Allan I Carswell Observatory Presents: York Universe
Allan I Carswell Observatory Presents: York Universe
Podcast Description
York Universe is a weekly astronomy and astrophysics program written and presented by the students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the Allan I Carswell Observatory at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Image credits: AICO, Elaina Hyde, Max Neumann
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The podcast focuses on a variety of themes in astronomy and astrophysics, including historical telescopes, celestial detections and discoveries, planetary exploration, space debris, and notable space missions. For instance, episodes cover topics like the Hubble and Vera C. Rubin observatories, discoveries like the 'Hoth' exoplanet, and outreach tips for planetary events.
York Universe is a weekly astronomy and astrophysics program written and presented by the students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the Allan I Carswell Observatory at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Image credits: AICO, Elaina Hyde, Max Neumann
Tune in to go back in time to Tycho’s Supernova of 1572, the history of daylight savings time, and how our view of the Universe was revolutionized, twice! This week’s host’s Paul Mackin and Sunna Withers also discuss astronomy news, including Comet 3I/Atlas and the chaos of galaxies in the early Universe.
Image Description: Comet 3I/Atlas on July 21, 2025, imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope Image Credit: NASA, ESA, David Jewitt (UCLA); Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI)
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