Star Tours #7: The Southern Cross
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What makes the Southern Cross important in this New Zealand star tour?
Welcome to Get Sleepy, where we listen, we relax, and we get sleepy. I'm your host, Thomas. Thanks so much for being here. Apologies if my voice sounds a little strangely sweet. I've had quite a bad cold over the last few days, and I'm past the worst of it now, but I think you might still be able to hear it in my voice. As they say though, the show must go on. And tonight we conclude our beautiful series of Star Tours, which we've featured every Monday night for the last several weeks. Kayla and I, alongside everyone on the Get Sleepy team, really hope you've enjoyed all of them. And tonight, for our final voyage, we'll be traveling to New Zealand to learn about a constellation that's important across much of the southern hemisphere.
Crux or the Southern Cross. Once we're up in space, we'll hear a beautiful Maori myth that was inspired by the starts. We'll be releasing a full length stitch version of this series at the beginning of November. So look out for that when it comes to your podcast feeds. This Saturday night we'll have our October Stitch episode. A two part trip to Nigeria that you may remember hearing back in July. No. Hopefully you're already feeling relaxed and ready for tonight's adventure. But if you need to. Take some time. To get settled in bed. When you're ready. Close your eyes and Breathe in slowly through your nose and Then out through your mouth. Each deep breath. is a signal to your mind and body. A message. That it's time to rest.
Imagine that your breaths are spreading waves of relaxation. Throughout your entire body. All the way from your toes to Up through your legs. Stomach. And tress. into your arms. And finally. Your neck. And had. Let those feelings of relaxation really sink in. No. You can drift off whenever you feel like it. But for the time being Listen to the sound of my voice and As we set off.
What can you discover in KaikΕura before a Southern Cross stargazing trip?
On another starry adventure. This is where our story Begins.
Your journey tonight starts in Kaikura. A coastal town on the South Island of New Zealand. Greenish-blue waves crash against the rocky coast of this small town, which has a view of snow-capped mountains. By day. There's much to enjoy in this captivating place and Surrounded by the wonders of land and sea. But you're here because of the beauty of this town at night. Once the sun sets and Kaikora has some of the darkest skies in the country. Making it an ideal place for stargazing. It's for this reason that Star Tours New Zealand launches from here.
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Chapters
8 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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What makes the Southern Cross important in this New Zealand star tour?
2:09β5:44
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What can you discover in KaikΕura before a Southern Cross stargazing trip?
5:44β11:19
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How does the Star Tours spacecraft prepare for its journey into space?
11:19β16:04
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How did Polynesian navigators use the Southern Cross?
16:04β18:33
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What is the MΔori legend of Tama Rariti and the creation of the stars?
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How do glowing embers help Tama Rariti find his way home?
28:08β36:43
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How does Tamaβs sky canoe become the Southern Cross?
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