#98 - August 2020 Part 1

<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Discussion</span>: This month astrologers are getting upset about their tattoos; why the Babylonians are at fault for ruining the majesty of astrology; Jeni spreads the astronomy word on the BBC; her latest research paper nears peer review; Paul continues promoting space education in schools and we have a chat about sparking science interest in kids.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The News</span>: Rounding up the astronomy news this month we have:<br /> - ESO image two gas giants orbiting their star<br /> - Have we solved the mystery of why the sun’s atmosphere is hotter than the surface?<br /> - Using old methods as new measures of the age of the universe<br /> - Another way to measure the Hubble constant suggests there may be something a bit strange with our part of the universe or we need new physics to explain it<br /> - Unravelling how supermassive black holes form.</p> <p>Main News story: The latest on Comet NEOWISE and how to see it for yourself</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Sky Guide</span>: This month we’re taking a look at the constellation of Aquarius with a guide to its history, how to find it, a couple of deep sky objects and a round-up of the solar system views on offer in August.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Q&A</span>: What’s the dumbest misreported science you've ever seen in a newstory? From our good friend Brochyn James.</p>