Auld Reekie Astro What's Up?

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Presented by a trio of young professionals in the fields of Astronomy and Astronomy Technology, the "What's Up" podcast takes a light-hearted look at the details behind the headlines in space and astronomy news.

  • Episode 41
    This episode of "What's Up?" we discuss the strange behavior of Betelgeuse, the testing of the SpaceX Dragon capsule, and the oldest fragments of rock ever discovered. We also try to explain our recent absence!

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    Music by: Lino Rise 
    Title: “Intro Eagle One” 
    Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one
     
    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organizations with which they are affiliated.
    3 February 2020, 1:42 pm
  • Episode 40

    This episode of "What's Up?" we are discussing the idea of a small black hole being the fabled planet 9, another possible visitor from another solar system, and the recent news coming from SpaceX.

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    For more information on the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and the events on offer, click here.

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    Music by: Lino Rise 
    Title: “Intro Eagle One” 
    Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one
     
    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
    7 October 2019, 11:00 am
  • Episode 39

    This episode of "What's Up?" we are looking at new headlines, some of which were confusing ("Tardigrades on the Moon"), some were odd ("Killer Asteroid to skim Earth"), and some so fresh there isn't even a headline yet!

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    For more information on the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and the events on offer, click here.

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    Music by: Lino Rise 
    Title: “Intro Eagle One” 
    Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one
     
    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
    2 September 2019, 11:00 am
  • Episode 38
    This episode of "What's Up?" we are looking at things in our celestial backgarden - planets and comets. With a special visit from Colin Snodgrass to discuss about the marvellous new "Comet Interceptor" mission.

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    Music by: Lino Rise 
    Title: “Intro Eagle One” 
    Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one
     
    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
    1 July 2019, 11:00 am
  • Episode 37
    This episode of "What's Up?" we are discuss wrinkles on the Moon, upcoming Moon events (on both Earth and on the lunar surface), and the launch of the SpaceX Starlink cluster.

    Listen Now!    For more information on the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and the events on offer, click here.
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    Music by: Lino Rise 
    Title: “Intro Eagle One” 
    Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one
     
    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
    3 June 2019, 11:00 am
  • Episode 36
    This episode of "What's Up?" we are joined by Dr Megan Reiter to discuss the first image of a blackhole, interesting and innovative ways to examine data, and a mixture of recent space missions with differing levels of success.

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    Music by: Lino Rise 
    Title: “Intro Eagle One” 
    Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one
     
    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
    29 April 2019, 11:00 am
  • Episode 35

    This episode of "What's Up?" we discuss historic flares, a historic Mars mission, and a historic cuddly toy.
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    The song played in mission control was "I'll be Seeing You" by Billie Holiday.    For more information on the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and the events on offer, click here.
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    Music by: Lino Rise  Title: “Intro Eagle One” Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one
    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
    25 March 2019, 12:00 pm
  • Episode 34
    In this episode of "What's Up?" we are discuss the new "Science of Fiction" podcast with one of it's presenter, Duncan Forgan, more about New Horizons latest target, and the bend in the Milky Way.

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    For more information on the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and the events on offer, click here.  

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    Music by: Lino Rise
    Title: “Intro Eagle One”
    Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one

    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
    25 February 2019, 12:00 pm
  • Episode 33
    In this episode of "What's Up?" we are discuss both past and recent missons to the Moon, as well as the early results from New Horizons target Ultima Thule.

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    For more information on the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and the events on offer, click here.  

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    Music by: Lino Rise
    Title: “Intro Eagle One”
    Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one

    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
    28 January 2019, 12:00 pm
  • Christmas Special
    In this special episode of "What's Up?" we discuss some highlights from the last year that William has set to a classic Christmas carol!

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    You can watch the accompanying video here:
    For more information on the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and the events on offer, click here.  

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    Music by: Lino Rise
    Title: “Intro Eagle One”
    Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one

    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
    14 December 2018, 11:48 am
  • Episode 31
    In this episode of "What's Up?" we are pondering the end of two fine missions, a new telescope possibly on a sacred hill, and giving a brief review of the film First Man.

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    For more information on the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and the events on offer, click here.  

    Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. 


    Music by: Lino Rise
    Title: “Intro Eagle One”
    Source: https://soundcloud.com/free-intro-music/intro-eaglel-one

    All views and opinions expressed in this podcast as those of the individual, and do not represent those of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
    26 November 2018, 10:46 am
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