SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

New Solar Cycle Could Be One of the Strongest On Record

12.25.2020 - By Stuart GaryPlay

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The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 139*New solar cycle could be one of the strongest on recordIn direct contradiction to the official forecast, a team of scientists led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research are predicting that the new solar cycle 25 could be one of the strongest since record-keeping began.*Solar eclipse plunges southern Chile and Argentina into darknessThousands across southern Chile and Argentina turned their heads to the sky to witness one of the wonders of the cosmos – a total solar eclipse which plunged the land into darkness for around two minutes last week.*Space X launches Falcon 9 for the seventh timeSpaceX has successfully launched a new Sirius XM telecommunications satellite into orbit.*Buying a telescope for ChristmasIf you’re looking for a Christmas present that can be educational, thoughtful, even life-changing – you’ve probably already thought about a telescope – but dismissed it because the top of the line telescopes can be expensive. But as Jonathan Nally, the editor of Australian Sky and Telescope Magazine explains affordable quality telescopes are around – and there are lots to choose from.*The Science ReportLack of vitamin D linked to higher rates of Autism in boys.The giant iceberg A-68A could collide into South Georgia in the next few days.Some 31% of the world's oak tree species are threatened with extinction.How well do dogs really understand what you tell them?Skeptic's guide to the dangers of chiropractic treatments. Show Your Support For SpaceTime and Help Us Reach Our GoalsGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at Patreon www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of ExpressVPN...Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show. The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your 14 day free trial of the entire library, please visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space and help support the show. LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show. NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show. For more SpaceTime visit  https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgaryRSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: [email protected] receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit <a href="https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily"...

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