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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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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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E53 · 15 Aug 2026 · 26 min
Serpens: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
Join Jordan and Kit as they explore myths of the constellation Serpens and meet two Greco-Roman snake figures before waxing poetic and letting the Oracle take its best shot at a myth to capture your mind, heart, and soul! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcriptsWebsite: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepodSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:25 History and Other Cultures04:40 Ophion and Orphic Mysteries09:30 Echidna14:50 Waxing Poetic22:10 Oracle AI25:22 Outro Keywords:…
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E52 · 8 Aug 2026 · 21 min
Serpens: Cosmic Background
Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Serpens, the serpent! 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 Intro00:37 Background02:30 First Impressions and Where to Find It05:17 Brightest Star08:50 Bayer's Variable Star12:55 Gold Star20:14 Outro Keywords: Serpens, Serpens Caput, Serpens Cauda, Constellation, Astronomy, Ptolemy, Almagest, Ophiuchus, IAU…
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S3 · E30 · 1 Aug 2026 · 18 min
Asterism: The Muses in Astronomy and Mythology
Join Jordan and Kit for this asterism episode about the Muses in astronomy and mythology! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcriptsWebsite: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepodSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Intro00:47 Muses in Mythology13:19 Muses in Astronomy17:18 Outro Keywords: Muses, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Calliope, Clio, Polyhymnia, Euterpe, Terpsichore, Erato, Melpomene, Thalia, Urania, Mnemosyne, Zeus, Orpheus, Sirens, Pierides, Asteroid Belt, 22 Calliope, 600…
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E51 · 25 Jul 2026 · 12 min
Microscopium: Pop Culture Superstar
Join Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of Microscopium, microscope, and literal microscope, and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Microscopium 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 01:05 Favorites 05:47 Least Favorites 09:16 Wish Upon a Star 11:37 Outro Keywords: Microscopium, Pop Culture,…
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S3 · E27 · 18 Jul 2026 · 17 min
Microscopium: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
Join Jordan and Kit for an overview of the contentious history of the microscope and a brief description its greatest discoveries. The sisters then Wax Poetic to create myths for the mighty microscope before letting the Oracle take its best shot at creating a myth worthy of your mind, heart, and soul! 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 00:20 Intro01:04 Constellation History02:49 Microscope History07:04…
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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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E48 · 6 Jun 2026 · 22 min
Leo Minor: Cosmic Background
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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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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