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I pick a topic I want to know more about and dig into it for a year. 2017 is all about space! I'll look at anything that sends me down a research tangent. I do take requests, I don't keep it formal, I do my research, I don't like describing complex math but I do try. Wander with me into the cat’s-cradle tangle of society, history, science, and anything I thought was cool to mention.

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Ep. 17 Dark Sky Reserves

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12/04/17 • 21 min

Dark Sky Reserves exist to prevent light pollution in select areas. Learn about the reasons why these reserves are so important, and also hear about the Bortle Scale, which amateur astronomers use to quantify sky conditions when they are out observing deep space.

Ep. 26 Transits and Oppositions

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06/04/18 • 20 min

It's a history-heavy episode this week! Hear about the transits of Mercury and Venus, and learn what they have in common with the oppositions of planets like Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—they're like eclipses, but with planets instead of the Moon.

Ep. 34 Stargazing

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08/26/19 • 15 min

Not enough people in the real world listened to my stories about my recent stargazing adventure, so I distilled my process and plans so that the process of selecting a site and using a stargazing app seems more attainable for those who have never thought of stargazing. Short, sweet, and a story-based glimpse into amateur stargazing for fun!

Ep. 30 Coriolis Effect

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01/21/19 • 20 min

The Coriolis force is a force in physics that has profound impact on us here on Earth. Listen to hear how this apparent force has influence over the weather, tides, and even some creatures. I refuse to talk about the formulas surrounding it but I will discuss Rossby numbers, Kelvin waves, Ekman transport, and the Eötvös effect, so get ready for a lot of scientist names!

Ep. 19 Astronauts - Long-Term Space Living

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01/08/18 • 32 min

How to astronauts shower? How many astronauts are on the International Space Station right now? How do you pack enough food for them? What kind of comfortable housing options are available when orbiting Earth? What can you pack and not pack? All these questions and more are answered in this episode on long-term astronaut survival in outer space.

Ep. 1 MUL.APIN

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04/09/17 • 24 min

Welcome to the first episode of HD and the Void, space edition! Start at the beginning of the universe with the Big Bang, then zoom to the beginning of records of humanity's astronomical observations with the Mesopotamian star chart MUL.APIN. Bonus fun facts: cosmic microwave background radiation, star catalogs, the constellation Triangulum, different kinds of calendars (solar, lunar, and luni-solar) and how to use constellations or seasons to track them, goat-fish, and retrograde motion.

Ep. 33 Comets

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05/27/19 • 20 min

There are over 3,500 comets that we know of, so this is just a brief overview of what comets are, and then a list of some Great Comets and a few well-known comets. I also discuss some of the missions that various organizations and nations (i.e., NASA, the Soviet Union, ESA, Japan) have undertaken to examine comets up close and personal.

Ep. 27 Edmond Halley

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07/30/18 • 27 min

Edmond Halley was heavily involved in the establishment of modern astronomy, whether through his direct observational work or through the support he offered others in his field. Hear a quick overview of the man who's popped up so much throughout the span of this podcast!

Ep. 8 Planets

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07/17/17 • 47 min

Eight planets in the solar system or nine? I go into depth with nine because I grew up with Pluto. The first five planets are visible to the naked eye but how did we find Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto? What are we doing to still learn about our closest celestial neighbors? Learn what makes each planet in our solar system special.

Ep. 13 Lunar and Solar Orbits

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10/01/17 • 17 min

This is a short one but I do explain concepts you can see and track yourself over the months with very little effort. The shapes of the Moon and how long it takes different planets to orbit the Sun! Time is a human construct! Tidal forces and the best real, true physics word I have come across so far!

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How many episodes does HD and the Void have?

HD and the Void currently has 34 episodes available.

What topics does HD and the Void cover?

The podcast is about Space, Society & Culture, History, Astronomy, Podcasts, Education and Lecture.

What is the most popular episode on HD and the Void?

The episode title 'Ep. 33 Comets' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on HD and the Void?

The average episode length on HD and the Void is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of HD and the Void released?

Episodes of HD and the Void are typically released every 15 days.

When was the first episode of HD and the Void?

The first episode of HD and the Void was released on Apr 9, 2017.

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