Camelopardalis: Cosmic Background
From Starry Time by Jordan Tierney & Kit Irving
May 9, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 46
About this episode
Jordan and Kit explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Camelopardalis.
Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the fascinating astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Camelopardalis--the Giraffe. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:32 Background 02:52 First Impressions & Where to Find the Constellation04:52 Brightest Star06:56 Bayer's Variable Star09:16 Gold Star13:15 Outro Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Astronomy, Petrus Plancius, Constellations, Beta Camelopardalis, NGC 1501, Planetary Nebula, Starburst Galaxies, Astrophotography
People in this episode
Hosts: Jordan Tierney, Kit Irving
Topics covered
- astronomy
- constellations
- cosmic background
- Camelopardalis
- Giraffe
- stellar phenomena
Keywords
- Camelopardalis
- Giraffe
- Astronomy
- Petrus Plancius
- Constellations
- Beta Camelopardalis
- NGC 1501
- Planetary Nebula
- Starburst Galaxies
- Astrophotography
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Petrus Plancius, Beta Camelopardalis, NGC 1501, Planetary Nebula, Starburst Galaxies, Astrophotography
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