How are your sunglasses like the stars, planets, and galaxies that comprise our universe? Not only do they look cool – they’re also no stranger to polarization! In today’s episode, Will describes a mysterious transient lurking within our own galaxy, while Malena shares how baby magnetic fields might have polarized the baby Universe. Alex guides us through a trashy symphony of delightful debris, showing that even space junk can be eerily beautiful.
 
Astrobites:
astrobites.org/2021/10/18
astrobites.org/2021/10/05
 
Space Sound: <a href='http://www.projectadrift.co.uk/#jumplisten'>http://www.projectadrift.co.uk/#jumplisten</a>

Episode 52: Spectacular Stellar Streams

Astrobites for your ears. Three grad students bring you cutting-edge research findings in astronomy and connect the dots between diverse subfields.