Best Astronomy Cast Podcasts (2023)

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Ep. 690: Climate on Mars - From Ice Caps to Dust Storms 29:46

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 690: Climate on Mars - From Ice Caps to Dust Storms by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Sep 18, 2023. We’ve looked at Earth’s changing climate, now let’s see what it’s like for another world: Mars. Much looks familiar, but some of it is totally alien, from ice caps of frozen carbon dioxide to planetary dust storms th…

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The 365 Days of Astronomy

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 690: Climate on Mars - From Ice Caps to Dust Storms 30:12

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR0fmR710rc Streamed live on Sep 18, 2023. We’ve looked at Earth’s changing climate, now let’s see what it’s like for another world: Mars. Much looks familiar, but some of it is totally alien, from ice caps of frozen carbon dioxide to planetary dust storms that can obscure the entire world from view. This video was m…

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Ep. 689: Our Warming World – 20 Years of Climate Science 37:55

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It’s official! June and July were the warmest we’ve seen since records began over a century ago. Fires are rampant across Canada, and we’re seeing record droughts around the world. Today, we’re going to look at 20 years of climate science, how well does reality match up with the predictions. Download MP3 | Show Notes | Transcript Show Notes Record …

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The 365 Days of Astronomy

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EVSN - The Search for Life on Other Worlds 44:31

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From July 26, 2023. Right now, humans are tantalizingly close to being able to search for life on other worlds where it is reasonable to think life could exist. We can’t do it yet - at least not in a way that would be safe for any potential life, but this is a long game, and as we’ll discuss in this episode, the technologies we need are being activ…

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Actual Astronomy - An Observing Guide to Jupiter & Saturn 38:46

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com Episode # 357. An observing Guide to Saturn: * Currently Located in Aquarius * Just past Opposition Aug 27th, so perfectly placed in evening sky * Rises before Sunset so it’s high enough to observe as soon as it’s dark * Naked eye - looks like…

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Awesome Astronomy - JWST looks at the Ring - Interview with Dr. Robert Wessen 47:17

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Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. This months interview looks at that stunning imagery that JWST took of the Ring Nebula - that familiar Messier planterary nebula in Lyra and favourite of star parties. This new study has revealed new and unexpected details and once again dem…

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The Daily Space - Newly Discovered Bright Transient Radio Source is a Mystery 22:34

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From Jan 27, 2022. Scientists using the Murchison Widefield Array in Australia recently discovered an extremely bright source of radio waves, releasing bursts of energy three times an hour. That timing makes the object behave unlike anything else seen to date, leaving the research team with a new mystery to unravel. Plus, everything else is about w…

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Ep. 690: Climate on Mars - From Ice Caps to Dust Storms 1:04:53

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Streamed live on Sep 18, 2023. We’ve looked at Earth’s changing climate, now let’s see what it’s like for another world: Mars. Much looks familiar, but some of it is totally alien, from ice caps of frozen carbon dioxide to planetary dust storms that can obscure the entire world from view. This video was made possible by the following Patreon member…

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Big Picture Science

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Skeptic Check: Near Death Experiences 56:11

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Near death experiences can be profound and even life changing. People describe seeing bright lights, staring into the abyss, or meeting dead relatives. Many believe these experiences to be proof of an afterlife. But now, scientists are studying these strange events and gaining insights into the brain and consciousness itself. Will we uncover the sc…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 711 & 712: First One & Tiny Travelers 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: - Asteroid hunters were able to discover a small Earth approaching asteroid after 57 nights of continuous rain and clouds. - Al…

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The Cosmic Savannah Ep. 49: SALT - Spectroscopy 53:08

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Hosted by Dr. Jacinta Delhaize & Dr. Daniel Cunnama. The IAU celebrates Women and Girls in Astronomy Month throughout February, from February 11th, 2022 in tandem with the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science, to International Women’s Day on 8 March. To celebrate this we speak with Dr. Elizabeth Naluminsa, a wonderful wom…

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EVSN - Will Asteroid 2023 DW Collide with Earth in 2046? (All signs point to no.) 45:08

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From July 5, 2023. A new asteroid has been discovered with an orbit that crosses our own planet’s orbit. In general, this object and Earth are very good and not trying to occupy the same space at the same time, and we’ve managed to coexist for a fair amount of time. We are going to have a close approach, however, in 2046, and for the first time in …

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Awesome Astronomy - The Antikythera Mechanism 10:22

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDU3XX49quI Ralph Wilkins hosts. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. From Feb 25, 2022. This is the machine made over a thousand years ahead of its time! Made in ancient Greece more than 2,000 years ago and lost in the Aegean Sea. It was so sophisticated that nothing like it would be invented or…

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The Daily Space - Rising Oxygen Levels of Past Earth May Help in Search for Life 18:04

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Scientists analyzed iron-rich sedimentary rocks and estimated the amount of oxygen present in the atmosphere when those rocks formed, finding low levels of oxygen and giving insight into a potential biosignature for life beyond Earth. Plus, controlling robots from space, a SpaceX launch, and this week’s What’s Up. We've added a new way to donate to…

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Ask A Spaceman Ep. 208: Where Are All The White Holes? 37:42

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How are white holes different from black holes? What would happen if you were stuck inside of one? Why don’t they appear 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 Bette…

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Ep. 689 - Our Warming World: 20 Years of Climate Science 37:55

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 689 - Our Warming World: 20 Years of Climate Science by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Sep 11, 2023. It’s official! June and July were the warmest we’ve seen since records began over a century ago. Fires are rampant across Canada, and we’re seeing record droughts around the world. Today we’re going to look at 20 ye…

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Ep. 689 - Our Warming World: 20 Years of Climate Science 1:00:52

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Streamed live on Sep 11, 2023. It’s official! June and July were the warmest we’ve seen since records began over a century ago. Fires are rampant across Canada, and we’re seeing record droughts around the world. Today we’re going to look at 20 years of climate science, how well does reality match up with the predictions. This video was made possibl…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 689 - Our Warming World: 20 Years of Climate Science 36:33

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls6-EK0f54Q Streamed live on Sep 11, 2023. It’s official! June and July were the warmest we’ve seen since records began over a century ago. Fires are rampant across Canada, and we’re seeing record droughts around the world. Today we’re going to look at 20 years of climate science, how well does reality match up with …

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Big Picture Science

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Into the Deep* 54:00

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Have you ever heard worms arguing? Deep-sea scientists use hydrophones to eavesdrop on “mouth-fighting worms.” It’s one of the many ways scientists are trying to catalog the diversity of the deep oceans — estimated to be comparable to a rainforest. But the clock is ticking. While vast expanses of the deep sea are still unexplored, mining companies …

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 709 & 710: Catching Asteroids & Boomer 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: - Asteroid mining Is possible. It might be possible to catch an asteroid, place it into Earth orbit, and thus provide a ready s…

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Deep Astronomy - Exoplanet Radio Ep. 1: What is an Exoplanet? 5:38

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os_69WZv8yw From Jul 21, 2023. Welcome to the first episode of Exoplanet Radio! I produced a video especially for this episode. Not all episodes will have a full-fledged video associated with it. I'll make those periodically as time warrants. All episodes and videos available on https://exoplanetradio.com We've added…

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EVSN - Is 2023 The Year Of Io? 51:45

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From Jun 22, 2023. In general, the kind of year we’ll experience gets its label at the end of the year. 2005 was the year of the never-ending hurricane season. 2017 was the year we experienced an eclipse and lost Cassini. 2020 was the year satellite constellations went from a handful to hundreds of spacecraft. 2022 was the year of Mars exploration …

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Guide To Space - How To See Your House From Space 4:04

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APlQAxc3Yok From Jun 6, 2013. Have you ever wondered how you can see your house from space... for free? What are the satellites taking those pictures of Earth anyway? Are these pictures live? Can you walk outside, look up and see yourself on camera... from space? Universe Today publisher Fraser Cain details the resou…

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The Daily Space - Milky Way’s Stellar Streams Highlight Dark Matter 23:38

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From Jan 18, 2022. Recent observations of twelve different stellar streams around the Milky Way have revealed the effects of dark matter, similar to how lights on a Christmas Tree reveal the shape of the tree in dark. Plus, globular clusters, volcanoes, and an interview with Dr. Cathy Olkin from the Southwest Research Institute’s Lucy mission. We'v…

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Awesome Astronomy - Our Caveman Ancestors Were Just As Smart As Us! 11:09

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly_fYYW0w6c From Feb 18, 2022. We think we're really smart now we have computers, cryptocurrencies, vide games and spaceships. But we're no smarter than our cave-dwelling ancestors. They were just as intelligent! This video looks at the scientific and technological revolutions we've achieved, the promise that technol…

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Astronomy Cast Questions Show: Matter Balance, Jumping Light Speed and Black Hole Star Formation 33:25

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From June 25, 2009. Why was there a difference between the amount of matter and antimatter at the beginning of the Universe? Mathematics lets us travel faster than light speed, so why can’t we? And are there stars forming around black holes? - Why was there a difference between the amount of matter and antimatter at the beginning of the Universe? D…

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What's a Few Degrees? 54:00

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Brace yourself for heatwave “Lucifer.” Dangerous deadly heatwaves may soon be so common that we give them names, just like hurricanes. This is one of the dramatic consequences of just a few degrees rise in average temperatures. Also coming: Massive heat “blobs” that form in the oceans and damage marine life, and powerful windstorms called “derechos…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 707 & 708: Ringed Dynamo & Guard Down 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: - Even though humans have been aware of the planet Saturn from from the dawn of history this beautiful object still offers myst…

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NOIRLab - The First Magnetar Progenitor 17:19

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Neutron stars, the compact remains of a massive star following a supernova explosion, are the densest matter in the Universe. Some neutron stars, known as magnetars, also claim the record for the strongest magnetic fields of any object. How magnetars, which are a mere 15 kilometers across, form and produce such colossal magnetic fields remains a my…

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EVSN - Bring On The JWST Science Results 48:23

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From June 9, 2023. OK so this is actually episode six, but our producer Ally numbered the episodes weird and we got mixed up. This week, thanks to the support of so many, we’re going to be looking at earthquakes, early results from JWST, spherical novae, the Dark Side of the Moon, and a whole lot more. (This episode originally aired on television M…

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Awesome Astronomy Ep. #134 - Colliding with the Moon on a Summer's Day 1:30:54

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Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. This month we are joined by special guest Neill Sanders from Go Stargazing who is making a special announcement about astronomy cruise Holidays. We have: - News of a new type of star, - Mud on Mars and… - JWST breaking cosmology once again. …

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The Daily Space - Origin of Earth’s Water: A New Hypothesis Has Entered the Chat 20:41

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From January 26, 2022. For decades, scientists have been trying to work out just how the Earth got all its water, and the prevailing theory was that comets and asteroids brought it, and we have evidence for that mechanic; however, a new hypothesis has provided evidence that the water was already here, locked away in hydrous minerals in a very iron-…

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Ask A Spaceman Ep. 207: How Far Do We Travel In Our Lives? 39:38

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Paths in the Universe. What is the combined motion of everything in the Universe? How does all of that influence us? Are we just going around in circles, or is there something more? 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 y…

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Astronomy Cast - Questions: An Unlocked Moon, Energy Into Black Holes, & the Space Station's Orbit 31:41

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http://www.astronomycast.com/archive/ From May 21, 2009. - What would happen if the Moon was rotating fast enough that it was not tidally locked to the Earth? - When light and matter go into a black hole, where do they go? - Why does the space station’s orbit seem to oscillate between 60 degrees north latitude and 60 degrees south? - What do telesc…

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Building a Space Colony* 54:00

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Ready to become a space emigre? For half a century, visionaries have been talking about our future off-Earth – a speculative scenario in which many of us live in space colonies. So why haven’t we built them? Will the plans of billionaire space entrepreneurs to build settlements on Mars, or orbiting habitats that would be only minutes away from Eart…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 705 & 706: One Half Inch & Wonders to Behold 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: - Fuzzy, spread out, asteroid images due to atmospheric and or equipment produced distortions can cause important objects to sl…

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Guide To Space - How To See The International Space Station (ISS) 3:45

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNsCMBKFakk From May 23, 2013. Did you know that the International Space Station (ISS) is one of the brightest objects in the night sky? You just need to know where, and when to look. Universe Today publisher Fraser Cain fills you in on the tools you can use to locate the station for its next pass overhead. Based on …

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EVSN - Is This How We Get Cylons? 56:08

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From February 18, 2023. In this show, we’ll go through more than 20 studies and observations ranging from planetary climates to galaxy mergers, and we’ll take a closer look at how Artificial Intelligence is being asked to play a role in every area of this research. And we’ll ask, “Is this how we get Cylons?” (This episode originally aired on televi…

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Actual Astronomy - September Observer’s Calendar 34:11

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com Sept 1 - Neptune 1.4° N of the Moon Sept 4 - Jupiter 3° S of the Moon Sept 5 - Uranus 3° S of the Moon Sept. 6 - Last quarter Moon Sept 10 - Follow Capella into the daytime sky with the unaided eye this week Sept 15 - Zodiacal Light becomes vi…

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