The Supermassive Podcast

The Supermassive Podcast is back for 2024 and putting the "happy" in Happy New Year! What could be a cheerier start to the year than an episode about the End of the World… Astronomically speaking!?From supernova explosions, to super volcanoes, Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey are running through the checklist of big bad things that put our planet at risk. Special thanks goes to Professor Chris Impey from the University of Arizona and author of How It Ends, and Dr Mike Cassidy from the University of Birmingham. Things we promised we'd put in the show notes: NASA worksheet - https://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov/earth/10Page5.pdfRecent Betelgeuse paper - Saio et al. (2023; Betelgeuse in carbon fusion stage) - https://arxiv.org/pdf/2306.00287.pdf Don't forget to leave us a review, send in your questions ,or share your astrophotography using podcast@ras.ac.uk or find us on Instagram @SupermassivePod. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for The Royal Astronomical Society. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the Supermassive Podcast explores the concept of the Multiverse with Andrew Pontzen, Katie Mack, and listener Wendy Entwistle. They discuss the definition, history, and theories of the Multiverse, including the possibility of black holes as gateways to other universes. The podcast also dives into the portrayal of the Multiverse in science fiction films and the popular show Rick and Morty. They even touch on the mind-bending idea of living in a simulation.

Exploring the possibilities of Earth's materials being used in the formation of new planets, black hole spaghettification and object placement in space, orbit and space management around L2 point, and the movements of a space telescope and the big bang theory.

Exploration of Neptune, its characteristics, and controversial discovery; Neptune's stormy atmosphere, fast winds, and extreme cold; Characteristics of Neptune's moons and their origins; Preferences for experiential gifts and stargazing; Neptune's mysterious heat emission and theories; Upcoming December meteor showers and stargazing recommendations.

Bizarre free-floating planets in space, the retrieval mission from a 4.6 billion year old asteroid, and the first images from our dark universe. Join Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst, and Dr Robert Massey as they take you through the latest space news. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Follow or subscribe for free so you never miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while, so Izzie, Dr Becky and Robert dive into The Supermassive Mailbox for a Q&A Special. How is the mass of a star determined? Does JWST have fuel to come back? And is it possible for Voyager 1 or 2 to switch their cameras back on?Here's the link for space-related jobs that Becky mentioned: https://jobregister.aas.org/Got a question for the team? Email it to podcast@ras.ac.uk or find us on Instagram, @SupermassivePod.The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production for the Royal Astronomical Society. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the furthest distance away we’ve ever observed? Why hasn't Venus lost its atmosphere from solar winds? Is Mercury a Ploonet? And how stable is the moon's orbit? It's another bonus episode with Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey. See Micheal Brill's brilliant photos from Antarctica here.Read listener Andrew Street's article of Cassini's final moments: Tracing Cassini's fiery death was like seeing a heart monitor flatlineSend in your questions to The Supermassive Mailbox by emailing podcast@ras.ac.uk, tweet @RoyalAstroSoc or find us on Instagram @SupermassivePod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the unique characteristics of Uranus, including its tilt and icy composition. Discover the challenges faced in studying this enigmatic planet and explore its peculiar moons. Hear the intriguing story of William Herschel's discovery of Uranus in 1781 and the significance of his notebooks. Get space-related recommendations and learn about the Moon and Stars event and the Herschel Museum. The hosts discuss their experience of seeing Starlink satellites and share insights on the night sky observation.

What does Saturn look like? Why is Venus hotter than Mercury? Can the solar wind generate electricity on the Moon? Izzie, Dr Becky and Robert dive into The Supermassive Mailbox and answer your questions. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.