In this week's episode of The Astro Ben Podcast (sponsored by SkyFi), we dive into the cosmos with the legendary Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer known for his extensive work in cataloging space objects and his invaluable contributions to the space community. Ben and Jonathan discuss his journey, the importance of space tracking, and his monumental effort to transition his private space library to the UK, for which he's currently seeking support through a GoFundMe campaign (link below). Tune in to learn about the significance of his work, the future of space cataloging, and how you can contribute to preserving space history!
This weeks episode is sponsored by Sky Fi.
Check them out: https://skyfi.com/
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro and thanks SkyFi!
00:52 Intro to Jonathan Mc Dowell and journey to Jonathan's Space Report
02:48 Educational foundation
04:57 Chandra X-ray Center (X-ray cousin of the Hubble!)
07:10 AI and effect on Astrophysics
08:45 Space tracking
10:58 UFO Misinterpretations
13:15 Most unusual item catalogued
15:16 Space Junk
17:09 Public Engagement
18:16 Favourite era of space history
22:14 Jonathans library
26:48 Moving the library!
27:47 Book recommendations
30:30 Space culture
33:10 Final thoughts
34:44 Wrap Up and Socials
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Website: https://planet4589.org/
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-jonathans-space-report-library-transition
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