European Southern Observatory

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

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Universe Today Podcast Astrum Space The Supermassive Podcast The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe Big Ideas Lab

Episode Mentions

Universe Today Podcast · Jun 12, 2026

[Space Bites+] Super-Rare Meteorite Hints at an Ancient Destroyed Planet

“Operating SPHERE instrument used to measure protoplanetary disk rotation rates and detect embedded planets”

Artemis 3 Mission Planning and Crew SelectionCommercial Lunar Lander Development (Blue Origin, SpaceX)Lunar Spacesuit Technology and Materials Science

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Astrum Space · May 23, 2026

The Most Extreme Spinning Objects in the Universe

“Operates telescopes used to measure Gminga's proper motion and movement through space”

Black Hole Ergosphere and Frame DraggingPenrose Process Energy ExtractionBetelgeuse Surface Convection and Doppler Shift Misinterpretation

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Universe Today Podcast · May 8, 2026

[Space Bites+] Io's Lakes Turned Out Weirder Than We Thought

“Operates the Very Large Telescope hosting the POET solar observation instrument”

Artemis II Mission ImageryMars Rover Sample CollectionExoplanet Atmosphere Detection

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The Supermassive Podcast · Dec 15, 2025

BONUS - Slingshots, Christmas Presents & Alien Communication

“Operates gift shop with space-themed merchandise; mentioned as resource for astronomy-related presents”

Christmas gift recommendations for astronomy enthusiastsGravitational wave detection and human perception thresholdsCarrington event solar flare risks and satellite protection

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Aug 23, 2025

The Skeptics Guide #1050 - Aug 23 2025

“Contributed observational data to supernova layer detection study”

Mercury-to-Gold Transmutation via Fusion ReactorsAI Adoption Among Older Adults (50-97 years)Solid-State vs Silicon-Anode Battery Technology

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Big Ideas Lab · Aug 12, 2025

Laser Guide Star

“International partner that collaborated with US scientists to refine and improve laser guide star technology”

Laser Guide Star TechnologyAdaptive Optics SystemsAtmospheric Turbulence Correction

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