#116 – February 2022 Part 1
The Discussion:
- AstroCamp returns for listeners to observe with us 2-5th April. Book tickets here.
- Listeners’ emails on:
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- A Venus sample return mission
- Why our website is so poor L
The News:
- A very big far away star with a very big planet
- Unpicking the riddle of where the matter is that makes up all the stars
- Another of Saturn moons may be hiding an ocean
- Why there are no newly formed stars within 500 light years of the Sun
Big News Story: a mysterious radio signal points to a new type of magnetar
The Sky Guide:
This month we’re taking a look at the constellation of Auriga with a guide to its history, how to find it, a couple of deep sky objects and a round-up of the solar system views on offer in February.
If you want to help chart the advancing light pollution: cpre.org.uk/what-we-care-about/nature-and-landscapes/dark-skies/star-count-2022/
Q&A:
How are black holes able to evaporate? From our good friend Mitch in the United States.
Awesome Astronomy
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