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Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Leo Minor. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:29 First Impressions and Where to Find It 06:32 Brightest Star 11:35 Bayer's Variable Star 16:00 Gold Star 20:58 Outro Keywords: Keywords: Leo Minor, Constellations, Astronomy, Johannes Hevelius, Richard A. Proctor, Stars, Citizen Science, Galaxy Zoo, Quasar, Night…
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Starry Time
Jordan Tierney & Kit Irving · Tech & Science · English
Starry Time is a weekly podcast hosted by two sisters who bring their love of astronomy and mythology to reading and retelling the stories of the night sky.
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S3 · E27 · 18 Jul 2026 · 17 min
Microscopium: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
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S3 · E26 · 4 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Microscopium: Cosmic Background
Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy of the constellation Microscopium: The Microscope! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:59 Background03:43 First Impressions and Where to Find It 05:29 Brightest Star07:03 Bayer’s Variable Star09:05 Gold Star13:37 Outro Keywords: Microscopium, Constellation, Astronomy, Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille, Southern Hemisphere Constellations, Gamma…
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E50 · 27 Jun 2026 · 14 min
Asterism: Caroline Herschel and Comets
Join Jordan and Kit for this asterism episode about Caroline Herschel and Comets! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:56 A Brief History of Caroline Herschel 06:07 Comet Basics 13:40 Outro Keywords: Caroline Herschel, women in astronomy, comets, comet discovery, Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, asteroids, meteoroids, interstellar comets, Messier catalog, Flamsteed designation, Royal…
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E49 · 20 Jun 2026 · 13 min
Leo Minor: Pop Culture Superstar
Join Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of lions in fiction and as mascots, and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Leo Minor brand. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:15 Favorites 04:56 Least Favorites 8:54 Wish Upon a Star 12:14 Outro Keywords: Leo Minor, Cowardly Lion, Lion King, Fictional…
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S3 · E23 · 13 Jun 2026 · 19 min
Leo Minor: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
Join Jordan and Kit as they explore lion lore and wax poetic to create their own myth for the constellation Leo Minor. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod 00:00 Intro01:39 Favorite Lion Lore Mini Rounds10:50 Waxing Poetic15:52 Oracle AI18:20 Outro Keywords: Lion Mythology, Sekhmet, Ishtar, Manticore, Chimera, Aesop's Fables, Folklore, Egyptian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Cultural Significance, Clawdia,…
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S2 · E21 · 30 May 2026 · 17 min
Creature Corner: Giraffes!
Join Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner to learn about giraffes! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:46 Creature Corner 16:56 Outro Keywords: Giraffes, Camelopardalis, Creature Corner, Animal Behavior, Conservation, Species, Anatomy, Wildlife, Education, Endangered Species
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E47 · 23 May 2026 · 16 min
Camelopardalis: Pop Culture Superstar
Join Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of Camelopardalis and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Camelopardalis brand. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:00 Favorites 06:21 Least Favorites 12:02 Wish Upon a Star 15:18 Outro Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Pop Culture, Giraffe Mania, History,…
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S3 · E19 · 16 May 2026 · 13 min
Camelopardalis: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the history and folklore of the constellation Camelopardalis. Since this constellation doesn't have a Greco-Roman myth, they also Wax Poetic to try to create one! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Historical Context 04:05 Giraffe Myths 09:30 Waxing Poetic 16:45 Oracle AI Segment 20:00 Outro Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Constellations,…
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E46 · 9 May 2026 · 14 min
Camelopardalis: Cosmic Background
Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the fascinating astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Camelopardalis--the Giraffe. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:32 Background 02:52 First Impressions & Where to Find the Constellation04:52 Brightest Star06:56 Bayer's Variable Star09:16 Gold Star13:15 Outro Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Astronomy, Petrus Plancius,…
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S3 · E17 · 2 May 2026 · 11 min
Asterism: Maria Mitchell and Sunspots
Join Jordan and Kit in this Asterisms Edition of Starry Time where they learn about America's First Woman Astronomer--Maria Mitchell-- and the science behind sunspots! Links Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:58 A Brief History about Maria Mitchell 05:52 Science of Sunspots 10:02 Outro Keywords/topics: Maria Mitchell, Comets, Sunspots, Astronomy, Women in Science, Solar Activity, Space…
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