The Vatican Observatory Podcast

The Vatican Observatory is one of the oldest and most accomplished observatories in the world… which surprises people who have limited understanding of Church and science. In this podcast, you’ll hear from Vatican astronomers and their accomplished special guests as they explore the wonder of God’s surprising universe.

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The Stuff of Stars

July 01, 2022 • Vatican Observatory • Season 2 • Episode 4

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Brother Bob Macke SJ is the curator of meteorites at the Vatican Observatory, and during his research measuring meteorite physical properties he has probably handled as many rocks from outer space as anyone alive today. Other astronomers may claim to study stars and planets, but mostly all they touch are photons; Bob has handled actual stuff from space, from stellar dust at Washington University in St. Louis to moon rocks at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Guests:
- Br. Bob Macke SJ, curator of meteorites at the Vatican Observatory
- Br. Guy Consolmagno SJ, Director of Vatican Observatory

Vatican Observatory website: https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/
Macke Makerspace: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bQglO9a23_blS0yiVMqDA