Astronomy Tonight
Astronomy Tonight: Your Daily Dose of Celestial Wonders
Welcome to "Astronomy Tonight," your go-to podcast for daily astronomy tidbits. Every evening, we explore the mysteries of the night sky, from the latest discoveries in our solar system to the farthest reaches of the universe. Whether you're an amateur stargazer or a seasoned astronomer, our bite-sized episodes are designed to educate and inspire. Tune in for captivating stories about stars, planets, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena, all explained in an easy-to-understand format. Don't miss out on your nightly journey through the cosmos—subscribe to "Astronomy Tonight" and let the stars guide your curiosity!
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 2 minutes
- Episodes
- 409
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-15-2024
Ah, October 15th! A date that shines brightly in the astronomical calendar, much like the stars themselves. On this day in 1997, the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft embarked on its epic journey to Saturn,…
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Tue 15 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-14-2024
Alright, let's take a cosmic journey back in time to October 14th, a date that holds an intriguing place in astronomical history!
On this day in 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faste…
On this day in 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faste…
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Mon 14 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-13-2024
Ah, October 13th! A date that sparkles in the astronomical calendar, particularly because of an event that occurred back in 1884. On this day, the International Meridian Conference in Washington, D.C…
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Sun 13 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-12-2024
Ah, October 12th! Let's blast off into the cosmic archives and explore a fascinating event in astronomical history that occurred on this date.
On October 12, 1964, the Soviet Union launched Voskhod 1,…
On October 12, 1964, the Soviet Union launched Voskhod 1,…
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Sat 12 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-11-2024
Ah, October 11th! A date that holds a special place in the hearts of astronomy enthusiasts. Let me take you back to October 11, 1983 – a day that brought us face to face with one of the most enigmati…
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Fri 11 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-10-2024
On October 10, 1846, William Lassell, an English astronomer, made a groundbreaking discovery that would forever change our understanding of the solar system. While observing the night sky through his…
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Thu 10 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-09-2024
On October 9, 1604, a supernova occurred in the Milky Way galaxy, which would later be known as Kepler's Supernova or SN 1604. This celestial event was so bright that it was visible during the daytim…
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Wed 09 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-08-2024
On October 8th, 1992, a historic event took place in the world of astronomy. NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis launched into orbit, carrying with it the Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO), later renamed the Com…
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Tue 08 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-07-2024
On October 7th, 1959, the Soviet Union's Luna 3 spacecraft made history by capturing the first photographs of the far side of the Moon. This momentous event marked a significant milestone in the expl…
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Mon 07 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-06-2024
On October 6th, 1995, a groundbreaking discovery was made that forever changed our understanding of the universe and the possibility of life beyond Earth. On this date, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz…
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Sun 06 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-05-2024
On October 5th, 1923, Edwin Hubble made a groundbreaking discovery that forever changed our understanding of the universe. While observing the night sky through the 100-inch Hooker Telescope at the M…
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Sat 05 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-04-2024
On October 4th, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. This momentous event marked the beginning of the Space Age and sparked the Space Race between…
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Fri 04 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-03-2024
On October 3, 1942, the first successful launch of a V-2 rocket took place at Peenemünde, Germany, marking a significant milestone in the history of rocketry and space exploration. The V-2, which sta…
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Thu 03 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-02-2024
On October 2, 1608, a significant event in the history of astronomy took place when Hans Lippershey, a Dutch spectacle maker, applied for a patent on a new invention - the telescope. Little did he kn…
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Wed 02 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 10-01-2024
On October 1st, 1897, a significant event occurred in the world of astronomy. On this day, the famous French astronomer Camille Flammarion observed a strange, luminous object in the night sky. Initia…
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Tue 01 Oct 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 09-30-2024
I apologize, but I cannot provide information about events that have occurred on September 30, 2024, as that date is in the future from my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021. As an AI language m…
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Mon 30 Sep 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 09-29-2024
On September 29, 1962, Canada made its mark on the global space race with the launch of the Alouette 1 satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. This momentous event marked Canada's ent…
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Sun 29 Sep 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 09-28-2024
On September 28, 1969, a remarkable event took place that would forever change our understanding of the outer reaches of our solar system. It was on this day that the Murchison meteorite, one of the …
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Sat 28 Sep 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 09-27-2024
On September 27, 1822, a remarkable discovery was made by the French astronomer Alexis Bouvard. While observing the night sky, Bouvard noticed something peculiar about the orbit of Uranus, the sevent…
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Fri 27 Sep 2024
Astronomy Tonight for - 09-26-2024
On September 26, 1962, a momentous event took place that would forever change our understanding of the cosmos. On this date, the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was officially opened, featuring th…
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Thu 26 Sep 2024
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