DB 430: Astronomy's First Lady: Maria Mitchell and Her Cosmic Quest
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
Dream Big Podcast
3.8 • 975 Ratings
🗓️ 21 October 2024
⏱️ 8 minutes
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🌟 Ever wondered what it would be like to discover a new star, or to gaze up at the night sky and uncover the secrets of the universe? 🌟 https://dreambigpodcast.com/430
What if we told you that one of the first great astronomers was a woman who broke all the rules and followed her passion for the stars?
In Episode 430 of the Dream Big Podcast, host Sophia Karpman takes you on a cosmic journey into the true story of Maria Mitchell, the first American woman to become a professional astronomer. Maria’s passion for the stars, her groundbreaking discoveries, and her dedication to education and equality inspired this episode. We've blended real history with a touch of imagination to bring her amazing journey to life!
Join us as we explore Maria’s lifelong love for the night sky, her historic discovery of a comet, and how she inspired others to dream big, reach for the stars, and believe in themselves. This episode is packed with wonder, exploration, and lessons that will encourage you to follow your curiosity—just like Maria did!
Whether you're a young listener curious about the universe or a parent looking for an inspiring story for your kids, this episode is sure to ignite a passion for exploration and show the power of dreaming big.
Tune in to Episode 430 of the Dream Big Podcast, and journey with us into the cosmos! Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel for exclusive images and give us a thumbs up if you enjoy the episode. Visit dreambigpodcast.com/430 for more, and as always, we’d love to hear your thoughts!
Share this episode with friends and family, and let’s continue to dream big together!
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| 0:00.0 | Hi, this is Sophia Cartman, hosted Dream Big Podcast Show, place to learn, laugh, and grow. |
| 0:08.0 | Big Dreamers, have you been looking up in the night sky recently? |
| 0:13.2 | You may have noticed a magical thing happening. |
| 0:16.2 | Just a few days ago, we saw a beautiful aurora lights dancing all over the world, |
| 0:22.2 | brighter than ever. We also had a comet A3 passing by and let's not |
| 0:28.9 | forget the biggest hunter Superman lighting up the sky. |
| 0:33.0 | All this reminds me on how incredible the universe is. |
| 0:36.0 | It makes me think of one woman who dedicated her life to exploring the stars, |
| 0:41.0 | Mariah Mitchell, the first female astronomer in the United States. |
| 0:47.1 | She didn't just look up at the sky, she followed her dreams and blazed a trail for others |
| 0:52.4 | to do the same. |
| 0:54.0 | Big Dreamers! Today we're going to discover how Mariah |
| 0:57.5 | reached for the stars and change the world. |
| 1:00.0 | Thank you Sophia. I'm looking forward for this episode, Big Dreamers. This is episode |
| 1:06.5 | 430 of the Dream Big Podcast and it's time to Dream Big. |
| 1:12.6 | Welcome to the Dream Big Podcast Show. |
| 1:18.6 | We're inspiring you to shoot for the moon's they came and go. |
| 1:22.4 | We bring to you amazing guests to truly love what they do. |
| 1:26.2 | Every day they're living their dreams and so can you dream big. |
| 1:31.2 | You can take action to reach your goals. |
| 1:34.0 | Are you pumped yet? It's showtime. Let's rock and roll. |
| 1:40.0 | Once upon a time, on a small island called Nattucky, there was a girl named Mariah. |
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