George’s Random Astronomical Object: #70 - The Uncredited Star

<p class="p1">George’s Random Astronomical Object presents the star Eta Aquilae.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Although Eta Aquilae was the first Cepheid variable ever discovered, this class of stars was named after Delta Cephei instead.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>Brief bio:</strong> George Bendo is an astronomer who specializes in studying interstellar dust and star formation in nearby galaxies.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> He currently works at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester, and his primary role is to support other astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> He has been creating biweekly episodes of George’s Random Astronomical Object since 2019.</p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.randomastronomicalobject.com/">https://www.randomastronomicalobject.com/</a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p class="p1">Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p1">Do go visit <a href= "http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop">http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop</a> for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p class="p1"><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href="http://cosmoquest.org/