Let’s get cosmic with fascinating fast facts about the universe, a deep dive into the life cycle of stars, a question about the distance from Earth to outer space, some history of cosmic science, and a galactic activity for you to try yourself at home.

Written, presented, and produced by Jenny Lynch.

https://www.creativescience.com.au

Episode content:

00:00 Introduction and fast facts

02:48 The life cycle of a star

04:54 How far away is outer space?

06:05 Space telescopes, Edwin Hubble, and Henrietta Swan Leavitt

08:14 Swirling spiral galaxy activity

You will need: a large round bowl, water, a splash of milk, a dessert spoon, and food colouring in a dropper bottle