The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
The Backyard Astronomer brings you semi-monthly topics and interviews relative to astronomy, space, and science. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
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- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 56
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
E.35-Astrophotography and JuMBO Planets in Orion
The Orion Nebula was the first deep sky target of astrophotography in 1880 and we now know it hosts unique planets not (yet) seen any where else in space! Check it out!
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E.34-Annular Eclipse
In October an Annnular Eclipse will be visible to millions across the Western United States. Learn the difference between a total and annualr eclipse, why they happen, and more in this month's episo…
E.33-Archers, Teapots, and the Milky Way
Let's explore the Milky Way! Star Clusters and Nebulae abound in this month's podcast.
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E.32-Stories in the Stars
I organized a group of amateur and professional astronomers, educators and students, and business leaders from around the Prescott, AZ area, which group won the IAU's NameExoWorlds2022 competition wi…
E.31-Scorpions and Rabbits
Scorpions and Rabbits dance in the sky this month. Learn the when/where/why of these constellations at https://backyardastronomeraz.wordpress.com/ and facebook.com/backyardastroaz
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E.30-Buzzing Bees and Planets
Two planets join the Beehive Cluster in June, while two others are born from it. Learn more in this month's episode!
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E.29 - Spring Serpents and Clusters
Spring has sprung, and brings with it the emerging flora and fauna of the night sky. Check out constellations, clusters, galaxies and more in this month's episode.
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E.28-Bullish About Astronomy
Taurus the Bull hosts the planet Mars this month, as well as many other star clusters and nebulae. Check it out this month!
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E.27-Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is making its close approach to Earth tonight, so bust out your binoculars or telescope and look to the sky!
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E.26 - Near Objects - Comets and Asteroids
Comet C/2022 E3(ZTF) has dominated the news recently, but today an even closer object will fly by Earth at just 2200 miles. Asteroid 2023BU was discovered on 1/21/2023 by a Backyard Astronomer in Cr…
E.25 - Fusion-The Lifeblood of Stars and Science Fiction
On 5 Dec. 2022, scientists for the first time successfully produced a fusion reaction with more energy generated than that put in. This month we talk about the Big Bang, the birth of stars, and why …
E.24 - Indigenous Astronomy
Constellations have tales of striking similarity, despite the cultures that named them being displaced by thousands of years and thousands of miles. The indigenous people across North America were n…
E.23-ExoWorlds and Native American Astronomy with The Museum of Indigenous People
Manuel Lucero and Joshua Ballze from the Museum of Indigenous People join me this month to talk about their work - in and out of the museum - to bring awareness to Native American cultures, history, …
E.22 - Light Years, ExoWorlds, and Hot Ice
How long does it take to communicate across space, and who might be listening? GJ 436b may be listing from 33 light years distant, but their planet needs a new name! Follow the Backyard Astronomer,…
E.21-A Prodigious Interview with Homer Hickam!
Born in 1943 West Virginia, Homer Hickam, Jr. was a barely a teenager when the Soviet space program launched Sputnik 1, and subsequently launched Homer into a lifelong relationship with space. The 1…
E.20-Sputnik and the October Skies
October 4th, 1957 ushered in the Space Age with the successful launch and orbit of Sputnik 1.
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E.19B - SR71 interview re-release (audio corrected)
A special interview with SR-71 pilot Pat Bledsoe. Re-edited Audio.
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E.19-SR71 pilot Col. Pat Bledsoe
A special interview with SR-71 pilot Pat Bledsoe.
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E.17-The Ringed Planet
Let's talk Saturn!
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