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Carnival of Space #586

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Every week, some of the Internet’s best writers on space science and astronomy share their articles with the Carnival of Space, a roving feature which anybody can apply to host.  This week the carnival returns to Urban Astronomer, and I think you’ll find it meets the usual standard of excellence. To read the submissions, just scroll down and start clicking. If you’d like to see your own articles featured, or if you’d like to host the carnival on your own … Continue reading →

Carnival of Space #582

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It’s a new week, and that makes it time for the 582nd Carnival of Space! The carnival is a weekly roaming feature, full of the latest and best writing on space science and astronomy. Each week, the carnival moves to a new host and this week it’s us at Urban Astronomer. If you’d like a chance to host the carnival, send me a message and I’ll put you in touch with the organizers. If you are a writer and would … Continue reading →

Podcast #35: Itumeleng Monageng

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Welcome to episode 35 of the Urban Astronomer Podcast! This week we have a full show for you, with our main feature being an interview with South African astronomer Dr Itumeleng Monageng. We also continue our series on the physics behind the evolution of a star from gas cloud to black hole.  And finally, my new co-host Clem Unger brings us updates on current space missions. Itumeleng Monageng Itumeleng is a post-grad researcher working for the South African Astronomical Observatory … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Space #578

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Hi everybody, it’s my turn to host the Carnival of Space again! Every week, a new publisher pitches the tents of the travelling Carnival of Space to host it for the week on their website. Every week the best and most interesting space science and astronomy writing fills those tents to bring you up to date on news around the Universe. If you write about space and stuff, and would like to join the carnival, why not drop us a … Continue reading →

Carnival of Space #574

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Hi everybody, welcome to the 574th Carnival of Space! As usual we have a great selection of space science and astronomy articles from leading sources around the web, so if that’s what you’re here for you can scroll down and get started. Regular visitors to Urban Astronomer are probably wondering when the latest podcast episode will be landing. I can only offer my apologies and a promise that it will be available in the next 24 hours. I’m currently on … Continue reading →