Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss where Centaurus shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly defined)!

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 01:10 Favorites 05:15 Least Favorites 06:55 Other Mentions 08:30 Wish Upon a Star 12:20 Outro

Keywords/Topics: Chiron, Centaurus, Pop Culture, Centaurs, Parks and Recreation, Parks and Rec, Jerry's Painting, Crisis on Centaurus, Star Trek, TOS, Novel-verse, Fantasia, Hercules the Animated Movie, Nessus, centaurus beetle, Cen-tourism, Centaurus Rule, Centaurus First Aid Kit, Centauri, COVID-19, Omicron Variant Centaurus, opinions

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greco-Roman mythology of the constellation Centaurus!

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Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:32 Background 02:25 Myth Retelling 10:58 Myth Analysis 13:02 Retconstellations 20:57 AI Oracle 24:45 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Centaurus, Chiron, Centaurs, Roman Mythology, Greco-Roman Mythology, Star Lore, Mythology, Greek Mythology, Babylonian Astronomy, Mentorship, Heroes, Healing, Tragedy, Cultural Interpretations, Astronomy, Myths, Sacrifice.

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Centaurus -- the centaur!

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Topics Covered/Keywords: Alpha Centauri, Proxima Centauri, Ptolemy, Johann Bayer, Closest Star, Exoplanets, Super-earth, Planet B, Orbits, Habitable Zone, Parker Solar Probe, Gamma Centauri, NGC-4650A, Polar Ring Lenticular Galaxy, Lenticular galaxy, NGC 4622, Backward Galaxy, Galaxy mergers, Omega Centauri, globular cluster, Gold Star, Astronomy Constellations, Centaurus, Space, Science

Join Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner to learn more about the real-world animals that the constellation Lynx was named after!

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Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:37 Creature Corner: Lynx 12:44 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Lynx, Bobcat, Wildlife, Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Sounds, Habitat, Ecology, Creature Corner, Hybrid Animals, Nature, Zoology, Biology, Blynx, Iberian Lynx, Canadian Lynx, Lynxes

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Lynx shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly) defined!

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Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:48 Favorites 03:45 Least Favorites 07:17 Wish Upon a Star 09:34 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Constellation, Lynx, Pop Culture, Minnesota Lynx, Sports Teams, Basketball, Lynx Mountain, Lynx Body Spray, Axe Body Spray, Branding, Creative Ideas, Fantasy, Jewelry, Eyeliner, VR Headset.

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the myths, legends, and folklore of Lynx. Because this constellation doesn't have a Greco-Roman myth attached, Jordan and Kit 'Wax Poetic' and create their own myths!

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Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:07 Background 03:00 Myths, Legends, and Lore 06:44 Waxing Poetic 13:11 Oracle AI

Keywords/Topics Constellation, Lynx, Greek Mythology, Folklore, Johannes Hevelius, Ancient Astronomy, Lynx Animal, Norse Mythology, Ovid, Metamorphoses, Indigenous Stories, Waxing Poetic, Star Lore, Night Sky, Ursa Major, Auriga, Cultural History, Myths And Legends, Storytelling

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss the astronomy and other cosmic background of Lynx -- a constellation not included in Ptolemy's great 48!

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 00:30 Background 03:40 First Impressions and Where to Find It 05:29 Brightest Star 07:15 Bayer’s Variable Star 09:05 Gold Star 12:20 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Astronomy, Constellation, Lynx, Jordanus, Johannes Hevelius, Johann Bayer, Bayer Designation, NGC 2419, Supernova, Intergalactic Wanderer, IAU Constellations, NGC 2770

Join Jordan and Kit as they head to Creature Corner to explore the fascinating world of bears and to share their favorite fictional bears!

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Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:45 Creature Corner 05:47 Favorite Fictional Bears 10:53 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Bears, Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Polar Bears, Fictional Bears, Creature Corner, Bear Facts, Bear Species, Wildlife Education, Animal Behavior, Bear Conservation, Winnie The Pooh, Paddington Bear, Baloo, Fozzie Bear, Grolar Bear, Pizzly Bear, Bear Diet, Panda Bear, Duffy Bear, Teddy Bear, Disney Duffy Bear,