The Meridian

The second season of the Lund Observatory astronomy podcast has arrived, giving you an insight into the life and work of our astronomers!

In this first episode Nic and Rebecca invite Ori Fox to the podcast to discuss the newly launched JWST.  Ori is an instrument scientist at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STSI) working on the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) which is one of four instruments on the James Webb Space Telescope.

This season we are also bringing you some field reporting from the Nordic Optical Telescope on La Palma, where a team of astronomers are trying to catch an ultra-hot Jupiter-sized exoplanet.  

The Meridian is produced by Lund Observatory.  For more information, and pictures, please visit our website: www.astro.lu.se/TheMeridian

Note that in this podcast series there is a significant risk we may mention astrophysics, planetary science, astronomy research, PhD studies, telescopes, both space based and ground based observatories, telescope development, space missions, astronauts, Earth science, particle physics, stars, planets, moons, galaxies, nebulae, stellar clusters, cosmology, astrometry, astronomers, instrumentation, data reduction, spectroscopy, photometry, exoplanets (from exo-Earths to ultra-hot Jupiters), simulations and modeling, solar science and solar storms, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, stellar evolution, supernovae and many more space related topics.

Have you ever wondered what astronomers get up to?

In this very special solstice episode of The Meridian Nic and Rebecca look back at some of the highlights of 2021. With the days  growing ever longer here in the Northern Hemisphere they have rallied a troupe of PhD students to compete in the 2021 Astronomy Games!  Nic is joined by Alvaro and Johan on his team and Rebecca has convinced Daniel and Madeleine to join her team. The Games were recorded in front of a live studio audience.

After determining a winner Nic and Rebecca give us a sneak peak at what is been planned for season two of the podcast.

The Meridian is produced by Lund Observatory.  For more information, and pictures, please visit our website: www.astro.lu.se/TheMeridian

Note that in this podcast series there is a significant risk we may mention astrophysics, planetary science, astronomy research, PhD studies, telescopes, both space based and ground based observatories, telescope development, space missions, astronauts, Earth science, particle physics, stars, planets, moons, galaxies, nebulae, stellar clusters, cosmology, astrometry, astronomers, instrumentation, data reduction, spectroscopy, photometry, exoplanets (from exo-Earths to ultra-hot Jupiters), simulations and modeling, solar science and solar storms, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, stellar evolution, supernovae and many more space related topics.

Have you ever wondered what astronomers get up to?

In this last episode of the first season Nic and Rebecca invite Paul McMillan to the mic to discuss our galaxy, the Milky Way, and hear all about his involvement in ESA'a Gaia satellite mission.  Thereafter they take a closer look at the Pleiades with a little help from Katrin Ros, editor of the magazine 'Populär Astronomy'.

The Meridian is produced by Lund Observatory.  For more information, and pictures, please visit our website: www.astro.lu.se/TheMeridian

Note that in this podcast series there is a significant risk we may mention astrophysics, planetary science, astronomy research, PhD studies, telescopes, both space based and ground based observatories, telescope development, space missions, astronauts, Earth science, particle physics, stars, planets, moons, galaxies, nebulae, stellar clusters, cosmology, astrometry, astronomers, instrumentation, data reduction, spectroscopy, photometry, exoplanets (from exo-Earths to ultra-hot Jupiters), simulations and modeling, solar science and solar storms, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, stellar evolution, supernovae and many more space related topics.

Have you ever wondered what astronomers get up to?

Nic and Rebecca celebrate Future Week here at the university by inviting Joanna Lewis to the mic, who tells them all about the European Spallation Source, ESS, which is currently under construction here in Lund.  Thereafter they take a closer look at SN1572 with a little help from Katrin Ros, editor of the magazine 'Populär Astronomy'.

The Meridian is produced by Lund Observatory.  For more information, and pictures, please visit our website: www.astro.lu.se/TheMeridian

Note that in this podcast series there is a significant risk we may mention astrophysics, planetary science, astronomy research, PhD studies, telescopes, both space based and ground based observatories, telescope development, space missions, astronauts, Earth science, particle physics, stars, planets, moons, galaxies, nebulae, stellar clusters, cosmology, astrometry, astronomers, instrumentation, data reduction, spectroscopy, photometry, exoplanets (from exo-Earths to ultra-hot Jupiters), simulations and modeling, solar science and solar storms, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, stellar evolution, supernovae and many more space related topics.

Have you ever wondered what astronomers get up to?

Nic and Rebecca continue their adventures here on the podcast by inviting Laura Hrastar to the mic - who is happy to share stories about life and work at Max IV, a Swedish national laboratory producing brilliant synchrotron radiation for various research projects.  Thereafter they take a closer look at the galaxy listed as the 31st object in the Messier Catalogue - with a little help of Katrin Ros, editor of the magazine 'Populär Astronomy'.

The Meridian is produced by Lund Observatory.  For more information, and pictures, please visit our website: www.astro.lu.se/TheMeridian

Note that in this podcast series there is a significant risk we may mention astrophysics, planetary science, astronomy research, PhD studies, telescopes, both space based and ground based observatories, telescope development, space missions, astronauts, Earth science, particle physics, stars, planets, moons, galaxies, nebulae, stellar clusters, cosmology, astrometry, astronomers, instrumentation, data reduction, spectroscopy, photometry, exoplanets (from exo-Earths to ultra-hot Jupiters), simulations and modeling, solar science and solar storms, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, stellar evolution, supernovae and many more space related topics.

Have you ever wondered what astronomers do?

It is World Space Week as we invite you to take a moment, relax and listen to the third episode of 'The Meridian'.  In this third episode of the podcast Nic and Rebecca invite Jens Hoeijmakers to the mic and chat to him about ultra-hot Jupiters and their atmospheres.  Thereafter they take a closer look at a comet, which is named after the its two discoverers: Michel Giacobini and Ernst Zinner.  

The Meridian is produced by Lund Observatory.  You see pictures and listen to all the episodes on our website: www.astro.lu.se/TheMeridian

Note that in this podcast series there is a significant risk we may mention astrophysics, planetary science, astronomy research, PhD studies, telescopes, both space based and ground based observatories, telescope development, space missions, astronauts, Earth science, particle physics, stars, planets, moons, galaxies, nebulae, stellar clusters, cosmology, astrometry, astronomers, instrumentation, data reduction, spectroscopy, photometry, exoplanets (from exo-Earths to ultra-hot Jupiters), simulations and modeling, solar science and solar storms, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, stellar evolution, supernovae and many more space related topics.

Have you ever wondered what astronomers do?

The Lund Culture Night is being celebrated during IAUs 100 hours of astronomy, and to celebrate this we release a new episode of our podcast; The Meridian.  In this second episode of the podcast Nic and Rebecca - a couple of curious and energetic astronomy PhD students - invite Josefin Martell to the mic and chat to him about impact craters.  Thereafter they take a closer look at one of their favourite astronomical objects.

The Meridian is produced by Lund Observatory.  You can search for more episodes on all major podcast platforms or you can listen to all the episodes via our website: www.astro.lu.se/TheMeridian

Note that in this podcast series there is a significant risk we may mention astrophysics, planetary science, astronomy research, PhD studies, telescopes, both space based and ground based observatories, telescope development, space missions, astronauts, Earth science, particle physics, stars, planets, moons, galaxies, nebulae, stellar clusters, cosmology, astrometry, astronomers, instrumentation, data reduction, spectroscopy, photometry, exoplanets (from exo-Earths to ultra-hot Jupiters), simulations and modeling, solar science and solar storms, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, stellar evolution, supernovae and many more space related topics.

Have you ever wondered what astronomers do?

Join us on Astronomy Day and Night as we launch our brand new astronomy podcast; The Meridian.  In this first episode of the podcast Nic and Rebecca - a couple of curious and energetic astronomy PhD students - invite Michiel Lambrechts to the mic and chat to him about planet formation.  Thereafter they take a closer look at one of their favourite astronomical objects.

The Meridian is produced by Lund Observatory.  You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast or you can listen to all the episodes via our website: www.astro.lu.se/TheMeridian

Note that in this podcast series there is a significant risk we may mention astrophysics, planetary science, astronomy research, PhD studies, telescopes, both space based and ground based observatories, telescope development, space missions, astronauts, Earth science, particle physics, stars, planets, moons, galaxies, nebulae, stellar clusters, cosmology, astrometry, astronomers, instrumentation, data reduction, spectroscopy, photometry, exoplanets (from exo-earths to ultra-hot jupiters), simulations and modeling, solar science and solar storms, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, stellar evolution, supernovae and many more space related topics.

In this zeroth episode we introduce you to our brand new astronomy podcast: The Meridian.  Hosting the first season of The Meridian are Rebecca Forsberg and Nicolas Borsato - a couple of astronomy PhD students at Lund Observatory in Sweden, and our producer is Anna S. Arnadottir.

This first season contains a total of six episodes (not including this zeroth one) and we will be releasing the episodes on Fridays, starting on the 24. of September 2021. 

If you have any comments or questions about the show then feel free to reach out to us via our emails or via the @LundObservatory account on Twitter.