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Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Dr. Jackie Milingo
This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche, Executive Director of the Maria Mitchell Association, welcomes back Dr. Jackie Milingo, the MMA’s Director of Astronomy, for a fascinating deep dive into the wonders of our skies. Together they unpack what the Northern Lights really are and why Nantucket has recently had such spectacular views. The conversation then moves to the science behind sunspots and, for a fun twist, a thoughtful look at the mysteries surrounding aliens and UFOs and UAP's. It’s an enlightening and entertaining episode for sky-watchers and curious minds alike.
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