10 Close Stars and What They are Like

[@hanieldarrison]

i just wanted to let you know how important your videos are to me, i appreciate all of your efforts, love your writing and i often find myself drifting off listening to you speak about the universe dreaming of its possibilities cheers mate, never stop uploading

[@Pfromm007]

I too partake in this celestial somatic ritual.

[@noeeric9325]

i guess Im kind of off topic but does anybody know of a good site to stream newly released movies online ?

[@LAMPROS311]

I can totally relate. John's work is gold and deserves further recognition.

[@thomasthreatt9803]

I feel like watching Johns videos is basically a free lecture every time for the fact of how honest and trustworthy the information he gives is.

[@reinholdw1800]

As with all of your videos, I open it, hit "like", and watch it, knowing I'm going to love it. Keep up the great videos.

[@YhormEG]

Glad I'm not the only one

[@exoplanets]

Idem

[@Jimmyinvictus]

I do the exact same thing!

[@omma911]

I do that as well.

[@natek1993]

Same

[@bigbraintime1689]

It's been a while, glad to see more videos

[@exoplanets]

Me too

[@justins3778]

Classic jmg is the best imo

[@Robert.Stole.the.Television]

If you want more of John, then check out his second channel Event Horizon. Weekly uploads, speaking with some of the most brilliant minds out there.

[@animatedfun1803]

Anybody know contact John so I can ask a video on my question

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I think he is a robot or AI. He was created by a British lady and a possum

[@michaelwenek76]

John Frickin' Michael Godier! It's now a great day to work from home. 😎

[@exoplanets]

Yes !

[@brianjaeger9565]

Background music too loud, drowns out the narrator

[@realzachfluke1]

Brian Jaeger you’re crazy. The background music is basically an extension of JMG’s voice for me at this point lol

[@bobhart4569]

Mr. Godier, I have to tell you' There is one specific Moment that takes place In "Every video" of yours that I've ever watched, (ManyXMany!) and this moment never fails to bother me. Your voice, "Relaxes Me Way to Much!" I "ALWAYS" Fall asleep 2-3 minutes into them. Then, I have to Start Over...And "HOPE," I'll be able to stay Awake through to the very end. LOL..."I've Enjoyed Every one of them!" Thank you for what you Do!

[@JohnMichaelGodier]

Thanks! I actually often get sleepy while editing my own audio :) But heck, if I can help folks drift off to sleep and dream of space, I'm happy to be helpful!

[@blubard6105]

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[@benjaminroberts1496]

This is one of my absolute favorite KZbin channels. Thanks for all the great videos John.

[@exoplanets]

Mine too

[@DanCooper404]

Fantastic! Just last night, I was trying to Google the closest stars to us that are visible from Antarctica, for a story I'm writing.

[@MADSK_LLZ]

I don't think you'll find stars visible in Antarctica that are not visible anywhere else on Earth or Solar System alike

[@michaelwenek76]

@@MADSK_LLZ I don't know about that, live in the US and I can't ever see the Southern Cross.

[@exoplanets]

Impressive !

[@drej1015]

@@MADSK_LLZ yes and no. Because we live on a globe, stars are different in the southern hemisphere. Circumpolar stars are visible in the middle. So there will be different stars. But to point you were tying to make, the stars that are visible, there will be no difference besides light pollution in the area.

[@-KillaWatt-]

#11 John Michael Godier What he's like: A nice guy with a gravity well of information

[@u.v.s.5583]

He is a very interesting star, with its own event horizon.

[@snivla4]

Well said.. I think JMG should do some cosmos / Physics or his speciality Science Fiction Audio Books JMG you have a really calming (Golden) voice. The BBC has their longest running show The Sky At Night which up until recent years was hosted from its start by Sir Patrick Moore it only gets recorded once a month but it is informative but I have to say Event Horizon and John Michael Godier put out more episodes and because of that voice and the modern classical music tracks recorded in the episodes just calm me down ...

[@exoplanets]

Instant like before even watching !

[@krunchy8118]

🍪

[@ZootSuitCooter]

Stuck at home binge watching, loving your vids. 8" Discovery Dobsonian, 4" Edmund Astroscan, 50mm Galileoscope. Yep, I'm an amateur. The Astroscan was a Christmas gift from my father back in '83, and we were poor (cuttin' onions here), one of the greatest gifts I've ever received. I'll never forget the night I FINALLY found the Ring Nebula in Lyra, 2AM and I woke up the whole house, no joke! I have to admit that's about the limit for the Astroscan. My mom, bro and sis thought I was crazy but my dad was glowing with pride - money well spent. Funny, I can find the Ring Nebula in less than a minute today with the same telescope. LOLOL Again, thank you for the vids and everyone stay asymptomatic.

[@LEDewey_MD]

I'm jealous! And saving up for my own telescope! 👍

[@BogWraith1]

Love the story you told. I wish you "Clear Skies & Steady Seeing" whenever you step out with your 'scope under the stars!

[@FlyingBalcony]

You too

[@kevanhubbard9673]

A good collection of scopes I'm rather under gunned with a 5x10 Zeiss miniquick monocular,a 8x25 opticron monocular and much bigger tento Russian,with made in the USSR on them!,20x60 binoculars which need a tripod.

[@ro4eva]

Sounds like your dad knew what an amazing experience (and humbling profession) astronomy can be.

[@Boogaboioringale]

The tv series “Lost in Space “(1965) featured a voyage to Proxima Centauri which had a planet. This was 40 years before it was known that the planet even existed.

[@nicoleackerman205]

So did Star Trek and a bunch of other stuff.

[@mariofreak4500]

Always nice to see a new video from you, John..

[@coltm4a186]

I’m thankful that he’s still making videos. He’s been quiet lately

[@exoplanets]

True

[@sequoia22]

Love these videos during isolation!

[@jamesrose1460]

Epsilon Eradani..the home of Epsilon 3 and the Great Machine....as well as the most important place in the known Universe.....BABYLON 5 Now after that...Thank you for your amazing video channel John. It is one of the best out there

[@Ed62008]

Finally, something to watch

[@Chris.Davies]

I have been to all these systems in my combat-and-jump-optimised Python. At the same time I also visited the stars of the Southern Cross - which extend out to 115 light years IIRC. Nothing even slightly interesting at these systems. Quite a few red dwarfs, and plenty of dead rocks. Sirius is a good visit, but you don't get any appreciation of the size of this sun. You think, "Oh yeah, another sun. Turn right and drop the fuel scoop, and don't bake the ship too hard." Then you look at the distance you are all like "Holy Moly! That's a big sucker!" Scale is hard in space, especially for a brachiating ape descendant with stereoscopic vision. Thanks, Elite Dangerous.

[@oceanlawnlove8109]

ugh i can listen to him talk for soooo long when im high his voice is like a massage for my brain im boutta binge a lot more of these

[@oceanlawnlove8109]

@Layne Staley is that a question

[@reptiledisfunction9232]

This channel so much fun to watch

[@michaelhudson3445]

Drove for 10 hours listening to all ur videos. It made my drive go quickly thanks for being super awesome! I highly enjoy your stuff.

[@snivla4]

Thanks JMG your efforts are really well appreciated here as usual. Hope you and yours are well and coping in these strange times...Thank you very much for this new upload I look forward to any content you publish here.

[@adamstcg5080]

John, I discovered your videos through this outbreak and being stuck at home I wish I found them sooner tour videos are absolutely amazing.

[@cosmossci4883]

If you don't know he has another channel called "Event Horizon" where he interviews people about their work or field of expertise

[@Bitchslapper316]

Check out his other channel to, it's named "event horizon". He has so much content between the two channels.

[@lasonrisadeacero]

Great to see you're back John Michael, I love your videos!

[@markjgaletti57]

this channel gives me goosebumps

[@guitar-jar5170]

Someone once asked me if I knew the equation for nitrogen monoxide, I told them no. Also orions belt pretty average , only gave it 3 stars..... Im sorry

[@mike8631]

Stellar jokes.

[@annoyed707]

@@mike8631 One of the bright lights of astronomical comedy.

[@annoyed707]

You have a real flare for star puns, pun intended.

[@stoobydootoo4098]

You CANNOT be Sirius!

[@kwgm8578]

If Steven Wright didn't tell that joke, he should have.

[@milkau828]

Very nice to have you back John, please keep producing videos for this channel as well.

[@exoplanets]

Amazing vid

[@kathleensmith950]

Love this channel and Johnmichael bodier. His voice is exceptional. He is a great narrator.

[@bridgethedividehtx]

Thanks, JMG!

[@Dagreatdudeman]

4:38 75 times brighter in 20 seconds? It sounds like the star exploded!

[@sciencefirst7032]

Thanks for the video...please do more!

[@Cherrynasb]

Thank you John I haven't been able to leave home for almost a month now. Your content here and on event horizon has kept me occupied and happy.

[@FreshBeatles]

thank u for uploading this i love these vids, also the music u use never gets old not kidding ty

[@DG-md6ki]

Yesssss another video. Thanks John. Working on my nursing degree with this on in the background. Thanks my dude and stay safe.

[@exoplanets]

❤

[@glenn_r_frank_author]

The nearest stars, and maps of where they are have always been fascinating to me. Thanks for doing this video. Great basic info for people considering writing scifi stories about nearby systems!

[@LEDewey_MD]

Missed your videos! Delighted to see this one pop up! 😍. Wonderful to learn about these "neighborhood" star systems. Never have read or seen anything that focuses on the stars that are closest to us! Thanks, and stay healthy and alive! 👍💕

[@stricknine6130]

Great list John! Thanks for the video. The best to you and yours.

[@acek.7094]

You are by far my favorite youtuber. Please never stop.

[@JeremyKolassa]

The ad I got for this video was for Dunkin` coffee at home...and they used a lunar colony with squid aliens who refused to wear pants. A+ ad targeting.

[@ThePrisonerDilemma]

Jeremy Kolassa where are you located?

[@exoplanets]

:O

[@oceanlawnlove8109]

mmmh yeah now i could go for some squid aliens

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youtube doesn't have ads wtf are you talking about?

[@mvi6744]

Creep

[@ronp8293]

Thanks John. Great video.

[@12201185234]

Sweet, a new JMG video! Event Horizon is awesome, don't get me wrong, but I really look forward to your regular videos.

[@tomthumb325]

And I thought you were gone for good, I'm glad you're still producing your great videos keep them coming love your work

[@Sodab-u5w]

John you’re my favorite KZbinr I love your content and think you have a great voice for your videos!

[@72APTU72E]

Great video, it's interesting to think that one day, each of these stars you mentioned will be landmarks (starmarks?) for the public.

[@ScorpiusZA.]

The second John said Epsilon Eridani, I immediately had B5's theme tunes run through my head. Aaah good memories.

[@Jameson1776]

Don’t ever stop doing these types of videos I like them better than the interviews.

[@JohnMichaelGodier]

Oh I won't. This channel is still my roots.

[@EliasAlucard]

Always looking forward to your clips John, keep up the good work!

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Best video i found today on KZbin. Thanks for making my day better!

[@DarkPillWarrior]

It's great to see that you are back again. Just reading some of the comments really showed me how much you have affected others, in a positive way. Also: Very interesting points you brought up here. I can't wait for more!

[@neiljamieson6550]

John you are a lockdown legend ! I might not be able to leave the house but thanks to you and your wonderful videos i have the whole universe to explore ! Keep up the great work n stay safe ✌

[@entropygenerator2646]

Thanks man. I really needed this.

[@exoplanets]

Me too

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U ok?

[@serbannicolau3489]

It's so good to hear you again, uploading something new.

[@aniqshardin]

im kinda shy to admit it your voice really help me sleep.im hope im not alone😀

[@marumiyuhime]

Make more space vids your space vids are awesome

[@johndef5075]

Makes viewing the deep field even more incredible. The combined light of all those widely spaced individual stars.

[@Blitzkrieg3092]

Amazing information, a true expression of the vastness and indifference of the Universe, yet somehow utterly tranquilizing

[@exoplanets]

True

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As an aspiring writer of literate space opera, I have definitely found a muse on this channel! There is always information here that I can't find anywhere else, even when I peruse credible sources.

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Awesome Video. Found your channel from a 2/22/18 video on Answers with Joe channel. Looks like you cover a lot of things I am interested in so I am glad I found you.

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I watch these videos before bed. I like all of them. Thanks for your work.

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Always good to get a new upload from you, really enjoyed this one

[@exoplanets]

Me too

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Fascinating. True intellectual candy. Loved it.

[@randallpetersen9164]

This is one of your best, and imformation that for some reason isn't often presented in this form.

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Best space series on KZbin!

[@drobgyn5615]

I love your casual videos. Thank you.

[@CmdrX3]

I wish I shared your optimism, As much as I would love us to, I don't believe humans will ever travel to another star system... or at least will never arrive at another star system. Leaving is the relatively easy bit, it's the getting there and arriving that's the problem and especially arriving at a habitable one with a population that that can actually... you know... populate.

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Love your channel such great content

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

Love your vids 😊 Love Astronomy and Cosmology Hopefully we visit different star systems soon. So many out their potential having life.

[@jetboy33]

Been watching this channel for years, and is by far my favorite for this subject matter. Most other channels are either filled with too much fluff, or political ideology, or are too fast or too slow. These vids go at a perfect pace, are informative, non-biased...I could listen to JMG all day. EDIT: Spelling

[@moomoomoo33ass]

Great video

[@MatthewLong8]

Loved this video John, simple but very interesting topic. I've always been fascinated with our local interstellar neighborhood. Interestingly 70,000 years of that close approach also corresponds to the largest recent volcanic eruption MT. Toba. Perhaps not a coincidence. Could the gravitational influence caused unrest in earth's mantle? Or perhaps some electrical effect. While I dont know if displace comets could have played a role I do have a personal theory that flood basalts might be formed at the antipode of a large meteorite impact. Anyway always pleased to see content on the original channel. I was one of your early subscribers and promoted you on scishow, arthur's and other channels.

[@realzachfluke1]

That is really interesting, you're right lol. I'll have to make it a point to look into that.

[@Boogaboioringale]

I have the same theory about the antipode. Because I saw it on a science channel many years ago. Hotspots (like Hawaii) and the Siberian traps(volcanic eruptions) at the end of the Permian are said to be because of this antipode theory.

[@johntash5895]

The closest stars is one of my favorite reading topics, really enjoyed your content. I would like you to also make a video about the nearest brown dwarfs. New subscriber today

[@rafeljesus]

Thank you for such a good work Mr. Godier. Always a pleasure to watch your instructive and enjoyable videos.

[@HighZombies-ef8rd]

I don't what it is, but videos about space are so interesting to watch. It also help me sleep even tho some videos are about super massive black holes. I love the background music you use.

[@allthetimeitgoeslikethat916]

Favorite videos on KZbin. Thank you so much for the content and please keep up the great work

[@alteredbeast7145]

Nice to see you back John.

[@1953Johnnyp]

Wolf 359 was also a title from the original "Outer Limits". That one gave me nightmares when I was a kid!

[@robertwatkins3602]

Thanks for the great videos as always John.

[@exoplanets]

True

[@KingZoa]

Yes! Thank you for making another video. You’re a lot more informative than so many youtube channels. And I watch a lot of KZbin

[@ravensrulzaviation]

I love the event horizon channel as well. Great insights.

[@lilocean695]

Man I really love these videos, so relaxing and interesting!

[@two2truths]

Your videos plus the music you use just transport me... I feel such a moving drive to physically explore the galaxy. To get close to other stars and planets far from here, the longing hurts

[@pamelalane5978]

One of my favorite channels, barely found it a couple days ago

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Awesome video as usual.

[@Randall1001]

Love your videos. Well done, well researched, and always interesting. Great voiceover work as well. Relaxing.

[@mokenchi5883]

YESSSSSSSS! I’ve been waiting for another one of your vids

[@exoplanets]

Me too

[@sxychtulhu2425]

One of your best! I was always thinking about what star are near us..

[@steverafferty4114]

Another brilliant video thank you.

[@cluckeryduckery261]

Really enjoy these astronomy vids. Futurism is awesome, but its also great to hear about current science.

[@peter6712]

Such a pleasure to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@chrisjoosten9819]

You're a gem, JMG!

[@natek1993]

So interesting. Thanks JMG.

[@jayaramanganapathi9385]

Wonderful, energizing

[@CodeLeeCarter]

Awesome Piece, John,... Thanks again, mate.

[@neilwilliams929]

John ....what can I say other than excellent work 👏

[@ComaDave]

One of my most enduring "hmmm" questions is regarding Sirius. No less than the esteemed Ptolemy referred to Sirius as "reddish" in his Almagest. Other Greek, Roman and Near Eastern contemporaries concurred. Such stellar evolution over such a short timespan seems very unlikely, yet an element of mystery remains. adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1995JHA....26..187C

[@drej1015]

Probably a simple mistake, there's no way it can be reddish

[@ro4eva]

Hey, what if Sirius A ate part of Sirius B, and in the process, went from red to blue?

[@YhormEG]

Perfect way to combat quarantine cabin fever, a little space exploration! At least today I mentally got out of the house.

[@michs1708]

great Vid John, lots of interesting facts! Cheers

[@YDX82]

Great videos!! Enjoy every video you make. So much information to soak up

[@exoplanets]

Yes

[@LuciFeric137]

Excellent work JMG. I was stunned to find "rogue stars" can approach our system, even as close as .5 lightyear, which would disturb our ourt cloud. On the timescale of a few million years, it's a certainty alien star systems will interact with ours.

[@antMANscochiey]

Absolutely love your videos!

[@depth386]

Man youtube never puts your stuff into my Recommendations despite being subbed for years. It’s always Isaac Arthur and other larger youtubers. At least I can drop this comment here for the little guy. Keep up the good work!