# High Strangeness Factor - 'When the Stars Are Right' with Horace Smith

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Podcast: [Paranormal UK Radio Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network-1308682)
Published: 2026-03-20T15:10:51+00:00
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## Resource

Steve, Susy and Andy step into the world of 'Cosmic Horror' and 'Weird Fiction' As we discuss the works of H. P. Lovecraft with Horace Smith, the author of 'When the Stars Are Right - Lovecraft and Astronomy ' Horace Smith is Professor Emeritus, Department of Physics & Astronomy at Mitchican State University. Smith is one of the world's experts on the nature of the pulsating stars known as RR Lyraes and Cepheids. (and he agreed to talk with a couple of right Charlies and a lovely lady! ;) ) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support .

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