'Big Questions Answered' - The Observatory Science Centre - Herstmonceux

In this unscripted episode we listen to Niamh and Collin of The Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux respond to questions that are frequently asked by children and adults alike. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/observatoryscicentre/message

In this unscripted episode we listen to Dr Sandra Voss, Science Director, together with Jarvis Brand, Astronomer of The Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux respond to questions that are frequently asked by children and adults alike. From the possibility of humans living on the planet Mars to the question "what would happen if stars collided?".  What would be your question? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/observatoryscicentre/message

Welcome to our latest chats called 'Big Questions Answered'. Listen to how some of the Observatory team respond to frequently asked questions, not just by children! Who are we? There's always more to a place than bricks, tea and space... The Observatory Science Centre is home of the former Royal Observatory in Herstmonceux, East Sussex. Anyone whose been involved has a unique story to tell. Perhaps the environment of cathedral size copper domes containing historic telescopes or the sea breeze across the Pevensey marshes creates the distinctive atmosphere. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/observatoryscicentre/message

In this episode we listen to Dr Sandra Voss, the Science Director at The Observatory Science Centre, speak about the signs of the Zodiac in constellations. We are all familiar with the Zodiac sign / symbol of the month of our birthday but did you know the myths behind them? Did you know that there are actually 13 Zodiac signs? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/observatoryscicentre/message

In this episode we listen to Dr Sandra Voss, the Science Director at The Observatory Science Centre, speak about the complicated relationships of the constellations Cassiopeia, Cepheus and Andromeda. As we view the night sky in the Northern hemisphere, these constellations contain excellent pointer stars enabling navigation of large areas. As myths go… this is a grim tale of vanity and revenge. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/observatoryscicentre/message