Dog Stars
Join Chris Lintott and Mr Max on their evening exploration of the night sky (Chris) and the discarded pizza boxes of Oxford (Max). Indulge in lazy astronomy: the art of being impressed simply by looking up. The podcast is your five minute guide to what to look for in our changing night sky and the stories of what's found there, as you wander with or without your own four-legged friend. Remember: No barking!
Descriptions of the sky suitable for anywhere in the northern hemisphere.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
Episode 10: Māori
Mr Max and Chris are finally back out under clear skies, thanks to a break in the weather (and kind sponsorship from Big Cheese in the form of the Oxford Cheese Company). Max is b..b...b...back to th…
Episode 9: Clouds
It's a cloudy night in Oxford but that doesn't stop Chris and Mr Max from getting out. Find out who the unluckiest astronomer is, and why even the Hubble Space Telescope needs to worry about the weat…
Episode 8: Sirius
A much needed clear night sees Mr Max and Chris distracted by the fabulous show put on by the Moon and planets in the West, as well as the usual bush escapades. The show features the Orion Cinematic …
Episode 7: Venus
Mr Max is on the mini Cheddars as he and Chris make a slow wander around the local park, looking at Earth's mysterious neighbour, Venus. We find out why it's not shining quite as brightly as it does,…
Episode 6: The Plough
It's Bin Day Eve, and Chris and Mr Max are out under clear skies, talking about the most familiar group of stars of all, the Plough. We learn about an ancient test of your eyesight, why this pattern …
Episode 5: The Moon
The evening after the night before, Mr Max and Chris are recovering from a late night by gazing at the Moon and hunting for pizza. We talk about how to find the place where Neil Armstrong took his on…
Episode 4: Betelgeuse
In a quieter walk than usual, Chris and Mr Max tell the story of Betelgeuse - the armpit of the Great One, and the star that might one day provide a spectacular supernova. They also encourage you to …
Episode 3: Jupiter
On a cold wander around Oxford, we learn about Jupiter and its fascinating moons, from volcanic Io to icy Europa. Learn how you can watch their dance around Jupiter, about the fascinating images sent…
Episode 2: Mars and Aldebaran
Chris and Mr Max are pleased to see Mars in the sky, finding the perfect location for an evening walk in a local park. We talk about colour, whether the red planet has little red plants on it, and co…
Episode 1: The Moon
On our first walk, Chris and Mr Max explore the Full Moon on a blustery evening. Full Moon is a wonderful time to go crater spotting, and we talk about Tycho and Copernicus, as well as the mysterious…