Spacetime With Stuart Gary

*Giant galactic structure hiding nearby in plain sightAstronomers have discovered a massive wave of interconnected stellar nurseries forming one of the largest coherent structures in the Milky Way Galaxy.*New estimates for the age of part of the Milky WayAstronomers have determined that one of the Milky Way Galaxy’s primary structures – its thick disk – is about ten billion years old.*New evidence of frame dragging shows Einstein was right (again)Astronomers tracking the orbit of an exotic binary star system have discovered new evidence of frame dragging – the process by which the rotation of a massive celestial object can cause the fabric of spacetime to twist.*Rocket Lab launches American spy satelliteRocket Lab has successfully launched a new spy satellite for America’s National Reconnaissance Office from its New Zealand launch pad..*Calls for Australia to develop its own space commandRussia and China have had them for years and the United States has just set up its own – now the Australian Strategic Polic

*NASA working to try and save Voyager 2Mission Managers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena California are trying to restore systems after all five of Voyager 2’s science instruments suddenly stopped working.*Solar Orbiter ready to launch on a mission to the SunIt’s all systems go for this month’s launch of the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter mission to the Sun.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190567549738 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190567100048 *The most detailed high resolution images ever taken of the Sun’s surfaceAstronomers have released the most detailed high-resolution images ever taken of the photosphere – the visible surface of the Sun.*New study on alien invasionScience fiction writers often portray alien invasions attacking Earth and humanity. Well there is a strongly held hypothesis known as panspermia which suggests that microbes could be transported from one world to another as hitchhikers inside asteroids, comets and meteors.*Another 60 Star

*Growing evidence for a second planet around Proxima Centauri.Astronomers are finding growing signs of a possible second planet orbiting Proxima Centauri.*Discovery of the oldest dated asteroid impact craterOutback Western Australia’s Yarrabubba crater has set a new date record for the Earth’s oldest discovered asteroid impact structure.*Could Saturn’s moon Enceladus be habitableAnalysis of a plume of gases and frozen sea spray ejected into space from the Saturnian ice moon Enceladus suggests its interior is far more complex than previously thought.*CHEOPS science instrument activatedThe European Space Agency has activated the primary science instrument aboard their Characterising Exoplanet Satellite – CHEOPS to begin the mission's in-orbit commissioning phase.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190567673973*The Science ReportAustralian scientists recreate the 2019-nCoV coronavirus in the laboratory.102 genes found to be associated with risk for autism.Scientists date the kingdom Fungi to at least

*A new view of the centre of the Milky Way GalaxyAstronomers have been shown a new never before seen glimpse of the centre of the Milky Way revealing regions of star birth and what appears to be an accretion ring of debris surrounding the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole.  https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190113830498  *Supernova 1987A opens a new window in astronomyScientists have managed to peer deep into the past of supernova 1987A – the first nearby supernova that astronomers have been able to study in modern times. *An eighth target for the Lucy Jovian trojan asteroid missionAstronomers have found an eighth target for NASA’s Lucy mission to Jupiter’s trojan asteroids. *Dragon passes its final test before manned space flights beginNASA and SpaceX have successfully carried out their final major test flight of the Crew Dragon Two capsule prior to it being cleared to transport crew to the International Space Station. *Boeing’s Starliner passes inspection following first space flightMea

*New type of object discovered at the galactic centreAstronomers have discovered four bizarre objects near the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.*Tatooine like world discoveredNASA’s TESS spacecraft has discovered its first circumbinary exo-planet.*New instrument to weigh planetsA new instrument designed to measure the masses of exoplanets has received first light at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.*Solar wind is slowing beyond PlutoNew measurements by NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has confirmed earlier data showing that the solar wind – the supersonic stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun – slows down the further away it gets.*China to undertake 50 rocket launches in 2020China says it will undertake up to fifty rocket launches this year – dramatically upping the anti from the 34 launches it carried out in 2019.*New Chinese sounding rocket test flightMeanwhile, the private Chinese company Space Trek has launched its Tansuo-1 commercial suborbital carrier roc

Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). *Seven billion year old star dust discovered in meteoriteScientists studying the famous Murchison meteorite which fell to Earth in Victoria in 1969 have discovered seven billion year old pre-solar grains – the oldest material ever found on Earth.*Farewell Spitzer*Russian spy satellite breaks up in orbit*Great Melbourne Telescope back on public display*Major milestone for Virgin Galactic’s second spaceship*Experimental satellite launched*The Science Report For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

*Evidence of the first starsAstronomers have discovered evidence of the universe’s very first stars.Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190093052438 Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190093013803*A third more near-Earth objects detected over the past yearThe European Space Agency says there’s been a record-breaking 30 percent increase in the number of near-Earth objects discovered over the past year.*NASA’s new planet hunter finds its first Earth-sized habitable zone worldNASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite – TESS -- has discovered its first Earth-size habitable zone planet.*Is dark energy realA new study is raising questions about the existence of dark energy – the hypothetical force used to explain the accelerating expansion of the universe.*The Science ReportClimate change may be responsible for the mass death of Puffin’s in the Bering Sea.New study warns that 80% of 2-year-olds and 95% of 3-year-olds don’t meet screen time guidelines

SpaceTime Series 23 Episode 05*The birth of a black hole witnessed in gravitational wavesAstronomers have confirmed another gravitational wave detection of neutron stars merging to create a black hole.Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190115456628 Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190113243778 Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190113197973  *Fast Radio Bursts get even more mysteriousOne of the universe’s unsolved mysteries has just become even more puzzling.Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190114043483  *Evidence of active volcanism on VenusFor years astronomers have speculated that Venus has active volcanism – but while there have been lots of signs supporting that hypothesis – proof has been lacking – until now. *Ground current event hits NorwayScientists have detected a ground current event across Norway. *Another 60 Starlink satellites launchedSpaceX has launched its third b

*New study changes the understanding of galactic evolutionAstronomers have discovered that galactic evolution may have begun much earlier than thought. *CHEOPS launches into orbitThe European Space Agency’s CHEOPS spacecraft has successfully blasted into orbit on a mission to study exoplanets – world’s orbiting stars other than the Sun.YouTube URL: http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/183443264918 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189772522708 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189737222958 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189526035153 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/187788895688 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189732468618 *Solar spicules caused by magnetic reconnectionNew observations suggest structures on the surface of the Sun known as solar spicules may be caused by a process called magnetic re-connection.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.c

*Is Betelgeuse about to blow?The red supergiant Betelgeuse is dimming unusually and astronomers don’t know why. The strange activity is causing growing speculation that it may be about to go supernova --or maybe not.*Discovery of the earliest known cannibalismAstronomers have discovered the earliest known example of galactic cannibalism – an observation dating back some 13 billion years.*The Milky Way galaxyOkay, so we all know that we live on a small terrestrial planet orbiting a small yellow dwarf star in the Milky Way galaxy. But what do you really know about the Milky Way galaxy and our place in it?*Vulcan to fly next yearThe United Launch Alliance says its new Vulcan Centaur rocket is on track to have its maiden flight next year.*China launches its most powerful rocketChina has s carried out a successful launch if its most powerful rocket – the Long March 5.*The Science ReportNew study warns that losing intact tropical forests is more devastating on climate than previously thought.Emissions of the potent

Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly*Proton Aurorae discovered on MarsAstronomers have found that a type of Martian aurora first identified by NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft in 2016 is actually the most common form of aurora occurring on the Red Planet. *All systems go for the maiden flight of the new Vega-CThe European Space Agency will fly its new Vega C lightweight launch system on its maiden flight in March. Russian Space Tourism back on the flight plan for MoscowThe Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos plans to modify a Soyuz capsule to carry space tourists on a trip to orbit. *New weather satellite launchedRussia has launched a new geostationary weather satellite into orbit. *January SkywatchThis month we look at the brightest star in the night sky and cover one of the best meteor showers of the year. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 170 commercial-free,

*Could the Milky Way have two supermassive black holes?Astronomers are trying to discover if the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy might have a smaller companion. *Solar Cycle 25 strengthens its gripThe Sun is showing more signs of moving into a new solar cycle. *Starliner returns safely to EarthAfter failing to reach the International Space Station on its maiden space test flight, Boeing’s new CST100 Starliner returned to Earth making a perfect pin point landing at the White Sands Missile Range in the New Mexico Desert.Video: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189873919583  *NASA says its new SLS super heavy lift launch system is ready for flightThe core stage of NASA’s new super heavy lift rocket – the SLS – or Space Launch System -- has finally been completed in preparation of its maiden flight – possibly in June. *Ring of fire solar eclipseThe Gulf, India and eastern Asia have experienced an annular boxing day eclipse. *The Science ReportA special New Year’s Day look back at

The astronomy and space science news podcast.*How galaxies get their iconic spiralsA new study claims galactic magnetic fields could play an important role in shaping the elegant sweeping arms of spiral galaxies like the Milky Way.*Best ever pulsar maps and measurementsAstrophysicists are literally rewriting and redrawing the textbook on pulsars after obtaining the most precise and dependable measurements of both a pulsar's size and its mass, as well as the first-ever map of hot spots on its surface.You tube video url: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189736850098  *US Space Force is now a thingU.S. President Donald Trump has formally signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act which officially establishes the United States Space Force as a new sixth branch of the American armed services. *Third AMS spacewalkCrew aboard the International Space Station have carried out the third of four planned spacewalks to service and upgrade AMS-02 – the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer -- a device designed

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *Boeing’s new Starliner fails to reach the International Space StationBoeing has failed in its first attempt to send its new CST-100 Starliner crew capsule to the International Space Station – instead getting the spacecraft stranded in a useless orbit.You tube video url: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189785819133  *The largest stellar-mass black hole ever detectedAstronomers have observed the largest stellar-mass black hole ever detected.  The black hole catalogued as LB-1 has about 70 times the mass of the Sun – more than twice the size of any previously detected stellar-mass black hole. *Scientists select a site on asteroid Bennu for a sample collectionNightingale has been selected as the primary collection site for NASA’s Osiris-Rex sample return mission on the surface of the boulder-strewn asteroid Bennu.You tube video url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_co

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 22 Episode 94The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). *Interstellar comet makes its closest approach to the SunThe Interstellar comet 21 Borisov has now sped past the Sun and has thus begun its journey back out of the solar system.*How Enceladus got its stripesScientists have finally developed a model which explains how the Saturnian ice moon Enceladus got its iconic south pole tiger stripes and what keeps them open.*New mission to track sea level rise over the next decadeThe European Space Agency and NASA will monitor changes in sea levels caused by global warming over the next ten years with a new spacecraft called Sentinel six – the latest in the ongoing European Copernicus program to monitor Earth’s changing environment from space.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189501745368 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189525115143 *Blue Orig

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly)*Forget what you’ve heard: size really does matter when it comes to galactic rotationA new study has found that the direction in which a galaxy rotates depends on its mass. *The most massive star ever known to be destroyed by a supernova explosionScientists have discovered the most massive star ever known to be destroyed by a supernova explosion. *Bennu’s Mystery ParticlesShortly after NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft arrived at asteroid Bennu, an unexpected discovery by the mission's science team revealed that the asteroid could be active, or consistently discharging particles into space.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189622417638 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189622444283 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189500934603  *Near Earth Objects updateWith the year not over yet 2019 has already broken the re

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary S22E92The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). *A new measurement for the mass of the most common particle in the universeScientists have set the upper limit for the mass of the neutrino -- the most common particle in the universe.*Wreckage found from India’s crashed lunar landerNASA has found the remains of India’s ill-fated Vikram lunar lander which crashed on to the surface of the Moon during a failed landing attempt in September.*All systems go for CHEOPS launchThe European Space Agency’s Exoplanetary explorer spacecraft CHEOPS has been slated for launch on December 17.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189501277263 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189501323158 *December SkywatchHeading towards the December Solstice and the rock comet 3200 Phaethon about to display the annual Geminids meteor shower. For enhanced Show Notes including photos

Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). SpaceTime with Stuart Gary S22E91 *Biggest supermassive black hole in the local universeAstronomers have identified a record-setting supermassive black hole – some 40 billion times the mass of our Sun –making it easily the biggest in the local universe.*The Sun’s secrets being revealedThe first detailed results from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe are revealing some surprising secrets about the Sun.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189488131203*Determining the size of a protonPhysicists are getting closer to solving the proton radius puzzle with one of the most precise new measurements of the charge radius of the proton.*SpaceX Dragon launch A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship carrying a garage for robots has successfully docked with the International Space Station. *2020 Australasian Sky Guide releasedThe 2020 Australasian Sky Guide has been released providing stargazers with everything they need to know about the

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 22 Episode 90The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *Have scientists detected a mysterious fifth force in natureScientists with CERN the European Organisation for Nuclear Research are investigating fresh claims of the detection of an unknown particle that could carry a fifth force of nature.*Record-setting X-ray burstInstruments aboard the International Space Station have detected their brightest ever X-ray burst.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FkoWncpMYg *Rewriting the text books on the origins of globular clustersAstronomers have discovered relatively young globular clusters in a giant galaxy – contradicting the idea that all globular clusters are very ancient objects.*Ariane 5 carries out its fourth launch for the yearAn Ariane 5 rocket has blasted into space carrying two new telecommunications satellites into orbit.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189348074453*India h

SpaceTime 20191204 Series 22 Episode 89 Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). *A massive explosion rocks the centre of the Milky WayAstronomers have found evidence of a cataclysmic flare that exploded out from the centre of the Milky Way effecting the Magellanic stream linking our galaxy with two nearby dwarf galaxies 200,000 light-years away. *Milky Way stealing galaxies from its neighboursA new study has found that the Milky Way galaxy has been stealing satellite galaxies from a nearby galaxy known as the Large Magellanic Cloud. *Global storms launch dust towers into the Martian skyA new study suggests massive global dust storms on the red planet might provide a means of transporting Martian water into space. *Ariane 5 ECA launches Intelsat 39 and EDRS-CAn Ariane 5 ECA heavy lift rocket has carried two new satellites into orbit.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189346736313  *Russia launches top secret spy satelliteRussia has launched a classified m