Best Astronomy Cast Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 726: Looking Back Over The Summer 37:59

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 726: Looking Back Over The Summer By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live Sep 9, 2024. We made all sorts of predictions, and some of the stuff we didn't know about last July, somehow, we still don't know about as we set up this episode on September 3! Join us for the first episode of Season 18 as we review all the crazy spa…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 726: Looking Back Over The Summer 38:00

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GTvT3dXqbQ Streamed live Sep 9, 2024. We made all sorts of predictions, and some of the stuff we didn't know about last July, somehow, we still don't know about as we set up this episode on September 3! Join us for the first episode of Season 18 as we review all the crazy space science that happened during our Summe…

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EVSN - Supernovae and Galaxies Being Used to Solve Astrophysics’ Biggest Questions 23:09

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From May 18, 2021. Two new studies are attempting to solve a couple of big puzzles in astrophysics: Is the Hubble constant actually constant? And why do galaxies have flat rotation curves? Plus, a young star’s circumstellar disk, the search for stellar-mass black holes, magnesium in the deep waters of Neptune and Uranus, and an interview with PSI s…

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Awesome Astronomy - Life Giving & Life Taking Comets 18:13

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxY-HCCmZV0 Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. From AstroCamp, Jan 27, 2023. In this Astronomy 101 video we take a look at Comets! From the medieval portends of doom to the space age where we know that they've been devastating the solar system …

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Guide To Space - Which Are The Real Photos of Spacecraft? They’re Out There & They’re Amazing 13:51

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xapsn6-9sDU From Jan 23, 2018. The internet. It gives us an instant connection to the sum of human knowledge, but it also lets misinformation travel at the speed of light. Everyday I get comments about how people will believe we’ve been to space after I show them evidence of actual spacecraft taken in space and not C…

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Ask A Spaceman Ep. 232: Is Space Tourism A Good Idea? 34:57

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Why are private space companies pushing tourism? Is there a future for tourism in space? Is this an overall good thing for space exploration? Paul Sutter’s personal hot take: “Meh. I find space tourism kinda interesting... Space tourism isn’t moving the needle much in any direction.” This episode is sponsored by Factor meals. 35 different restauran…

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Ep. 726: Looking Back Over The Summer 58:43

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Streamed live Sep 9, 2024. We made all sorts of predictions, and some of the stuff we didn't know about last July, somehow, we still don't know about as we set up this episode on September 3! Join us for the first episode of Season 18 as we review all the crazy space science that happened during our Summer Hiatus.…

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Cold Comfort 54:00

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Air conditioning and refrigeration may beat the heat, but they also present a dilemma. The more we use them, the more greenhouse gases we emit, the hotter the planet becomes, and the more we require artificial cooling. Can we escape this feedback loop? We look at the origins of these chilling technologies, tour the extensive chain of cold that keep…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 287E & 288E: Sensing A Comet & Close One 5:30

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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: - More than 400 years ago Galileo Galilei expanded human vision using a telescope to view the cosmos. Since then humans have ex…

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NOIR Lab - The First Kilonova Progenitor 19:15

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Kilonova form when two neutron stars collide. They were first discovered by their gravitational wave emissions. In this podcast, NOIRLab’s Dr. André-Nicolas Chene described the discovery of a system that will become a kilonova in the future. Bios: Rob Sparks is in the Communications, Education and Engagement group at NSF’s NOIRLab in Tucson, Arizon…

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EVSN - Mars is the Future, the Day the Dinos Died, a Star's Death in 3 Acts, & More! 31:16

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From Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Let's take a fast-paced journey thru all that's new in space and astronomy, including new info on the origins of the Dino Killing asteroid, a star being nommed by a star, a deep dive into Mars exploration, and tales from the launch pad. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, h…

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Cheap Astronomy - Dear CA #109: Planets 15:19

21h ago15:19

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Things that orbit the Sun and clear their orbits. Dear Cheap Astronomy – What happens when worlds collide? The outcome of a collision between two planets depends on the speed of the collision, the angle of the collision and the relative masses of the two bodies and their composition – think rocky planets versus gas giants for example. A small plane…

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Introducing Spotlight on SETI! 46:30

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Are we alone? The search for life in the universe is on! For 40 years, the SETI Institute has been a leader in the search for life and intelligence beyond Earth. Recent discoveries, such as exoplanets, have brought us closer than ever to answering the question of whether we are alone in the universe. To honor the Institute’s pioneering past as we l…

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Awesome Astronomy - British Planetary Science Conference 1:38:32

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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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Exoplanet Radio Ep. 25: Trillions of Worlds Without Stars 5:30

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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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Astronomy Cast Ep. 32: The Search For Neutrinos 28:01

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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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Shipwrecks 54:55

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Shipwrecks are scenes of tragedy, but they are also bits of history frozen in time that can provide insights into events and ideas from long ago. That is, if we can find them. From an 11th century Viking sailing ship to a WW II era British cargo ship with a mailbag of letters onboard amazingly preserved, an underwater archeologist takes us on a dee…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 749 & 750: Earth Glow & Asteroid Slam 5:30

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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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Last Minute Astronomer - September Episode 14:57

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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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EVSN - Quasi-Satellite of Earth Has Lunar-Like Material 26:56

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From November 16, 2021. After five years of observations, researchers have found that the quasi-satellite Kamo’oalewa, which currently orbits the Earth, is similar to a lunar sample collected during the Apollo 14 mission. Plus, Russia blows up a satellite, TESS finds a circumbinary planet, and we interview Dr. Gail Christeson of the University of T…

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Actual Astronomy - The Observer’s Guide For September 40:30

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com The September 2024 Observer’s Calendar on Episode 446 of the Actual Astronomy podcast. I’m Chris and joining me is Shane. We are amateur astronomers who love looking up at the night sky and this podcast is for everyone who enjoys going out und…

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Awesome Astronomy - Should We Worry About Asteroids? 19:38

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dqqw579DOY Paul Hill & Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. From Dec 9, 2022. At AstroCamp. Astronomy 101 - Everything you need to know about asteroids! - What are they? - What are they made of? - Where are they?? Dr. Jen tells us how we understand so much ab…

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Ask A Spaceman Ep. 231: What Made The Local Bubble 32:05

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Where do we live within the galaxy? What shapes the local bubble? How long will we be inside it? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best self. Visit BetterHelp to get 10% off your first month! Su…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 96: Humans to Mars Part 3: Terraforming Mars 32:27

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http://www.astronomycast.com/archive/ From July 7, 2008. And now we reach the third part of our trilogy on the human exploration and colonization of Mars. Humans will inevitably tire of living underground, and will want to stretch their legs, and fill their lungs with fresh air. One day, we’ll contemplate the possibility of reshaping Mars to suit h…

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Calling All Aliens* 54:00

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Are we alone in the universe? Is there other intelligence out there? COSMIC, the most ambitious SETI search yet, hopes to answer that. We hear updates on this novel signal detection project being conducted on the Very Large Array in the desert of New Mexico. Also, we chat with award-winning science fiction writer Ted Chiang about how he envisions m…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 747 & 748: Alone or Not & Ultimate Thule 5:30

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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 our Milky Way Galaxy alone there are probably 25 billion planets located within the habitable zone of its star where there…

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Guide To Space - Why is Uranus on its Side? An Ancient Catastrophe of Planetary Proportions! 7:01

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEQMqpj4rbQ From Aug 5, 2016. The Earth’s tilt is nothing compared to Uranus, which has been flipped right over on its side. What could have caused such a devastating impact to the planet to make it this way? It’s impossible to do an episode about Uranus without opening up the back door to a spit storm of potty humou…

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EVSN - NASA Money Mayhem May Murder Missions 33:27

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Let's take a fast-paced journey thru all that's new in space and astronomy, including Hubble, Chandra, and VIPER face cuts/cancellations, weird exoplanet orbits, Roman gains an instrument, and tales from the launch pad. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://ww…

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Cheap Astronomy - Dear CA #108: Infrastructure 14:57

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Building the future! Dear Cheap Astronomy – How will we build a lunar base? The main issue with building on Earth is gravity – that is, if you’d don’t build them properly they will fall over. With the Moon having one sixth of earth’s gravity, stopping things from falling over is still important but it’s a much easier thing to accomplish. The main c…

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Awesome Astronomy - August Part 2: The Planetary Science Conference 54:15

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Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. Today we bring you two of the plenary sessions from the British Planetary Science Conference, 2024, hosted by Space Park Leicester and the National Space Centre on June 18-21, 2024. - Dr. Aprajita Verma of the UK ELT Programme. - Dr. Steven …

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Exoplanet Radio Ep. 24: How Common Are Habitable Exoplanets? 5:22

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5roxIq5g8U From Aug 22, 2023. One of the big questions we are trying to answer in exoplanet astronomy is: Just how common are habitable planets? We already know that exoplanets themselves are extremely common: Astronomers tell us there are on average 1.6 planets for every star in our galaxy, so there are more planet…

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Ep. 173: Herschel Space Observatory - REMASTER 25:15

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 173: Herschel Space Observatory - REMASTER By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay From January 18, 2009. Last week we talked about Herschel the people – William Herschel, his sister Caroline, and his son John. This week we look at the Herschel Space Observatory, a mission launched in 2009 to reveal the coldest and dustiest regions in th…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 95: Humans to Mars Part 2: Colonists 30:39

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http://www.astronomycast.com/archive/ After astronauts make the first tentative steps onto the surface of Mars, a big goal will be colonization of the Red Planet. The first trailblazers who try to live on Mars will have their work cut out for them, being in an environment totally hostile to life. What challenges will they face, and how might they o…

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Life in the Solar System 54:00

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Spewing lava and belching noxious fumes, volcanoes seem hostile to biology. But the search for life off-Earth includes the hunt for these hotheads on other moons and planets, and we tour some of the most imposing volcanoes in the Solar System. Plus, a look at how tectonic forces reshape bodies from the moon to Venus to Earth. And a journey to the c…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 285E & 286E: Sporadic Geysers & Visitors From Afar 5:30

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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: - Using a small telescope or a set of binoculars you can see Europa for yourself as a small moving point of light circling the …

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The Cosmic Savannah - Ep. 60: Pre Season Special - What’s Been Happening! 24:42

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Hosted by Dr. Jacinta Delhaize & Dr. Daniel Cunnama. The Cosmic Savannah Podcast returns for its 5th season, taking listeners on another captivating cosmic journey. Explore distant galaxies, enigmatic black holes, and groundbreaking research in Africa. Engaging interviews, discussions, and unravelling the universe's complexities await. Stay tuned f…

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EVSN - Found: 1 Intermediate Mass Black Hole 25:55

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From August 14, 2024. Let's take a fast-paced journey thru all that's new in space and astronomy, including how Jupiter's Great Red Spot went missing, Io's Lava Lake, Titan's coastal erosion, and this week's tales from the launch pad. We also take a close look at the discovery of the first intermediate-mass black hole in the Omega Centauri globular…

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Astro Interviews - Pedro Russo Part 2 24:04

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Avivah Yamani continues her interview of Dr. Russo. He talks about the UNAWE program and issues in science communication in general. BTW, “Astro Wicara” is "Astro Talk" in Indonesian. Bio: Dr. Pedro M. Rodrigues Dos Santos Russo is assistant professor of astronomy & society at Leiden Observatory and the department of Science Communication & Society…

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Guide To Space - One of the Sun's Sibling Stars Has Been Found. And It's Actually Pretty Close 10:05

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqzDdy26Oqw From Nov 29, 2018. Thanks to the hardworking Gaia spacecraft, astronomers think they’ve located a star that formed from the same solar nebula as the Sun. In fact, this star is a virtual twin of the Sun and it’s actually pretty close. Well, astronomical speaking. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days…

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Ask A Spaceman Ep. 230: Is the Universe Making Any New Galaxies? 29:39

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How do galaxies form and evolve? Is the universe still making new ones? What will happen to the current galaxies in the Universe? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best self. Visit BetterHelp to…

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Ep. 172: William Herschel - REMASTER 25:33

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 172: William Herschel - REMASTER By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay From January 11, 2010. Ancient astronomers knew of 5 planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn – 6 if you count Earth. And then in 1781, William Herschel discovered an entirely new planet, Uranus, boosting the number of planets to 7. Let’s learn about Hersch…

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