Firework galaxies light up the sky (4 to 10 November 2024)
The Pinwheel and St Catherine’s Wheel Galaxy spin across the autumn skies. Learn the best sights to see, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the ma...
3 Marras 202421min
Aurora special Ep 4: Photographing the aurora
The aurora are a marvellous sight to behold and can look even more beautiful when captured on camera. We talk to photographer and Astronomy of the Year: Aurora winner Jamen Percy to learn how in Episo...
30 Loka 202425min
Marvel at the Milky Way (28 October to 3 November 2024)
With the new Moon and a comet passing by, this week is the ideal time to take a look at the Milky Way. Learn the best sights to see, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week’s Star...
27 Loka 202420min
Catch Tsuchinshan-ATLAS before it fades from view (21-27 October 2024)
The spectacular comet is beginning to fade from view. To make sure you catch it before it disappears, as well ad learning about all the latest stargazing highlights, listen to this week’s Star Diary p...
20 Loka 202419min
Aurora special Ep 3: The Solar Cycle
The Sun is currently at the peak of an 11-year cycle of activity, making now a great time to go aurora hunting. We speak with solar scientist Lucie Green about what drives this cycle in Episode 3 of o...
17 Loka 202426min
Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth (14 to 20 October 2024)
The comet could be naked eye visible, streaking away across the night sky. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podca...
13 Loka 202420min
Keeping an eye on Comet Tsuchinshan (7 to 13 October 2024)
The comet could be naked eye visible, streaking away across the night sky. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podca...
6 Loka 202420min
Aurora special Ep 2: The science of the aurora
The aurora are set to be at their best in the next few years, but what creates the light show in the first place? Join us as we talk with aurora expert Melanie Windridge in Episode 2 of our Aurora spe...
29 Syys 202430min
