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Dark Sky Conversations

Marnie Ogg talks with some of the brightest minds in the field about light pollution and ways to protect our night skies.

Astronomy Science
Update frequency
every 18 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
33
Years Active
2019 - 2023
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S03E06: Exploring Dark Skies at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum

S03E06: Exploring Dark Skies at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum

In this episode of Dark Skies Conversations, Marnie Ogg is joined by Naomi Miles and Grant Salmond from the Australian Age of Dinosaurs in northern western Queensland near Winton. They discuss their …
00:40:54  |   Fri 21 Apr 2023
S03E05: Dark Sky Entrepreneurship with Chris Tugwell

S03E05: Dark Sky Entrepreneurship with Chris Tugwell

In this episode, Marnie Ogg interviews Chris Tugwell, a South Australian man based in Adelaide who is a film writer, land care worker, and a Dark Sky entrepreneur. Chris shares his passion for making…
00:34:45  |   Wed 19 Apr 2023
S03E04: John Whittall - National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW

S03E04: John Whittall - National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW

In this episode of Dark Sky Conversations, host Marnie Ogg interviews John Whittle, who works for the National Parks and Wildlife Service in New South Wales. John manages the Warrumbungle National Pa…
00:34:31  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
S03E03: Johan Eklof - Author of 'The Dark Sky Manifesto'

S03E03: Johan Eklof - Author of 'The Dark Sky Manifesto'

S03E03 Johan Eklof - Author ‘The Dark Sky Manifesto’ If you’d like to buy a copy of Johan’s book as discussed in this episode, you can find it on Amazon at: Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3MMvzw7 Kindle:…
00:41:10  |   Sun 16 Apr 2023
S03E02: A Conversation with Professor Chris Lidman – Director Siding Springs Observatory

S03E02: A Conversation with Professor Chris Lidman – Director Siding Springs Observatory

In this episode as part of International Dark Sky Week, I get to chat with Professor Chris Lidman, the director of Siding Spring Observatory, where we discuss the importance of dark sky conservations…
00:37:04  |   Sat 15 Apr 2023
S03E01: Dark Sky Impacts: Satellite Mega Constellations Risks

S03E01: Dark Sky Impacts: Satellite Mega Constellations Risks

S03E01 Jessica Heim – Cultural Astronomer Marnie Ogg welcomes her guest, Jessica Heim, to Dark Sky Conversations to discuss the impacts of light at night caused by satellite mega constellations, incl…
00:37:26  |   Fri 14 Apr 2023
Artist and Curator - Louise Beer

Artist and Curator - Louise Beer

Dark Sky Conversations
S03E11 Louise Beer – Artist & Curator
Something special with this episode…an invitation to listen to and experience the work of Louise Beer, Artist and Curator. Louise has kind…
01:04:00  |   Fri 26 Aug 2022
The Secret Lives Of Willy Wagtails - The Research Work of Ashton Dickerson

The Secret Lives Of Willy Wagtails - The Research Work of Ashton Dickerson

Dark Sky Conversations
S03E10 Ashton Dickerson
Continuing on our ecology strain of the impacts of light at night on the environment. Today. My very special guest is Ashton Dickerson, who again is wit…
00:39:06  |   Tue 09 Aug 2022
Shearwaters

Shearwaters

Dark Sky Conversations
S03E09 Shearwaters
You know, when you get to talk to people who are really passionate about what they're doing?
Well, that's what comes across in this interview that I did wit…
00:46:34  |   Fri 10 Jun 2022
Is Light Pollution Killing The Clown Fish? The Research Work of Dr. Emily Fobert

Is Light Pollution Killing The Clown Fish? The Research Work of Dr. Emily Fobert

Show Notes
Dark Sky Conversations
S03E08 Emily Fobert – Is Light Pollution Killing Clown Fish?
Hi and welcome to this episode, an ecology event around the impacts of light at night featuring Dr. Emily…
00:44:27  |   Fri 06 May 2022
Marlin - Author & Astrotourist

Marlin - Author & Astrotourist

S03E07 Marlin – Author and Astrotourist
Michael Marlin (aka Marlin) is a Dark Sky ambassador for the International Astronomical Union and International Dark-Sky Association. He is a public speaker o…
00:43:47  |   Sat 19 Feb 2022
A Conversation with Jackson Stigwood - Lighting Designer

A Conversation with Jackson Stigwood - Lighting Designer

Dark Sky Conversations
S03E06 Jackson Stigwood – Lighting Designer
Jackson Stigwood
BDes, MArch, Tech IES, Assoc. IALD

Jackson is the founding director of A Billion Suns. He moved into lighting archite…
00:46:22  |   Fri 11 Feb 2022
Professor Clive Ruggles talks Archaeoastronomy

Professor Clive Ruggles talks Archaeoastronomy

Dark Sky Conversations
S03E05 Professor Clive Ruggles
Join Professor Clive Ruggles as a special guest from this recent Dark Sky Aus webinar as he discusses latest research in a subject that’s close to …
01:28:31  |   Thu 10 Feb 2022
Dr. John Barentine - Recovering Astronomer

Dr. John Barentine - Recovering Astronomer

Dark Sky Conversations with Marnie Ogg
S02E04
Dr. John Barentine
I think John’s twitter bio says it all:
Astronomer. Historian. Arizona native. Proud LGBT American. Retiring to asteroid 14505. Question…
00:56:21  |   Tue 23 Nov 2021
Satellite Hunting | Your Night Sky Guide | March 2021

Satellite Hunting | Your Night Sky Guide | March 2021

Dark Sky Conversations with Marnie Ogg
S02E03
Satellite Hunting | March 2021
How to use this podcast:
1.Plug your headphones in
2.Make sure it is a clear night…if so…head outside to a quiet spot with a c…
00:10:36  |   Wed 17 Mar 2021
Your Night Sky Guide | February 2021

Your Night Sky Guide | February 2021

Dark Sky Conversations with Marnie Ogg
S02E02
Your Night Sky Guide | February 2021
How to use this podcast:
1.      Plug your headphones in
2.      Make sure it is a clear night…if so…head outside to a q…
00:07:55  |   Tue 16 Feb 2021
Your Night Sky Guide | January 2021

Your Night Sky Guide | January 2021

Dark Sky Conversations with Marnie Ogg
S02E01
Your Night Sky Guide | January 2021
How to use this podcast:
1.      Plug your headphones in
2.      Make sure it’s a clear night…if so…head outside to a qu…
00:09:39  |   Tue 26 Jan 2021
Dark Skies over Sark with Ada Blair

Dark Skies over Sark with Ada Blair

My guest today, Ada Blair - a counsellor and psychotherapist at the University of Edinburgh. 

Author of ‘An Exploration of the Role that the Night Sky Plays in the lives of the Dark Sky Island Communi…
00:48:34  |   Wed 07 Oct 2020
You Need A Unihedron In Your Life - Here's Why

You Need A Unihedron In Your Life - Here's Why

My guest today, Anthony Teckatch - developer and co-owner of the Unihedron Sky Quality Meter system.
The "Sky Quality Meter" measures the brightness of the night sky in magnitudes per square arcsecond…
00:41:43  |   Tue 22 Sep 2020
Professor Tim Hunter - Co-Founder of the International Dark Sky Association

Professor Tim Hunter - Co-Founder of the International Dark Sky Association

My guest today, professor Tim Hunter, owner of the Grasslands Observatory in Tucson Arizona and co-founder of the International Dark Sky Association

The Grasslands Observatory was started in 1985 when…
00:39:35  |   Wed 10 Jun 2020
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