Alle afleveringen
125 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
-
25: A Supermassive Q&A!
28 januari 2022 · 44 min
The Supermassive team is finally doing something about all the questions that have been sent in. It’s Q&A time! From "fluffy" planets, to cake on the moon, join Izzie Clarke as she puts your questions to Dr Becky Smethurst, Dr Robert Massey and science and space journalist Richard Hollingham. Lees meer
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
24: Eclipses & Expeditions
24 december 2021 · 40 min
Join Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey as they explore eclipses; what are they and how have they been studied throughout history? Plus Izzie Clarke visits the Royal Astronomical Society Library to discover what the society has in the archives, and astronaut Nicole Stott and her husband, Fellow of the RAS, Chris Stott send us their eclipse audio diary from Antarctica. Lees meer
The RAS Bicentenary Timeline can be found here: https://ras.ac.uk/timeline
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
The End of the Universe
26 november 2021 · 44 min
What will the end of days actually look like? And how will it happen? This month, Izzie and Dr Becky explore the end of the Universe with cosmologist Dr Katie Mack - author of The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking). They also chat to astronomy journalist and author of The Unknown Universe, Dr Stuart Clark, who explains the role of dark energy. Plus, Dr Robert Massey takes on your questions and shares when it is best to see Jupiter, Saturn and Venus in December. Lees meer
Send your astronomy questions for January's Q&A to podcast[@]ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.
Book Club recommendations:
The Red Planet - Simon Morden
Apollo’s Muse - Mia Fineman and Beth Saunders
Fire and Ice - Natalie Starkey
The Invisible Universe - Matt Bothwell
The Mysteries of the Universe - Will Gater
The Supermassive podcast is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
JWST - Seeing the First Stars
29 oktober 2021 · 40 min
Finally, Izzie and Dr Becky are talking about the James Webb Space Telescope but why is this telescope so impressive? NASA’s Keith Parrish, the observatory manager for Webb, covers the basics and Professor Gillian Wright, the principal investigator for the mid-infrared instrument (MIRI), explains how it will help us see stars and planets born from clouds of dust. Plus Dr Robert Massey takes on your questions and shares his top stargazing tips for the month. Lees meer
Thank you to the UK Space Agency for sponsoring this episode.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Editing by Phil Sansom.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Icy Worlds
1 oktober 2021 · 40 min
Wrap up warm, because this month Izzie and Dr Becky are exploring the icy worlds in the solar system. To help, they're joined by Caroline Harper, Head of Space Science at the UK Space Agency, to discuss the new mission heading to explore Jupiter’s icy moons. And they hear from Professor Michele Dougherty from Imperial College London, who sent Cassini to investigate Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Plus Dr Robert Massey takes on your questions and shares his latest stargazing tips for autumn. Lees meer
Join the Royal Astronomical Society's livestream of Uranus, 8th-10th October 2021: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-weird-and-wonderful-world-of-uranus-world-space-week-tickets-183281298297
Thank you to the UK Space Agency for sponsoring this episode.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Firey Worlds
27 augustus 2021 · 43 min
Izzie and Dr Becky are turning up the heat and exploring the fiery worlds in our solar system. From planets close to the Sun to a distant world of volcanoes and lava. Lees meer
Joining them are planetary scientist Professor David Rothery from the Open University and Professor Alfred McEwen from the University of Arizona, who wants to send a mission to Jupiter’s moon Io. Plus Dr Robert Massey takes on your questions and has his monthly guide to stargazing.
This is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Radiation Belts and Billionaires
30 juli 2021 · 41 min
This month it’s all about the trapped charged particles around our planet - the Van Allen radiation belts. Izzie and Dr Becky find out all about them with the help of Dr Maria Theresia Walach from Lancaster University, and Dr David Devorkin from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum explains how Explorer 1 discovered the belts in 1958. Plus, Dr Robert Massey joins to take on your questions and shares his top stargazing tips for July. Lees meer
The podcast is looking for sponsorship to keep the series running. It'll help fund the recording, editing and time needed to bring you the latest from space. If you have a business that would be interested in supporting the series - or just a single episode - then email podcast@ras.ac.uk with the subject “sponsorship” for more information.
This is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
A Hunk of Space Junk
25 juni 2021 · 45 min
Grab your dustpan and brush… This month, Izzie and Dr Becky get to grips with the leftovers from space activity, it's all about space junk. Joining them are engineer Dr Hugh Lewis from the University of Southampton, who models how the debris builds up over time, and space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman explains its historical significance. Plus, Robert Massey joins in to take on your questions and shares his top stargazing tips. Lees meer
The podcast is looking for sponsorship to keep the series running. It'll help fund the recording, editing and time needed to bring you the latest from space. If you have a business that would be interested in supporting the series - or just a single episode - then email podcast@ras.ac.uk with the subject “sponsorship” for more information.
This is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Hunting for Planet 9
28 mei 2021 · 43 min
Is it a planet? Is it a black hole? Is it even real? This month, Izzie and Dr Becky try and get to the bottom of the mysterious planet nine - an enigmatic - and so far invisible - ninth planet in our solar system. Helping them are the scientists that have made headlines trying to solve this puzzle, Mike Brown from the California Institute of Technology, and Jakub Scholtz from the University of Turin. Plus, Robert Massey joins in to take on your questions and explains how to see the upcoming eclipse. Lees meer
The Supermassive podcast reached 100k listens this month - thank you to everyone who has listened so far. If you’re interested in sponsoring the series (or an episode or two) then please email podcast@ras.ac.uk with the subject “sponsorship”.
This is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Mysteries of the Kuiper Belt
23 april 2021 · 41 min
“It’s like the evidence left over after a crime.” Lees meer
This month Izzie and Dr Becky venture into the outer Solar System to explore a sea of weird rocks, a squashed snowman and ice volcanoes on a demoted planet.
They are joined by Dr Meg Schwamb from Queen’s University Belfast and Alice Bowman, Mission Operations Manager for the New Horizons mission at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland.
Becky also explains the science behind a possible ‘fifth force of nature’ and Dr Robert Massey takes on your questions and tells us what to look out for in the spring night sky.
You can send your questions or space book club recommendations to podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc using #RASSupermassive.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Neutron Stars - with Jocelyn Bell Burnell
26 maart 2021 · 42 min
"I was tracking down every signal that it picked up, and there was one signal that I couldn't make sense of." Lees meer
Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell gives Izzie and Dr Becky a neutron star 101 and tells them how she discovered pulsars in the 1960s. Plus, Dr Robert Massey takes on your questions and tells us what to look out for in the spring night sky.
Book Club Recommendations
Forgotten Women: The Scientists - Zing Tsjeng
Six Impossible Things - John Gribbin
The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking) - Katie Mack
Vera Rubin: A Life - Jacqueline and Simon Mitton
Cosmos - Carl Sagan
The Book Nobody Read - Owen Gingerich
Don't forget to send your questions or space book club recommendations to podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc using #RASSupermassive.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
A Star Is Born
26 februari 2021 · 40 min
This month, Izzie and Dr Becky are shining a light on the first stars in the Universe. When did they form? And could any still exist today? Plus, they explore the life of Cecelia Payne Gaposchkin, the astrophysicist who discovered the structure of stars, and Dr Robert Massey joins them to discuss the latest NASA rover on Mars. Lees meer
With special thanks to Dr Emma Chapman from Imperial College London, author of First Light, and Donovan Moore, author of What Stars Are Made Of: The Life of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
New Year, New Universe
22 januari 2021 · 40 min
Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst are kicking off the new year with the beginning of everything, the Big Bang. They speak with Professor David Wands who explains how our universe began, and dive into the historical debate behind this model with Professor Thomas Hertog. And, as always, astronomer Dr Robert Massey shares his top tips for stargazing this month. Lees meer
Send the team your questions, photos and science book recommendations on social media using #RASSupermassive or email podcast@ras.ac.uk
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Gamma Rays & Christmas Stars
18 december 2020 · 43 min
This month, Izzie & Becky are taking astronomy to the extremes with gamma ray expert, Professor Paula Chadwick, and Professor Julian Osborne from the SWIFT Observatory. Lees meer
Plus, Robert Massey shares his top tips for stargazing at home and how best to see the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on December 21st. Send your pictures and questions to podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc using #RASSupermassive.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Radio Skies & Strange Signals
20 november 2020 · 40 min
It’s about time we gave optical telescopes a break! This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore radio astronomy with Professor Tim O'Brien from the UK's Jodrell Bank Telescope and Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, former project scientist for the Australian Square Kilometre Array. Lees meer
Plus, Robert Massey shares his top tips for stargazing at home and choosing the right telescope for you. Send you pictures and questions to podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.
Space Book Club Recommendations:
When Galaxies Collide - Lisa Harvey-Smith
Space: 10 Things You Should Know - Becky Smethurst
Moon: Art, Science, Culture - Robert Massey & Alex Loske
No Shadow of a Doubt - Daniel Kennefick
How To Be An Astronaut and Other Space Jobs - Sheila Kanani
The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking) - Katie Mack
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Humans In Space - with Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti
23 oktober 2020 · 42 min
Why do we need astronauts? And where are we hoping to send them in the future? This month, Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke explore the role of humans in space exploration and are joined by European Space Agency Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti. Lees meer
Plus, the team celebrate 20 years of human presence on the International Space Station and Robert Massey shares his top tips for stargazing in November.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
The Power of Space Probes
25 september 2020 · 41 min
Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst travel through our solar system; where exactly have we sent probes and rovers? Plus, they speak with Professor Jane Greaves, the scientist behind that Venus discovery, and Robert Massey joins to chat about all things stargazing. Lees meer
With special thanks also to Professor Emma Bunce from the University of Leicester.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
28 augustus 2020 · 35 min
Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore the importance of Earth's core and magnetic field. Plus, the team finds out about the astronomer who sailed the seas in the name of science and Robert Massey joins to chat about all things stargazing. Lees meer
With special thanks to Dr Rebekah Higgitt from National Museums Scotland. You can see the National Maritime Museum's collections of Halley's charts here: https://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/540213.html
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Down To Earth
23 juli 2020 · 39 min
Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke investigate the cosmic coincidences that formed the Earth and explore whether there are earthquakes and volcanoes on other planets. Plus, astronomer Robert Massey joins them to chat all things #cometNEOWISE and what else to look for in the night sky this month. Lees meer
With special thanks to Dr Amy Gilligan from the University of Aberdeen, Professor David Rothery from the Open University, and everyone who shared their images of Neowise.
Keep sending your questions and stargazing photos to the team via podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Looking for Alien Life
25 juni 2020 · 39 min
The search for alien life continues. Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke explore the world of astrobiology and astronomer Robert Massey joins them to take on your extraterrestrial questions. Plus, they discuss the "broken pipeline" for black and minority ethnic physicists with Dr Sheila Kanani, and what to look for in the night sky this month. Lees meer
With special thanks to Professor Jane Greaves from Cardiff University.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Exploring Exoplanets
21 mei 2020 · 38 min
The worlds outside our solar system; exoplanets. This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst take on listener questions about exoplanets, celebrate 30 years of the Hubble Space Telescope with Robert Massey, and amateur astronomer Steve Brown shares his beginner’s guide to astrophotography. Lees meer
With special thanks also to Dr Hannah Wakeford from the University of Bristol.
Join the Royal Astronomical Society for an online series of talks exploring their collection.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-overlapping-collections-across-the-atlantic-tickets-105821880092The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Under the Space Weather
23 april 2020 · 36 min
Brits love talking about the weather, so Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst are taking it up a notch. This month, the Supermassive team explore the solar wind, auroras on other planets and the European Space Agency Satellite that's on its way to the sun, Solar Orbiter. Lees meer
With special thanks to UCL's Professor Andrew Coates and Lee Macdonald from Oxford's History of Science Museum.
Share your astrophotography and lockdown creations with the team via podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.
For the next Royal Astronomical Society's "sew-cial" visit:
https://ras.ac.uk/news-and-press/news/ras-bicentennial-quiltThe Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham..
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Our Neighbourhood Star
19 maart 2020 · 38 min
This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore the star in our neighbourhood, the annoying habits you would banish there and the extreme stars further afield. Plus the Royal Astronomical Society trusts them with a very special book from their archives: Caroline Herschel's star atlas. Lees meer
What annoying habits would you banish to the sun? Or have you tried some Astrophotography at home? Share with the team via podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.
With special thanks to Professor Lucie Green from University College London and Royal Astronomical Society librarian, Sian Prosser.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
It's All Relativity...
20 februari 2020 · 38 min
This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore relativity, gravitational waves and the photographs that made Albert Einstein a household name. Astronomer Robert Massey joins us to talk through SpaceX's Starlink and what we can see in the night sky. Plus we have a special gift from poet laureate Simon Armitage. Lees meer
With special thanks to Professor Toby Wiseman from Imperial College London and Royal Astronomical Society librarian, Sian Prosser.
You can send your questions to the team via podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Seeing The Invisible Universe
17 januari 2020 · 41 min
From black holes to dark matter, this first episode of the Royal Astronomical Society's new podcast explores the odd things in space we can't see. Plus, hosts astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and science journalist Izzie Clarke are trusted with a book from 1566 and Robert Massey, the Deputy Executive Director of the RAS, shares his top tips for stargazing at home. Lees meer
With special thanks to Dr Rebekah Higgitt from the University of Kent, Professor Hiranya Peiris and Professor Andrew Pontzen from University College London.
And yes, we've had to change the name of our podcast. All shall be revealed in episode two...
You can send your questions to the team via podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.