Best 365 Days Of Travel Podcasts (2024)

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 283E & 284E: White Sky & Rosetta 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: - Inappropriate night time outside lighting causes accidents and does not deter crime. However, it blinds you to the beauty of …

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Awesome Astronomy - Ep. 146: August Part 1 - Comet Olbers in Silly Season 1:09:32

19m ago1:09:32

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Paul Hill & Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. This month the team talk Comet Olbers, black holes in globular Clusters, the cancellation of Vixen, the ultra calm lakes of Titan, more phosphine news from Venus and look forward to this months Perseids. We've added a new way to donate to 365 …

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414 Author & Thru-Hiker Christine Woodside is the Guest 50:12

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On this week's episode, Bob chats with author and thru-hiker Christine Woodside about her book, "Going Over the Mountain: One Woman's Journey from Follower to Solo Hiker and Back". In this entertaining hour, they discuss her experiences as a day and thru-hiker, and the experiences that led to the writing of this book. Book website: https://tinyurl.…

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Episode 185 Jackie 'The Joke Man' Martling Small Bites Radio joke 0:31

4h ago0:31

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Enjoy a funny joke from legendary joke teller Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, the former head writer for “The Howard Stern Show” that he has provided for the Small Bites Radio audience. For more information on how to get a Cameo from him, tour dates, or how to buy his jokes go to https://www.jokeland.com/…

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Small Bites Radio Episode 185 2:04:49

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Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2024, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Best Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs and Websites from 2021-2024, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023-24, Top 25 Philly Food RSS Feeds in 2024, nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022-24 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Ente…

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Ask A Spaceman - Ep. 229: Is the James Webb Breaking Cosmology? 37:38

1h ago37:38

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What has the James Webb Space Telescope learned so far? Is it finding galaxies that “break” cosmology? What will we learn next? 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 g…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 8: Meteor Showers. Yes, The Sky Is Falling! 25:54

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From October 30, 2006. Dress warmly, gather some friends and family, and head outside to watch sand burn in the upper atmosphere. There’s nothing like a good meteor shower! Fraser and Pamela explain this beautiful phenomenon: what causes them, the best storms and showers to watch for, and different types of meteors you might see. We've added a new …

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Last Minute Astronomer - August Episode 15:07

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What is gracing the August 2024 skies? A rare conjunction of Jupiter & Mars, great conditions for the annual Perseid Meteor Shower, and all the naked-eye planets visible. 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 the big events for the mo…

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EVSN - Discovery of Twin Supernovae Could Open Up Dark Energy Experiments 22:12

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From May 11, 2021. SNFactory researchers found that among about 50 supernovae, many had nearly identical spectra, paving the way for making more accurate distance calculations. These calculations, in turn, open up the possibility of using supernovae to better search for dark energy. Plus, OSIRIS-REx, Voyager I, planetary formation, and volcanoes on…

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Actual Astronomy - The Observer’s Calendar for August 25:48

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com The big show this month is the Perseid Meteor Shower! It all happens in the wee hours of Monday morning, August 12th. And we DO mean wee hours. Go outside at midnight on the 11th and be prepared to spend a few hours. Go back inside only if it’…

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413 Special bonus episode with Wild Westendorf 38:04

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With July having a 5th Wednesday, and not wanting to go too long between podcasts with our new twice-a- month schedule, I had Kevin "Wild" Westendorf come in for a short episode to catch up on things. We discuss what we've both been doing for the past few weeks, find out more about Kevin's recent health scare, new trails he's visited and any plans …

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Guide To Space - Supernova. The Difference Between Type 1 & Type 2 6:40

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d1BkdhtgXI&list=PLbJ42wpShvml6Eg22WjWAR-6QUufHFh2v&index=218 From Mar 14, 2016. Supernovae are some of the most powerful explosions in the Universe, releasing more energy in a moment than most stars will release in their entire lifetimes. There are a few places in the Universe that defy comprehension. And supernovae…

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Deep Astronomy - What is the Universe Expanding Into? 7:10

2h ago7:10

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV33t8U6w28 From Feb 26, 2010. By popular Space Fan request, I offer this video to help answer some of your questions regarding the expanding universe. Many of you consistently ask: If the Universe is expanding, then what is it expanding into? This concept is non-trivial to try and explain in a 5 minute YT video, but…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 3 - Hot Jupiters & Pulsar Planets 28:15

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From Sept 22, 2006. You have lived on the Earth all your life, so you’d think you know plenty about planets. As usual though, the Universe is stranger than we assume, and the planets orbiting other stars defy our expectations. Gigantic super-Jupiters whirling around their parent stars every couple of days; fluffy planets with the density of cork; a…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 741 & 742: Africano & Cuban Meteorites 5:30

9d ago5:30

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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: - My Catalina Sky Survey Teammate Brian Africano discovered his 4th comet while asteroid hunting in the constellation of Ursa M…

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The Cosmic Savannah - Ep. 59: Construction of the SKA Commences! 53:25

10d ago53:25

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Hosted by Dr. Jacinta Delhaize & Dr. Daniel Cunnama. The 5th of December 2022 sees the commencement of construction of the long-awaited Square Kilometre Array (SKA)! We are honoured to be joined by the SKA Observatory Council Chairperson, Dr. Catherine Cesarsky to talk about this momentous occasion. The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation r…

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EVSN - Strange Supernova Appears Cool Before Exploding 20:37

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From May 6, 2021. Researchers find that the “oddball supernova” of a curiously cool, yellow star was lacking the hydrogen content expected, “stretching what is physically possible.” Plus, finding potentially habitable planets, a gamma ray burst, ash clouds, and a new lunar map in this week’s What’s Up. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of…

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Awesome Astronomy - Have Blue Origin Already Lost to SpaceX? 11:29

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmxcvbb0clM Ralph Wilkins hosts. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. From Aug 5, 2022. Blue Origin rocket developments seem to have been in development for decades. They've only just got their sub-orbital New Shepard rocket launching and, even now, they aren't launching that often. Their orbital…

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Cheap Astronomy - Fantastic Physics Formulas, Episode 10 12:13

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Blowing off some steam. Read by Barry Haworth and Duranee, written by Steve Nerlich, with technical advice from Stephen D'Souza. - The orbit equation: There are several orbit equations around, but this orbit equation tells you what orbital velocity you need to maintain an orbit at a particular altitude. - Entropy and the Inequality of Clausius: Get…

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Exoplanet Radio - Ep. 22: HAT-P-67b: The Largest Known Exoplanet 5:30

1h ago5:30

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From August 17, 2023. According to the NASA exoplanet archive, HAT-P-67 b holds the distinction of being the largest exoplanet in terms of size. With exoplanet classification, one always needs to be careful - especially when it comes to size and mass - because there is a fuzzy boundary with large planets where if they become too large, they are con…

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Astronomy Cast - Humans To Mars, Part 1 - Scientists 37:23

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From June 23, 2008. We’re learned about the failed missions to Mars in the past, and the current spacecraft, rovers and landers currently exploring the Red Planet. But the real prize will come when the first human sets foot on Mars. Robots are cheaper, but nothing beats having a real human being on the scene, to search for evidence of water and lif…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 739 & 740: Comet Groeller & Asteroid Billiards 5:30

18d ago5:30

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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 From Feb 13 & March 22, 2019. Today's 2 topics: - My Catalina Sky Survey teammate Hannes Groeller was asteroid hunting with our Schmidt telescope…

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UNAWE - A Missing Ingredient 7:17

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https://spacescoop.org/en/scoops/2035/a-missing-ingredient/ From September 10, 2020. The Universe is full of unanswered questions. And more than a few unquestioned answers! One of the biggest questions astronomers are trying to answer is what is the Universe made of? OK, sure, we know about protons, neutrons & electrons already. But astronomers als…

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EVSN - Cosmic Billiards Leads to Inner Planetary Growth 19:54

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From September 28, 2021. The inner solar system was a wild and wooly place as the planets were forming, and new research shows that the collisions that formed Earth and Venus were likely of the hit-and-run variety. Plus, polar ice loss warps the planet, and a black hole eats a star. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to suppor…

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Actual Astronomy - Stars: A Month by Month Tour of the Constellations with Mike Lynch 49:03

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com Mike Lynch grew up in Richfied, Minnesota. After two years at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities he transferred to the University of Wisconsin in Madison and earned his B.S. degree in Meteorology. Shortly after he was hired as a br…

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Awesome Astronomy - Sanctuary on the Moon 46:25

14d ago46:25

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Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard hosts solo! Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. Celebrating 55 years since humans first set foot on the Moon with Project Apollo, in this podcast extra, Dr. Jen meets with Benoit Faiveley and Mario Freese, founder and chief engineer of Sanctuary on the Moon, a daring project to leave a legacy of …

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412 Author PJ Anderson Is the Guest 59:59

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On episode 412, Bob chats with local author PJ Anderson about "Cheyenne Mountain - Here's Looking at You" an exhaustively researched book about the history of Colorado Springs' nearest mountain. They discuss Anderson's history in developing Cheyenne Mountain State Park at the base of the peak, the history of the early discovery and then mining and …

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Ask A Spaceman #228: Can A Galaxy Be Destroyed? 33:48

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Can galaxies ever get destroyed? What happens to their stars? Do galaxies ever die? 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! Support the sho…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 18: Black Holes, Big & Small 27:51

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From Jan 8, 2007. We’re finally ready to deal with the topic you’ve all been waiting for: Schwarzschild swirlers, Chandrasekhar crushers, ol’ matter manglers, sucking singularities… You might know them as black holes. Join as we examine how black holes form, what they consume, and just how massive they can get. We've added a new way to donate to 36…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 281E & 282E: Close Passes & Tilted History 5:30

18d ago5:30

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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: - During a recent 3 night observing run my Catalina Sky Survey teammate Rose Matheny discovered 4 asteroids which can come to l…

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NOIR Lab - Visiting Kitt Peak National Observatories 12:40

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Kitt Peak National Observatory is located about 55 miles southwest of Tucson on the land of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Kitt Peak hosts over two dozen optical telescopes and two radio telescopes. The public is welcome to visit and has a variety of daytime telescope tours and night time observing programs to choose from. In this podcast, Kitt Peak Vi…

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EVSN - Saturn’s Rings & Magnetic Fields Help Understand Planet’s Interior 21:28

1d ago21:28

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From May 7, 2021. Two new studies used data from Cassini’s Grand Finale observations of Saturn and found that the magnetic fields and a wave in the rings provide insight into the core structure and composition of the gas giant. Plus, cosmic rays, how Mayans shaped the Earth, and a review of books by Charles C. Mann. We've added a new way to donate …

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Guide To Space - What Do Other Planets Sound Like? 8:15

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4g591h49HE From Sep 3, 2015. We know that in space, no one can hear you scream. But what would things sound like on another planet? When humans finally set foot on Mars, they’re going to be curious about everything around them. What’s under that rock? What does it feel like to jump in the lower Martian gravity. What…

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Cheap Astronomy - Dear CA # 106: Articles On Particles 14:46

7d ago14:46

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Very Small Rocks. Particular rocks… Dear Cheap Astronomy – What’s a particle? Probably the best answer is that particles are those things detected by particle detectors. Unfortunately this can range from dust detected by atmospheric particle detectors to those things detected within the large hadron collider – which are a special category of those …

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Exoplanet Radio Ep. 21: JWST Takes First Direct Image of an Exoplanet 5:38

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From August 16, 2023. Just a few months after deployment, astronomers have used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to take a direct image of a planet outside our solar system. The exoplanet is a gas giant, meaning it has no rocky surface and could not be habitable. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting,…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 7: Getting Started in Amateur Astronomy 23:47

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From October 23, 2006. Got your eye on that $40 telescope at Walmart? Wait, hear us out first! Fraser and Pamela discuss strategies for getting into amateur astronomy – one of the most worthwhile hobbies out there. We discuss what gear to get, where to look, and how to meet up with other astronomy enthusiasts. We've added a new way to donate to 365…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 737 & 738: Collision & Tiny Visitor 5:30

6d ago5:30

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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: - Astronomers working with the ATLAS project reported that the perviously normally appearing asteroid 6478 Gault now has a 250,…

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The Last Minute Astronomer - July Episode 12:24

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Hosted by Rob Webb. July’s fireworks include Saturn coming back around closer to being an evening planet, Mercury and Venus dancing low in the evenings, and some magic between the Moon and Spica. 1st - Waning Crescent Moon is just above Mars in the AM 3rd - Up and to the left of Jupiter in the AM 6th - Above Venus, to the left of Mercury, NNW just …

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EVSN - JWST Reveals Star Formation Details 30:27

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From July 3, 2024. Let's take a fast-paced journey thru all that's new in space and astronomy, including Mars Perseverance Rover fords an ancient river, black holes sometimes form like baby stars, and this week's tales from the launch pad. We also look in detail at how JWST images reveal star formation in never-before-seen details. We've added a ne…

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Actual Astronomy - The Observer’s Calendar for July 28:55

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com * July 1st - Today is Canada Day Mars 4° below Moon this morning * July 2nd - Uranus 4° below Moon this morning * July 3rd - Jupiter 5° below Moon this morning * July 4th - is Independence Day in the USA and the 970th anniversary of the Crab S…

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Awesome Astronomy - July Part 1: Starliner Marooned & Playing With Gyros! 1:13:28

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Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. This month the team discuss keeping the elderly Hubble alive with a single gyro, how Starliner is currently marooned in orbit and are usually round up of other news from the cosmos, a skyguide for what to look out for and a this month in ast…

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411 Lifeseeker Technology Can Save Your Life 27:23

10d ago27:23

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On this episode, Bob chats with Hector Estevez, the CEO of Centum Research and Technology. Calling from his company's headquarters in Spain, he and Bob talk about the "Lifeseeker" technology and devices that have been used in Europe and are now being introduced in the United States. The devices, which can locate a missing hiker in minutes, work alo…

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Ask A Spaceman Ep. 227: Where is the Center of the Universe? 39:09

11d ago39:09

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What does it mean for the Universe to have a center? Could we ever travel to ours? What is a singularity? 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 …

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 725: Looking Ahead 33:42

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi-fnU88Cn0&list=PLFCJ8BHVyBD6EQmSjjUl1mh1bsFGPK0CM Streamed live on Jun 24, 2024. Normally Pamela refuses to think about the future. But today, on our final episode before hiatus, she’s throwing out those rules. It’s like the PURGE! Here’s what we’re excited about for the future. Especially for the next couple of mo…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 735 & 736: One Thousand & Home Wrecker 5:30

13d ago5:30

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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 From Mar 10 & 17, 2023. Today's 2 topics: - For the first time in history, an asteroid hunting team, the Catalina Sky Survey, has discovered more…

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Awesome Astronomy - Prepare For Falling Space Debris! 10:41

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4em31acmK3E Ralph Wilkins hosts. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. From Aug 12, 2022. The International Space Station has been continuously inhabited for more than 20 years but its end is coming. - But how do you bring down a spacecraft the size of a football field? - How do you squeeze maximu…

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H’ad Astra Historia - ‘A Distinguished Career’ Part 2 46:58

24d ago46:58

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Hosted by Loretta Cannon. Today’s guest: Dr. Steve Maran (retired from NASA and AAS https://aas.org/stephen-p-maran) shares stories with us from his almost 70 years working, and having fun, in astronomy. H’ad astra historia is the official podcast for the Historical Astronomy Division of the American Astronomical Society. We’re here to share storie…

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EVSN - Planning To Go Back To The Moon 33:34

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From June 19, 2024. This week… there was a far too much news problem. We saw the last flight of Virgin Galactic’s Unity suborbital spacecraft, the first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule to the ISS, a more successful launch test of SpaceX’s massive starship, the successful landing, loading, and liftoff of Chang’e 6 at the Moon, and… the b…

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Cheap Astronomy - Dear CA Ep. 105: Life & Death 14:12

17d ago14:12

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Staying alive… Dear Cheap Astronomy – Just how useful are humans in space? Just by landing robots on Mars, we’ve been able to take lots of photos, smell the air, feel the ground and listen to the wind blow. We’ve got bogged in difficult terrain, but also climbed hills to take in the view and even operated a drone. Sending people there is a lot more…

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Exoplanet Radio - Ep. 20: TRAPPIST-1d: A World on the Edge of Life 5:38

18d ago5:38

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From Aug 15, 2023. Tucked inside a quiet solar system, in the area of sky outlined by the constellation Aquarius, orbits a planet named TRAPPIST-1d, the third of seven planets in a system positioned 41 light years from our vantage point. TRAPPIST-1d is a rocky, Earth-like planet, meaning that it is roughly the same size and mass as our home. We've …

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