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Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy

A podcast about astronomy and faith with Wayne and Dan. Making astronomy relevant and understandable.

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53:31

Does Anyone Really Know How Old the Universe Is? Part 1

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/11/18

If you are anywhere in the vicinity of Wayne and Dan's generation, you probably have at least heard of the band Chicago. They have a few catchy tunes with some interesting titles, like 25 or 6 to 4 and Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is? What do these songs have anything to do with the universe? Plenty! If Chicago were writing new songs today, they might do a remake of 25 or 6 to 4 and call it 26 or 13 Point 8. Turns out the age of the universe is up for discussion once again, raised by images

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40:27

The Osiris Rex Mission to Bennu. Can Carbon From an...

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/10/20

Why does science explore the universe? If the universe has no ultimate purpose, why study it? But how can science know that the universe has no ultimate purpose? Can carbon from an asteroid really tell us where we came from and what our place in the universe really is? Recently, some 250 grams of carbon and other minerals gathered from Bennu, a near-earth asteroid, landed safely in a Utah desert. What can these elements really tell us about who we are and where we came from? Is debris from an

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54:26

The Annular Eclipse of October 2023 and the Glory of God

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/10/14

You have likely at least seen pictures or videos of solar eclipses, perhaps you have been fortunate enough to see one as it happens. Either way, eclipses are quite a dramatic and awe-inspiring sight to behold. What do they mean? Anything? For non-Christians and those who hold to a completely materialistic view of the universe, sadly no. These events, while breathtaking, are not anything purposeful. They were not intended by anyone or anything. They are just chance alignments with no rhyme or

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51:53

Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men Part 2 - with...

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/09/18

If there are highly intelligent beings out there in the cosmos somewhere and they have perfected overcoming the impossible odds and dangers of interstellar and intergalactic travel, why do they always crash here on Earth? And is it even possible for such beings to defy the known laws of physics? On part two of our conversation with astrophysicist and author Dr. Hugh Ross of Reasons to Believe, we finish up our conversation about aliens, UFOs, and UAPs, and the problems they pose for a naturalistic

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49:11

Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men Part 1 - with...

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/09/12

In case you have not been following the news in the recent months, there has been a resurgence of interest in UFOs, UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena), and advanced intelligent beings from other dimensions or worlds visiting us. There has also been talk of "non-human biologics", allegedly the remains of the "pilots" of crashed UFOs and UAPs being secretly held by our government. What are these things? How as Christians can we make sense of the claims being made once more by ufologists and those

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54:07

The Perseid Meteors THIS WEEKEND! (August 11th-14th)

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/08/11

Be sure to catch the Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend (Aug. 12-13, 2023) , weather permitting! If the weather is bad or you can't see them, however, hopefully this episode will be the next best thing! What is a meteor shower, anyway? What do they mean? Where can you see them? Wayne and Dan attempt to answer these and other burning questions about this weekend's Perseid fireworks! Come and see! Wayne's article on comets. Dan's article on the Perseids. Previous Good Heavens! Episodes on

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41:46

Is There Life Out There? Part 2. A Conversation on...

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/07/18

If extraterrestrial life existed, how would it impact our faith in Christ? What would it look like? Would it be something like bacteria, plants or animals, or something more resembling intelligent agents like ourselves? Is the Earth specially designed to host biological life or are there other "Earth-like" planets in the universe today? This is part two of our special combined broadcast of Apologetics Profile and Good Heavens! with cosmologist and author Dr. Jeff Zweerink of Reasons to Believe. If

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51:34

Is There Life Out There? Part 1. A Conversation on...

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/07/17

We have been asking the question as long as we have been able to look up at the stars. Is there life out there in the cosmos? What would it be like? What are the implications for us if there is? And especially, how might extraterrestrial life impact our understanding of the Bible and of the Christian faith? What might extraterrestrial life have to do with Jesus of Nazareth? There is presently no evidence for ET. So why are we talking about it? Find out from an expert cosmologist who has asked this

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40:02

Amazing Exoplanets Part 2

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/07/03

This is part two of our two-part episode on the wondrous world of exoplanets. On this episode Wayne and Dan explore a "super Saturn" with a ring system of over 110,000,000 million miles in diameter. If this planet were where our Saturn is located, we could easily see the rings with the naked eye. They would appear four to five times larger than the full moon! We'll also be looking at the darkest, blackest exoplanet discovered to date. Just a tad larger than our own Jupiter, It has baffled

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49:57

Amazing Exoplanets Part 1

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/06/30

For the next two episodes of Good Heavens! Wayne and Dan will be exploring four fantastic worlds outside of our solar system. For the most part, there have been over 5,000 newly-discovered planets outside our own solar system since the 1990s, with thousands more "candidates" that need further exploration and confirmation. Astronomers call these planets outside of our solar system "exoplanets." On this episode we'll marvel at the mathematical majesty of TESS Object of Interest #178 or TOI-178 for

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01:07:57

Mysteries of a Distant Star - Fomalhaut

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/05/31

The James Webb Space Telescope continues to make headlines with its marvelous head-scratching discoveries. On this episode, Wayne and Dan explore a recent JWST unexpected discovery of a disc and multiple rings around the star Fomalhaut. This discovery promises to challenge current theories about how stars and planets form. Wayne and Dan not only discuss the science, but also how we see the star pointing to our unique and special place in the cosmos, all for the glory of God in Christ. Dan's article

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01:20:13

Kings of the Cosmos

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/05/01

(Galactic image in the thumbnail - NASA - the James Webb Space Telescope Cartwheel galaxy, previously imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope). Galaxies, we might say, are kings of the cosmos. Their splendor and size has really only come to be known in the last 100 years, since Edwin Hubble finally determined that Andromeda, and many other galaxies just like it, were not just nebulae in our own universe. Hubble's telescope, the Hooker Telescope atop Mt. Wilson in California, was the largest of its day

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01:19:21

Good Heavens! Dwarf Planets?!

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/04/12

Good Heavens! Dwarfs (not dwarves) have stolen Pluto's planetary status! Who are these mischievous entities? Why did they steal from Pluto? Where are they, exactly? And what do dwarfs, dancing, and astronomy have to do with each other? Join Wayne and Dan for this educational adventure in exploring these recently discovered miscreants of the solar system! Hopefully they've answered all of the perplexing questions on this episode. If not, it's still a fun chat about what's out there and how it all

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19:04

Wonders Uncovered by the James Webb Space Telescope

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/03/31

Dan summarizes four fantastical new images from the James Webb Space Telescope and how he believes they reveal the glory of God. Objects discussed you can see for yourself! Pandora's Cluster VHS 1256 b (only an artist's conception) Wolf-Rayet 124 NGC 7469 A Star Wreath Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms. To support Good Heavens! on Podbean as a patron, you can use the Podbean app, or go to https://patron.podbean.com/goodheavens. This goes to

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22:57

The Constellation of Draco the Dragon

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/03/17

Did dragons ever really exist? Why is there a constellation of a dragon? Where'd it come from? On this episode of Good Heavens! Dan breaks down the myths and legends behind Draco the Dragon, the 8th largest constellation in the night sky, Find out about its brightest stars and some of the deep sky objects within and about what Scripture has to say about the dragon of old. Don't miss this fascinating episode. Sit back, close your eyes, and imagine you're in a state-of-the-art planetarium. If you

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21:19

Aligned For God’s Glory

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/03/09

See a wondrous alignment of planets at the end of March! Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars, and the Moon! What does it all mean for us? Find out on this special episode! Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms. To support Good Heavens! on Podbean as a patron, you can use the Podbean app, or go to https://patron.podbean.com/goodheavens. This goes to Wayne Spencer. If you would like to give to the ministry of Watchman Fellowship or to Daniel Ray,

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46:02

Good Heavens! A Grin Without a Cat! Part 2

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/02/08

What made Alice swim in a puddle of tears? Mathematics! As long division did for Dan in 4th grade. Math can bring tears, both of frustration and joy. What exactly is math? Why does it work so well in describing our universe? How can people explain mathematics apart from mind? And what's it all have to do with a grin without a cat? Come and see (or in this case, listen)! For more grinning from the heavens, see Wayne's

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11:25

The Moon, Venus, and Jupiter - Feb. 27, 2023

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/02/04

A special edition of Good Heaven! A heavenly event you don't want to miss! Mark your calendars for a special sight in the heavens coming soon. And you won't need a telescope or binoculars. You'll even be able to see it from a big city if your western horizon is clear and the weather is good. Come and see!

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49:25

Good Heavens! A Grin Without a Cat! - Part 1

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/02/01

Have you ever seen a grin without a cat? Come and see, or at least listen to the story about a fascinating object in the deepest recesses of Ursa Major, the Great Bear! Alice in Wonderland, Charlie Chaplain, Albert Einstein, invisible space-time fabric, and a grin that is kinda out of this world. For more grinning from the heavens, see Wayne's article! The Grin from Space https://creationanswers.net/answersblog/2023/01/27/the-grin-from-space/ Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts

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31:03

J.R.R. Tolkien - Part 3

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy ·

2023/01/01

Part three of our discussion of the fascinating and inspiring life, imagination, and writing of Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien includes Tolkien's concept of the eucatastrophe and the importance of friendships both in his life and in the characters of Middle Earth. Wayne's essay on Tolkien's Fantasy World https://creationanswers.net/goodies/Tolkien_FantasyWorldvsRealWorld.pdf Some titles mentioned in the

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