Show Notes
New astronomical research is challenging our understanding of both stellar atmospheres and the origins of the Milky Way.
Observations from the CHARA Array show that nearby stars fade toward their edges more strongly in infrared light than current models predict, potentially affecting how astronomers measure stars and exoplanets.
Meanwhile, the MEGATRON simulations are revealing how the first generations of stars and galaxies may have shaped the Milky Way’s early history, incorporating the effects of Population III stars and supernovae.
Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
More from Bedtime Astronomy
Astronomers have detected TDE 2023mfm, a rare event in which a wandering black hole destroyed a star far from its galaxy’s center.
Could tiny salt crystals on Saturn’s moon Enceladus preserve clues to extraterrestrial life? Laboratory experiments show that natron crystals can trap microscopic water droplets as they freeze, potentially preserving chemical traces from the moon’s hidden ocean.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to explore the distant universe through the Roman eXtreme Deep Field project.
Scientists have mapped more than 10,000 young tectonic landforms on the Moon, revealing how its interior cooling has caused the lunar radius to shrink by about 45 meters over the past 400–800 million years.
Earth is passing through the ancient debris trail of Halley’s Comet, creating the spectacular Orionid meteor shower. With up to 20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, observers in both hemispheres can witness these cosmic streaks across the night sky. Discover when to watch, why these meteors appear, and how to find the darkest skies for the best viewing experience.