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Astronomy Tonight

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Astronomy Tonight: Your Daily Dose of Celestial WondersWelcome 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

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Mars' Hidden Lake: A Subglacial Surprise Beneath the...

Astronomy Tonight ·

2025/07/27

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomy, July 27th, we celebrate the anniversary of a truly mind-bending discovery. Back in 2018, astronomers announced the detection of a massive underground lake on Mars! That's right, folks – water on the Red Planet!Using data from the European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft, scientists found evidence of a 20-kilometer-wide lake of liquid water hidden beneath layers of ice and dust near the south pole of Mars. This wasn't just a

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Moon Buggy Madness: Apollo 15's Lunar Joyride

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2025/07/26

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On July 26th, 1971, the Apollo 15 mission blasted off from Kennedy Space Center, marking the beginning of one of the most ambitious lunar expeditions in human history. This mission was a game-changer, folks! It introduced the lunar roving vehicle, affectionately known as the "Moon Buggy," which allowed astronauts David Scott and James Irwin to become the first humans to drive on another celestial body.Picture this: Two brave explorers, bouncing along the lunar

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First Woman's Spacewalk: Savitskaya's Cosmic Triumph

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2025/07/25

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 25th, in the year 1984, Soviet cosmonauts Svetlana Savitskaya and Vladimir Dzhanibekov made history by becoming the first humans to perform a spacewalk during the Salyut 7 space station mission. But this wasn't just any ordinary spacewalk, folks! Savitskaya became the first woman to ever perform a spacewalk, floating gracefully in the cosmic void for over three hours.Picture this: Savitskaya, clad in her bulky Orlan spacesuit, emerged from the

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Eris: The Dwarf Planet That Demoted Pluto

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2025/07/24

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 24th, in the year 2005, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery that sent ripples through the scientific community and challenged our understanding of the solar system. Mike Brown, Chad Trujillo, and David Rabinowitz announced the discovery of Eris, a dwarf planet lurking in the distant reaches of our cosmic neighborhood.Eris, named after the Greek goddess of discord and strife, certainly lived up to its moniker by stirring up quite a

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Charon: Love, Myth, and a Cosmic Discovery in 1978

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2025/07/23

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomical history, July 23rd, we celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of Pluto's largest moon, Charon, in 1978. Picture this: a young astronomer named James Christy is squinting at photographic plates of Pluto at the United States Naval Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. He notices something peculiar – a slight bulge on the image of Pluto that seems to move over time. At first, he thinks it might be a defect in the image, but his

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1:51

"Cosmic Collision: When Comet Fragments Punched Jupiter"

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2025/07/22

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 22nd, in the year 1994, fragments of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter, creating a cosmic spectacle that astronomers still talk about with wide-eyed wonder. Picture this: a string of celestial pearls, each one a chunk of cosmic ice and rock, hurtling towards the largest planet in our solar system at speeds of about 60 kilometers per second. That's fast enough to get from New York to Los Angeles in under a minute!These impacts

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1:56

One Small Step: Humanity's Lunar Leap

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2025/07/21

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomical history, July 21, 1969, humanity took its first steps on another celestial body. At 02:56 UTC, astronaut Neil Armstrong descended the ladder of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module "Eagle" and uttered those now-famous words: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."But let's have a little fun with this momentous occasion, shall we? Imagine, if you will, the sheer absurdity of the situation. Here's Neil Armstrong, encased in

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One Small Step: A Giant Leap into Space History

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2025/07/20

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomy, July 20th, we celebrate the anniversary of one of humanity's greatest achievements: the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. On this historic date, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on another celestial body, forever changing our perspective of Earth and our place in the cosmos.As Armstrong descended the ladder of the Lunar Module Eagle, he uttered those immortal words: "That's one small step for

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Triton: The Rebel Moon that Defies Cosmic Conventions

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2025/07/19

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 19th, in the year 1846, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery that would forever change our understanding of our solar system. American astronomer Asaph Hall, working at the United States Naval Observatory, spotted the first of Neptune's moons, Triton.Picture this: a warm summer night, Hall peering through his telescope, his eyes straining in the darkness. Suddenly, a tiny speck of light catches his attention. Could it be? He adjusts the

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2:06

India's First Satellite: A Cosmic Leap into Space

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2025/07/18

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 18th, in 1980, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) achieved a monumental milestone with the successful launch of its first satellite, Rohini-1, aboard the indigenously developed SLV-3 rocket. This event marked India's entry into the exclusive club of spacefaring nations and set the stage for the country's impressive space program that we know today.Picture, if you will, the humid air of Sriharikota, India, thick with anticipation as

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1:58

Edge of Space: Major White's Historic X-15 Flight

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2025/07/17

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 17th, in the year 1962, the astronomical world was buzzing with excitement as the X-15 rocket plane, piloted by Major Robert White, soared to an incredible altitude of 314,750 feet (96 kilometers). This groundbreaking flight marked the first time a winged aircraft had reached the mesosphere, the layer of Earth's atmosphere where meteors usually burn up.Picture this: Major White, strapped into his sleek, black X-15, rocketed off the wing of a

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Apollo 11: Humanity's Leap into the Cosmic Unknown

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2025/07/16

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On July 16th, we celebrate a monumental achievement in human spaceflight and astronomical exploration. On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins on their historic journey to the Moon.Picture it: The massive Saturn V rocket, standing 363 feet tall, ignites with a deafening roar. As it lifts off, the ground trembles, and spectators shield their eyes from the blinding glare. The

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Space Bat: An Unexpected Passenger on NASA's...

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2025/07/15

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 15th, in the year 2006, the Space Shuttle Discovery launched on mission STS-121, marking a significant milestone in NASA's return to flight following the Columbia disaster. But what made this launch particularly exciting was a tiny, unexpected passenger that hitched a ride into space!As Discovery thundered into the sky, sharp-eyed observers noticed something unusual clinging to the external fuel tank. It was a bat! Yes, you heard that right, a

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New Horizons: A Pluto Revelation at 10 Years

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2025/07/14

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On July 14th, we celebrate a truly groundbreaking moment in space exploration history. On this day in 2015, exactly 10 years ago, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft made its historic flyby of Pluto, giving us our first close-up views of the distant dwarf planet and its moons.After a journey of more than 3 billion miles and 9.5 years, New Horizons zipped past Pluto at a blistering speed of about 31,000 miles per hour. The spacecraft came within 7,800 miles of

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Pluto Unveiled: New Horizons' Decade-Defining Cosmic...

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2025/07/13

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast. On July 13th, we celebrate a monumental achievement in space exploration: the arrival of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft at Pluto in 2015. Exactly ten years ago today, after a journey of nearly a decade and over 3 billion miles, New Horizons made its closest approach to the dwarf planet, giving us our first clear look at this mysterious world on the edge of our solar system.The flyby was a nail-biter for scientists and space enthusiasts alike. As New Horizons

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Io's Inferno: Jupiter's Moon Erupts in Cosmic Fireworks

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2025/07/12

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 12th, in the year 1979, the world of astronomy was rocked by an explosive discovery - quite literally! The mighty Voyager 2 spacecraft, in its grand tour of the outer solar system, made its closest approach to Jupiter and captured something utterly unexpected. As it zoomed past the gas giant, Voyager 2's cameras caught sight of a volcanic eruption on Jupiter's moon Io, marking the first time active volcanism had ever been observed beyond

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Skylab's Fiery Farewell: When NASA's Space Station...

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2025/07/11

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 11th, in the year 1979, the world witnessed one of the most spectacular and unexpected celestial events in recent history: the unannounced demise of Skylab, NASA's first space station. Picture this: It's a balmy winter day in Western Australia. The locals are going about their business when suddenly, the sky lights up with streaks of fire. Is it a meteor shower? A UFO invasion? No, it's America's 77-ton space station making an unscheduled and

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Deep Impact: NASA's Cosmic Collision with Comet Tempel 1

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2025/07/10

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 10th, in the year 2005, astronomers witnessed a cosmic spectacle that left them both thrilled and perplexed. The Deep Impact space probe, launched by NASA, successfully collided with comet Tempel 1, creating a brilliant flash visible from Earth. This audacious mission was designed to study the interior composition of comets, those mysterious icy wanderers of our solar system.Picture this: a 820-pound copper-core "impactor" hurtling through

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Pluto Unveiled: A Decade of Cosmic Discovery

Astronomy Tonight ·

2025/07/09

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 9th, in the year 2015, exactly a decade ago, the New Horizons spacecraft made its historic flyby of Pluto, giving us our first close-up views of this distant, icy world. The mission was a triumph of human ingenuity and perseverance, as New Horizons had been traveling through space for nearly a decade before reaching its target.As it zoomed past Pluto at a blistering speed of about 31,000 miles per hour, New Horizons captured breathtaking

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"Solar Fury: The Bastille Day Storm of 2000"

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2025/07/08

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 8th, in the year 2000, we witnessed a spectacular celestial event that had astronomers and space enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. The Sun unleashed a colossal solar flare, known as the Bastille Day event, which was one of the most intense solar storms ever recorded.Picture this: a massive explosion on the Sun's surface, releasing energy equivalent to billions of hydrogen bombs. This solar tantrum sent a cloud of charged particles hurtling

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