The Backyard Astronomer Podcast

The transit method allows astronomers to study distant worlds and discover exoplanets as their orbit traverses the disc of their stars.  We can make our own discovery this month when Titan transits S…

The moon is our guide this month as we follow her path along the sky and she points out celestial wonders in the early mornings of August.  

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The Delta Aquariids is a favorite amond metoer shower viewers, for the warmer summer months, and this year a new moon for ultra dark skies.  Learn where you can find this is in the sky and when to lo…

Stonehenge, Chichen Itza, Angkor Wat... These Monolithic sites were built  to celebrate the Solar calendar, but even right here in Northern Arizona ancient cultures were documenting the movement of t…

Let's get Edgy!  This month we are talking about orbital collisions andsideways planets, and how they change the way we view the Solar System.

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Once in 396 billion years!  Or click-bait?  Let's talk planetary alignments - SYZYGY!

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If we can only see 6 stars in the Pleiades, then why do so many ancient cultures reference the number 7 in relation to this star cluster?  Let's dig deeper into the 7 Sisters, 7 Boys, and all sorts o…

NASA, ISS, UFOs and UAPs - what is up with all the acronyms?  Let's talk about rockets, satellites, and some of the acronyms commonly used in the space industry.

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Sometimes constellations can be hard to imagine, but a simple asterism can guide you to all sorts of celestial wonders.  Let's talk about the Great Square of Pegasus!

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Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan- ATLAS is hurtling through the inner solar system, gracing the Northern Hemisphere's early evening skies of mid-October.  Where do comets like this come from and where is …

Saturn has long been known as a planet, but the discovery of its rings and moons spans hundreds of years.  Join the great astronomers of yesteryear as we learn about The Ringed Planet at opposition t…

Our new segment for kids of all ages, and what better topic to start with than ALIENS!  

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"The sky is falling!" exclaimed Chicken Little!  Is it a meteorite, or a piece of the International Space Station?  Let's find out!

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T Coronae Borealis or "The Blaze Star" has been documented for centuries with a recurrent period of about 78 years between brightening as a nova. What does that mean?  Listen in this month as we talk…

The Sombrero Galaxy is your backyard target this month.  Look for this edge-on galaxy yhroughout the spring.

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Our Sun has spots? Sunspots, solar flares, and even CMEs are the highlights of this month's focus on the Sun and Solar Cycle.  Learn more about Coronal Mass Ejections and how they impact Earth.

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The Spring Equinox and waxing gibbous moon will lead you to a hive of activity this month!

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The Monoceros constellation and Rosette Nebula shine bright this month!  

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Our celestial neighbors waltz across the sky this month.  Let's talk about Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation, Saturn's rings, and Jupiter's Great Red Spot.

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The Geminids meteor shower make a fantastic appearance this December, but why are they different than other meteor showers?  Tune in to learn all about meteor showers and the Geminids!

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