Robert Massey

Scott Boulton and Emma Bunce, experts in Jupiter missions, join the podcast to discuss the planet's unique characteristics, the upcoming Juice mission to explore its icy moons, and the challenges of traveling to Jupiter. Stargazing expert Robert Massey shares April night sky observations.

Dr Nicola Fox, Head of Science at NASA, and Dr Daniel Mueller, Project Scientist for Solar Orbiter, join hosts Izzie and Dr Becky to discuss the latest efforts in studying the sun. They delve into the importance of understanding the sun's relationship with Earth, unraveling the mysteries of the solar cycle, and the potential impact of solar weather on technology and life on Earth. Dr Robert Massey answers questions about the structure of the sun and its composition.

Astrophysicist Cecelia Payne Gaposchkin's discovery of star structure discussed along with the latest NASA rover on Mars, exploring the topics of first stars, formation of black holes, and the challenges faced by Payne as a woman in a male-dominated field.