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Episode 236: Dr. Gabriela Ligeza – Piloting the ExoMars Rover and Mapping the Lunar South Pole
Transcript below Listen Link: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/dr-gabriela-ligeza-exomars-artemis-moon How do you hunt for signs of ancient life on a planet 225 million kilometers away, or choose the exact spots where the next humans will step on the Moon? In Astrophiz Episode 236, host Brendan O’Brien sits down with the phenomenal Dr. Gabriela Ligeza, an Internal Research Fellow at […] The post Episode 236: Dr. Gabriela Ligeza – Piloting the ExoMars Rover and Mapping the Lunar South Pole appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Astrophiz 235: June 2026 Sky Guide, The Great Planet Dance, and Cosmic Emu
Exploring the June 2026 Night Skies: Planetary Massings, Occultations, and Dark Constellations Your Essential Guide to June Naked-Eye Astronomy, Astrophotography Challenges, and tracking the Cosmic Emu LISTEN & SHARE: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/astrophiz-235-june-2026-sky-guide In this packed episode of Astrophiz, Dr. Ian Musgrave returns to guide us through a spectacular month of celestial events for June 2026. We kick […] The post Astrophiz 235: June 2026 Sky Guide, The Great Planet Dance, and Cosmic Emu appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Hacking Mars Orbiters: Dr. Jacob Parrott on the 2024 Solar Superstorm | Astrophiz #234
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/astrophiz-234-dr-jacob-parrott-mars-solar-storm In May 2024, while Earth was treated to spectacular auroras, a much more violent story was unfolding 225 million kilometers away. A once-in-a-generation solar superstorm slammed into the Red Planet, providing a rare opportunity to study how a world without a magnetic shield survives a direct hit from the sun. In this episode […] The post Hacking Mars Orbiters: Dr. Jacob Parrott on the 2024 Solar Superstorm | Astrophiz #234 appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Astrophiz 233: May 2026 SkyGuide – Comet C/2025 R3, Meteor Showers, and Sun-Grazers
In this episode of Astrophiz, we go “eye on the sky” for May 2026. Dr. Ian Musgrave returns for our monthly SkyGuide, detailing the best times to view the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, the rare occultation of Antares, and the progress of Comet C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS. In ‘Ian’s Tangent’, we also take a deep dive […] The post Astrophiz 233: May 2026 SkyGuide – Comet C/2025 R3, Meteor Showers, and Sun-Grazers appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Aurora Secrets: Solar Storms, the SMILE Mission, and Dr. Maria-Theresia Walach | Astrophiz 232
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/episode-232-aurora-secrets-dr-maria-theresia-walach FULL TRANSCRIPT BELOW Ever wonder why that stunning “naked eye” aurora looked like a faint white glow to your family, or why the massive ‘dancing’ Mother’s Day solar storm of May 2024 lit up the internet and the night sky in such unexpected ways? Both the Northern Lights and Aurora Australis were glorious! […] The post Aurora Secrets: Solar Storms, the SMILE Mission, and Dr. Maria-Theresia Walach | Astrophiz 232 appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Astrophiz 231: April 2026 SkyGuide – Two Rare Comets and the Morning Planet Dance
Listen & Enjoy Now: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/april-2026-skyguide Full Transcript below Episode 231: The April 2026 SkyGuide Featuring Dr. Ian ‘Astroblog’ Musgrave Will April bring a “Headless Comet” to our skies? In this monthly installment, Brendan O’Brien sits down with Dr. Ian Musgrave to navigate a particularly dynamic month for amateur and professional astronomers alike. From the unpredictable […] The post Astrophiz 231: April 2026 SkyGuide – Two Rare Comets and the Morning Planet Dance appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Galaxy Forensics with A/Prof Dr Elisabete da Cunha | Astrophiz #230
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/elisabete230v Summary:“Galaxy Forensics and Evolution”Uncover the hidden histories of the universe in this Astrophiz episode ‘Galaxy Forensics‘, where we join Dr. Elisabete da Cunha to decode the starlight of the distant past. From her early days gazing up at the stars as a child in Portugal to becoming a world leader in extragalactic astronomy, […] The post Galaxy Forensics with A/Prof Dr Elisabete da Cunha | Astrophiz #230 appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Astronomy Astrophiz ~ Dr Ian Musgrave’s March SkyGuide
Shownotes Listen: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/astrophizmarchskyguide Welcome to the Astrophiz March SkyGuide, where Ian tells us about the Total Lunar Eclipse and all the observation and astrophotography tips that go with it. Also you get highlights of the morning and evening skies and how to find the Variable star, Mira. Moon Phases Full Moon – Tues 3 March […] The post Astronomy Astrophiz ~ Dr Ian Musgrave’s March SkyGuide appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Pulsars & Coding with Dr. Garvit Grover | Astrophiz #228
Listen free on any device:Link:https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/astronomy-astrophiz228-dr “Dr Garvit Grover lifts the lid on misbehaving pulsars.” A fantastic interview with an amazing pulsar astrophysicist who is unraveling the secrets of nulling pulsars and ‘death lines’ using his phenomenal coding skills. How do you unravel the mysteries of “misbehaving” pulsars? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. […] The post Pulsars & Coding with Dr. Garvit Grover | Astrophiz #228 appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Astronomy Astrophiz ~ Dr Ian Musgrave’s February SkyGuide
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/astrophiz227februaryskyguide Transcript: Brendan: Welcome to the Astrophiz Podcasts.My name is Brendan O ‘Brien and first of all, we would like to acknowledge Australia’s first astronomers, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the traditional owners and custodians of the land we are on. This episode is produced on Yorta Yorta, Pangarang and Kaurna Country. […] The post Astronomy Astrophiz ~ Dr Ian Musgrave’s February SkyGuide appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Solar Fireworks & Space Weather: ESA’s Solar Orbiter with Dr. Laura Hayes | Astrophiz #226
Episode 226: Solar Fireworks with Dr. Laura Hayes What are solar fireworks? In this deep-dive episode of the Astrophiz Podcast, we explore the explosive, high-energy science of solar flares and space weather with world-leading researcher Dr. Laura Hayes. We discuss: The Physics of Solar Fireworks: How magnetic reconnection on the Sun triggers massive solar eruptions. Space Weather Impacts: Why understanding solar activity is critical for protecting Earth’s power grids, satellite communications, and orbital infrastructure. Cutting-Edge Research: Insights into the latest observations from solar observatories and what they reveal about the Sun's complex magnetic environment. Want to understand the mechanics behind these events? Solar Flares: These are intense bursts of radiation coming from the release of magnetic energy associated with sunspots. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs): Often linked with flares, these are large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun's corona. Shutters
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Unintended Electromagnetic Radiation: Satellite Interference & Radio Astronomy with Dr. Dylan Grigg | Astrophiz #225
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/astrophiz225-dylangrigg Episode 225: Key Insights The Regulatory Gap: Why current international spectrum management doesn’t cover accidental emissions and what needs to change to protect radio astrononomy research. The Core Problem: Dr. Dylan Grigg explains Unintended Electromagnetic Radiation (UEMR)—radio “leaks” from satellite electronics that are not part of their intentional communications. Starlink & The SKA: […] The post Unintended Electromagnetic Radiation: Satellite Interference & Radio Astronomy with Dr. Dylan Grigg | Astrophiz #225 appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Astronomy Astrophiz 224: November SkyGuide
Our MP3 files can be freely streamed or downloaded free to your favorite device from our SoundCloud channel, from Pocketcasts, Spotify, our free Amazon Audible stream, YouTube podcasts and Apple Podcasts.Listen: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/novemberskyguide224 Viewing Highlights Evening Skies: Mars is very low in NW skies setting about an hour after sunset.Mercury is above Mars also down in […] The post Astronomy Astrophiz 224: November SkyGuide appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .