S26E39: How Heat Flow Affects the Earth’s Magnetic Field // Parker Solar Probe // Dark Matter // Skywatch | SpaceTime Astronomy News

<b>*How heat flow affects the Earth’s magnetic field</b> Compass readings that do not show the direction of true north and interference with the operations of satellites are a few of the problems caused by peculiarities of the Earth’s magnetic field. <b>*NASA’s Parker Solar Probe kisses the Sun</b> NASA’s Parker Solar Probe spacecraft has undertaken its 15th close encounter with the Sun. <b>*Indirect evidence for existence of dark matter surrounding black holes</b> Astronomers have provided indirect evidence supporting the possible existence of mysterious dark matter around black holes. <b>*April Skywatch</b> Our nearest neighbouring star system Alpha Centauri -- the iconic constellation Southern Cross -- and the annual Lyrids meteor shower are among the highlights of the April night skies on SkyWatch. <b>Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: </b><a href="https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen</a> <b></b> For more SpaceTime and show links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ</a> If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you… <b>To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit </b><a href="https://bitesz.supercast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>https://bitesz.supercast.com/</b></a><b> . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.</b> <b> </b> <b>For more podcasts visit our HQ at </b><a href="https://bitesz.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>https://bitesz.com</b></a><b> </b> <b> </b> <b>Your support is needed...</b><b></b> SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the comme