The weekly astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
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The essential guide to astronomy
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StarDate, the longest-running national radio science feature in the U.S., tells listeners what to look for in the night sky.
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Naked Astronomy: the Naked Scientists' Astronomy and Space Science Podcast - audio that's out of this world...
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Publishing monthly, Space Boffins brings you cutting edge conversation and debate about the past, present and future of space science.
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Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe. Join Ralph, Paul & Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and monthly podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.
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Brain fun for curious people.
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Weekly startup news brief in the Middle-East
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The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast launched in 2009 as part of the International Year of Astronomy. This community podcast continues to bring you day after day of content across the years. Everyday, a new voice, helping you see the universe we share in a new way. This show is managed by Avivah Yamani, edited by Richard Drumm. This podcast is funded through Patreon.com/CosmoQuestX and produced out of the Planetary Science Institute.
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ESOcast is a video podcast series dedicated to bringing you the latest news and research from ESO, the European Southern Observatory. Here we explore the Universe's ultimate frontier.
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This unit looks at how telescopes and spectrographs are designed to improve our ability to observe the universe. You will examine how different technologies have been developed over the last four hundred years to enable us to look deep into space. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not ...
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This Week in Space Telescopes is a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest science and mission updates from humanity’s eyes in space. Each week, your hosts Tony Darnell (Deep Astronomy) and Dr. Carol Christian (Center for Emerging Media) bring you everything you need to know about the fascinating world of space telescopes.
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Welcome to Science News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to get your daily news on fascinating topics, including physics, biology, chemistry, astronomy, and more. Whether you're a science enthusiast, researcher, or simply curious about the wonders of the natural world, this podcast is your ultimate source for all thi ...
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This is the full live stream audio of the Astronomy Cast episodes. The first half hour is the regular episode, and the second half hour is a Q&A session with questions submitted by live viewers and email.
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Public Outreach for Space Exploration
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The latest news about astronomy, space and the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope presented in High Definition is only for devices that play High Definition video (not iPhone or iPod). To watch the Hubblecast on your iPod and/or iPhone, please download the Standard Definition version also available on iTunes.
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ESOcast is a video podcast series dedicated to bringing you the latest news and research from ESO, the European Southern Observatory. Here we explore the Universe's ultimate frontier.
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Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.
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Not for profit website/blog on astronomy, space and my writing
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Space Junk is a weekly podcast dedicated to the amazing hobby of amateur astronomy. Each week we’ll answer your questions and bring you the latest information and advice on the tools, gadgets, software and techniques for maximizing your enjoyment of the night sky. Your hosts are Tony Darnell from DeepAstronomy.space and Dustin Gibson from OPT Telescopes, a world leader in telescopes and accessories. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spacejunk/support
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A podcast putting the lens on astronomy. Through the Telescope is a podcast exploring some of the big topics in astronomy in little pieces. Whether you know your red giants from your redshifts or still get caught up on the difference between astronomy and astrology, join Rose and Elliott as they journey through the Cosmos and generally have fun along the way. Find us at throughthetelescope.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NASA’s technical workforce put boots on the Moon, tire tracks on Mars, and the first reusable spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. Learn what’s next as they build missions that redefine the future with amazing discoveries and remarkable innovations.
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Meet Fascinating professionals and students involved with STEM in Maryland!
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Three minutes each weekday of cool facts, weird news and awesome discoveries with Brady Carlson. Back us at http://patreon.com/bradycarlson Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support
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Whether interviewing guests about current events or preaching directly from the Bible, Pastor Wood encourages his listeners to follow Jesus Christ in whole-hearted obedience.
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Physics World Weekly offers a unique insight into the latest news, breakthroughs and innovations from the global scientific community. Our award-winning journalists reveal what has captured their imaginations about the stories in the news this week, which might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science and technology. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World web ...
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Bex and Kru are down home Kentucky dumpster fires filled with dark sarcasm, here to shed light on todays issues so we can all hold hands together while being swept down the rapids of life. Tune in for audio you wouldn't want to play in front of grandma every Thursday!
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Conversations between Professor David Kipping and guests, spanning astronomy, technology, science and engineering. This is the official podcast of the Cool Worlds Lab at Columbia University and their popular YouTube channel ”Cool Worlds”. Podcast episodes are filmed and can be found online through our YouTube channels.
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Welcome to the At The Eyepiece Show! We have MOVED TO SPREAKER.COM. Please look us up there or go directly to our blog, attheeyepiece.orgThis is an astronomy based podcast that is devoted to discussing astronomical equipment, visual and electronically assisted observing, stargazing tips, observing reports and equipment reviews. We don't focus on the science of astronomy, there are plenty of shows out there to do that. The focus of At The Eyepiece Show are the backyard stargazers that enjoy t ...
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The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers was founded in 1947 and promotes observing of the solar system. Both amateur and professional astronomers work together to further our understanding of the universe.
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There are millions of cool stories in manufacturing. Your host, Jim Vinoski, helps share them by talking to the people who are making them happen. Manufacturing is where the rubber meets the road. There's no hiding. You're either making good products people will buy for enough to keep you in business, or you're not. Meet the amazing folks who thrive in that survival-of-the-fittest world.
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Join me Martin Lunn MBE while I take you on a journey around the solar system. If you need to contact me please email me at; lunn_martin@sky.com
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Alya Al Nuaimi invites you to embark on an intergalactic adventure through the cosmos with Kalam Astro. Stay up to date with the latest global and local astronomy news, including interviews with industry experts, and discover the secrets of the universe with mind-bending theories. Want some helpful tips on stargazing? Alya has got you covered.
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Welcome to Cinema Sessions! This is a podcast where three film fanatics, who happen to also be therapists, geek about their favorite films, sharing therapeutic insights, character deep dives, and a healthy portion of non-clinical nonsense! Cinema Sessions is the podcast intersection between movies and mental health. New episodes are released every other Tuesday!
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Interview with Suzanne Stelling: The Way of the Telescope
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Program for 09/06/24 Jim Wood: Interview with Suzanne Stelling: The Way of the TelescopeAf Jim Wood
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How to Spot a Narcissist without a Telescope
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Some wear it like a badge, others mask until it's too late. Welcome to our break down of narcissism....if the shoe fits, go to therapy. Tell us what ails you and hit our DMs Support the showAf Bex
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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 137: The Roman Space Telescope - Uncovering the Dark Universe
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We don’t yet know what dark matter is, yet it makes up 85% of all the matter in the universe. The Roman Space Telescope will aim to unravel the mystery. With a field of view 100 times wider than the Hubble Space Telescope’s, Roman will study in near-infrared light the atmospheres of planets orbiting other stars, making other exoplanet discoveries a…
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Webb Telescope Data Point To Six ‘Rogue Worlds’
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Did you know that almost every star you see in the night sky has at least one planet orbiting it? Here’s something even wilder: There are some celestial bodies that look a lot like planets, but just float around freely in the cosmos, unattached to any particular star. They’re called rogue worlds. With data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astro…
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851: Webb Telescope Data Point To Six ‘Rogue Worlds’
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Did you know that almost every star you see in the night sky has at least one planet orbiting it? Here’s something even wilder: There are some celestial bodies that look a lot like planets, but just float around freely in the cosmos, unattached to any particular star. They’re called rogue worlds. With data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astro…
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Another Thomas Cooke telescope that was owned by a vicar and although used for some educational work got caught up in local politics. It had a very sad ending for the telescope.Af Martin Lunn
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Use this month’s Sky Tour podcast to check out a very special Harvest Moon, track down all five bright planets, explore some lesser-known constellations, and bounce around the Summer Triangle. It’s a great introduction to the late-summer sky, all in a friendly, informative narration that’s suitable for the whole family. The post September Podcast: …
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Astronomy Week: The Hubble Telescope’s First Space Photo Was Kind Of Blurry
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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite shows about planets and stars and galaxies and the people who have studied them. In this episode from May 2020, the story of an important if not technically perfect image: the first picture ever taken from the Hubble Space Telescope. Plus: an Irish bee enthusiast spends time at home building a beehive …
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The Wow! signal: did a telescope in Ohio receive an extraterrestrial communication in 1977?
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On 15 August 1977 the Big Ear radio telescope in the US was scanning the skies in a search for signs of intelligent extraterrestrial life. Suddenly, it detected a strong, narrow bandwidth signal that lasted a little longer than one minute – as expected if Big Ear’s field of vision swept across a steady source of radio waves. That source, however, h…
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 33: Choosing & Using a Telescope
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From April 23, 2007. Buying your first telescope can be a nerve-wracking experience filled with buyer’s remorse. This week we discuss the basics of purchasing your first binoculars and telescope. What to look for, how to clean older equipment, and how to use it for the first time. Let’s make sure your first investment in this wonderful hobby is mon…
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Webb Telescope's Latest Galatic Gem
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We marvel at the James Webb Space Telescope's newly released image depicting a shining galaxy 30 million light-years away. News shares NASA's plans to potentially utilize lasers for live lunar transmissions in the future. This week's information segment explores a once proposed 10th planet in our solar system - the mysterious Eris. Stargazing notes…
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The Observers Notebook- Visual vs Smart Telescopes with Bob King
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Episode 193In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Author Bob King about the rise of the Smart Telescope.You can contact Bob at:nightsky55@gmail.comVisual Observing vs Smart Telescopeshttps://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/visual-observing-vs-smart-telescopes-finding-harmony/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=n…
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Awesome Astronomy - British Planetary Science Conference
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#147 part 1 - September 2024. Paul Hill and Dustin Ruoff host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. A bit different this month as Paul (in a tent) is joined by Dustin (in a boudoir) as they chat about: - Aurora on Ganymede, - Starliner, - Polaris Dawn, - Blue Origin and… - Dustin shares an interview with John S. Gianforte at a …
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When Planes Were Grounded On 9-11, People Came Together To Get A Donor Liver To A Baby For A Life-Saving Transplant
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Today in 2001, while the world watched a tragedy unfold, there was an amazing story happening far from those sites: an effort to help a six month old baby get a transplant that would save her life. 9/11 attacks nearly kept a life-saving organ from an infant. Here’s how we met the moment. (The Tennessean) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…
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Program for 09/11/2024 SAS Chapel: 2 Kings 9Af Jim Wood
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Fishing For—And Saving—Sharks | Scientists Identify ‘ManhattAnt’ Spreading Across NYC
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Shark fishing is alive and well, but the fishermen who do it are increasingly prioritizing conservation. And, an unknown ant was spotted in Manhattan in 2011, and it quickly spread through New York City. We now know what it is. Fishing For—And Saving—Sharks off the Jersey Shore At an undisclosed beach at 5:30 p.m. in New Jersey, shark fisherman AJ …
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Program for 09/10/24 SAS Chapel: 2 Kings 8:1-15Af Jim Wood
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Exoplanet Radio Ep. 25: Trillions of Worlds Without Stars
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From August 23, 2023. Astronomers estimate that there are more free roaming planets in our galaxy than there are planets in orbit around stars. In fact, rogue exoplanets - planets with no star whatsoever - far outnumber all other planets in our galaxy, by 20 times. Trillions of worlds wandering alone. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of …
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Cities Face Increased Flood Risks, Study Links Neurons to Infections, Study Unveils OSER1 Protein Benefits, DNA Microbeads Enhance Organoids, and more...
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(0:10): Study Reveals Urban 'Wet Islands': Cities Face Increased Rainfall and Flash Flood Risks (2:03): New Study Links Sensory Neurons to Deadly Hospital-Acquired Infections, Paving Way for Non-Antibiotic Treatments (3:53): Breakthrough Study Unveils OSER1 Protein's Role in Extending Lifespan and Combating Age-Related Diseases (5:13): Revolutionar…
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The Astronomy Show Sept 9th 2024
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Join me, Martin Lunn MBE tonight and every Monday evening from 7.00 pm-9.00 pm on the Astronomy Show on Drystone Radio, probably the only regular astronomy show on any radio station in the country. I will take my weekly look at the night sky and look at all the latest news in astronomy. There will be the astronomical anniversaries this week plus th…
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An NFL Team Drafted Norm Michael In College, But He Didn’t Find Out Until 55 Years Later
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Today in 1999, a news report about how Norm Michael was drafted by the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. The catch? He'd been drafted in 1944. Plus: a new musical instrument Stacco uses marbles, magnets, a drum-like surface and artificial intelligence. This day in sports history: The player who didn’t know he’d been drafted for 50 years (Yahoo! Sports) mu…
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When a massive star dies, it probably blasts itself to bits as a supernova. All that’s left is its tiny but heavy core – a neutron star or black hole. But astronomers aren’t quite sure which stars are likely to end up in the two categories. All stars shine by “fusing” elements in their cores to make heavier elements. Stars like the Sun convert hydr…
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We need smarter energy policies - and our favorite scientist Mark Mills is on the job!
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Send us a text Polymath Mark Mills joins us again for a rousing discussion of what's ailing America when it comes to ensuring affordable and reliable energy. Mark is putting the finishing touches on his new outfit - he's now the Executive Director of the National Center for Energy Analytics. He joined us for Episode 118 to tell us about their first…
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Using DNA To Boost Digital Data Storage And Processing
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You might be familiar with a gigabyte, one of the most popular units of measure for computer storage. A two-hour movie is 3 gigabytes on average, while your phone can probably store 256 gigabytes. But did you know that your body also stores information in its own way? We see this in DNA, which has the instructions needed for an organism to develop,…
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Bonus Content: June 10 Pre-show Ramble about Starliner, Starship, and more
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From Jun 10, 2024. Prior to recording their exoplanets episode, Fraser and Pamela discussed their wild week of space flight news and discussed their concerns about the Starliner and StarShip programs. This is particularly timely as we prepare to look back on what actually happened with all this missions.…
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855: Using DNA To Boost Digital Data Storage And Processing
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You might be familiar with a gigabyte, one of the most popular units of measure for computer storage. A two-hour movie is 3 gigabytes on average, while your phone can probably store 256 gigabytes. But did you know that your body also stores information in its own way? We see this in DNA, which has the instructions needed for an organism to develop,…
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Night Owls Face Diabetes Risk, Ti65 Titanium Alloy Peaks at 600°C, Study Links Insulin Resistance to Diseases, Exercise-Derived Particles Halt Cancer, and more...
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(0:10): Night Owls Face Higher Diabetes Risk: New Study Reveals Alarming Health Trends (2:04): Ti65 Titanium Alloy Shows Peak Strength at 600°C, Faces Ductility Challenges at Higher Temperatures (4:32): Study Links Insulin Resistance to 31 Diseases, Higher Mortality Risk in Women (7:01): Exercise-Derived Particles Show Promise in Halting Cancer Gro…
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 32: The Search For Neutrinos
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http://www.astronomycast.com/archive/ Trillions of neutrinos are produced in our Sun through its nuclear reactions. These particles stream out at nearly the speed of light, and pass right through any matter they encounter. In fact, there are billions of them passing through your body right now. Learn how this elusive particle was first theorized an…
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Colonel Sanders Was The Face Of KFC, And Occasionally Its Vocal Critic
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Today in 1890, the birthday of Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder and public face of Kentucky Fried Chicken, and who, for a while, was also a pretty big critic of the fast food brand he started. Plus: back in 2020, KFC announced a movie featuring Mario Lopez playing the Colonel?!? Colonel Sanders Once Competed Against KFC And Got Sued (Tasting Ta…
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Program for 09/09/24 SAS Chapel: 2 Kings 6:24-7:20Af Jim Wood
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Antares is a big loser. The star has lost enough gas to make one or more stars as massive as the Sun. And it’s destined to lose a lot more. It’ll explode as a supernova, blasting its outer layers into space. That could expel enough material to make 10 Suns or more. Antares is a supergiant – one of the bigger, brighter stars in the entire Milky Way …
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UAE's Asteroid Mission & Lunar Resource Sharing
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We profile the UAE's ambitious 2028 mission to visit multiple asteroids and become the 4th nation to soft-land on an asteroid. In space news, scientists argue for an international agreement governing use of lunar water and other resources discovered. This week's frightening facts feature space hazards that are nightmarishly real versus science fict…
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Lab Jets, Electrical Finds & Planetary Permutations
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We explore how scientists have produced miniature black hole-like jets in the lab, replicating a key phenomena seen in the cosmos. NASA news shares that at last they've detected & characterized Earth's predicted but elusive electrical field using Swarm satellites. This week's information segment investigates how much further interstellar probe Voya…
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Astronauts' Cosmic Comedic Capers in Space
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We share some amusing anecdotes from astronauts about funny moments that occurred during spaceflights. Our discussion explores the quest to discover life elsewhere in the cosmos and the top candidate locations scientists are investigating. This week's information segment provides an overview comparing capabilities of the Hubble and James Webb Space…
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Travelers in the Night Eps. 749 & 750: Earth Glow & Asteroid Slam
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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org Today's 2 topics: - In 1972 Apollo 16 astronauts took an ultraviolet image of the Earth from the Moon which shows that like the Sun, the Earth to…
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With summer just about ready to give way to fall, one of the signature star patterns of the new season is climbing higher into the evening sky. The Great Square of Pegasus is in the east at nightfall. It’s tilted as it rises, so it looks more like a diamond than a square. The jewel at the top of the diamond is Beta Pegasi. It’s a red giant – an old…
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Star Diary: Spotting faces in the Moon (9 to 15 September 2024)
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The shadows of mountains and craters will create an array of lunar faces this week. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcription Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnig…
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Last Minute Astronomer - September Episode
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What is gracing the September 2024 skies? A juuuuust barely partial lunar eclipse, the best viewing for Saturn, 5 lunar close encounters, and the transition to fall. Hi everybody, I’m Rob Webb, your Last Minute Astronomer, bringing astronomy to normies and nerds, with little time to spare. We’ll start by talking about September’s big events, then h…
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Charles Messier was a comet hunter. But he kept coming across annoying objects that resembled comets. So he compiled a catalog of them to keep both himself and others from wasting time – more than a hundred in all. And 250 years ago tonight, while studying a comet in Cassiopeia, he discovered object number 52 – a star cluster that’s thousands of li…
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An Asteroid Impact, Spotted In Advance | Extreme Heat Is Making Learning More Difficult
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ESA officials said it was only the ninth time an asteroid was spotted before reaching Earth’s atmosphere. And, as the climate changes and summer temperatures linger, educators are increasingly worried about keeping kids safe from heat exhaustion. An Asteroid Impact, Spotted In Advance On Wednesday, an asteroid named 2024 RW1 burned up in the atmosp…
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