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Siriusly, It's The Dog Days Of Summer!
Episode 459
Ever wonder why we call it the Dog Days of Summer? Today on the show — Emily gives Maddie an astronomical reason why we associate the sweltering heat of summer with the dog star, Sirius.
So, before the dog days are over, have a listen — perhaps as you head out to the sky in search of the dog star.
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