#99 - September 2020 Part 1

The Discussion: This month Jeni’s latest paper has a journal
reviewer prior to publishing, we take a look at the critical
science of cow-cats and a listener brightens our day


 


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


Damage to the Arecibo observatory and the prognosis

Hubble Helps Uncover the Mystery of the Dimming of Betelgeuse

Mars’ water deluge during its habitable phase

The search for the missing matter in the Milky Way



Main News story: The US National Science Foundation report on the
impact of satellite constellations on astronomical science.


 


The Sky Guide: This month we’re taking a look at the
constellation of Cygnus 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 August.


 


Guide to the Electromagnetic Spectrum: In this series we take a
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 ultraviolet part of the spectrum and its relevance to
astronomy.


 


The Interview: A 5 minute preview of the hour chat with Fraser
Cain of Universe Today and Astronomy Cast. This will be released
in full as a podcast extra later this month.