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Kielder Observatory PodcastAstronomical News and Information from Kielder Observatory Author: Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society
The official monthly podcast from Kielder Observatory in Northumberland UK, situated under some of the darkest skies in the world. If you've ever wondered what happens when you fall into a black hole, if intelligent life is watching us from other galaxies, or how the North East is at the forefront of the British Space programme, then you can find out more in this series! Each month we also update you on the things to look out for in the night sky wherever you are, and of course update you on what's happening at the observatory too! Subscribe now, and maybe we'll see you at Kielder soon! Language: en-gb Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Dark Matter - the Ghost in the Machine, with Prof Richard Massey
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
In this episode, we dive deep into the "invisible scaffolding" of the cosmos with Professor Richard Massey. Richard and his team at Durham University recently made headlines by releasing the highest-resolution map of dark matter ever created, using 255 hours of data from the James Webb Space Telescope. We explore how dark matter acts as the architect of our universe, why it’s more like a "ghost" than a "particle," and how we can "see" something that refuses to reflect, emit, or block light. Whether you're a physics buff or just someone who looks at the stars and wonders why they haven't flown away yet, this conversation will change the way you look at the "empty" space around you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
