In this episode, we travel beyond our solar system to learn about the weird and wonderful world of exoplanets — planets orbiting stars far beyond our Sun. Our expert guest, Dr Erica Thygesen from the University of Tasmania, takes us on a tour through how we discover these alien worlds, where they’re hiding, and just how many we’ve found so far.
But finding exoplanets is just the beginning… Tracking them is a whole other challenge. We dive into the science of ephemeris refinement — the process of nailing down a planet’s orbit so we can predict exactly when to spot it next. Perfect timing is everything when you're trying to catch a glimpse of a distant world!
Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod
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Host: Dr Olly Dove (Insta: ols_dove)
Co-Host: Georgia Stewart (@ggstew25)
Production: Richard Siu (Insta: richard.siu.photography)
Media & Promotion: Georgia Stewart (@ggstew25)