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Starry Time is a weekly podcast hosted by two sisters who bring their love of astronomy and mythology to reading and retelling the stories of the night sky.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ constellations and asterisms • astronomy basics, notable stars/galaxies/exoplanets • Greco-Roman and global star lore • myth retellings and invented “retcons” • pop-culture references and branding riffs • animal-themed “Creature Corner” science and conservationThis podcast is a weekly, sister-hosted exploration of the night sky that blends astronomy with mythology and modern cultural references. Across the show, constellations and asterisms serve as recurring anchors for three main kinds of conversation: the science behind what’s actually in that patch of sky, the stories humans have told about it, and the way those names and images echo through contemporary media and branding.
On the astronomy side, episodes typically focus on how to locate constellations, their brightest stars, notable catalog objects, and broader cosmic phenomena connected to them. Listeners can expect discussion of stellar types and variability, deep-sky objects such as nebulae, galaxies, globular clusters, and black holes, and the historical framework of constellation-making and naming (including figures like Ptolemy and Bayer). The show also touches on space-weather and planetary science topics when relevant, connecting skywatching to physical processes such as solar activity and magnetospheres.
On the mythology and folklore side, the hosts retell and analyze Greco-Roman constellation myths while also bringing in comparative perspectives from other traditions (including Babylonian, Chinese, Norse, and Indigenous star lore when available). When a constellation lacks an established classical myth, the format allows for creative storytelling that invents new legends in the spirit of star lore, alongside commentary on themes like hero archetypes and gender roles in myth.
A third strand looks at “pop culture” appearances of constellation names and related terms—ranging from film, television, music, and games to sports teams, products, and other real-world uses. These conversations often treat constellations as cultural “brands,” examining how celestial names get repurposed and what associations they carry.
Interspersed are occasional themed detours that connect sky imagery to real-world animals (natural history, ecology, and conservation) or to specific myth-focused or media-focused topics, keeping the overall emphasis on storytelling, astronomy education, and cultural history of the stars.
