11: Radio Skies & Strange Signals

It’s about time we gave optical telescopes a break! This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore radio astronomy with Professor Tim O'Brien from the UK's Jodrell Bank Telescope and Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, former project scientist for the Australian Square Kilometre Array.Plus, Robert Massey shares his top tips for stargazing at home and choosing the right telescope for you. Send you pictures and questions to [email protected] or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.Space Book Club Recommendations: When Galaxies Collide - Lisa Harvey-Smith  Space: 10 Things You Should Know - Becky Smethurst Moon: Art, Science, Culture - Robert Massey & Alex LoskeNo Shadow of a Doubt - Daniel Kennefick How To Be An Astronaut and Other Space Jobs - Sheila KananiThe End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking) - Katie MackThe Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard HollinghamWant to support the show? Join The Supermassive Club for exclusive content, star-gazing forums and ad-free listening... supermassive.supportingcast.fmAnd keep adding to The Supermassive Mailbox with your pictures and questions for the team. Send them to [email protected] or follow them on Instagram, @SupermassivePod.The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.