:16]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201406/20140601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201406/ Sat, 7 Jun 2014 18:00:00 +0100 53:26 false June 2014 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Detonate. In the show this time, Dr. Daniel Mortlock [11:10 - 22:19] talks to us about astrostatistics, Dr Matias Vidal [00:49 - 11:03] tells us about his research in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [35:54 - 40:57] by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer. Detonate Detonate. In the show this time, Dr. Daniel Mortlock [11:10 - 22:19] talks to us about astrostatistics, Dr Matias Vidal [00:49 - 11:03] tells us about his research in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [35:54 - 40:57] by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201406Extra/20140615-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201406Extra/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:00:00 +0100 42:10 false July 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Mundo. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Clem Pryke [1:23 - 12:54] about the results from the BICEP2 telescope and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison [22:28 - 33:30]. Mundo Mundo. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Clem Pryke [1:23 - 12:54] about the results from the BICEP2 telescope and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison [22:28 - 33:30]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201407/20140701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201407/ Sun, 6 Jul 2014 01:00:00 +0100 35:35 false NAM 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Sea, ships and...astronomy. We bring you a National Astronomy Meeting special episode full of interviews with scientists talking about the work they were presenting. Sea, ships and... astronomy Sea, ships and...astronomy. We bring you a National Astronomy Meeting special episode full of interviews with scientists talking about the work they were presenting. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2014NAM/2014NAM-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2014NAM/ Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:00:00 +0100 42:38 false August 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Bonsai. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Elcio Abdalla about quantum field theory [06:42 - 21:37], Indy rounds up the latest news [01:52-06:33] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [32:55 - 51:15]. Bonsai Bonsai. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Elcio Abdalla about quantum field theory [06:42 - 21:37], Indy rounds up the latest news [01:52-06:33] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [32:55 - 51:15]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201408/20140801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201408/ Fri, 1 Aug 2014 14:00:00 +0100 53:00 false August 2014 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Harpoon. In the show this time, Dr David Kipping [16:44-30:18] talks to us about exomoons, Dr Rob Beswick [00:44-16:40] tells us about the e-MERLIN array in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [45:10-52:26] by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer. Harpoon Harpoon. In the show this time, Dr David Kipping [16:44-30:18] talks to us about exomoons, Dr Rob Beswick [00:44-16:40] tells us about the e-MERLIN array in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [45:10-52:26] by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201408Extra/20140815-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201408Extra/ Sat, 23 Aug 2014 22:00:00 +0100 56:55 false September 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Lost. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Richard Shaw about detecting Baryon Acoustic Oscillations [06:38-22:56], Indy rounds up the latest news [01:03-06:27] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [37:25-55:26]. Lost Lost. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Richard Shaw about detecting Baryon Acoustic Oscillations [06:38-22:56], Indy rounds up the latest news [01:03-06:27] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [37:25-55:26]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201409/20140901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201409/ Fri, 5 Sep 2014 15:30:00 +0100 57:56 false September 2014 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Almost. In the show this time, Dr Jane Greaves[15:00 - 28:43] talks about planet formation and the PEBBLES project, Prof Ben Stappers [00:50 - 14:52] tells us about a 'transformer' pulsar in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [45:10-52:26] by Dr Adam Avison in Ask an Astronomer. Almost Almost. In the show this time, Dr Jane Greaves[15:00 - 28:43] talks about planet formation and the PEBBLES project, Prof Ben Stappers [00:50 - 14:52] tells us about a 'transformer' pulsar in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [45:10-52:26] by Dr Adam Avison in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201409Extra/20140915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201409Extra/ Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:00:00 +0100 49:50 false October 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Closer. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Alan Duffy about simulating the earliest galaxies [05:56-33:15], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:49-05:43] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [44:40-62:40]. Closer Closer. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Alan Duffy about simulating the earliest galaxies [05:56-33:15], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:49-05:43] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [44:40-62:40]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201410/20141001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201410/ Tue, 7 Oct 2014 17:00:00 +0100 67:58 false October 2014 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Clumpy. In the show this time, Professor Annette Ferguson [15:18 - 29:07] talks about galaxy formation and growth, Professor Sarah Bridle [01:19 - 15:13] tells us about weak gravitational lensing and cosmology in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [40:15-47:24] by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer. Clumpy Clumpy. In the show this time, Professor Annette Ferguson [15:18 - 29:07] talks about galaxy formation and growth, Professor Sarah Bridle [01:19 - 15:13] tells us about weak gravitational lensing and cosmology in this month's JodBite, and your astronomical questions are answered [40:15-47:24] by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201410Extra/20141015-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201410Extra/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:00:00 +0000 50:49 false November 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Interstellar. In the show this time, we talk to Professor Jim Drake about whether Voyager 1 has really left the Solar System [06:13-44:17], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [01:07-06:05] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [57:57-77:22]. Interstellar Interstellar. In the show this time, we talk to Professor Jim Drake about whether Voyager 1 has really left the Solar System [06:13-44:17], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [01:07-06:05] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [57:57-77:22]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201411/20141101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201411/ Wed, 5 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 78:41 false November 2014 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Pulsars and Comets Everywhere. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Scott Ransom about the International Pulsar Timing Array [13:53 - 30:18], Sally Cooper tells us about hunting pulsars with the LOFAR telescope in this month's JodBite [01:00 - 13:47], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [44:11 - 49:59]. Pulsars and Comets Everywhere Pulsars and Comets Everywhere. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Scott Ransom about the International Pulsar Timing Array [13:53 - 30:18], Sally Cooper tells us about hunting pulsars with the LOFAR telescope in this month's JodBite [01:00 - 13:47], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [44:11 - 49:59]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201411Extra/20141115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201411Extra/ Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0100 52:05 false December 2014 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Icy. In the show this time, we talk to Professor Elisa Resconi about detecting neutrinos with IceCube [06:39-32:17], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [01:03-06:31] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [39:06-55:23]. Icy Icy. In the show this time, we talk to Professor Elisa Resconi about detecting neutrinos with IceCube [06:39-32:17], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [01:03-06:31] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [39:06-55:23]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201412/20141201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201412/ Tue, 2 Dec 2014 18:00:00 +0000 57:30 false December 2014 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Aligned. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Subir Sarkar about galactic foregrounds and the BICEP2 result from earlier this year [14:59 - 33:30], Dr. Matias Vidal tells us about polarized radio foregrounds in this month's JodBite [04:23 - 14:50], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [40:48 - 50:52]. Aligned Aligned. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Subir Sarkar about galactic foregrounds and the BICEP2 result from earlier this year [14:59 - 33:30], Dr. Matias Vidal tells us about polarized radio foregrounds in this month's JodBite [04:23 - 14:50], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [40:48 - 50:52]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201412Extra/20141215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201412Extra/ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0100 55:40 false January 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Out There. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Jill Tarter about SETI [05:53 - 19:12], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [01:09-05:46] and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [39:08 - 56:59]. Out There Out There. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Jill Tarter about SETI [05:53 - 19:12], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [01:09-05:46] and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [39:08 - 56:59]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201501/201501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201501/ Fri, 02 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0100 58:45 false January 2015 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Fuzzy. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Sir Francis Graham-Smith about the crab pulsar and his long career in astronomy [08:31 - 37:38], Dr. Iain McDonald tell us how evolved stars chemically enrich the Galaxy in this month's JodBite [02:37 - 08:24], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [47:57 - 56:15]. Fuzzy Fuzzy. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Sir Francis Graham-Smith about the crab pulsar and his long career in astronomy [08:31 - 37:38], Dr. Iain McDonald tell us how evolved stars chemically enrich the Galaxy in this month's JodBite [02:37 - 08:24], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [47:57 - 56:15]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201501Extra/20150115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201501Extra/ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 18:00:00 +0100 59:15 false February 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Rings. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Chris Conselice about galaxy formation in the recent universe [05:30 - 19:53], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:52-05:22] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [24:50 - 40:22]. Rings Rings. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Chris Conselice about galaxy formation in the recent universe [05:30 - 19:53], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:52-05:22] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [24:50 - 40:22]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201502/20150201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201502/ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +0100 43:07 false February 2015 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics User-friendly. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Chris Lintott about the Zooniverse project [16:47 - 43:20], Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharyya tells us about her search for nature's best clocks in this month's JodBite [00:49 - 16:40], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [58:45 - 68:25]. User-friendly User-friendly. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Chris Lintott about the Zooniverse project [16:47 - 43:20], Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharyya tells us about her search for nature's best clocks in this month's JodBite [00:49 - 16:40], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [58:45 - 68:25]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201502Extra/20150215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201502Extra/ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:00:00 +0100 72:30 false March 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Bold. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Rowan Smith about star formation in the early and recent universe [07:12 - 15:42], Ian rounds up the latest news [00:56-07:04] and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [31:08 - 45:11]. Bold Bold. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Rowan Smith about star formation in the early and recent universe [07:12 - 15:42], Ian rounds up the latest news [00:56-07:04] and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [31:08 - 45:11]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201503/20150301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201503/ Wed, 04 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +0000 48:01 false March 2015 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Spinning. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Alastair Edge about active galaxy cluster centres [13:57 - 31:05], Dr Bob Watson tells us about the cosmic microwave background polarisation results from Planck and BICEP2 in this month's JodBite [01:03 - 13:50], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [40:43 - 50:39]. Spinning Spinning. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Alastair Edge about active galaxy cluster centres [13:57 - 31:05], Dr Bob Watson tells us about the cosmic microwave background polarisation results from Planck and BICEP2 in this month's JodBite [01:03 - 13:50], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [40:43 - 50:39]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201503Extra/20150315-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201503Extra/ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +0100 53:27 false April 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Opposites. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Cormac Purcell about The Gum Nebula [06:16 - 22:51], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:58-06:09] and we find out what we can see in the April night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [29:02 - 43:31]. Opposites Opposites. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Cormac Purcell about The Gum Nebula [06:16 - 22:51], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:58-06:09] and we find out what we can see in the April night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [29:02 - 43:31]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201504/20150401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201504/ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0100 46:44 false April 2015 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Buzzing. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Matt Taylor about landing a probe on a comet [11:21 - 24:51] and to Dr Buzz Aldrin about landing a person on the Moon [25:11 - 34:29], Jamie Sloan tells us about the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in this month's JodBite [03:46 - 11:04], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [43:38 - 50:09]. Buzzing Buzzing. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Matt Taylor about landing a probe on a comet [11:21 - 24:51] and to Dr Buzz Aldrin about landing a person on the Moon [25:11 - 34:29], Jamie Sloan tells us about the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in this month's JodBite [03:46 - 11:04], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [43:38 - 50:09]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201504Extra/20150415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201504Extra/ Sat, 18 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0100 52:22 false May 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Sleuths. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Ignas Snellen about finding exoplanets from the ground [08:01 - 20:24], Ian rounds up the latest news [00:46-07:53] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [35:28 - 47:25]. Sleuths Sleuths. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Ignas Snellen about finding exoplanets from the ground [08:01 - 20:24], Ian rounds up the latest news [00:46-07:53] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [35:28 - 47:25]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201505/20150501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201505/ Fri, 01 May 2015 18:00:00 +0100 62:44 false May 2015 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Shut That Door! In the show this time, Emily Petroff explains how to tell the difference between an extragalactic radio burst and a microwave oven [14:12 - 26:13], Dr Joe Zuntz reveals the preliminary results of the Dark Energy Survey in this month's JodBite [00:47 - 14:01], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [35:15 - 45:23]. Shut That Door! Shut That Door! In the show this time, Emily Petroff explains how to tell the difference between an extragalactic radio burst and a microwave oven [14:12 - 26:13], Dr Joe Zuntz reveals the preliminary results of the Dark Energy Survey in this month's JodBite [00:47 - 14:01], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [35:15 - 45:23]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201505Extra/20150515-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201505Extra/ Sun, 17 May 2015 10:00:00 +0100 47:51 false June 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Real. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Debora Sijacki about cosmological simulations [08:01 - 20:24], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:46-07:53] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [35:28 - 47:25]. Real Real. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Debora Sijacki about cosmological simulations [08:01 - 20:24], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:46-07:53] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [35:28 - 47:25]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201506/20150601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201506/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:00:00 +0100 49:12 false June 2015 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Farewells. In the show this time, Professor Douglas Scott gives us a very thorough overview of the current state of CMB research [24:55 - 46:36], Dr Mark Purver does his final interview for the Jodcast - on the other side of the microphone - in this month's JodBite [01:04 - 24:48], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [1:00:56 - 1:05:38]. Farewells Farewells. In the show this time, Professor Douglas Scott gives us a very thorough overview of the current state of CMB research [24:55 - 46:36], Dr Mark Purver does his final interview for the Jodcast - on the other side of the microphone - in this month's JodBite [01:04 - 24:48], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [1:00:56 - 1:05:38]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201506Extra/20150615-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201506Extra/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 12:00:00 +0100 69:40 false July 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Awake. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Sarah Crowther about cosmochemistry [07:34 - 26:45], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:44-07:27] and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [35:19 - 56:14]. Awake Awake. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Sarah Crowther about cosmochemistry [07:34 - 26:45], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:44-07:27] and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [35:19 - 56:14]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201507/20150701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201507/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:00:00 +0000 59:33 false August 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Bucky Balls. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Amanda Karakas about star evolution [06:17 - 20:24], Ian rounds up the latest news [00:53 - 06:10] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [29:44 - 48:00]. Bucky Balls Bucky Balls. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Amanda Karakas about star evolution [06:17 - 20:24], Ian rounds up the latest news [00:53 - 06:10] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [29:44 - 48:00]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201508/20150801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201508/ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:00:00 +0000 50:57 false September 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Banner. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Chris Gordon about mysterious gamma rays [10:07 - 22:20], Ian rounds up the latest news [01:23-09:58] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [35:53 - 1:00:26]. Banner Banner. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Chris Gordon about mysterious gamma rays [10:07 - 22:20], Ian rounds up the latest news [01:23-09:58] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [35:53 - 1:00:26]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201509/20150901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201509/ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:00:00 +0100 61:40 false September 2015 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Rewound. In the show this time, Dr Rainer Beck explains the complexities of studying galactic magnetic fields [19:33 - 36.54], Hannah Stacey talks to us about strong gravitational lensing [01:13 - 19:25], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [58:07 - 01:06:15]. Rewound Rewound. In the show this time, Dr Rainer Beck explains the complexities of studying galactic magnetic fields [19:33 - 36.54], Hannah Stacey talks to us about strong gravitational lensing [01:13 - 19:25], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [58:07 - 01:06:15]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201509Extra/20150915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201509Extra/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:00:00 +0100 69:26 false October 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Martians and Wolves. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Yin-Zhe Ma about the CMB and the limits of cosmology [09:17 - 27:21], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:52-09:09] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [44:09 - 1:22]. Martians and Wolves Martians and Wolves. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Yin-Zhe Ma about the CMB and the limits of cosmology [09:17 - 27:21], Indy rounds up the latest news [00:52-09:09] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [44:09 - 1:22]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201510/20151001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201510/ Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:45:00 +0100 83:56 false October 2015 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Leaping. In the show this time, Dr Tony Rushton talks to us about jets in X-ray binaries [18:13 - 37:19], James Mckee explains his efforts to find gravitational waves using pulsars [02:16 - 15:45], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [44:42 - 54:41]. Leaping Leaping. In the show this time, Dr Tony Rushton talks to us about jets in X-ray binaries [18:13 - 37:19], James Mckee explains his efforts to find gravitational waves using pulsars [02:16 - 15:45], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [44:42 - 54:41]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201510Extra/20151015-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201510Extra/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0100 63:24 false November 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Spooky. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Caroline D'Angelo about accretion around extreme objects [10:58.73 - 30:45.40], Ian rounds up the latest news [00:49.04-10:51.38] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [49:25.74-01:15:52.84]. Spooky. Spooky. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Caroline D'Angelo about accretion around extreme objects [10:58.73 - 30:45.40], Ian rounds up the latest news [00:49.04-10:51.38] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [49:25.74-01:15:52.84]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201511/20151101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201511/ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:00:00 +0100 85:07 false November 2015 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Golden. In the show this time, Dr Tom Broadhurst talks to us about cold dark matter in galaxy clusters [00:49 - 16:47], Dr Simon Rookyard describes porridge, pulsars and polarisation [16:52 - 26:04], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Anna Scaife in Ask an Astronomer [46:54 - 54:42]. Golden Golden. In the show this time, Dr Tom Broadhurst talks to us about cold dark matter in galaxy clusters [00:49 - 16:47], Dr Simon Rookyard describes porridge, pulsars and polarisation [16:52 - 26:04], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Anna Scaife in Ask an Astronomer [46:54 - 54:42]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201511Extra/20151115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201511Extra/ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:00:00 +0100 60:14 false December 2015 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Generally good. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Tom Kitching about weak gravitational lensing [08:35 - 32:43], Mat rounds up the latest news [00:54 - 08:22] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [41:24 - 01:10:08]. Generally Good. Generally good. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Tom Kitching about weak gravitational lensing [08:35 - 32:43], Mat rounds up the latest news [00:54 - 08:22] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [41:24 - 01:10:08]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201512/20151201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201512/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0100 75:39 false December 2015 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Resurfacing. In the show this time, Professor Frank Close describes the life of Bruno Pontecorvo [38:05.515 - 57:31.363], Professor Ralph Spencer talks to us about cosmic rays, peryton and inteferometery in this month's Jodbite [6:46.946 - 37:58.600], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain Macdonald in Ask an Astronomer [1:09:57.259 - 1:17:50.261]. Resurfacing Resurfacing. In the show this time, Professor Frank Close describes the life of Bruno Pontecorvo [38:05.515 - 57:31.363], Professor Ralph Spencer talks to us about cosmic rays, peryton and inteferometery in this month's Jodbite [6:46.946 - 37:58.600], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain Macdonald in Ask an Astronomer [1:09:57.259 - 1:17:50.261]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201512Extra/20151215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201512Extra/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 01:00:00 +0100 84:09 false January 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Farewell Enceladus. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Judith Croston about the radio galaxy population [01:28.004 - 16:08.556], and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [29:56.292 - 57:35.182]. Farewell Enceladus. Farewell Enceladus. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Judith Croston about the radio galaxy population [01:28.004 - 16:08.556], and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [29:56.292 - 57:35.182]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201601/20160101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201601/ Sat, 09 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0100 59:45 false January 2016 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Just In Time. In a special 10th birthday episode of the Jodcast, Professor John Seiradakis talks to us about the Antikythera Mechanism [18:21 - 47:22], Dr. Jean-Francois Robitaille describes the intricacies involved with measuring galactic magnetic fields [3:14-18:12], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr. Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [68:12 - 76:52]. Just In Time Just In Time. In a special 10th birthday episode of the Jodcast, Professor John Seiradakis talks to us about the Antikythera Mechanism [18:21 - 47:22], Dr. Jean-Francois Robitaille describes the intricacies involved with measuring galactic magnetic fields [3:14-18:12], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr. Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [68:12 - 76:52]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201601Extra/20160115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201601Extra/ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0100 86:24 false February 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Recovering. Last month, we had the BBC here at Jodrell Bank for the filming of the annual Stagazing Live specials. We were lucky enough to get backstage access, leading to some fantastic interviews with those involved in the show and in The Zooniverse's new citizen science project Pulsar Hunters. In the show this time, we talk to Sally Cooper about her role as Pulsar Hunter during BBC Stargazing Live [11:03.863 - 26:25.420], Dr Brooke Simmons about Pulsar Zoo and her role behind the scenes of the public's search for new pulsars [28:26.288 - 46:45.977], Dr Matt Taylor, Rosetta's project lead, about the current status of the mission [47:30.176 - 1:19:28.576] and Professor Lucie Green about the Sun's magnetosphere [1:20:18.010 - 1:40:09.531]. Ian rounds up the latest news [1:53.675 - 09:54.186] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [1:40:17.012 - 2:15:38.065]. Recovering Recovering. Last month, we had the BBC here at Jodrell Bank for the filming of the annual Stagazing Live specials. We were lucky enough to get backstage access, leading to some fantastic interviews with those involved in the show and in The Zooniverse's new citizen science project Pulsar Hunters. In the show this time, we talk to Sally Cooper about her role as Pulsar Hunter during BBC Stargazing Live [11:03.863 - 26:25.420], Dr Brooke Simmons about Pulsar Zoo and her role behind the scenes of the public's search for new pulsars [28:26.288 - 46:45.977], Dr Matt Taylor, Rosetta's project lead, about the current status of the mission [47:30.176 - 1:19:28.576] and Professor Lucie Green about the Sun's magnetosphere [1:20:18.010 - 1:40:09.531]. Ian rounds up the latest news [1:53.675 - 09:54.186] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [1:40:17.012 - 2:15:38.065]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201602/20160201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201602/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 22:00:00 +0100 142:42 false March 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics United In Radio Silence. For the second time in history we are recording live with a studio audience in celebration of a decade of Jodcasting! In the show this time, we talk to about Stuart Lowe and David Ault about how they founded the show [32:29.065 - 48:24.770], Mark Purver and Jen Gupta return to tell us about their lives since their Jodcast tenure ended [48:43.409 - 1:03:25.350] and Chris Lintott was interviewed for the 7th time about the Zooniverse and his recent wildlife-counting trip to the Antarctic [1:50:02.660 - 2:09:54.835]. We find out what we can see in the march night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogusanu [05:58.660 - 32:07.621] and our live studio audience pose their questions to the largest ever Ask An Astronomer panel [1:03:52.335 - 1:49:42.400] . United In Radio Silence United In Radio Silence. For the second time in history we are recording live with a studio audience in celebration of a decade of Jodcasting! In the show this time, we talk to about Stuart Lowe and David Ault about how they founded the show [32:29.065 - 48:24.770], Mark Purver and Jen Gupta return to tell us about their lives since their Jodcast tenure ended [48:43.409 - 1:03:25.350] and Chris Lintott was interviewed for the 7th time about the Zooniverse and his recent wildlife-counting trip to the Antarctic [1:50:02.660 - 2:09:54.835]. We find out what we can see in the march night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogusanu [05:58.660 - 32:07.621] and our live studio audience pose their questions to the largest ever Ask An Astronomer panel [1:03:52.335 - 1:49:42.400] . https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201603/20160301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201603/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 22:00:00 +0100 154:44 false April 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Radio Burst. In the show this time, we talk to Professor Mihalis Mathioudakis about solar magnetism [11:05 - 28:16], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [02:22 - 10:55] and we find out what we can see in the April night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [47:27 - 84:03]. Radio Burst Radio Burst. In the show this time, we talk to Professor Mihalis Mathioudakis about solar magnetism [11:05 - 28:16], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [02:22 - 10:55] and we find out what we can see in the April night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [47:27 - 84:03]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201604/20160401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201604/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:30:00 +0100 90:12 false April 2016 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In the show this time, we talk to Dr Izaskun Jiminez-Serra about astrochemistry [00:13:35.215 - 00:42:22.470], Professor Richard Battye tells us about the SuperCLuster Assisted Shear Survey in this month's JodBite [00:01:40.745 - 00:12:22.141], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr Anna Scaife in Ask an Astronomer [01:12:22.804 - 01:19:56.926]. Space Butterflies In the show this time, we talk to Dr Izaskun Jiminez-Serra about astrochemistry [00:13:35.215 - 00:42:22.470], Professor Richard Battye tells us about the SuperCLuster Assisted Shear Survey in this month's JodBite [00:01:40.745 - 00:12:22.141], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr Anna Scaife in Ask an Astronomer [01:12:22.804 - 01:19:56.926]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201604Extra/20160415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201604Extra/ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 01:00:00 +0100 81:29 false May 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Reaching Out. In the show this time, we talk to Richard Lake [11:33 - 18:19], Dr. Sarah Crowther [18:23 - 22:55], and Dr. Giles Johnson [23:03 - 29:05] at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry, Mateusz Malenta rounds up the latest news [00:46 - 09:47] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [39:13 - 71:54]. Reaching Out Reaching Out. In the show this time, we talk to Richard Lake [11:33 - 18:19], Dr. Sarah Crowther [18:23 - 22:55], and Dr. Giles Johnson [23:03 - 29:05] at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry, Mateusz Malenta rounds up the latest news [00:46 - 09:47] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [39:13 - 71:54]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201605/20160501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201605/ Sat, 07 May 2016 20:00:00 +0100 81:07 false May 2016 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics The Ocean Machine Is Set To 9. In the show this time, Dr. Sambit Roychowdhury talks to us about dwarf galaxies [17:22 - 38:44], Professor Phillipa Browning talks to us about the Sun in this month's Jodbite [2:30- 17:15], and your astronomical questions are answered by Professor Tim O' Brien in Ask an Astronomer [54:02 - 1:13:04]. The Ocean Machine Is Set To 9 The Ocean Machine Is Set To 9. In the show this time, Dr. Sambit Roychowdhury talks to us about dwarf galaxies [17:22 - 38:44], Professor Phillipa Browning talks to us about the Sun in this month's Jodbite [2:30- 17:15], and your astronomical questions are answered by Professor Tim O' Brien in Ask an Astronomer [54:02 - 1:13:04]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201605Extra/20160515-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201605Extra/ Thu, 19 May 2016 18:00:00 +0100 77:23 false June 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Nga mihi o Te Tau Hou. In the show this time, we talk to the Vice President at the Society for Maori Astronomy Research and Traditions (SMART), Toa Waaka [12:08 - 51:02], Ian rounds up the latest news [02:02 - 11:58] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [65:02 - 93:09]. Nga mihi o Te Tau Hou Nga mihi o Te Tau Hou. In the show this time, we talk to the Vice President at the Society for Maori Astronomy Research and Traditions (SMART), Toa Waaka [12:08 - 51:02], Ian rounds up the latest news [02:02 - 11:58] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [65:02 - 93:09]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201606/20160601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201606/ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:00:00 +0100 99:00 false June 2016 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Deep and Wavy. In the show this time, we talk to Professor James Dunlop about the ALMA observations of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field [12:50 - 31:15], Minnie Mao tells us about Double Radio Sources Associated with Galactic Nuclei in this month's JodBite [01:29 - 12:43], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [21:36 - 47:01]. Deep and Wavy Deep and Wavy. In the show this time, we talk to Professor James Dunlop about the ALMA observations of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field [12:50 - 31:15], Minnie Mao tells us about Double Radio Sources Associated with Galactic Nuclei in this month's JodBite [01:29 - 12:43], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Joe Zuntz in Ask an Astronomer [21:36 - 47:01]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201606Extra/20160615-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201606Extra/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0100 51:35 false NAM 2015 Retrospective Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics NAM 2015 Retrospective. In the show this time, we cast our ears back to the National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) in July 2015. We talk to Dr. Brook Simmons, Becky Smethhurst and Tom Melvin about Galaxy Zoo [00:02:22.698 - 00:13:16.015], Dr. Carolin Villforth about quasars [00:14:57.590 - 00:18:29.526], Professor Pedro Ferreira about general relativity [00:20:17.943 - 00:22:45.439] and Dr. Matt Taylor about the Rosetta mission [00:24:19.101 - 00:35:58.795]. We also have interviews with Professor Jo Dunkley about the cosmic microwave background [00:36:37.046 - 00:39:41.633], Dr. Daniel Brown about archeoastronomy [00:40:59.291 - 00:53:29.898] and Lars Mejnertsen about Neptune's magnetosphere [00:54:50.916 - 00:58:03.049]. A trip to the seaside NAM 2015 Retrospective. In the show this time, we cast our ears back to the National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) in July 2015. We talk to Dr. Brook Simmons, Becky Smethhurst and Tom Melvin about Galaxy Zoo [00:02:22.698 - 00:13:16.015], Dr. Carolin Villforth about quasars [00:14:57.590 - 00:18:29.526], Professor Pedro Ferreira about general relativity [00:20:17.943 - 00:22:45.439] and Dr. Matt Taylor about the Rosetta mission [00:24:19.101 - 00:35:58.795]. We also have interviews with Professor Jo Dunkley about the cosmic microwave background [00:36:37.046 - 00:39:41.633], Dr. Daniel Brown about archeoastronomy [00:40:59.291 - 00:53:29.898] and Lars Mejnertsen about Neptune's magnetosphere [00:54:50.916 - 00:58:03.049]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2015NAM/2015nam-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2015NAM/ Mon, 30 May 2016 13:00:00 +0100 60:39 false July 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Things Aren't Simple Anymore. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Sterl Phinney about pulsars and gravitational waves [13:48 - 47:22], Mat rounds up the latest news [1:47 - 13:26], Ian Morison and Haritina Mogusanu take a look at what's happening in the July night sky [59:24 - 1:33:24] and Fiona, Minnie and Alex consider the impact of the EU referendum on UK science. Things Aren't Simple Anymore Things Aren't Simple Anymore. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Sterl Phinney about pulsars and gravitational waves [13:48 - 47:22], Mat rounds up the latest news [1:47 - 13:26], Ian Morison and Haritina Mogusanu take a look at what's happening in the July night sky [59:24 - 1:33:24] and Fiona, Minnie and Alex consider the impact of the EU referendum on UK science. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201607/20160701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201607/ Sat, 9 Jul 2016 12:00:00 +0100 97:03 false July 2016 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Only Coming Through In Waves. In the show this time, Professor Sir Francis Graham-Smith talks to us about his latest book, Eyes On The Sky [2:08 - 1:00:53], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [1:17:56 - 1:27:46]. Only Coming Through In Waves Only Coming Through In Waves. In the show this time, Professor Sir Francis Graham-Smith talks to us about his latest book, Eyes On The Sky [2:08 - 1:00:53], and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [1:17:56 - 1:27:46]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201607Extra/20160715-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201607Extra/ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:00:00 +0100 94:34 false August 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Sagittarius. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Betsy Mills about her ALMA observations of Sgr A* [10:06 - 36:12], Megan Argo rounds up the latest news [03:11-09:59] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [50:47 - 76:41]. Sagittarius Sagittarius. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Betsy Mills about her ALMA observations of Sgr A* [10:06 - 36:12], Megan Argo rounds up the latest news [03:11-09:59] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [50:47 - 76:41]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201608/20160801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201608/ Mon, 1 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0100 80:40 false September 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics More bees than a Proxima hive. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Francesco Shankar about AGN [11:55 - 38:48], Ian rounds up the latest news [01:34-11:51] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [67:33 - 86:50]. More bees than a Proxima hive. More bees than a Proxima hive. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Francesco Shankar about AGN [11:55 - 38:48], Ian rounds up the latest news [01:34-11:51] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [67:33 - 86:50]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201609/20160901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201609/ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 12:00:00 +0100 95:36 false September 2016 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Strange Machines. In the show this time, Dr Michelle Lochner talks to us about machine learning and supernova classification, we say farewell to Megan Argo as she leaves us for new pastures and your astronomical questions are answered by Benjamin Shaw in Ask an Astronomer. Strange Machines Strange Machines. In the show this time, Dr Michelle Lochner talks to us about machine learning and supernova classification, we say farewell to Megan Argo as she leaves us for new pastures and your astronomical questions are answered by Benjamin Shaw in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201609Extra/20160915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201609Extra/ Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:00:00 +0100 95:54 false October 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics We need to go faster. In the show this time, we talk to Professor Vik Dhillon about high-speed astronomy [14:12 - 45:47], Mat rounds up the latest news [00:51-14:05] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [58:16 - 81:21]. We need to go faster. We need to go faster. In the show this time, we talk to Professor Vik Dhillon about high-speed astronomy [14:12 - 45:47], Mat rounds up the latest news [00:51-14:05] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [58:16 - 81:21]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201610/20161001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201610/ Thu, 13 Oct 2016 19:00:00 +0100 82:22 false October 2016 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Descent into the Maelstrom. In the show this time, Prof. Tetsuo Hatsuda talks to us about quarks and neutron stars [33:1.84 - 55:48.4], Dr. Mitch Mickaliger describes his efforts to search for fast radio transients [01:10.3 - 32:54.5] and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [01:17:44.7 - 01:26:9.7]. Descent into the Maelstrom Descent into the Maelstrom. In the show this time, Prof. Tetsuo Hatsuda talks to us about quarks and neutron stars [33:1.84 - 55:48.4], Dr. Mitch Mickaliger describes his efforts to search for fast radio transients [01:10.3 - 32:54.5] and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [01:17:44.7 - 01:26:9.7]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201610Extra/20161015-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201610Extra/ Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0100 89:50 false November 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Crashing harder than Schiaparelli. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Laura Spitler about a repeating fast radio burst [10:56 - 33:29], Ian Evans rounds up the latest news [01:42-10:45] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [58:07 - 75:10]. Crashing harder than Schiaparelli. Crashing harder than Schiaparelli. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Laura Spitler about a repeating fast radio burst [10:56 - 33:29], Ian Evans rounds up the latest news [01:42-10:45] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [58:07 - 75:10]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201611/20161101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201611/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0100 79:41 false November 2016 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Sleeping Satellites. In the show this time, Katie Detwiler talks to us about the cultural anthropology of ALMA, Dr. Joe Zuntz tells us about weak lensing and his departure from Jodrell Bank and your astronomical questions are answered by Minnie, Ben and George in Ask an Astronomer. Sleeping Satellites Sleeping Satellites. In the show this time, Katie Detwiler talks to us about the cultural anthropology of ALMA, Dr. Joe Zuntz tells us about weak lensing and his departure from Jodrell Bank and your astronomical questions are answered by Minnie, Ben and George in Ask an Astronomer. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201611Extra/20161115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201611Extra/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0100 90:19 false December 2016 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics The radio star returns. In the show this time, we talk to Professor Ray Norris about EMU: The Evolutionary Map of the Universe [09:03 - 36:19], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [01:16-08:57] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [47:04 - 01:08]. The radio star returns The radio star returns. In the show this time, we talk to Professor Ray Norris about EMU: The Evolutionary Map of the Universe [09:03 - 36:19], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [01:16-08:57] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [47:04 - 01:08]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201612/20161201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201612/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0100 73:54 false December 2016 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Merry. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Cristina Romero-Canizales about LIRGI: radio survey of ultra-luminous IR galaxies [27:25 - 42:40], new Director of JBCA, Professor Mike Garrett talks to us in this month's JodBite [05:38 - 27:20], and your astronomy questions are answered by Minnie, Ben, and George in Ask an Astronomer [70:40 - 79:39]. Merry Merry. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Cristina Romero-Canizales about LIRGI: radio survey of ultra-luminous IR galaxies [27:25 - 42:40], new Director of JBCA, Professor Mike Garrett talks to us in this month's JodBite [05:38 - 27:20], and your astronomy questions are answered by Minnie, Ben, and George in Ask an Astronomer [70:40 - 79:39]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201612Extra/20161215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201612Extra/ Sat, 24 Dec 2016 18:00:00 +0100 88:25 false January 2017 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics A Falcon Led The Iridium Ark. In the show this time, Elaine Sadler talks to us about the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) [14:28 - 32:22], Dr. Indy Leclercq tells us about his diffuse galactic emission research [01:10 - 14:00] and your astronomical questions are answered by Fiona, Ben and George in Ask an Astronomer [50:14 - 01:03:07]. A Falcon Led The Iridium Ark A Falcon Led The Iridium Ark. In the show this time, Elaine Sadler talks to us about the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) [14:28 - 32:22], Dr. Indy Leclercq tells us about his diffuse galactic emission research [01:10 - 14:00] and your astronomical questions are answered by Fiona, Ben and George in Ask an Astronomer [50:14 - 01:03:07]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201701Extra/20170115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201701Extra/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:00:00 +0100 66:28 false February 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Astrologists. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Teo Munoz Darias about X-ray binaries, [09:40 - 34:45], Mat rounds up the latest news [00:45 - 09:39] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [55:46 - 75:52]. Astrologists Astrologists. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Teo Munoz Darias about X-ray binaries, [09:40 - 34:45], Mat rounds up the latest news [00:45 - 09:39] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [55:46 - 75:52]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201702/20170201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201702/ Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:00:00 +0100 83:17 false March 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Habitable and Earth-like. In the show this time, we talk to Prof Marten van Kerkwijk about pulsar scintellometry [11:34-41:41], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [01:10-11:27] and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [54:05-72:54]. Habitable and Earth-like Habitable and Earth-like. In the show this time, we talk to Prof Marten van Kerkwijk about pulsar scintellometry [11:34-41:41], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [01:10-11:27] and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [54:05-72:54]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201703/20170301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201703/ Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0100 77:35 false March 2017 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics FOUR FOUR SIX ZERO. Recently, the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics hosted the UK SETI Reseach Network meeting and we were waiting around corners and outside doors, trying to catch unsuspecting alien hunters to interview. We managed! In the show this time, we interview Jamie Drew and Danny Price from the Breakthrough Initiatives [06:19.50 - 33:32.50], author Stephen Baxter joins us to talk about the interface between science and science-fiction [43:17.50 - 1:10:34.2] and Mat Malenta tackles your questions on the speed of light [1:18:26.5 - 1:35:37]. We are also joined by a special guest presenter, Director of JBCA and alien hunter, Prof. Mike Garrett. FOUR FOUR SIX ZERO FOUR FOUR SIX ZERO. Recently, the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics hosted the UK SETI Reseach Network meeting and we were waiting around corners and outside doors, trying to catch unsuspecting alien hunters to interview. We managed! In the show this time, we interview Jamie Drew and Danny Price from the Breakthrough Initiatives [06:19.50 - 33:32.50], author Stephen Baxter joins us to talk about the interface between science and science-fiction [43:17.50 - 1:10:34.2] and Mat Malenta tackles your questions on the speed of light [1:18:26.5 - 1:35:37]. We are also joined by a special guest presenter, Director of JBCA and alien hunter, Prof. Mike Garrett. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201703Extra/20170315-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201703Extra/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:00:00 +0100 97:23 false April 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Going Radio Gaga. In the wake of some sad news, we talk to Dr. Alessandro Navarrini about new technologies for radio telescopes [11:12 - 29:03], Mateusz Malenta rounds up the latest news [01:12 - 10:59], we find out what we can see in the April night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [61:33 - 81:56], and we clear up some loose ends. Going Radio Gaga Going Radio Gaga. In the wake of some sad news, we talk to Dr. Alessandro Navarrini about new technologies for radio telescopes [11:12 - 29:03], Mateusz Malenta rounds up the latest news [01:12 - 10:59], we find out what we can see in the April night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [61:33 - 81:56], and we clear up some loose ends. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201704/20170401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201704/ Sat, 01 Apr 2017 01:00:00 +0100 83:46 false April 2017 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics All Hope In Eclipse. In the show this time, Dr Stefan Soldner-Rembold talks to us about the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment [22:31 - 45:45], Dr. Amit Tagore tells us about weak gravitational lensing [1:12 - 22:23] and your astronomical questions are answered by George in Ask an Astronomer [59:53 - 1:10:46]. All Hope In Eclipse All Hope In Eclipse. In the show this time, Dr Stefan Soldner-Rembold talks to us about the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment [22:31 - 45:45], Dr. Amit Tagore tells us about weak gravitational lensing [1:12 - 22:23] and your astronomical questions are answered by George in Ask an Astronomer [59:53 - 1:10:46]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201704Extra/20170415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201704Extra/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:00:00 +0100 79:32 false May 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Rebuilt to be better, stronger... but not faster. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Ian Morison about being Ian Morison [11:25 - 36:59], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [00:51 - 11:14] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [60:23 - 79:45]. Do Not Adjust Your Set Rebuilt to be better, stronger... but not faster. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Ian Morison about being Ian Morison [11:25 - 36:59], Ian Harrison rounds up the latest news [00:51 - 11:14] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [60:23 - 79:45]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201705/20170501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201705/ Sun, 14 May 2017 19:00:00 +0100 81:20 false May 2017 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics For whom the skies burst. In the show this time, Dr Elisabetta Valiante talks to us about the Herschel-ATLAS survey [21:38 - 44:40], Josh Hayes and James Stringer tell us about multi-band searches for fast radio bursts [00:47 - 21:30] and your astronomical questions are answered by Iain in Ask an Astronomer [01:06:33 - 01:13:29.0]. For whom the skies burst For whom the skies burst. In the show this time, Dr Elisabetta Valiante talks to us about the Herschel-ATLAS survey [21:38 - 44:40], Josh Hayes and James Stringer tell us about multi-band searches for fast radio bursts [00:47 - 21:30] and your astronomical questions are answered by Iain in Ask an Astronomer [01:06:33 - 01:13:29.0]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201705Extra/20170515-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201705Extra/ Mon, 22 May 2017 19:00:00 +0100 78:22 false June 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Cosmic Sneezing. In the show this time, we talk to Thomas Tauris about compact stars, pulsars and outreach [10:00 - 33:55], Ian Evans rounds up the latest news [01:54-09:55] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [62:41 - 85:47]. Cosmic Sneezing Cosmic Sneezing. In the show this time, we talk to Thomas Tauris about compact stars, pulsars and outreach [10:00 - 33:55], Ian Evans rounds up the latest news [01:54-09:55] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [62:41 - 85:47]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201706/20170601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201706/ Sat, 10 Jun 2017 20:00:00 +0100 88:16 false July 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Non-responsive. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Adam Amara about A holistic approach to cosmology [10:10 - 25:23], Mat Malenta rounds up the latest news [01:41-10:01] and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [47:57 - 1:05:30]. Non-responsive Non-responsive. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Adam Amara about A holistic approach to cosmology [10:10 - 25:23], Mat Malenta rounds up the latest news [01:41-10:01] and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [47:57 - 1:05:30]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201707/20170701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201707/ Wed, 5 Jul 2017 19:00:00 +0100 66:36 false August 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Summer Patchwork. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Caitriona Jackman about adventures in the outer Solar System [05:21 - 21:29], Josh Hayes rounds up the latest news [00:52-05:15] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [73:52 - 91:51]. Summer Patchwork Summer Patchwork. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Caitriona Jackman about adventures in the outer Solar System [05:21 - 21:29], Josh Hayes rounds up the latest news [00:52-05:15] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [73:52 - 91:51]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201708/20170801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201708/ Fri, 11 Aug 2017 14:00:00 +0100 94:17 false Bluedot 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Bluedot 2017. In the show this time, Fiona and Monique take you on a whistlestop tour of the 2017 bluedot festival. We talk to Vicky Dewar-Fowler about zoo-plankton [00:06:58.000 - 00:11:31.500], Abi Stone about the anthropocene [00:13:24.689 - 00:26:54.500] and Kat Presland about the life of water [00:29:31.000 - 00:35:58.900]. We also have interviews with Isabel Large about beekeeping [00:37:14.571 - 00:44:02.709] and Paul Denton about seismology[00:44:53.955 - 00:54:23.701]. Risking sunburn for sunspots Bluedot 2017. In the show this time, Fiona and Monique take you on a whistlestop tour of the 2017 bluedot festival. We talk to Vicky Dewar-Fowler about zoo-plankton [00:06:58.000 - 00:11:31.500], Abi Stone about the anthropocene [00:13:24.689 - 00:26:54.500] and Kat Presland about the life of water [00:29:31.000 - 00:35:58.900]. We also have interviews with Isabel Large about beekeeping [00:37:14.571 - 00:44:02.709] and Paul Denton about seismology[00:44:53.955 - 00:54:23.701]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2017Bluedot/2017bluedot-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/2017Bluedot/ Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0100 62:43 false September 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics To infinity. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Jason McEwen about next generation radio telescopes [08:10 - 17:13], Ian and Fiona round up the latest news [01:00-08:03] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [32:40 - 52:09]. To infinity To infinity. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Jason McEwen about next generation radio telescopes [08:10 - 17:13], Ian and Fiona round up the latest news [01:00-08:03] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [32:40 - 52:09]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201709/20170901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201709/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 15:30:00 +0100 59:31 false September 2017 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Measuring Star Formation. In the show this time, we present a series of interviews with Sarah Leslie [03:31 - 20:14], Jacinta Delhaize [20:25 - 40:43], Dillon Dong [40:52 - 58:41], and Anna Kapinska [58:50 - 73:47] from the Measuring Star Formation in the Radio, Millimetre, and Submillimetre meeting. Measuring Star Formation Measuring Star Formation. In the show this time, we present a series of interviews with Sarah Leslie [03:31 - 20:14], Jacinta Delhaize [20:25 - 40:43], Dillon Dong [40:52 - 58:41], and Anna Kapinska [58:50 - 73:47] from the Measuring Star Formation in the Radio, Millimetre, and Submillimetre meeting. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201709Extra/20170915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201709Extra/ Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0100 79:16 false October 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Blown Away. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Federico Urban about bigravity, graviton and dark matter [08:01 - 22:54], Beth Jones rounds up the latest news [01:27-07:53] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [42:08 - 61:01]. Blown Away Blown Away. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Federico Urban about bigravity, graviton and dark matter [08:01 - 22:54], Beth Jones rounds up the latest news [01:27-07:53] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [42:08 - 61:01]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201710/20171001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201710/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 04:10:17 +0100 62:54 false October 2017 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics The Parting Of The Ways. In the show this time, we bring you a second whistlestop tour of the amazing science that came to the 2017 Bluedot festival at Jodrell Bank. Dr. Beth Rogers tells us about Guerilla archeology [00:58 - 09:23], Jon Spooner tells us how he hacked his way into space [09:33 - 22:29], Dr. Grant Munro talks about the hidden heroes of astronomy [28:16 - 48:59] and Dr. Amy Vincent tells us all about mitochondrial diseases [50:19 - 55:26]. The Parting Of The Ways The Parting Of The Ways. In the show this time, we bring you a second whistlestop tour of the amazing science that came to the 2017 Bluedot festival at Jodrell Bank. Dr. Beth Rogers tells us about Guerilla archeology [00:58 - 09:23], Jon Spooner tells us how he hacked his way into space [09:33 - 22:29], Dr. Grant Munro talks about the hidden heroes of astronomy [28:16 - 48:59] and Dr. Amy Vincent tells us all about mitochondrial diseases [50:19 - 55:26]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201710Extra/20171015-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201710Extra/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0100 57:28 false November 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics ... and under new management, but still not on time! In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Premana Premadi, Dr. Hesti Wulandari, Dr. Taufiq Hidayat and Dr. Mahasena Putra about recent highlights in Indonesian astronomy [07:09 - 28:04], Josh Hayes rounds up the latest news [00:56-06:56] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [39:31 - 59:01]. Under New Skies ... and under new management, but still not on time! In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Premana Premadi, Dr. Hesti Wulandari, Dr. Taufiq Hidayat and Dr. Mahasena Putra about recent highlights in Indonesian astronomy [07:09 - 28:04], Josh Hayes rounds up the latest news [00:56-06:56] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [39:31 - 59:01]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201711/20171101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201711/ Tue, 7 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0100 60:01 false November 2017 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Pulsars and beyond. In the show this time it is almost all about pulsars with most of the interviews from IAU 50 Years of Pulsars conference in September 2017 but first Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell joins to talk about Advocating for women in science [01:16.9 - 19:04.8], Rob Archibald and Emily Parent tells us about Pulsars [19:31.6 - 21:55.9],Rebecca McFadden talks about identifying pulsars with machine learning [22:05.1 - 25:23.9], Emma Osborne tells us about mountains on Neutron stars [25:31.4 - 28:08.7], Anne Archibald also talks about pulars [28:18.3 - 34:26.2], and your astronomy questions are answered by Prof. Anna Scaife in Ask an Astronomer [57:57.3 - 01:06:25.8]. Pulsars and beyond Pulsars and beyond. In the show this time it is almost all about pulsars with most of the interviews from IAU 50 Years of Pulsars conference in September 2017 but first Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell joins to talk about Advocating for women in science [01:16.9 - 19:04.8], Rob Archibald and Emily Parent tells us about Pulsars [19:31.6 - 21:55.9],Rebecca McFadden talks about identifying pulsars with machine learning [22:05.1 - 25:23.9], Emma Osborne tells us about mountains on Neutron stars [25:31.4 - 28:08.7], Anne Archibald also talks about pulars [28:18.3 - 34:26.2], and your astronomy questions are answered by Prof. Anna Scaife in Ask an Astronomer [57:57.3 - 01:06:25.8]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201711Extra/20171115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201711Extra/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 20:00:00 +0100 72:08 false December 2017 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Rocky bodies are operating in this area! In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Romain Tartese about the upcoming PROSPECT lunar mission [07:37 - 22:15], Jake Morgan rounds up the latest news [00:48-07:30] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [49:41 - 1:10:17]. Neighbourhood Watch Rocky bodies are operating in this area! In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Romain Tartese about the upcoming PROSPECT lunar mission [07:37 - 22:15], Jake Morgan rounds up the latest news [00:48-07:30] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [49:41 - 1:10:17]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201712/20171201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201712/ Mon, 4 Dec 2017 20:00:00 +0100 72:12 false December 2017 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Commencing countdown, engines on! In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Andrew Coates about the hunt for life in our Solar System [26:04 - 47:47], Dr. Iain McDonald tells us about stars, planets and chromosomes in this month's JodBite [04:45 - 25:56], and your astronomy questions are answered by Prof. Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer [1:01:05 - 1:16:12]. The Fall and Rise of Nialh Whittington and the Rovers on Mars Commencing countdown, engines on! In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Andrew Coates about the hunt for life in our Solar System [26:04 - 47:47], Dr. Iain McDonald tells us about stars, planets and chromosomes in this month's JodBite [04:45 - 25:56], and your astronomy questions are answered by Prof. Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer [1:01:05 - 1:16:12]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201712Extra/20171215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201712Extra/ Wed, 20 Dec 2017 21:00:00 +0100 91:31 false January 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics New Year, New Missions. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Allison Kirkpatrick about the use of infrared in the detection of star forming regions in other galaxies [07:33.158 - 24:33.561], Josh Hayes rounds up the latest news [01:38.213 - 07:10.960] and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [52:25.286 - 01:08:17.891]. New Year, New Missions New Year, New Missions. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Allison Kirkpatrick about the use of infrared in the detection of star forming regions in other galaxies [07:33.158 - 24:33.561], Josh Hayes rounds up the latest news [01:38.213 - 07:10.960] and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [52:25.286 - 01:08:17.891]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201801/20180101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201801/ Mon, 8 Jan 2018 21:00:00 +0100 70:18 false February 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Still Standing. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Robert Minchin about how to do astronomy after a hurricane [08:23 - 39:45], Emma Alexander rounds up the latest news [02:38-08:13] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [1:10:44 - 1:29:53]. Still Standing Still Standing. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Robert Minchin about how to do astronomy after a hurricane [08:23 - 39:45], Emma Alexander rounds up the latest news [02:38-08:13] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison and Claire Bretherton [1:10:44 - 1:29:53]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201802/20180201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201802/ Tue, 6 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0100 94:33 false February 2018 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Through a Lens. In the show this time, we talk to Hugo Messias about Gravitational lensing [34:50 - 1:01:41], Bob Watson tells us about Three decades of Cosmic Microwave Background(CMB) in this month's JodBite. [00:52 - 34:43], and your astronomy questions are answered by George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [1:23:02 - 1:32:27]. Through a Lens Through a Lens. In the show this time, we talk to Hugo Messias about Gravitational lensing [34:50 - 1:01:41], Bob Watson tells us about Three decades of Cosmic Microwave Background(CMB) in this month's JodBite. [00:52 - 34:43], and your astronomy questions are answered by George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [1:23:02 - 1:32:27]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201802Extra/20180215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201802Extra/ Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:00:00 +0100 97:14 false March 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Sparkly, but in a good way! In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Michael Shara about novae and the American Museum of Natural History [07:01 - 34:22], Shruti Badole rounds up the latest news [01:09-06:51] and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison, Jasmine Chan-Hyams and Gaby Perez [59:21 - 1:19:48]. Black Holes and Revelations Sparkly, but in a good way! In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Michael Shara about novae and the American Museum of Natural History [07:01 - 34:22], Shruti Badole rounds up the latest news [01:09-06:51] and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison, Jasmine Chan-Hyams and Gaby Perez [59:21 - 1:19:48]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201803/20180301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201803/ Thu, 1 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0100 81:54 false March 2018 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Brains in Space. In the show this time, we talk to Helen Fraser about Laboratory astrophysics and astrochemistry [00:23:17.018 - 00:38:22.111], Dr Adam Avison tells us about Massive star formation and ALMA in this month's JodBite [00:01:03.686 - 00:23:09.421], and your astronomy questions are answered by George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [01:02:28.369 - 01:09:22.366]. Brains in Space Brains in Space. In the show this time, we talk to Helen Fraser about Laboratory astrophysics and astrochemistry [00:23:17.018 - 00:38:22.111], Dr Adam Avison tells us about Massive star formation and ALMA in this month's JodBite [00:01:03.686 - 00:23:09.421], and your astronomy questions are answered by George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [01:02:28.369 - 01:09:22.366]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201803Extra/20180315-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201803Extra/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0100 77:59 false April 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Formerly known as the Jodcast! In the show this time, we talk to Fiona Healy about novae and the genesis of The Fiona Show , Fiona Healy rounds up the latest news [05:07 - 45:15][01:27 - 04:52] and we find out what we can see in the April night sky from Fiona Healy, Fiona Healy and Fiona Healy [1:02:56 - 1:30:35]. The Fiona Show Formerly known as the Jodcast! In the show this time, we talk to Fiona Healy about novae and the genesis of The Fiona Show , Fiona Healy rounds up the latest news [05:07 - 45:15][01:27 - 04:52] and we find out what we can see in the April night sky from Fiona Healy, Fiona Healy and Fiona Healy [1:02:56 - 1:30:35]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201804/20180401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201804/ Sun, 1 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100 93:31 false April 2018 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Very Close and Very Far. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Steven Longmore tells us about star formation in the galactic centre [11:29 - 27:16], Dr. Rachael Ainsworth tells us about advocating for open science and addressing gender inequality in this month's JodBite [01:25 - 11:21], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [39:32 - 52:03]. Very Close and Very Far Very Close and Very Far. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Steven Longmore tells us about star formation in the galactic centre [11:29 - 27:16], Dr. Rachael Ainsworth tells us about advocating for open science and addressing gender inequality in this month's JodBite [01:25 - 11:21], and your astronomy questions are answered by Dr. Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [39:32 - 52:03]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201804Extra/20180415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201804Extra/ Sat, 28 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0100 56:38 false EWASS/NAM 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this special episode we have an EWASS/NAM extravaganza, brought to you from the floor of the cross-over event held in Liverpool in April 2018, where the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) met the UK's National Astronomy Meeting (NAM). We also have time for Tana Joseph to round up the latest news [02:13-06:37] and find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and Gaby Perez [1:05:21 - 1:24:46]. In this special episode we have an EWASS/NAM extravaganza, brought to you from the floor of the cross-over event held in Liverpool in April 2018, where the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) met the UK's National Astronomy Meeting (NAM). We also have time for Tana Joseph to round up the latest news [02:13-06:37] and find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and Gaby Perez [1:05:21 - 1:24:46]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201805NAM/201805NAM01-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201805NAM/ Wed, 16 May 2018 12:00:00 +0100 91:45 false June 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics The Golden Future. In the show this time, we talk to Daniele Michilli about the repeating fast radio burst and its environment [06:42.494 - 15:00.334], Shruti Badole rounds up the latest news [00:58.605-06:31.613] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison, Gaby Perez [23:21.894 - 42:45.060]. The Golden Future The Golden Future. In the show this time, we talk to Daniele Michilli about the repeating fast radio burst and its environment [06:42.494 - 15:00.334], Shruti Badole rounds up the latest news [00:58.605-06:31.613] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison, Gaby Perez [23:21.894 - 42:45.060]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201806/20180601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201806/ Fri, 8 Jun 2018 15:00:00 +0100 41:45 false June/July 2018 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Originally titled 'Friends of Neutron Stars'. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Anna Watts about thermonuclear bursts on neutron stars [35:55 - 58:40], Benjamin Shaw tells us about a glitchy pulsar in this month's JodBite [02:40 - 35:45], and your astronomy questions are answered by Mateusz Malenta in Ask an Astronomer [1:23:00 - 1:36:28]. Sequence-Breaking Originally titled 'Friends of Neutron Stars'. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Anna Watts about thermonuclear bursts on neutron stars [35:55 - 58:40], Benjamin Shaw tells us about a glitchy pulsar in this month's JodBite [02:40 - 35:45], and your astronomy questions are answered by Mateusz Malenta in Ask an Astronomer [1:23:00 - 1:36:28]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201806Extra/20180615-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201806Extra/ Sat, 14 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0100 97:42 false July 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Absent Friends. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Christina Smith about Mars, Pluto and Canada [04:11 - 19:40], Nialh McCallum rounds up the latest news [00:47-03:53] and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison and Gaby Perez [59:42 - 1:19:43]. Absent Friends Absent Friends. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Christina Smith about Mars, Pluto and Canada [04:11 - 19:40], Nialh McCallum rounds up the latest news [00:47-03:53] and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison and Gaby Perez [59:42 - 1:19:43]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201807/20180701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201807/ Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0100 81:57 false August 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Summer Patchwork, part II. In the show this time, we talk to Kunal Mooley about EM counterparts to gravitational waves [07:59 - 23:21], Jake Staberg Morgan rounds up the latest news [01:15-07:51] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and Gaby Perez [1:12:06 - 1:31:31]. Summer Patchwork II: Electric Boogaloo Summer Patchwork, part II. In the show this time, we talk to Kunal Mooley about EM counterparts to gravitational waves [07:59 - 23:21], Jake Staberg Morgan rounds up the latest news [01:15-07:51] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and Gaby Perez [1:12:06 - 1:31:31]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201808/20180801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201808/ Tue, 7 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0100 94:45 false September 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics An episode of beginnings! In the show this time, we talk to Emily Drabeck-Maunder about forming habitable planets [10:59 - 24:48], Mateusz Malenta rounds up the latest news [01:43-10:50] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and Gaby Perez [48:14 - 1:08:03]. Phoenix An episode of beginnings! In the show this time, we talk to Emily Drabeck-Maunder about forming habitable planets [10:59 - 24:48], Mateusz Malenta rounds up the latest news [01:43-10:50] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and Gaby Perez [48:14 - 1:08:03]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201809/20180901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201809/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0100 85:17 false September 2018 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics In this Thai-themed special, we talk to Prof. Boonrucksar Soonthornthum about NARIT, Princess Sirindhorn's visit to JBO and Thai/Manchester collaboration [21:14 - 35:49], Eamonn Kerins and Supachai Awiphan tell us about the SPEARNET collaboration in this month's JodBite [01:20 - 20:59], and your astronomy questions are answered by George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [57:15 - 1:11:13]. Some additional footage of the visit (in Thai) is available here (autoplay video at link). A Royal Occasion In this Thai-themed special, we talk to Prof. Boonrucksar Soonthornthum about NARIT, Princess Sirindhorn's visit to JBO and Thai/Manchester collaboration [21:14 - 35:49], Eamonn Kerins and Supachai Awiphan tell us about the SPEARNET collaboration in this month's JodBite [01:20 - 20:59], and your astronomy questions are answered by George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [57:15 - 1:11:13]. Some additional footage of the visit (in Thai) is available here (autoplay video at link). https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201809Extra/20180915-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201809Extra/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0100 74:56 false October 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Monsters in the Studio. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Tony Irving about finding and studying Martian meteorites [06:40 - 23:26], Emma Alexander rounds up the latest news [01:37-06:31] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [45:08 - 63:18]. Monsters in the Studio Monsters in the Studio. In the show this time, we talk to Dr. Tony Irving about finding and studying Martian meteorites [06:40 - 23:26], Emma Alexander rounds up the latest news [01:37-06:31] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [45:08 - 63:18]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201810/20181001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201810/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0100 68:58 false November 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Fixers. In the show this time, we talk to Richard Bower about simulating the Universe with the EAGLE project [06:32 - 29:05], Shruti Badole rounds up the latest news [01:42-06:22] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [43:34 - 1:05:44]. Fixers Fixers. In the show this time, we talk to Richard Bower about simulating the Universe with the EAGLE project [06:32 - 29:05], Shruti Badole rounds up the latest news [01:42-06:22] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [43:34 - 1:05:44]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201811/20181101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201811/ Fri, 9 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0100 68:01 false November 2018 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Falling with hotDOGS. In the show this time, we talk to Bernie Fanaroff and Rob Adam about using science to inform policy-makers, and the future of African astronomy [17:38 - 57:08], our resident DARA Big Data Science Policy Fellows tell us about their DARA Fellowships in this month's JodBite [01:32 - 17:27], and your astronomy questions are answered by George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [1:25:55 - 1:29:31]. Falling with hotDOGS Falling with hotDOGS. In the show this time, we talk to Bernie Fanaroff and Rob Adam about using science to inform policy-makers, and the future of African astronomy [17:38 - 57:08], our resident DARA Big Data Science Policy Fellows tell us about their DARA Fellowships in this month's JodBite [01:32 - 17:27], and your astronomy questions are answered by George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [1:25:55 - 1:29:31]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201811Extra/20181115-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201811Extra/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0100 91:15 false December 2018 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Seeing Double. In the show this time, we talk to Amaury Triaud about exoplanets, especially the TRAPPIST-1 system [06:24 - 34:49], Fiona Porter rounds up the latest news [01:10-06:16] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [1:17:27 - 1:41:25]. Seeing Double Seeing Double. In the show this time, we talk to Amaury Triaud about exoplanets, especially the TRAPPIST-1 system [06:24 - 34:49], Fiona Porter rounds up the latest news [01:10-06:16] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and Haritina Mogosanu [1:17:27 - 1:41:25]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201812/20181201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201812/ Fri, 7 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0100 104:37 false December 2018 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics There And Back Again. In the show this time, we talk to Morgane Fortin about using neutron stars as multimessenger laboratories [29:51 - 44:53], Justin Bray tells us about developing a particle detector for the Murchison Observatory in this month's JodBite [03:07 - 29:42], and your astronomy questions are answered by Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [1:09:22 - 1:26:15]. There And Back Again There And Back Again. In the show this time, we talk to Morgane Fortin about using neutron stars as multimessenger laboratories [29:51 - 44:53], Justin Bray tells us about developing a particle detector for the Murchison Observatory in this month's JodBite [03:07 - 29:42], and your astronomy questions are answered by Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer [1:09:22 - 1:26:15]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201812Extra/20181215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201812Extra/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:00:00 +0100 91:02 false December 2018 Pantomime Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Our panto-meister Dave Ault is taking a well-earned break from script writing this year, but two of our Jodcasters have stepped up to deliver The Lord of Turing - a tale of suffering, endurance and overly-large data sets! This has ended up being our longest pantomime by some margin - we hope you enjoy it. The Lord of Turing Our panto-meister Dave Ault is taking a well-earned break from script writing this year, but two of our Jodcasters have stepped up to deliver The Lord of Turing - a tale of suffering, endurance and overly-large data sets! This has ended up being our longest pantomime by some margin - we hope you enjoy it. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201812Panto/201812Extra15-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201812Panto/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:00:00 +0100 36:40 false January 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Missions: past and present!!. In the show this time, we talk to Chris Flynn about Observing Fast Radio Bursts, plus using the Moon to study climate change and Gaia to weigh the Milky Way [05:52.3 - 25:56.2], George Bendo rounds up the latest news [00:58-05:41.1] and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu, and Samuel Leske [33:53.4 - 51:43]. Missions: past and present!! Missions: past and present!!. In the show this time, we talk to Chris Flynn about Observing Fast Radio Bursts, plus using the Moon to study climate change and Gaia to weigh the Milky Way [05:52.3 - 25:56.2], George Bendo rounds up the latest news [00:58-05:41.1] and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu, and Samuel Leske [33:53.4 - 51:43]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201901/20190101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201901/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:00:00 +0100 53:26 false February 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Try turning it off and on again! In the show this time, we talk to Katherine Mack about Dark matter, academic globetrotting and science communication [6:35-46:31], George Bendo rounds up the latest news [0 1:43-6:28] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison, Haritana Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [1:08:38-1:31:18]. Try turning it off and on again! Try turning it off and on again! In the show this time, we talk to Katherine Mack about Dark matter, academic globetrotting and science communication [6:35-46:31], George Bendo rounds up the latest news [0 1:43-6:28] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison, Haritana Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [1:08:38-1:31:18]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201902/20190201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201902/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0100 95:08 false February 2019 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Commensal. In the show this time, we talk to Leon Koopmans about EoR studies with the 21cm line and gravitational lensing [16:52 - 42:35], Ben Stappers tells us about the MeerTRAP project in this month's JodBite [01:07 - 16:40], and your astronomy questions are answered by Guillaume Voisin in Ask an Astronomer [48:14 - 1:02:09]. Commensal Commensal. In the show this time, we talk to Leon Koopmans about EoR studies with the 21cm line and gravitational lensing [16:52 - 42:35], Ben Stappers tells us about the MeerTRAP project in this month's JodBite [01:07 - 16:40], and your astronomy questions are answered by Guillaume Voisin in Ask an Astronomer [48:14 - 1:02:09]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201902Extra/20190215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201902Extra/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0100 71:15 false March 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Fresh starts and fond farewells! In the show this time, we talk to Joe Callingham about his work with colliding wind binaries[09:28.78 - 31:26.64], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [01:08.04 - 09:18.16] and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [01:11:45.00 - 01:31:20.00]. Fresh starts and fond farewells! Fresh starts and fond farewells! In the show this time, we talk to Joe Callingham about his work with colliding wind binaries[09:28.78 - 31:26.64], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [01:08.04 - 09:18.16] and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [01:11:45.00 - 01:31:20.00]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201903/20190301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201903/ Fri, 8 Mar 2019 18:00:00 +0100 93:14 false April 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Asteroids, Aliens and All That. In the show this time, we talk to Matt Smith about dusty star formation in nearby galaxies [07:09 - 17:22], Fiona Porter rounds up the latest news [01:12-07:02] and we find out what we can see in the April night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [1:12:07 - 1:41:36?]. Asteroids, Aliens and All That Asteroids, Aliens and All That. In the show this time, we talk to Matt Smith about dusty star formation in nearby galaxies [07:09 - 17:22], Fiona Porter rounds up the latest news [01:12-07:02] and we find out what we can see in the April night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [1:12:07 - 1:41:36?]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201904/20190401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201904/ Mon, 1 Apr 2019 08:00:00 +0100 103:19 false April 2019 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Chasing the horizon. In the show this time, we talk to Leen Decin about the ATOMIUM project [25:50 - 41:32], Tana Joseph tells us about black hole binaries and multi-messenger astronomy in this month's JodBite [00:52 - 25:42], and your astronomy questions are answered by Benjamin Shaw in Ask an Astronomer [01:06:53 - 01:20:32]. Chasing the horizon Chasing the horizon. In the show this time, we talk to Leen Decin about the ATOMIUM project [25:50 - 41:32], Tana Joseph tells us about black hole binaries and multi-messenger astronomy in this month's JodBite [00:52 - 25:42], and your astronomy questions are answered by Benjamin Shaw in Ask an Astronomer [01:06:53 - 01:20:32]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201904Extra/20190415-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201904Extra/ Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:00:00 +0100 89:18 false May 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Seeing the Invisible. In the show this time, we talk to Syksy Rasanen about black holes as dark matter candidates and the future of scientific publishing [07:30 - 46:01], Hongming Tang rounds up the latest news [01:26-07:16] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [01:14:18 - 01:39:03]. Seeing the Invisible Seeing the Invisible. In the show this time, we talk to Syksy Rasanen about black holes as dark matter candidates and the future of scientific publishing [07:30 - 46:01], Hongming Tang rounds up the latest news [01:26-07:16] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [01:14:18 - 01:39:03]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201905/20190501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201905/ Fri, 10 May 2019 19:00:00 +0100 118:46 false June 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Milky way mergers, moon mining and mice. In the show this time, we talk to Stephane Corbel about the Nancay observatory [09:01 - 36:19], Emma Alexander rounds up the latest news [02:07-08:51] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [01:19:46-01:46:18]. Milky way mergers, moon mining and mice Milky way mergers, moon mining and mice. In the show this time, we talk to Stephane Corbel about the Nancay observatory [09:01 - 36:19], Emma Alexander rounds up the latest news [02:07-08:51] and we find out what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [01:19:46-01:46:18]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201906/20190601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201906/ Fri, 7 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0100 110:29 false July 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics To The Moon and Buck(yballs). In the show this time, we talk to Jess Wade about her work within public engagement with science [05:56.2 - 38:11], Fiona Porter rounds up the latest news [01:39.8-05:43.9] and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [47:14.7 - 01:10:59.5]. To The Moon and Buck(yballs) To The Moon and Buck(yballs). In the show this time, we talk to Jess Wade about her work within public engagement with science [05:56.2 - 38:11], Fiona Porter rounds up the latest news [01:39.8-05:43.9] and we find out what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [47:14.7 - 01:10:59.5]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201907/20190701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201907/ Thu, 11 Jul 2019 21:30:00 +0100 72:25 false August 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Small Steps. In the show this time, we talk to Jonathan Pober about his work with 21cm line and understanding galaxy formation and cosmology [06:42.0-28:31.5], George Bendo rounds up the latest news [00:48.0-06:33.5] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [48:25.5-1:16:05.0]. Small Steps Small Steps. In the show this time, we talk to Jonathan Pober about his work with 21cm line and understanding galaxy formation and cosmology [06:42.0-28:31.5], George Bendo rounds up the latest news [00:48.0-06:33.5] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [48:25.5-1:16:05.0]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201908/20190801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201908/ Thu, 8 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0100 77:02 false September 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Circling in. In the show this time, we talk to Fabio Antonini about modelling gravitational wave sources[08:57 - 26:09], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [01:04 - 08:50] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [56:52 - 01:31:35]. Circling in Circling in. In the show this time, we talk to Fabio Antonini about modelling gravitational wave sources[08:57 - 26:09], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [01:04 - 08:50] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [56:52 - 01:31:35]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201909/20190901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201909/ Fri, 13 Sep 2019 21:00:00 +0100 93:34 false October 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Worlds Big and Small. In the show this time, we talk to Sadie Jones about her outreach work at the University of Southampton [03:58 - 14:57], Alice Humpage rounds up the latest news [00:48 - 03:48] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [27:55 - 55:34]. Worlds Big and Small Worlds Big and Small. In the show this time, we talk to Sadie Jones about her outreach work at the University of Southampton [03:58 - 14:57], Alice Humpage rounds up the latest news [00:48 - 03:48] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [27:55 - 55:34]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201910/20191001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201910/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:00:00 +0100 57:16 false October 2019 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Mission to Transition. In the show this time, we talk to Atsuhisa Ota about his work studying anisotropies in the cosmic microwave background [10:02 - 17:02], Shahbaz Chaudhry tells us about the coronal heating problem in this month's JodBite [01:17 - 09:54], and your astronomy questions are answered by George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [43:45 - 49:28]. Mission to Transition Mission to Transition. In the show this time, we talk to Atsuhisa Ota about his work studying anisotropies in the cosmic microwave background [10:02 - 17:02], Shahbaz Chaudhry tells us about the coronal heating problem in this month's JodBite [01:17 - 09:54], and your astronomy questions are answered by George Bendo in Ask an Astronomer [43:45 - 49:28]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201910Extra/20191015-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201910Extra/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:35:00 +0100 50:50 false November 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Baby Black Holes and Blobs. In the show this time, we talk to Connor Smith about searching for blobs in the submillimetre regime [05:53 - 21:19], Fiona Porter rounds up the latest news [01:10 - 05:46] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [38:30 - 01:07:38]. Baby Black Holes and Blobs Baby Black Holes and Blobs. In the show this time, we talk to Connor Smith about searching for blobs in the submillimetre regime [05:53 - 21:19], Fiona Porter rounds up the latest news [01:10 - 05:46] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [38:30 - 01:07:38]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201911/20191101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201911/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0100 68:35 false December 2019 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Who's afraid of big, bad numbers? In the show this time, we talk to Bobby Seagull about the mathematics of astronomy and popularising maths among the public [07:30.46 - 52:26.84], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [01:32.27-07:15.94] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [57:26.00 - 1:34:16]. Who's afraid of big, bad numbers? Who's afraid of big, bad numbers? In the show this time, we talk to Bobby Seagull about the mathematics of astronomy and popularising maths among the public [07:30.46 - 52:26.84], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [01:32.27-07:15.94] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [57:26.00 - 1:34:16]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201912/20191201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201912/ Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0100 95:12 false December 2019 Extra Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Snow White and the Seven Dwarf Novae. In the show this time, we talk to Simon Johnston about Searching for pulsars [32:53.3 - 46:54.0], Laura Driessen tells us about the first new transient source discovered with the MeerKAT telescope, a flaring stellar system in this month's JodBite [10:37.3 - 32:44.00], and your astronomy questions are answered by Iain Mcdonald in Ask an Astronomer [47:01.8 - 01:00:37.5]. Snow White and the Seven Dwarf Novae Snow White and the Seven Dwarf Novae. In the show this time, we talk to Simon Johnston about Searching for pulsars [32:53.3 - 46:54.0], Laura Driessen tells us about the first new transient source discovered with the MeerKAT telescope, a flaring stellar system in this month's JodBite [10:37.3 - 32:44.00], and your astronomy questions are answered by Iain Mcdonald in Ask an Astronomer [47:01.8 - 01:00:37.5]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201912Extra/20191215-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/201912Extra/ Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0100 74:38 false January 2020 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Now You See It... In the show this time, we talk to Alexandre Lazarian about magnetic fields in astronomy [07:38 - 30:49], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [00:48 - 07:31] and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [01:16:52 - 01:52:22]. Now You See It... Now You See It... In the show this time, we talk to Alexandre Lazarian about magnetic fields in astronomy [07:38 - 30:49], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [00:48 - 07:31] and we find out what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [01:16:52 - 01:52:22]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202001/20200101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202001/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0100 120:49 false February 2020 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics A Fond Farewell. In the show this time, we talk to Anais Moller about machine learning to find supernovae for cosmology [04:42.00 - 26:19.20], Alice Humpage rounds up the latest news [01:13.00-04:34.00] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [35:57.00 - 1:34:57.00]. A Fond Farewell A Fond Farewell. In the show this time, we talk to Anais Moller about machine learning to find supernovae for cosmology [04:42.00 - 26:19.20], Alice Humpage rounds up the latest news [01:13.00-04:34.00] and we find out what we can see in the February night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [35:57.00 - 1:34:57.00]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202002/20200201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202002/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0100 95:46 false March 2020 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Kaboom. In the show this time, we talk to Rebecca Bowler about galaxies in the early universe [04:09.0 - 20:25.5], Alice Humpage rounds up the latest news [00:54.5-04:02.5] and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [1:00:00.1 - 1:18:13.5]. Kaboom Kaboom. In the show this time, we talk to Rebecca Bowler about galaxies in the early universe [04:09.0 - 20:25.5], Alice Humpage rounds up the latest news [00:54.5-04:02.5] and we find out what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [1:00:00.1 - 1:18:13.5]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202003/20200301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202003/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0100 79:59 false Month 4 2020 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Keeping It Simple. In the show this time, we talk to Stewart Eyres about his study of a star that blew up a long time ago [03:48 - 21:30], Luke Hart rounds up the news that has happened in the near past [01:11-03:41] and we find out what we can see in the Month 4 night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [29:00 - 44:52]. Keeping It Simple Keeping It Simple. In the show this time, we talk to Stewart Eyres about his study of a star that blew up a long time ago [03:48 - 21:30], Luke Hart rounds up the news that has happened in the near past [01:11-03:41] and we find out what we can see in the Month 4 night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [29:00 - 44:52]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202004/20200401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202004/ Wed, 1 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0100 46:21 false May 2020 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Breaking Apart. In the show this time, Emma Alexander rounds up the latest news [00:56.96-07:22.00] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [07:27.82 - 40:51.00]. Breaking Apart Breaking Apart. In the show this time, Emma Alexander rounds up the latest news [00:56.96-07:22.00] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [07:27.82 - 40:51.00]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202005/20200501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202005/ Wed, 27 May 2020 10:30:00 +0100 41:46 false August 2020 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Sights Scarce Seen. In the show this time, we talk to Rosita Kokotanekova about her work on Jupiter family comets [07:42 - 25:51], George Bendo rounds up the latest news [02:20 - 07:34] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [58:25 - 01:14:42]. Sights Scarce Seen Sights Scarce Seen. In the show this time, we talk to Rosita Kokotanekova about her work on Jupiter family comets [07:42 - 25:51], George Bendo rounds up the latest news [02:20 - 07:34] and we find out what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [58:25 - 01:14:42]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202008/20200801-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202008/ Fri, 7 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0100 78:49 false September 2020 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics A Pair of Planets. In the show this time, we talk to Andrew Tkachenko about Stellar astrophysics in the era of big data [04:43.00-29:21.00], Fiona Porter rounds up the latest news [00:50.00-04:34.00] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [52:55.00-01:21:00.00]. A Pair of Planets A Pair of Planets. In the show this time, we talk to Andrew Tkachenko about Stellar astrophysics in the era of big data [04:43.00-29:21.00], Fiona Porter rounds up the latest news [00:50.00-04:34.00] and we find out what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [52:55.00-01:21:00.00]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202009/20200901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202009/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:30:00 +0100 82:24 false October 2020 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Worthy Winners. In the show this time, we talk to Sofia Wallstrom about Studies of Asymptotic Giant Branch stars with TESS [09:03.00-27:14.00], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [01:45.00-08:55.00] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [00:44:55.00-01:05:11.00]. Worthy Winners Worthy Winners. In the show this time, we talk to Sofia Wallstrom about Studies of Asymptotic Giant Branch stars with TESS [09:03.00-27:14.00], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [01:45.00-08:55.00] and we find out what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [00:44:55.00-01:05:11.00]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202010/20201001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202010/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0100 66:20 false November 2020 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics A-RIP-bo. In the show this time, we talk to Taïssa Danilovich about the chemistry of Asymptotic Giant Branch stars [05:46 - 27:57], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [01:31-05:38] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [42:40 - 50:19]. A-RIP-bo A-RIP-bo. In the show this time, we talk to Taïssa Danilovich about the chemistry of Asymptotic Giant Branch stars [05:46 - 27:57], Michael Wright rounds up the latest news [01:31-05:38] and we find out what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [42:40 - 50:19]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202011/20201101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202011/ Wed, 2 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0100 52:22 false December 2020 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics 2020 Is Over. In the show this time, we talk to Kaustav Basu about The Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect [6:32 - 16:39], Cameron Bogue rounds up the latest news [1:19 - 6:22] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [38:05 - 55:43]. 2020 Is Over 2020 Is Over. In the show this time, we talk to Kaustav Basu about The Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect [6:32 - 16:39], Cameron Bogue rounds up the latest news [1:19 - 6:22] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [38:05 - 55:43]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202012/20201201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202012/ Sat, 19 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0100 56:47 false May 2021 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Back in Business. In the show this time, we talk to Bert Hawkins and Matt Morgan about their work at the NRAO [06:32.5-37:49.0], Amy Suddards rounds up the latest news [01:17.5-06:23.0] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [00:50:27.4-01:17:15.0]. Back in Business Back in Business. In the show this time, we talk to Bert Hawkins and Matt Morgan about their work at the NRAO [06:32.5-37:49.0], Amy Suddards rounds up the latest news [01:17.5-06:23.0] and we find out what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [00:50:27.4-01:17:15.0]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202105/20210501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202105/ Fri, 21 May 2021 18:30:00 +0100 85:01 false December 2021 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Hello? Is there anybody there? In the show this time, we talk to Tom Scragg about Pulsar timing arrays [07:43:00 - 00:41:43], Jonathan Wong rounds up the latest news [00:01:02-00:07:33] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [00:55:19 - 01:19:20]. Hello? Is there anybody there? Hello? Is there anybody there? In the show this time, we talk to Tom Scragg about Pulsar timing arrays [07:43:00 - 00:41:43], Jonathan Wong rounds up the latest news [00:01:02-00:07:33] and we find out what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison, Haritina Mogosanu and Samuel Leske [00:55:19 - 01:19:20]. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202112/20211201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202112/ Sat, 18 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0100 81:34 false January 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Bluedot 2023 Special. In this episode, Fiona Porter travels to Bluedot and interviews Dr. Rebecca Bowler, Sheena Cruickshank, and Jen Gupta. Additionally, Fiona Porter conducted a separate, extended interview with Dr. Tim O'Brien about organizing Bluedot and about the history of Jodrell Bank. Bluedot 2023 Special Bluedot 2023 Special. In this episode, Fiona Porter travels to Bluedot and interviews Dr. Rebecca Bowler, Sheena Cruickshank, and Jen Gupta. Additionally, Fiona Porter conducted a separate, extended interview with Dr. Tim O'Brien about organizing Bluedot and about the history of Jodrell Bank. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202401/20240101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202401/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0100 45:12 false February 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Blueberries and Peas. In February's episode, Fiona interviews Dr Alex Cameron on his work understanding the properties of early galaxies using JWST, and we take a whistle-stop tour around some of Bluedot's stalls from July 2023. Blueberries and Peas Blueberries and Peas. In February's episode, Fiona interviews Dr Alex Cameron on his work understanding the properties of early galaxies using JWST, and we take a whistle-stop tour around some of Bluedot's stalls from July 2023. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202402/20240201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202402/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0100 40:12 false March 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Feel the Magnetic Pull. In this episode, Jessy Marin talks to Dr. Kate Pattle about her work studying the involvment of magnetic fields in star formation. We discuss some of the newly released images from the Event Horizon Telescope and JWST and test a new format for our Odds and Ends section where we present an interesting article on Saturn's moon, Mimas. Feel the Magnetic Pull Feel the Magnetic Pull. In this episode, Jessy Marin talks to Dr. Kate Pattle about her work studying the involvment of magnetic fields in star formation. We discuss some of the newly released images from the Event Horizon Telescope and JWST and test a new format for our Odds and Ends section where we present an interesting article on Saturn's moon, Mimas. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202403/20240301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202403/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0100 57:10 false April 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics ABC's of GRB's. In this episode, Soheb interview Dr Gavin Lamb from Liverpool John Moores University and they discuss the exotic nature of gamma ray bursts. Fiona is joined by Mel and Honor and they discuss NASA's DART mission, the oldest 'dead' galaxy yet and why Gallifrey must not exist. The Jodbite makes a comeback where Fiona interview Micah Bowles. ABC's of GRB's ABC's of GRB's. In this episode, Soheb interview Dr Gavin Lamb from Liverpool John Moores University and they discuss the exotic nature of gamma ray bursts. Fiona is joined by Mel and Honor and they discuss NASA's DART mission, the oldest 'dead' galaxy yet and why Gallifrey must not exist. The Jodbite makes a comeback where Fiona interview Micah Bowles. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202404/20240401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202404/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0100 79:13 false May 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Galaxy evolution: not so sim(ple)ulations.This month, Kammy and Jessy are joined by Dr. Ana Duarte Cabral from Cardiff University, where she discusses her work on understanding the connection between star formation and galaxy evolution and clues us in on how simulating these processes are not a simple affair. Fiona and Phoebe report on the recent discovery of a quiet Galactic black hole, and observations of a loud white dwarf star. Ask an Astronomer makes a return with George and Honor! Galaxy evolution: not so sim(ple)ulations Galaxy evolution: not so sim(ple)ulations.This month, Kammy and Jessy are joined by Dr. Ana Duarte Cabral from Cardiff University, where she discusses her work on understanding the connection between star formation and galaxy evolution and clues us in on how simulating these processes are not a simple affair. Fiona and Phoebe report on the recent discovery of a quiet Galactic black hole, and observations of a loud white dwarf star. Ask an Astronomer makes a return with George and Honor! https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202405/20240501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202405/ Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 65:19 false June 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics The CMB and it's B-modes. In this episode, Kammy and Jonathan interview Dr William Coulton from the Centre of Computational Astronomy in New York and they discuss early universe cosmology and the detection of CMB B-modes. Bijas and Phoebe discuss the discovery of a protoplanetary disk around a nearby star, new insights into one of the most distant and luminous galaxies ever observed and the possible environments on exoplanets. Jessy interviews Oli Dodge in this month’s Jodbite. This month we had issues with the audio quality when recording. We tried to mitigate them in post but it mostly affects the jodbite (24:45 - 35:27). The CMB and it's B-modes The CMB and it's B-modes. In this episode, Kammy and Jonathan interview Dr William Coulton from the Centre of Computational Astronomy in New York and they discuss early universe cosmology and the detection of CMB B-modes. Bijas and Phoebe discuss the discovery of a protoplanetary disk around a nearby star, new insights into one of the most distant and luminous galaxies ever observed and the possible environments on exoplanets. Jessy interviews Oli Dodge in this month’s Jodbite. This month we had issues with the audio quality when recording. We tried to mitigate them in post but it mostly affects the jodbite (24:45 - 35:27). https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202406/20240601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202406/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100 42:42 false July 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics To celebrate the first images from the Euclid Mission, we are doing a special Euclid episode The Euclid Special To celebrate the first images from the Euclid Mission, we are doing a special Euclid episode https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202407/20240701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202407/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 31:38 false September 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Exoplanets, Brown Dwarfs, and Semantics. In the show this time, Mél Azombo interviews Dr. Ed Gillen about the evolution of stellar and planetary systems, we review the status of each of the next-generation optical/near-infrared telescopes currently under construction, and George Bendo answers an ask an astronomer question about the difference between exoplanets and brown dwarfs. Exoplanets, Brown Drawfs, and Sepantics Exoplanets, Brown Dwarfs, and Semantics. In the show this time, Mél Azombo interviews Dr. Ed Gillen about the evolution of stellar and planetary systems, we review the status of each of the next-generation optical/near-infrared telescopes currently under construction, and George Bendo answers an ask an astronomer question about the difference between exoplanets and brown dwarfs. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202409/20240901-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202409/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0100 49:10 false October 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics How to build your own radio telescope!. In this episode, Louisa talks to Dr. Danny Jacobs about radio cosmology and the physical challenges that face building and operating radio telescopes today. In October’s Jodbite, Honor and Phoebe talk about their masters projects, and it’s all things lunar with back-to-back moon news. How to build your own radio telescope! How to build your own radio telescope!. In this episode, Louisa talks to Dr. Danny Jacobs about radio cosmology and the physical challenges that face building and operating radio telescopes today. In October’s Jodbite, Honor and Phoebe talk about their masters projects, and it’s all things lunar with back-to-back moon news. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202410/20241001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202410/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0100 39:35 false November 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Exploring Exoplanets with JWST. In November's episode, Mel talks to Dr Hannah Wakeford on her work in the field of exoplanets, utilising JWST to delve into planetary atmospheres. For our Jodbite, we talk to postdoc Dr Aishrila Mazumder about her research mapping hydrogen. Exploring Exoplanets with JWST Exploring Exoplanets with JWST. In November's episode, Mel talks to Dr Hannah Wakeford on her work in the field of exoplanets, utilising JWST to delve into planetary atmospheres. For our Jodbite, we talk to postdoc Dr Aishrila Mazumder about her research mapping hydrogen. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202411/20241101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202411/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100 55:40 false December 2024 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Shining a Light on Dark Matter. In December's episode, we have delved into the archive for an interview with Grace Lawrence from 2022; she talks with Jonathan and Imogen about her work in dark matter detection. Nastassia and Louisa answer some listeners’ questions in Ask an Astronomer, delving into wormhole exit points and pringle-shaped universes. Shining a Light on Dark Matter Shining a Light on Dark Matter. In December's episode, we have delved into the archive for an interview with Grace Lawrence from 2022; she talks with Jonathan and Imogen about her work in dark matter detection. Nastassia and Louisa answer some listeners’ questions in Ask an Astronomer, delving into wormhole exit points and pringle-shaped universes. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202412/20241201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202412/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0100 39:43 false January 2025 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Cloudy with a Chance of Stars. In this month’s episode, we have two interviews from back in 2022: one with with Eloy de Lera Acedo and another with Mark Magee. Louisa and Barbara talk about the Arecibo Message, imaging stars and flying to space! Bijas chats with James Turner about his work finding pulsars with MeerKAT in our next installment of the Jodbite. Cloudy with a Chance of Stars Cloudy with a Chance of Stars. In this month’s episode, we have two interviews from back in 2022: one with with Eloy de Lera Acedo and another with Mark Magee. Louisa and Barbara talk about the Arecibo Message, imaging stars and flying to space! Bijas chats with James Turner about his work finding pulsars with MeerKAT in our next installment of the Jodbite. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202501/20250101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202501/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100 61:39 false February 2025 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics A Blast from the Past. In this month’s episode, we are hearing from a familiar voice as we are joined by now Dr. Ian Harrrison as he talks to us about weak lensing. We will also be diving into the archives with familiar the familiar voices of Imogen and Jonathan discussing theoretical cosmology with Dr. Cora Uhlemann A Blast from the Past A Blast from the Past. In this month’s episode, we are hearing from a familiar voice as we are joined by now Dr. Ian Harrrison as he talks to us about weak lensing. We will also be diving into the archives with familiar the familiar voices of Imogen and Jonathan discussing theoretical cosmology with Dr. Cora Uhlemann https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202502/20250201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202502/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100 61:16 false March 2025 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Exoplanets from the Archives. In this month’s episode, we have another interview from the archive where Fiona talks to Faith Hawthorn about her work in exoplanet detection and astronomy outreach. George and Jessy also answer your questions about potential dark matter candidates and Mercury’s origins, but first the news. Exoplanets from the Archives Exoplanets from the Archives. In this month’s episode, we have another interview from the archive where Fiona talks to Faith Hawthorn about her work in exoplanet detection and astronomy outreach. George and Jessy also answer your questions about potential dark matter candidates and Mercury’s origins, but first the news. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202503/20250301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202503/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100 35:37 false April 2025 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Bursting with Mysteries, FRBs. Welcome to our first themed episode of 2025. This month’s episode is everything to do with Fast Radio Bursts, or FRBs - their exciting discovery, mysterious origins and paving the way to using them as probes in space. This episode features double FRB interviews, with Dr Cherry Ng from CNRS Orleans giving an overview about these astrophysical mysteries, and Dr Ines Pastor Marazuela talking about her work here at Jodrell Bank to observe and understand the populations of FRBs we’ve found. But first, the news. Bursting with Mysteries, FRBs Bursting with Mysteries, FRBs. Welcome to our first themed episode of 2025. This month’s episode is everything to do with Fast Radio Bursts, or FRBs - their exciting discovery, mysterious origins and paving the way to using them as probes in space. This episode features double FRB interviews, with Dr Cherry Ng from CNRS Orleans giving an overview about these astrophysical mysteries, and Dr Ines Pastor Marazuela talking about her work here at Jodrell Bank to observe and understand the populations of FRBs we’ve found. But first, the news. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202504/20250401-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202504/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100 52:45 false May 2025 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Infinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations. In this month’s episode, we have a double interview special as we get the opportunity to talk to Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell about her discovery of pulsars and resilience against the challenges she faced. We also talk to Louise Carvahlo, the diversity and inclusion programme leader at CERN, about how they are challenging the invisible barriers that academia face. Infinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations Infinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations. In this month’s episode, we have a double interview special as we get the opportunity to talk to Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell about her discovery of pulsars and resilience against the challenges she faced. We also talk to Louise Carvahlo, the diversity and inclusion programme leader at CERN, about how they are challenging the invisible barriers that academia face. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202505/20250501-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202505/ Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 +0100 75:05 false June 2025 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Galaxy Redshifts - A hard thing to nail down. In this month’s episode, we interview Prof Joe Zuntz about his research into clustering galaxies for cosmology. Our next Jodbite comes from this year’s PhD cohort, Georgie, as she submits her thesis on molecular line fitting using ALMA. Galaxy Redshifts - A hard thing to nail down Galaxy Redshifts - A hard thing to nail down. In this month’s episode, we interview Prof Joe Zuntz about his research into clustering galaxies for cosmology. Our next Jodbite comes from this year’s PhD cohort, Georgie, as she submits her thesis on molecular line fitting using ALMA. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202506/20250601-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202506/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100 54:04 false July 2025 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics From Stars to Cells. In this month’s episode, we interview Dr Mel Ifran about her research adapting machine learning techniques from radio astronomy to detecting cancer cells. We also answer some of your questions from our live event last month. From Stars to Cells From Stars to Cells. In this month’s episode, we interview Dr Mel Ifran about her research adapting machine learning techniques from radio astronomy to detecting cancer cells. We also answer some of your questions from our live event last month. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202507/20250701-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202507/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100 48:01 false October 2025 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Simons Observatory Special.With Manchester playing a key role within the Simon Observatory’s development, we’ve recorded a special episode during their face-to-face meeting here. We talk to SO:UK Principal Investigator Prof Michael Brown about what makes this project so exciting and a Jodbite with Dr Katie Harrington, on her work testing and integrating the instrumentation into large telescope construction. Finally, we spoke with a range of SO collaborators over lunch at the meeting and take a whistlestop tour on what it really takes and who is involved when you build a telescope. Simons Observatory Special Simons Observatory Special.With Manchester playing a key role within the Simon Observatory’s development, we’ve recorded a special episode during their face-to-face meeting here. We talk to SO:UK Principal Investigator Prof Michael Brown about what makes this project so exciting and a Jodbite with Dr Katie Harrington, on her work testing and integrating the instrumentation into large telescope construction. Finally, we spoke with a range of SO collaborators over lunch at the meeting and take a whistlestop tour on what it really takes and who is involved when you build a telescope. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202510/20251001-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202510/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100 73:54 false November 2025 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Reaching the Stars. In this month’s episode, we’ve got lots of exciting interviews. This year, the UK Space Conference was held in Manchester so we had the opportunity to interview the CEO of the UK Space Agency, Paul Bate, and ESA astronaut Rosemary Coogan. In our Jodbite, we hear more about the Simons Observatory from Berni Reid Guachalla. Reaching the Stars Reaching the Stars. In this month’s episode, we’ve got lots of exciting interviews. This year, the UK Space Conference was held in Manchester so we had the opportunity to interview the CEO of the UK Space Agency, Paul Bate, and ESA astronaut Rosemary Coogan. In our Jodbite, we hear more about the Simons Observatory from Berni Reid Guachalla. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202511/20251101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202511/ Sat, 03 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100 55:03 false December 2025 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Feeling the Cosmic Pulse. In this month's episode, Jessy and Barbara had the opportunity to speak to Dr Kai Schmitz of the University of Munster about the first results from the Pulsar Timing Array and how this could affect our understanding of early universe cosmology. Louisa and Sohini provide an end of year round up for the Jodcast, talking about the highlights of 2025 and where we are going in 2026. In our Jodbite, Louisa and Phoebe speak to PhD student Kathryn Edmundson about her work detecting and characterizing exoplanets. Feeling the Cosmic Pulse Feeling the Cosmic Pulse. In this month's episode, Jessy and Barbara had the opportunity to speak to Dr Kai Schmitz of the University of Munster about the first results from the Pulsar Timing Array and how this could affect our understanding of early universe cosmology. Louisa and Sohini provide an end of year round up for the Jodcast, talking about the highlights of 2025 and where we are going in 2026. In our Jodbite, Louisa and Phoebe speak to PhD student Kathryn Edmundson about her work detecting and characterizing exoplanets. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202512/20251201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202512/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0100 75:48 false January 2026 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Same Planet, New Year. This month, we are kicking off the new year with a special interview with Science communicator and climate advocate, Dr Simon Clark. He talks to Jessy and Louisa about why climate literacy is important, and what a day in the life of a YouTuber really like. In our Jodbite, Phoebe sits down with Dr Vasu Shaw about her research in Galactic magnetism and cosmic rays. Same Planet, New Year Same Planet, New Year. This month, we are kicking off the new year with a special interview with Science communicator and climate advocate, Dr Simon Clark. He talks to Jessy and Louisa about why climate literacy is important, and what a day in the life of a YouTuber really like. In our Jodbite, Phoebe sits down with Dr Vasu Shaw about her research in Galactic magnetism and cosmic rays. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202601/20260101-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202601/ Thu, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100 60:08 false February 2026 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Blue Skies Ahead! This month, we have an interview with Professor Jonathan Tennyson where he chats to Louisa and Lily about his founding of the satellite launching company Blue Skies Space, and in our Jodbite, Louis and Josh talk to postdoc Will McGenn about his work here at the Advanced Radio Instrumentation Group. In December, we also had an invite to attend RAL Space’s 21st Appleton Conference where Louisa and Phoebe chatted to some of the conference attendees. Blue Skies Ahead! Blue Skies Ahead! This month, we have an interview with Professor Jonathan Tennyson where he chats to Louisa and Lily about his founding of the satellite launching company Blue Skies Space, and in our Jodbite, Louis and Josh talk to postdoc Will McGenn about his work here at the Advanced Radio Instrumentation Group. In December, we also had an invite to attend RAL Space’s 21st Appleton Conference where Louisa and Phoebe chatted to some of the conference attendees. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202602/20260201-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202602/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100 62:45 false March 2026 Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Into the Cosmic Void. This month, we have a double cosmology interview special where Sohini and Jamie chat with Marika Asgari about her work on cosmic shear with KiDS and the future of KiDS, and her favourite models of dark matter and dark energy. Whilst Jamie talks with Leon Koopmans about his work on LOFAR, why LOFAR as an instrument will still have its own niches even in the post-SKA era. Into the Cosmic Void Into the Cosmic Void. This month, we have a double cosmology interview special where Sohini and Jamie chat with Marika Asgari about her work on cosmic shear with KiDS and the future of KiDS, and her favourite models of dark matter and dark energy. Whilst Jamie talks with Leon Koopmans about his work on LOFAR, why LOFAR as an instrument will still have its own niches even in the post-SKA era. https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202603/20260301-jodcast.mp3 https://www.jodcast.net/archive/202603/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100 55:45 false