Join Jordan and Kit for this asterism episode about Caroline Herschel and Comets! 

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

00:56 A Brief History of Caroline Herschel 

06:07 Comet Basics

13:40 Outro

Keywords: Caroline Herschel, women in astronomy, comets, comet discovery, Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, asteroids, meteoroids, interstellar comets, Messier catalog, Flamsteed designation, Royal Astronomical Society, history of astronomy

oin Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of lions in fiction and as mascots, and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Leo Minor brand.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:15 Favorites

04:56 Least Favorites

8:54 Wish Upon a Star

12:14 Outro

Keywords: Leo Minor, Cowardly Lion, Lion King, Fictional Lions, Pop Culture, Mascots, Nala, Scar, Mayor Lionheart, Columbia University Mascot, Rory the Lion, DARE Lion, Loeki de Leeuw, Animation, Thundercats, Lion Of Judah, Emo Band, Tony The Tiger, Frosted Flakes, Pop Culture Wishes, Favorite Lions, Least Favorite Lions

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore lion lore and wax poetic to create their own myth for the constellation Leo Minor. 

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts 

Keywords: Lion Mythology, Sekhmet, Ishtar, Manticore, Chimera, Aesop's Fables, Folklore, Egyptian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Cultural Significance, Clawdia, Storytelling, Star Lore

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Leo Minor. 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

04:29 First Impressions and Where to Find It

06:32 Brightest Star

11:35 Bayer's Variable Star

16:00 Gold Star

20:58 Outro

Keywords: Keywords: Leo Minor, Constellations, Astronomy, Johannes Hevelius, Richard A. Proctor, Stars, Citizen Science, Galaxy Zoo, Quasar, Night Sky, Folklore, Hanny's Voorwerp 

Join Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner to learn about giraffes! 

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts 

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:46 Creature Corner

16:56 Outro

Keywords: Giraffes, Camelopardalis, Creature Corner, Animal Behavior, Conservation, Species, Anatomy, Wildlife, Education, Endangered Species

Join Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of Camelopardalis and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Camelopardalis brand.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:00 Favorites

06:21 Least Favorites

12:02 Wish Upon a Star

15:18 Outro

Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Pop Culture, Giraffe Mania, History, Humor, Camel Toe, Manga, Saint Seiya, Toys R Us, Word Games, Imagination, Astronomy

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the history and folklore of the constellation Camelopardalis. Since this constellation doesn't have a Greco-Roman myth, they also Wax Poetic to try to create one!

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Historical Context

04:05 Giraffe Myths

09:30 Waxing Poetic

16:45 Oracle AI Segment

20:00 Outro

Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Constellations, Folklore, Myths, Ancient Egypt, Greek Mythology, Waxing Poetic, Storytelling, Astronomy, Star Lore, 

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the fascinating astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Camelopardalis--the Giraffe.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts 

Join Jordan and Kit in this Asterisms Edition of Starry Time where they learn about America's First Woman Astronomer--Maria Mitchell-- and the science behind sunspots! 

Links

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:58 A Brief History about Maria Mitchell

05:52 Science of Sunspots

10:02 Outro

Keywords/topics: Maria Mitchell, Comets, Sunspots, Astronomy, Women in Science, Solar Activity, Space Weather, Education, History of Astronomy

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore favorite and least favorite pop culture (broadly defined) appearances of Sagitta. They'll also Wish Upon a Star for something they wished existed using the Sagitta brand.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts

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Timestamps 

00:00 Intro

00:49 Favorites

04:23 Least Favorites

09:33 Wish Upon a Star

11:54 Outro

Keywords/Topics: Sagitta, Pop Culture, Galapagos, Cute Animals, Geometry, Arrow Worm, Sagitta Potato, Archery, Amusement Parks, Roller Coasters,