89: Massive Explosion Rocks the Centre of the Milky Way

SpaceTime 20191204 Series 22 Episode 89 Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). *A massive explosion rocks the centre of the Milky WayAstronomers have found evidence of a cataclysmic flare that exploded out from the centre of the Milky Way effecting the Magellanic stream linking our galaxy with two nearby dwarf galaxies 200,000 light-years away. *Milky Way stealing galaxies from its neighboursA new study has found that the Milky Way galaxy has been stealing satellite galaxies from a nearby galaxy known as the Large Magellanic Cloud. *Global storms launch dust towers into the Martian skyA new study suggests massive global dust storms on the red planet might provide a means of transporting Martian water into space. *Ariane 5 ECA launches Intelsat 39 and EDRS-CAn Ariane 5 ECA heavy lift rocket has carried two new satellites into orbit.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189346736313  *Russia launches top secret spy satelliteRussia has launched a classified military surveillance satellite from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome 800 kilometres north of Moscow. *China ramps up its rocket launch scheduleMeanwhile, China’s busy end of year launch schedule is continuing to ramp up without any signs of a let up in flights. *The Science ReportThe growing effects of climate change becoming more apparent.Scientists use annual coral spawning to help restock the Great Barrier Reef.Beijing using mass surveillance techniques to feed an algorithm to target people for investigation.Archaeologists uncover mummified lion cubs in a necropolis south of Cairo.People with manipulative tendencies more likely to believe in conspiracy theories.Anti-vaxxers come up with a new con trick to discourage people from getting vaccinations. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesSubscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps…including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Castbox, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, TuneIn Radio, Spreaker, Deezer, ACast, etcRSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/spacetime Would you prefer to have access to the special commercial-free version of SpaceTime? Get immediate access to over 170 commercial-free, double episode editions plus bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary Help support SpaceTime: The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you.Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audiobook of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comEmail: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

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