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A Deeper Dive Into Our Closest Star | Re-released


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RECORDED APRIL 1, 2024 Originally released April 3, 2024

Guest: Dr. C. Alex Young, NASA Heliophysicist

You may have noticed there’s been plenty of conversation concerning the closest star to us over the past year or so. From the total solar eclipse in April to the increase in solar storms as we approach the solar maximum, the sun has been getting plenty of attention. So we wanted to take a deeper look into our celestial neighbor and what better way to do that than to invite Dr. Alex Young, a heliophysicist, on the weather geeks podcast!

Chapters

  1. 00:00 Introduction and Background
  2. 06:21 Fascination with Eclipses
  3. 09:02 Total Solar Eclipse and Eclipse Season
  4. 12:34 Chasing the Eclipse
  5. 15:16 Partial Eclipse and Viewing Techniques
  6. 22:15 Factors for a Good Totality Location
  7. 26:19 Scientific Opportunities during Eclipses
  8. 30:45 Solar Maximum and its Impact
  9. 32:27 What Drives Solar Activity
  10. 37:23 Solar Maximum and the Corona
  11. 40:07 Comparison of Solar Cycles
  12. 43:28 Aurora Borealis and Australis
  13. 46:17 Impacts of Solar Storms
  14. 50:47 Space Weather and Rocket Launches
  15. 53:21 Effects on Power Grids
  16. 54:29 Protecting Infrastructure from Solar Storms
  17. 01:00:29 Tips for Viewing Solar Eclipses
  18. 01:03:35 Tips for Viewing the Aurora

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