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Bedtime Astronomy

Bedtime Astronomy

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 Welcome Bedtime Astronomy Podcast. We invite you to unwind and explore the wonders of the universe before drifting off into a peaceful slumber.

Join us as we take you on a soothing journey through the cosmos, sharing captivating stories about stars, planets, galaxies, and celestial phenomena.

AI-narrated, human-researched. We use synthetic voices to deliver deeply researched scientific content without compromise. The tech just lets us focus on what matters: bringing you mind-expanding content.

Let's go through the mysteries of the night sky, whether you're a seasoned stargazer or simply curious about the cosmos, our bedtime astronomy podcast promises to inspire wonder, spark imagination.


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  • EXCITE Mission: A High-Altitude Balloon Telescope Mapping Alien Worlds

    EXCITE Mission: A High-Altitude Balloon Telescope Mapping Alien Worlds
    Feb 21 2026
    The EXCITE mission is using a specialized infrared telescope carried by a high-altitude balloon to study the atmospheres of distant hot Jupiters. Floating above most of Earth’s atmosphere, the observatory can continuously monitor these exoplanets and build three-dimensional maps of their temperature structures and weather patterns.

    Unlike heavily scheduled space telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope, EXCITE offers a cost-effective platform optimized for capturing full orbital phase curves. After a successful 2024 test flight that validated its stabilization and cooling systems, future launches over Antarctica aim to deepen our understanding of exoplanet climates and atmospheric chemistry

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    32 min
  • Mission to 3I/ATLAS: Can We Intercept the Next Interstellar Object?

    Mission to 3I/ATLAS: Can We Intercept the Next Interstellar Object?
    Feb 20 2026
    Scientists from the Initiative for Interstellar Studies have proposed an ambitious mission to intercept 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar visitor to enter our solar system. Because the object was detected late and is traveling at extreme speed, a direct launch is no longer possible.

    Instead, researchers outline a 2035 mission using a Solar Oberth maneuver—diving close to the Sun for a powerful velocity boost—combined with a gravitational slingshot around Jupiter. The spacecraft could reach its target after a decades-long journey, offering a rare opportunity to study material from another star system using current technology. Such a mission could transform our understanding of extrasolar planetary formation without requiring true interstellar travel.

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    36 min
  • The Hubble Tension: Could Primordial Magnetic Fields Explain the Expanding Universe?

    The Hubble Tension: Could Primordial Magnetic Fields Explain the Expanding Universe?
    Feb 19 2026
    Astronomers are grappling with the Hubble tension—a major conflict in measurements of how fast the universe is expanding.

    Data from the cosmic microwave background point to a slower rate, while supernova observations suggest a faster one. New research proposes that primordial magnetic fields from the early universe may have influenced hydrogen formation and altered cosmic expansion.

    Recent simulations indicate these ancient magnetic effects could help reconcile the discrepancy, offering fresh insight into the physics of the infant universe and the origins of cosmic structure.

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    33 min
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