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Welcome aboard the 'Constellation Station' with your Guide Mark Thompson.
Tune in every Monday for your weekly guide to all things going on in the skies above the UK that week. From meteorological showers to once in a lifetime phenomenon.
Join Astronomy expert Mark Thompson, So you don't miss the wonders that occur above us at night!
And until then 'Let's hope for some clear skies'.
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The Constellation Station Guide for 13th November 2023
The Constellation Station
11/14/23 • 3 min
Hello and welcome to the Constellation Station Podcast. Join your guide Mark Thompson, as he helps you know where to look in the sky above the UK this week commencing Monday 13th November! We have a new Moon joining us this week. Venus is still a morning sighting this week, visible in the East. Jupiter is the brightest object in the sky this week. Look south along the horizon for a Saturn sighting. And finally we are treated to the Leonid Meteor shower on Friday/Saturday this week, so get on outside and enjoy.
Don't forget to send your photo's into our social platforms, for a chance to WIN 101 facts you didn’t know about space - signed of course! So get hunting and remember 'Let's Hope For Some Clear Skies!'
Follow us on Instagram @theconstellationstationpodcast, TikTok @theconstellationstation and Twitter @AstronomyPod
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The Constellation Station Guide for 23rd October 2023
The Constellation Station
10/22/23 • 3 min
Hello and welcome to the Constellation Station Podcast. Join your guide Mark Thompson, as he helps you know where to look in the sky above the UK this week commencing Monday 23rd October! This week marks the end of Astronomical Dusk, with a full Moon on Saturday which means any smaller objects in the sky will be harder to spot. However, this also means that we will get a partial Lunar Eclipse. If you miss this Eclipse then you will have to wait until 2025 to witness the next one in the UK.
Don't forget to send your photo's into our social platforms, for a chance to WIN 101 facts you didn’t know about space - signed of course! So get hunting and remember 'Let's Hope For Some Clear Skies!'
Follow us on Instagram @theconstellationstationpodcast, TikTok @theconstellationstation and Twitter @AstronomyPod
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The Constellation Station Guide for 16th October 2023
The Constellation Station
10/15/23 • 3 min
Hello and welcome to the Constellation Station Podcast. Join your guide Mark Thompson, as he helps you know where to look in the sky above the UK this week commencing Monday 16th October! Jupiter lights up the sky this week, along with Venus in the early hours of the morning. On early Saturday morning is the peak of the Orionids Meteor Shower. So wrap up warm because at it's peak you will be able to see 20 meteor's within an hour.
Don't forget to send your photo's into our social platforms, for a chance to WIN 101 facts you didn’t know about space - signed of course! So get hunting and remember 'Let's Hope For Some Clear Skies!'
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The Constellation Station Guide for 18th September 2023
The Constellation Station
09/17/23 • 4 min
Hello and welcome to the Constellation Station Podcast. Join your guide Mark Thompson, as he helps you know where to look in the sky above the UK this week commencing Monday 18th September! This week marks the start of the Autumnal equinox and the official start of Autumn. However this also means for Astronomers, we have equal day time to night time, meaning longer to gaze at the stars! There are also great opportunity's to see the International Space Station this week! So get hunting and remember 'Let's Hope For Some Clear Skies!'
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The Constellation Station Guide for 19th February 2024
The Constellation Station
02/21/24 • 3 min
Hello and welcome to the Constellation Station Podcast. Join your guide Mark Thompson, as he helps you know where to look in the sky above the UK this week commencing Monday 19th February 2024! With a Full Moon on Saturday the night sky is a lot brighter than usual! If you are an early riser then you may be able to spot Venus and Mars, however be careful of the sun rising in the same direction! Jupiter is still easy to spot along with its 4 moons!
Don't forget to send your photo's into our social platforms, for a chance to WIN 101 facts you didn’t know about space - signed of course! So get hunting and remember 'Let's Hope For Some Clear Skies!'
Follow us on Instagram @theconstellationstationpodcast, TikTok @theconstellationstation and Twitter @AstronomyPod
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The Constellation Station Guide for 18th December 2023
The Constellation Station
12/18/23 • 3 min
Hello and welcome to the Constellation Station Podcast. Join your guide Mark Thompson, as he helps you know where to look in the sky above the UK this week commencing Monday 18th December! Friday marks the Winters Solstice meaning shorter day time hours, however this is great for us Astronomers as we have more night sky to enjoy before the nights begin to get shorter. Venus is still putting on a fabulous show as is Jupiter!
Don't forget to send your photo's into our social platforms, for a chance to WIN 101 facts you didn’t know about space - signed of course! So get hunting and remember 'Let's Hope For Some Clear Skies!'
Follow us on Instagram @theconstellationstationpodcast, TikTok @theconstellationstation and Twitter @AstronomyPod
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The Constellation Station Guide for 11th December 2023
The Constellation Station
12/11/23 • 4 min
Hello and welcome to the Constellation Station Podcast. Join your guide Mark Thompson, as he helps you know where to look in the sky above the UK this week commencing Monday 11th December! We have a new Moon on Tuesday, giving us a great opportunity to hunt down fainter objects. Venus still looks incredible in the early morning Sky. Finally do NOT miss out on the Geminid meteor shower in the early hours of the 14th December!
Don't forget to send your photo's into our social platforms, for a chance to WIN 101 facts you didn’t know about space - signed of course! So get hunting and remember 'Let's Hope For Some Clear Skies!'
Follow us on Instagram @theconstellationstationpodcast, TikTok @theconstellationstation and Twitter @AstronomyPod
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The Constellation Station Guide for 4th December 2023
The Constellation Station
12/05/23 • 3 min
Hello and welcome to the Constellation Station Podcast. Join your guide Mark Thompson, as he helps you know where to look in the sky above the UK this week commencing Monday 4th December! Venus looks great this week in the East, with a perfect photo opportunity as it sits above the moon. Also look out to see if you can spot Jupiter and it's four Moons!
Don't forget to send your photo's into our social platforms, for a chance to WIN 101 facts you didn’t know about space - signed of course! So get hunting and remember 'Let's Hope For Some Clear Skies!'
Follow us on Instagram @theconstellationstationpodcast, TikTok @theconstellationstation and Twitter @AstronomyPod
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The Constellation Station Guide for 27th November 2023
The Constellation Station
11/27/23 • 4 min
Hello and welcome to the Constellation Station Podcast. Join your guide Mark Thompson, as he helps you know where to look in the sky above the UK this week commencing Monday 27th November! With a Full Moon on Monday, the rest of the week see's a waning Gibbous phase for the rest of the week. And multiple sightings of the International Space Station, including twice in one day!
Don't forget to send your photo's into our social platforms, for a chance to WIN 101 facts you didn’t know about space - signed of course! So get hunting and remember 'Let's Hope For Some Clear Skies!'
Follow us on Instagram @theconstellationstationpodcast, TikTok @theconstellationstation and Twitter @AstronomyPod
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The Constellation Station Guide for 25th December 2023: Christmas Special
The Constellation Station
12/25/23 • 3 min
Merry Christmas!!!! And welcome to the Constellation Station Podcast Christmas Special. Join your guide Mark Thompson, as he helps you know where to look in the sky above the UK this week commencing Monday 25th December! Venus still lights up the sky as the brightest object around! And with a Full Moon this week, fainter objects are harder to come by. Jupiter also known as the star of Bethlehem makes a great appearance this week! just as it did 2023 years ago with the birth of Jesus.
We would like to say a massive thank you to all our listeners and for all of those who have been in contact.
We wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year, from all of us at The Constellation Station.
Don't forget to send your photo's into our social platforms, for a chance to WIN 101 facts you didn’t know about space - signed of course! So get hunting and remember 'Let's Hope For Some Clear Skies!'
Follow us on Instagram @theconstellationstationpodcast, TikTok @theconstellationstation and Twitter @AstronomyPod
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Constellation Station have?
The Constellation Station currently has 31 episodes available.
What topics does The Constellation Station cover?
The podcast is about Learning, Space, Night, Astronomy, Podcasts, Stars, Education, Science and Ufo.
What is the most popular episode on The Constellation Station?
The episode title 'The Constellation Station Guide for 18th December 2023' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Constellation Station?
The average episode length on The Constellation Station is 3 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Constellation Station released?
Episodes of The Constellation Station are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Constellation Station?
The first episode of The Constellation Station was released on Aug 6, 2023.
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