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This is Messier 82 -- a starburst galaxy located in the #constellation #UrsaMajor

We talked about this very starburst galaxy in our #astronomy episode on the Ursa Major constellation here: starrytimepodcast.podbean.com/

We also explored the #lore and #mythology of the two Ursa constellations here: starrytimepodcast.podbean.com/

📷 : esahubble.org/images/heic0604a

Image of Messier 82 -- a starburst galaxy. The galaxy has a bright central region and glowing red and blue clouds of gas extending outward, surrounded by scattered stars and a dark background.
#astrodon#astrophotography#hubble
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Our new #astronomy focused #podcast on #Lynx will be out later this evening (our apologies for the delay)!

In the meantime, you can check out our #astronomy episodes on:

#UrsaMajor : starrytimepodcast.podbean.com/

#UrsaMinor : starrytimepodcast.podbean.com/

Or enjoy this #astrophotography of M82 -- a starburst galaxy as seen by the #JWST

📷 : flic.kr/p/2pH3auK

Image of the starburst galaxy M82 from the JWST. Bright stars and dust is visible from the bottom left to top right. The top left and bottom right corners are dark.
#science#Astrodon#Space
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Need something chaotic good to listen to today?

This #PopCulture (broadly defined) episode is for you: starrytimepodcast.podbean.com/

starrytimepodcast.podbean.comUrsae: Pop Culture Superstar | Starry TimeJoin Jordan and Kit as they discuss where "Ursa" and the Dipper asterisms show up in Pop Culture (broadly defined), and what they'd do if they had control of the Ursa brand. Buckle in, because this one gets chaotic!  Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts  Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/  Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Timestamps 00:00 Intro01:14 Favorites06:38 Least Favorites09:28 Other Mentions12:01 Wish Upon A Star15:37 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Constellations, Pop Culture, Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh, Doctor Who, X-Men, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ursa Major Mutant, Great Bear Roller Coaster, Hershey Park, After Earth, Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Orb Weaver Spiders, Alaska State Flag, Third Eye Blind, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Wish Upon A Star
#podcast#distraction#Humor
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Ever wonder why the bears illustrated in #UrsaMajor & #UrsaMinor seem to have tails?!

Well, one of the Greco-Roman myths of this #constellation says that when Daddy Z sought to rescue the bears who had taken care of him as an infant (was it a goat.. was it a bear.. depends who you ask), he grabbed them by their lil tails and swung them into the sky...

For more on the #myths and #StarLore of the Big and Little Dippers, check out our podcast here: starrytimepodcast.podbean.com/

📷 : Sidney Hall (1825) via: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sid

Star may drawing labeled "Ursa Major." The drawing has a large bear along with the main stars in the constellation Ursa Major. Notably, the bear in the drawing has a long tail. This art was created by Sidney Hall in 1825
#Astronomy#Space#Storytelling
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We discussed several non-Greco-Roman myths of the constellations Ursa Major & Ursa Minor at the top of our most recent #podcast episode (you can listen here: starrytimepodcast.podbean.com/)

But these constellations are kinda iconic!

So, here are some more #myths & #StarLore about these constellations:

🧸 - Ursa Minor: judy-volker.com/StarLore/Myths

🐻 - Ursa Major: judy-volker.com/StarLore/Myths

What's your favorite? How would you ret-constellation the Greco-Roman myth?

#Podcast #StarStories #Constellations #myths #UrsaMajor #UrsaMinor #Storytelling #RetCon #GreekMythology #GreekMyth #Myth #Star #History #

starrytimepodcast.podbean.comUrsae: Myths and Retcons(tellations) | Starry TimeJoin Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greek mythology of the constellation Ursa Major and Ursa Minor! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts  Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/  Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Timestamps 00:00 Intro00:36 Background05:33 Myth Retelling10:50 Myth Analysis13:14 Retconstellation17:31 AI Oracle20:17 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Constellation Myths, Greco-Roman Mythology, Cosmic Hunt, Ancient Astronomy, Callisto Myth, Zeus Mythology, Artemis And Callisto, Indigenous Star Lore, Babylonian Astronomy, Chinese Astronomy, Polaris North Star, Myth Retelling, Starry Time Podcast, Circumpolar Constellations, Orion's Belt, Comparative Mythology, Greek Gods, Mythological Retcons
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Do you like a #queer #lgbtqia retelling of Greek myths?

Then, you're gonna *love* Jordan's cozy & sweet ret-constellation of the Greco-Roman myth of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor (aka the myth of Callisto).

Check out our ret-cons here : starrytimepodcast.podbean.com/

starrytimepodcast.podbean.comUrsae: Myths and Retcons(tellations) | Starry TimeJoin Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greek mythology of the constellation Ursa Major and Ursa Minor! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts  Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/  Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Timestamps 00:00 Intro00:36 Background05:33 Myth Retelling10:50 Myth Analysis13:14 Retconstellation17:31 AI Oracle20:17 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Constellation Myths, Greco-Roman Mythology, Cosmic Hunt, Ancient Astronomy, Callisto Myth, Zeus Mythology, Artemis And Callisto, Indigenous Star Lore, Babylonian Astronomy, Chinese Astronomy, Polaris North Star, Myth Retelling, Starry Time Podcast, Circumpolar Constellations, Orion's Belt, Comparative Mythology, Greek Gods, Mythological Retcons
#StarLore#GreekMythology#Storytelling
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