#101 - November 2020 Part 1

The Discussion: Beginning the show droning on about us for bit,
we cover Jen presenting her latest paper at the dust conference
(yes, there is such a thing) in Marseilles, and filming in the
wilds of Wales at night for the BBC’s Weatherman Walking TV
programme.


The News: Rounding up the astronomy news this month we have:


A return to the phosphine on Venus story for an update

Earth gets a litterbug mini-moon

Water abundance on The Moon

The nearest black hole to Earth might not be a black hole
after all

Citizen science project finds the coolest stars of all in our
galactic backyard



Main News story: Did humanity narrowly escape extinction in 1908?


The Sky Guide: This month we’re taking a look at the
constellation of Cassiopeia with a guide to its history, how to
find it, a couple of deep sky objects and a round-up of the solar
system views on offer in November.


Guide to the Electromagnetic Spectrum: In November we conclude
our look at the electromagnetic spectrum, what, it is, what is
shows us and why it’s so important to astronomers. This month we
explain the gamma-ray part of the spectrum and its relevance to
astronomy.


Q&A: How do you tell the difference between a star that is
nearer to the end of its lifecycle, and a younger star that is
actually travelling away from us at a faster speed? From Tony
Horton in Herefordshire, England.