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97: A Very Bright Cannibal
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary December 07, 201800:40:2536.99 MB

97: A Very Bright Cannibal

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The world’s premier astronomy and space science podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). This episode is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their field. To take up our special free trial offer (full access to all the courses...for free) just use our special URL… www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space )*The most luminous galaxy ever seen is eating its neighboursThe most luminous galaxy ever discovered is cannibalizing not one, not two, but at least three of its smaller neighbours.*Close cometary encounterThis month will provide skywatchers with their best view of the comet 46P/Wirtanen.*Skywatch DecemberPlanet Earth heading for the December solstice, and the annual Geminids and Ursids meteor showers to l light up the skies.*The Science ReportChina says it’s produced the world’s first genetically edited designer babies.An El Nino event on its way.2018 set to be the fourth hottest year on record.Australia’s most endangered bird populations decline by fifty percent over the past 30 years. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Subscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps…including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn Radio, google play, Spreaker, Spotify, Deezer, ACast etc RSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/spacetime Would you prefer to have access to the special commercial-free version of SpaceTime? Help support the show, subscribe at Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary Help support SpaceTime: The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you. Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audiobook of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.com To receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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