S02E27: Meteor Showers, SpaceX Launch Attempts, and a Rare Einstein Cross

Welcome to the Astronomy Daily Podcast with Tim Gibbs and his AI co-host, Hallie. In this Friday, July 28th, 2023 episode, we're bringing you the latest cosmic happenings, from breathtaking meteor showers to SpaceX's ambitious space missions and a rare Einstein cross discovery. **Headline 1:** *The Delta Aquariots Meteor Shower Captivates Australia* Get ready for a celestial spectacle this weekend with the Delta Aquariots meteor shower peaking over Australia. Expected to showcase up to 20 shooting stars per hour, this stunning display doesn't require a telescope to enjoy. Learn more about the best times and ways to observe this medium-sized meteor shower that runs from July to August. **Headline 2:** *SpaceX's Record-Breaking Double Launch Attempt Postponed* SpaceX was poised to break records with their Falcon Heavy Rocket and Echo Star's Jupiter 3 satellite launch within a span of 44 minutes, but the mission got scrubbed. With a new target set for July 28, this record-breaking attempt involves the launch of the Hughes Jupiter 3 mission and Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 star-linked satellites. We dive into the specifics of the launch window and potential reasons for the delay. **Headline 3:** *SpaceX Successfully Launches 22 Star-linked Satellites* Despite the earlier postponement, SpaceX triumphantly launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 star-linked satellites into low-earth orbit. The launch from Cape Canaveral marked the 15th mission for the first stage booster, which then returned to Earth, landing on the autonomous ship in the Atlantic Ocean. **Headline 4:** *Astronomers Discover a Rare Einstein Cross* The cosmos continues to amaze us as astronomers uncover a rare Einstein Cross using the dark energy spectroscopic instrument at Kitt Peak National Observatory. An instance of gravitational lensing, the Einstein Cross, known as DESI 253.2534+26.8843, offers valuable information about the early universe. Find out more about this scientific treasure and what its unique structure reveals about distant galaxies. And