Original audio drama with spectacular soundscapes, based on the Greco-Roman myths behind the constellations. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob, these moving and sometimes humorous tales, brim with tragedy, injustice, and violence.
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The Storyteller's Night Sky with Mary Stewart Adams
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What's going on in the night sky right now? Find out with Star Lore Historian Mary Stewart Adams, who narrates the stories written across the sky each week in order to restore the mythic grandeur of knowing the stars. Here, ancient mythologies are woven together with poetry, astrology, contemporary astronomy, and the new star wisdom astrosophy, to reveal the brilliant story of now.
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A podcast that talks about the interesting questions that are often ignored when discussing sex.
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In this podcast, we are going to learn about space in a fun and interesting way. If you are interested in astronomy or want to learn it, this is the podcast for you! Don't forget to share with your friends and family!
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Howard Parkin joins Judith Ley to discuss the different and exciting sights that can be seen in the dark skies over the Isle of Man at night.
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Red Sky at Night; a three-part mini series on Cambodia. Part 3, the final episode, just out. More short episodes to come. With interviews and additional thoughts.
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Last Full Moon of the spring at midnight Saturday ~ the stuff true ceremony is made of
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Tales of the Night Sky


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S2 E7 The Trojans: 884 PRIAMUS
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In this second Trojan episode, King Priam remembers all that was lost in the first terrible siege of Troy. An original series co-created with KJ Dwyer, featuring collaborations with several writers. With thanks to Chris Mack for the concept of the Trojan asteroids, sparked off in our writers group. Starring Les Clack. Written and directed by Bibi J…
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All through the coming month, the planets Venus and Mars will grace the evening sky looking west, though Mars is gradually fading, and Venus is slowing down in her chase.
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What to make of Moon occulting Jupiter, Ascension, and New Phase all at once?
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Now comes the season of Venus’ greatest altitude, which means the opportunity is at hand for seeing the goddess of love and beauty in broad daylight.
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Mercury at inferior conjunction says "be still" while Sun/Uranus at Full Moon call us to the dance.
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S2 E6 The Trojans: 17314 AISAKOS
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In this special series, Tales of the NIght Sky takes you into the heart of a large group of asteroids that orbit with Jupiter around the sun. These two camps of heavenly bodies - the Greeks leading and the Trojans trailing Jupiter - are known as the Trojan asteroids. Each identified asteroid is named after a protagonist in Homer’s Iliad. And these …
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Old love, new chapter
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Venus is beautiful this week, moving up the sky through the starry region of Taurus, joining Pleiades in the evening sky.
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Time now for our two great lights to trade places in the celestial hemispheres and open the mystery.
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S2 E5 Helen: The Constellation of Cygnus
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She was known as Helen of Sparta until her face launched a thousand ships and started the Trojan War. Now Helen of Troy examines the multiple versions of her life - sifting through the beauty and sorrow - as the battle rages on outside. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Starring Hester Wilcox as Helen. Original violin, vocal and bodhrán compositi…
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Manx Sky at Night


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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - MARCH 2023
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Resident Astronomer Howard Parkin describes what we can look for in the dark skies over our Island during the month of April and recalls some of the highlights of stargazing in March. After the music break with Enya, it's time for the latest space news.Manx Radio által
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There are three celestial pairings this week that sing into the new season in a rousing way!
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S2 E4 Themis & Astraea: The Constellation of Virgo
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Where is Justice? Who is she? And what does she have to do with the Trojan war? Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Starring Sandy Bernard and Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong.Bibi Jacob által
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Monday is Equinox, Tuesday New Moon, Wednesday Moon meets Jupiter, Thursday Venus, the Feast of Gabriel Friday, followed by Annunciation on Saturday.
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In the mid-week, the first heaven will be fully illuminated, for the last time this season.
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - FEBRUARY 2023
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We're nearing the end of the 'best' time for stargazing, as the nights become ever-so-slightly lighter for longer - so Astronomer Howard Parkin says 'make the most of these next weeks before the clocks change the end of March!' There's a brilliant conjunction between Jupiter and Venus in early March - Mars is still bright overhead, and we discuss t…
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Venus, Jupiter, and Chiron making promises in the evening sky this week.
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Can Eos, goddess of the dawn, really love the Trojan prince Tithonus for all eternity? Written and narrated by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong.Bibi Jacob által
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A new moon teaches gradualness and deliberation...
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Great love is always regarded as the gift of knowing the stars, & this week, they’re on bold display.
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Are comets and planets and stars merely masses of elements, speeding along within range of our telescopes?
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JANUARY 2023
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For this month's edition of the MANX SKY AT NIGHT, resident Astronomer Howard Parkin takes us on a tour of the IOM Observatory. Group visits, and visitors on Club Nights are always welcome - email Howard if you'd like more information - howardparkin@manx.netManx Radio által
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Comet ZTF is whizzing past the tail of the dragon and on into the mysteries of cross quarter.
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January 27 marks the anniversary of Dante's exile from Florence, and his journey to the stars!
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When we have finally stepped through the door.
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S2 Bonus Episode: Delphinus, Dionysus & Arion
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The party in the sea realm is fizzling out and the gossip Kat* finds herself left behind by her friend Lalli.* While looking for him, she stumbles upon a terrible truth. *KATALALIA meaning gossip or defamation in Ancient Greek. Written by Morag Cross. Starring Morag Cross as Kat. Featuring Nigel Pilkington and Doug Rand. Directed by Bibi Jacob. Pro…
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The waning gibbous Moon gives rise to dreams when Venus is guardian at the gateway of the gods.
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Moving into the first week of the new year with heartfelt intentions toward what’s best.
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S2 E2 Thetis & Amphitrite: The Constellation of Delphinus
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It's party time in the sea realm - the Nereid Amphitrite is about to wed Poseidon - but she’s having second thoughts. Can her sister Thetis persuade her to tie the knot in time? And what’s really behind the ominous rumours the party guests are spreading? This episode was written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Production and sound design by Geoff Chong…
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The 5th Day of Christmas points to the mystery of awakening the Sun forces in the human heart, which makes of the human being a star, like the Sun, but now realized on the Earth.
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Destiny is the place where the deeds of gods unite with a human life.
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Like the Three Kings, come to the eternal birth of our love
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When Mars is blocked by the Moon this week, will its hidden nature be revealed, or its challenging nature amplified?
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S2 E1 Ganymede: The Constellation of Aquarius
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Ganymede, Prince of Troy, shuns the company of men and only finds pleasure in nature. But when his exceptional beauty comes to the attention of men and gods, his life will never be the same. This episode was written and performed by Mitchell Moreno. Direction by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Recorded in the studio of the National…
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The ancient celestial beloveds come to opposition in the midnight hour Wednesday to Thursday this week, strengthening the bonds of relationship.
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In that great journey of the stars through space, about the mighty, all-directing Sun, the pallid, faithful Moon, has been the one, companion of the Earth. ~Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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This week's meteor shower comes from a cometary dust trail ejected in 1600, when Kepler was sorting out his celestial harmonies of planetary motion.
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Mars between the Bull's horns during Tuesday's eclipse means we must meet the day with a deeply meditative mood.
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - OCTOBER 2022
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If the skies are clear enough, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible during November; there are a couple of meteor showers in prospect - the Taurids and Leonids - and there may even be some fireballs visible! After the music break, Howard shares latest updates from the world of space exploration, and there's an invitation to a fascinating ta…
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Eclipse season is upon us, which allows for asking the big questions, like what has it to do with me?
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We won’t be seeing this ancient goddess of love and beauty for awhile. What does that mean for affairs of the heart?
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There’s something quietly spectacular unfolding in the stars this week when Moon sweeps through Taurus, meeting Pleiades and Mars.
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October finds all of the naked-eye planets making remarkable moves.
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 2022
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Howard Parkin explains what we can look out for in our dark skies over the Island, during the months of October (given some clear conditions of course!) Mars Jupiter and Saturn are visible now, and this is a great time to see the Milky Way in all it's glory! Other October highlights include the Draconids meteor shower peaking on 7 October in the No…
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By Thursday the Moon will have "shed her silver seasons four upon the night."
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Earth and Sun align in the balance, then Mercury slips in to test us all.
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This week marks the anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, 701 years ago on September 14th in 1321
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Mars is closest to Aldebaran, while Venus sweeps past Regulus
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - AUGUST 2022
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Manx Radio's Resident Astronomer HOWARD PARKIN is back with more information about what we can see (if we have good clear conditions) in our wonderful Isle of Man dark skies during the weeks of September. The first planned launch window for the Artemis 1 Moon Mission was missed due to a mix of technical and weather difficulties, but Howard's enthus…
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