Best stardustmq Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 29: A. Prof. Katarina Miljkovic 22:10

3y ago22:10

22:10

In this weeks episode Cameron chats to AIP's Women in Physics lectureship winner Katarina Miljkovic. The discuss her work as a planetary scientist, as well as her upcoming lecture tour. For more information for the Macquarie University Lecture go to https://aip.org.au/event-4830339 or for the Wollongong University Lecture go to https://aip.org.au/e…

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Episode 28: Jaime Andreas Alvarado 29:54

3y ago29:54

29:54

This episode's guest is astronomer and exoplanet expert, Jaime Andreas Alvarado. Cameron chats to him about exo-moons, the Colombian astronomy industry, and the importance of involving undergrads in cutting edge research. Jaime's research can be found here.By stardustmq

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Episode 27: Professor Martin Rees 27:42

3y ago27:42

27:42

In this episode, Cameron speaks to Prof. Martin Rees, the Astronomer Royal of the United Kingdom about his career as an astronomer from the early days of cosmology to the study of Fast Radio Bursts, as well as the future of space exploration as discussed in his latest book The End of Astronauts.By stardustmq

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Episode 26: Dr. Helen Wolfenden 32:25

3y ago32:25

32:25

Cameron and Helen have a long ambling chat about podcasts...on a podcast. It's a meta-podcast. They're breaking new ground!By stardustmq

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Episode 25: Dr. Chris Muller 27:30

3y ago27:30

27:30

In this episode, Cameron chats to Critical Theorist Dr. Chris Muller about technology and the unexpected ways it has affected our culture and behaviour.By stardustmq

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Episode 24: Dr. Scarlett Howard 28:55

3y ago28:55

28:55

In this episode of Stardust MQ, Cameron chats to Australian Bee expert Dr. Scarlett Howard. Did you know that bees can count? Cameron didn't. Join him on his epic dice into bee lore.By stardustmq

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Episode 23: Angus Zhao 36:32

3y ago36:32

36:32

In the first episode of 2022, Cameron speaks to watch collector Angus Zhao about the art of watchmaking, the stories vintage timepieces can hold, as well as the F1 of the mechanical watchmaking scene - the Observatory Trials.By stardustmq

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Episode 22: Dr. Fred Watson 32:22

3+ y ago32:22

32:22

In the final episode of 2021, Cameron speaks to Australia's Astronomer-At-Large, Dr. Fred Watson. Fred is a man of many talents, and has held many positions over his long career in astronomy. Cameron chats to Fred about the many and varied chapters in his life, and what he expects to see in the future for astronomy.…

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Episode 21: Marnie Ogg 21:08

3+ y ago21:08

21:08

This episode's guest is Marnie Ogg, the founder of Australasian Dark Sky Alliance - a non-profit organisation dedicated to the protection and conservation of the night sky. Cameron chats to her about light pollution, her experience in the astrotourism industry, and her work with ADSA - including her role in setting up Australia's first protected Da…

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Episode 20: Dr. Angel Rafael Lopez Sanchez 29:03

3+ y ago29:03

29:03

Beth talks to fellow science-communicator Dr. Angel Rafael Lopez Sanchez about his adventures as an astronomer, his work researching star formation, and sharing the joy of amateur astronomy through community outreach.By stardustmq

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Episode 19: Prof. Michael Steel 25:19

3+ y ago25:19

25:19

In this episode Cameron speaks to photonics researcher Prof. Michael Steel about his career in the field of non-linear optics and photonics, and his experience in industry and academia.By stardustmq

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Episode 18: Rami Mandow 19:50

3+ y ago19:50

19:50

In this First Anniversary episode, Cameron talks to Founding Director and Editor of Space Australia Rami Mandow about pulsar research, astrophotography, and the importance of science-communication.By stardustmq

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Episode 17: Dr. Tayyaba Zafar 21:10

3+ y ago21:10

21:10

Stardust MQ returns with Beth Curran on the microphone. In this episode she talks to 2020 Tall Poppy Award Winner Dr. Tayyaba Zafar about interstellar dust - the building blocks of cosmic superstructures, as well as how the Tall Poppy Award has enabled her to inspire the next generation of young scientists.…

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Episode 16: Prof. Rich Mildren 19:16

3+ y ago19:16

19:16

In this episode, Cameron talks to laser extraordinaire Prof. Rich Mildren about his extensive work in both academia and industry researching and developing lasers for a range of different applications - particularly in their application in astronomy.By stardustmq

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Episode 15: Dr. Tanya Hill 17:02

4y ago17:02

17:02

In this episode Cameron talks to Senior Curator of Astronomy at Museums Victoria about planetariums, black holes, and the differences between research and science communication.By stardustmq

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Episode 14: Prof. Richard de Grijs 21:33

4y ago21:33

21:33

In this weeks episode Cameron speaks with Prof. Richard de Grijs about his work in astronomy, including his extensive research into the history of astronomy.By stardustmq

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Episode 13: Prof. Mark Wardle 23:57

4y ago23:57

23:57

In this episode Cameron chats to rock-star of the Macquarie University Physics and Astronomy Department, Prof. Mark Wardle, about the origins of his interest in Astronomy, his love of mathematics, and what he finds most rewarding about his job.By stardustmq

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Episode 12: Dr. Cormac Purcell 34:12

4y ago34:12

34:12

New host Beth chats to Dr. Cormac Purcell about the differences between working in academia and industry, and his work on innovative projects using AI and machine learning.By stardustmq

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Episode 11: A/Prof. Susanna Guatelli 15:06

4y ago15:06

15:06

In this episode, Cameron talks to nuclear physicist Associate Professor Susanna Guatelli from the School of Physics at the University of Wollongong about her work in the field of medical physics researching and developing radiation protections for astronauts.By stardustmq

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Episode 10: Lachlan Marnoch 12:11

4y ago12:11

12:11

In this episode, Cameron talks with post graduate researcher Lachlan Marnoch about Fast Radio Bursts.By stardustmq

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Episode 9 Part 2: A/Prof. Richard McDermid 17:43

4y ago17:43

17:43

In this episode, Cameron continues his talk with Associate Professor Richard McDermid. This time they discuss his extensive research into galaxies, as well as he more recent work on galactic history.By stardustmq

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Episode 9 Part 1: A/Prof. Richard McDermid 17:23

4y ago17:23

17:23

In this episode, Cameron talks with AProf. Richard McDermid about the MAVIS telescope, its capabilities, and what it means for the future of ground-based optical observations. Find out more at http://mavis-ao.org/mavis/By stardustmq

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Episode 8: Sarah Caddy 12:35

4y ago12:35

12:35

In this episode, Cameron Furlong talks with Sarah Caddy about her work with the Huntsman Telescope and the recent upgrades made to it.By stardustmq

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Episode 7: Anita Petzler 17:26

4y ago17:26

17:26

In this episode of Stardust MQ, Cameron speaks to post-graduate researcher Anita Petzler about her study of tracers on expanding H II regions in the Interstellar MediumBy stardustmq

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Episode 6: Tommy Marshman 11:56

4y ago11:56

11:56

Stardust returns for 2021! In this episode Cameron talks to Macquarie University PhD candidate Tommy Marshman who is searching for pulsars using SETI radio data.By stardustmq

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Episode 5: Dr. Jo Dawson 18:48

4+ y ago18:48

18:48

In the last episode of 2020, Cameron chats with Dr. Jo Dawson about radio astronomy, bubbles in space, and the importance of naming in science.By stardustmq

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Episode 4: Dr. Lee Spitler 12:19

4+ y ago12:19

12:19

In this episode of Stardust MQ, Cameron talks to astronomer Dr. Lee Spitler about Huntsman, Skyhopper, and low cost telescope projects.By stardustmq

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Episode 3: Dr. Devika Kamath 12:07

4+ y ago12:07

12:07

In this episode of StardustMQ, Cameron talks with Dr. Devika Kamath about her own class of star, optical spectroscopy, and the many hats she wears in and out of academia.By stardustmq

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Episode 2: Prof. Daniel Zucker 16:13

4+ y ago16:13

16:13

In this episode of Stardust MQ, Cameron sits down with Associate Professor of Astronomy Daniel Zucker to discuss his 16,000 citations, astronomical archaeology, stellar streams, and his time as the Chair of the Inclusion Diversity and Equity in Astronomy (IDEA) Committee.By stardustmq

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Episode 1: Prof. Orsola De Marco 8:45

4+ y ago8:45

8:45

In the very first episode of Stardust MQ, Cameron chats with Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Orsola De Marco about her early life before she became an Astrophysicist, her research, as well as memorable moments in her career.By stardustmq

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Introducing Stardust MQ 0:48

4+ y ago0:48

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Episode 29: A. Prof. Katarina Miljkovic 22:10

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Episode 28: Jaime Andreas Alvarado 29:54

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Episode 27: Professor Martin Rees 27:42

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Episode 26: Dr. Helen Wolfenden 32:25

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Episode 25: Dr. Chris Muller 27:30

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Episode 24: Dr. Scarlett Howard 28:55

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Episode 23: Angus Zhao 36:32

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Episode 22: Dr. Fred Watson 32:22

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Episode 21: Marnie Ogg 21:08

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Episode 20: Dr. Angel Rafael Lopez Sanchez 29:03

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Episode 19: Prof. Michael Steel 25:19

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Episode 18: Rami Mandow 19:50

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Episode 17: Dr. Tayyaba Zafar 21:10

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Episode 16: Prof. Rich Mildren 19:16

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Episode 15: Dr. Tanya Hill 17:02

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Episode 14: Prof. Richard de Grijs 21:33

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Episode 13: Prof. Mark Wardle 23:57

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Episode 12: Dr. Cormac Purcell 34:12

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Episode 11: A/Prof. Susanna Guatelli 15:06

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Episode 10: Lachlan Marnoch 12:11

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Episode 9 Part 2: A/Prof. Richard McDermid 17:43

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Episode 9 Part 1: A/Prof. Richard McDermid 17:23

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Episode 8: Sarah Caddy 12:35

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Episode 7: Anita Petzler 17:26

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Episode 6: Tommy Marshman 11:56

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Episode 5: Dr. Jo Dawson 18:48

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Episode 4: Dr. Lee Spitler 12:19

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Episode 3: Dr. Devika Kamath 12:07

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Episode 2: Prof. Daniel Zucker 16:13

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Episode 1: Prof. Orsola De Marco 8:45

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Introducing Stardust MQ 0:48