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Bedtime Astronomy

Bedtime Astronomy

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 Welcome Bedtime Astronomy Podcast. We invite you to unwind and explore the wonders of the universe before drifting off into a peaceful slumber.

Join us as we take you on a soothing journey through the cosmos, sharing captivating stories about stars, planets, galaxies, and celestial phenomena.

Let's go through the mysteries of the night sky, whether you're a seasoned stargazer or simply curious about the cosmos, our bedtime astronomy podcast promises to inspire wonder, spark imagination, and lull you into a restful sleep under the starlit sky.

Podcast music by Synthena
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Episodes
  • Twis Week in Astronomy - Rare Black Hole, Moon-Bound Telescope And An Interstellar Object

    Twis Week in Astronomy - Rare Black Hole, Moon-Bound Telescope And An Interstellar Object
    Jul 30 2025
    In this week:
    1. Rare Black Hole Feeding on a Star – Scientists observed a rare intermediate-mass black hole (HLX-1) tearing apart a star in a star cluster far from its galaxy’s center. This event, called a tidal disruption, allowed researchers to study how such black holes grow and possibly evolve into supermassive ones. It also supports theories about black hole formation and galaxy growth.
    2. Moon-Bound Telescope LuSEE-Night – A special radio telescope is being sent to the far side of the Moon to detect faint signals from the universe’s “Dark Ages,” a period before stars existed. Its unique design will help it survive extreme lunar conditions and could open the door to future radio astronomy missions from the Moon.
    3. Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS – A fast-moving object from outside the solar system was detected heading toward the Sun. Its speed, size, and path are unusual, prompting some scientists to speculate about alien technology. While likely natural, the object helps refine how we detect and study interstellar visitors.
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    15 mins
  • Twis Week in Astronomy: Dark Energy Might Be Changing, Hidden Star Orbiting Betelgeuse and Rocky Planets Forming

    Twis Week in Astronomy: Dark Energy Might Be Changing, Hidden Star Orbiting Betelgeuse and Rocky Planets Forming
    Jul 23 2025
    Dark Energy Might Be Changing Over Time
    Scientists have combined data from over 2,000 exploding stars to better study dark energy—the mysterious force causing the universe to expand. New analysis suggests dark energy may not be constant, possibly challenging current theories. This could have major implications for how the universe evolves or ends. More data from future telescopes will help clarify the picture.

    Hidden Star Found Orbiting Betelgeuse
    Astronomers discovered a hidden companion star very close to Betelgeuse, using a special imaging technique. This helps explain Betelgeuse’s brightness changes and offers insights into the future of this massive star. The smaller star may eventually merge with Betelgeuse, and the discovery opens the door for finding similar hidden companions around other stars.

    First Glimpse of Rocky Planets Forming Around Baby Star
    Using the Webb Telescope and observatories in Chile, scientists saw the earliest solid materials forming around a young sun-like star, a key first step in building rocky planets. This is the clearest evidence yet of how Earth-like planets might begin to form and suggests the process could be common in the universe.
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    17 mins
  • This Week in Astronomy: Dark Matter, Biggest Black Hole Merger and Hidden Galaxies

    This Week in Astronomy: Dark Matter, Biggest Black Hole Merger and Hidden Galaxies
    Jul 16 2025
    Scientists propose that "dark dwarfs"—brown dwarfs powered by dark matter—could reveal what dark matter is made of. Meanwhile, LIGO and its partners detected the most massive black hole merger ever seen, offering new insights into black hole formation. At the same time, new simulations suggest there may be many hidden, faint galaxies orbiting the Milky Way, helping to solve a mystery in our understanding of dark matter and galaxy formation.
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    14 mins
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