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365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition

Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela L. Gay

The weekly podcast from the International Year of Astronomy 2009. This podcast comes out weekly and includes each daily episode of the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast.

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01:01:25

Ep. 667: JWST First Science

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2023/01/30

Astronomers came together in January to present their newest research. And not surprisingly, the winter AAS meeting was heavy on news from the James Webb Space Telescope. What were some of the new results that were announced?

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01:01:17

Ep. 666: Solar System References to the Underworld

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2023/01/23

Well, we did it. We made it to episode 666, an auspicious number to be sure. What can we do to celebrate this accomplishment? An episode all about things in the Universe that have been named after mythological people and places in the underworld!

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58:22

Ep. 665: The Age of Reionization

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2023/01/16

The Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation tells us so much about the Universe. After that era, the Universe went dark. Then, as gas pulled together into the first stars and eventually galaxies, light returned, beginning the Age of Reionization.

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01:00:25

Ep. 664: The First Stars

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2023/01/09

The Sun is a third-generation star, polluted with metals from long-dead suns. Astronomers have also discovered second-generation stars, with very low metallicity. But theories suggest there must be a first generation, with stars made from only pure hydrogen and helium. Can we ever find them?

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59:26

Ep. 663: End of Year Observing Events

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/12/19

We generally save our stargazing suggestions for the summer, when it’s warmer in the northern hemisphere. But you’re tough, you can handle a little cold. And it’s worth it because there are some wonderful things you can see in the night sky this time of year.

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48:33

Ep. 662 - Looking Ahead at New and Recycled Missions

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/12/12

Last week we talked about the missions we’re saying goodbye to. This week, we’re going to talk about some upcoming missions to say hello to. Some are brand new ideas, others are, uh, recycled.

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48:33

Ep. 661: Looking Back on the Missions That Ended

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/12/05

It’s always sad to say goodbye, but when we send our robotic emissaries out into the cosmos, it’s just a matter of time before they shut down. Today we’re going to say goodbye to a few missions which have reached the end of their lives… But they were very good robots.

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44:19

Astronomy Cast Ep. 660: Runaway! Runaway! Escaping...

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/11/28

Moons orbit planets, planets orbit stars, stars orbit within galaxies. It’s orbits all the way down. But occasionally objects can receive a powerful kick that sends them on a journey, never to return.

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37:48

Ep. 659: Clear Skies, Bright Satellites

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/11/14

Streamed live on Nov 8, 2022. Light pollution is big problem and it’s only getting worse. Not just near cities, but everywhere thanks to increased satellite constellations. How bad is the problem, and how can we fix it?

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57:49

Ep. 658: Space Exploration Horror Stories

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/11/07

Streamed live on Oct 31, 2022. We’re recording this episode on Halloween, so how could we resist but take advantage of this opportunity. Space is already terrifying enough, you know, with the vast endless emptiness, the incomprehensible mysteries, and the uncaring coldness. But here are some scary stories to spook it up a notch.

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57:40

Ep. 657: Astronomical Naming Schemes

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/10/17

Space is a big place, with lots of galaxies, stars, planets, moons, and that means a lot of names. So how do astronomers name stuff, like comets, asteroids, exoplanets, craters?

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01:02:30

Ep. 656: Smashing Asteroids for Science!

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/10/10

Streamed live Oct 3rd. This week we saw the incredible image of DART smashing into asteroid Dimorphous. Beyond avenging the dinosaurs, what can we learn scientifically from this and other asteroid/comet impact missions

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58:04

Ep. 655: 65 Years of Space: Sputnik 1 Anniversary

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/10/03

Streamed live on Sep 26, 2022. It’s been about 65 years since the Soviets launched the first orbital satellite into low Earth orbit: Sputnik 1. Now there are thousands of satellites in orbit, with tens of thousands on the way. Let’s look at the impact that Sputnik had on the history of spaceflight.

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53:04

Ep. 654: The Side Effects Of Clean Energy

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/09/26

To battle climate change, we’ll need to rapidly move to carbon-free sources of energy. But this technology isn’t a free lunch. They require metals, generate waste and deplete the environment. What’s the best way to balance this shift?

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45:30

Ep. 653: Climate Change: Looking at the Variables

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/09/19

Climate change is on our mind these days with increasing wildfires, droughts and floods. What are the variables that play into a planet’s changing climate and what can this teach us about the search for habitable planets in the solar system and across the Milky Way?

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58:09

Ep. 652: The Rocket Race Towards Reusability

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/09/12

Last week we talked about how single-use rocketry has changed over time, and the role it still plays in launching payloads into orbit and beyond. Today we’ll address the stainless steel elephant in the room and talk about the shift to reusability.

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01:01:30

Ep. 651: Artemis & The Decline of Single Use Rockets

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/09/07

Season 16 opener. On the day that we’re recording this, NASA’s Space Launch System is about to blast off. But everyone is expecting it’ll be delayed to October. When it does launch, it’ll be the most powerful rocket on Earth. Well, until Starship blasts off. So are we about to see the end of single-use rockets and enter the era of reusable rocketry?

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40:08

Ep. 650: Did JWST Work?

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/07/18

Well, this is it. We’re FINALLY going to talk about the James Webb Space Telescope. After decades of development, delays, budget creep, the powerful infrared observatory is at its final home at the L2 Lagrange point. Yesterday (at the time we’re recording this) we saw the first scientific images from the telescope and according to Pamela’s rules, we’re finally allowed to talk about it.

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Ep. 650: Did JWST Work?

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/07/18

Well, this is it. We’re FINALLY going to talk about the James Webb Space Telescope. After decades of development, delays, budget creep, the powerful infrared observatory is at its final home at the L2 Lagrange point. Yesterday (at the time we’re recording this) we saw the first scientific images from the telescope and according to Pamela’s rules, we’re finally allowed to talk about it.

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Ep. 650: Did JWST Work?

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition ·

2022/07/18

Well, this is it. We’re FINALLY going to talk about the James Webb Space Telescope. After decades of development, delays, budget creep, the powerful infrared observatory is at its final home at the L2 Lagrange point. Yesterday (at the time we’re recording this) we saw the first scientific images from the telescope and according to Pamela’s rules, we’re finally allowed to talk about it.

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