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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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Pluto's Planetary Plight: The Day the Solar System...

Astronomy Tonight ·

2025/08/16

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 16th, in the year 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) made a decision that would shake the very foundations of our solar system's identity. They proposed a new definition for what constitutes a planet, and in doing so, inadvertently set the stage for one of the most controversial celestial demotions in recent history.Picture this: a group of astronomers gathered in Prague, Czech Republic, their minds buzzing with the

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2:36

The Wow! Signal: Cosmic Whisper from Beyond

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2025/08/15

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 15th, in the year 1977, a truly extraordinary event occurred that would forever change our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it. At precisely 10:16 p.m. Eastern Time, the Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University detected a powerful narrowband radio signal that lasted for a full 72 seconds. This signal, which came to be known as the "Wow!" signal, was so strong and unusual that astronomer Jerry Ehman, who was reviewing

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2:14

Pulsar Planets: Defying Death in the Cosmic Graveyard

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2025/08/14

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On August 14th, 1992, the astronomical community was buzzing with excitement as the first detection of a planetary system around a pulsar was confirmed. The discovery was made by radio astronomers Aleksander Wolszczan and Dale Frail, who were studying the pulsar PSR B1257+12 using the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.Now, you might be wondering, "What's so special about a planet orbiting a pulsar?" Well, let me tell you, this was a game-changer! Pulsars are

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2:00

Perseid Meteors: Nature's Cosmic Fireworks Spectacular!

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2025/08/13

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On August 13th, we celebrate a celestial spectacle that dazzled astronomers and skywatchers alike back in 2015. On this day, the Perseid meteor shower reached its peak, putting on a show that was truly out of this world!The Perseids are always a crowd-pleaser, but 2015 was special. With a new moon creating perfect dark sky conditions, observers were treated to up to 100 meteors per hour at the shower's peak. It was like nature's own fireworks display, with

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2:18

Pulsar in the Cosmic Disco Ball: M28's Stellar Spinner

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2025/08/12

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomical history, August 12th, we celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of the first pulsar in a globular cluster. Back in 1986, astronomers Andrew Lyne and Andrew Fruchter made a groundbreaking observation at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. They detected a millisecond pulsar, now known as PSR B1821-24A, in the globular cluster M28.Now, folks, let me paint you a picture of this cosmic disco ball. Imagine a dense ball of stars,

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2:04

Cosmic Conga: Perseids Dance with Planetary Parade

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2025/08/11

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 11th, in the year 2000, astronomers witnessed a spectacular and rare cosmic event known as the "Great Perseid Photo Opportunity." This celestial spectacle occurred when the Perseid meteor shower, one of the most popular annual meteor showers, coincided with a stunning alignment of planets in the night sky.Picture this: as meteors streaked across the heavens, leaving trails of stardust in their wake, skywatchers were treated to a cosmic conga

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2:35

Solar Speedster: The Great Daylight Fireball of 1972

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2025/08/10

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomy, August 10th, we celebrate the anniversary of a truly electrifying event that occurred back in 1972. On this date, an extraordinary solar flare erupted from the Sun, unleashing a coronal mass ejection (CME) that would go down in history as one of the fastest ever recorded.Picture this: It's the height of the Apollo era, and astronomers are keeping a watchful eye on our nearest star. Suddenly, without warning, the Sun decides to put on a

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2:18

Mars Microbes: The Potato-Sized Rock That Sparked a...

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2025/08/09

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 9th, in the year 1996, astronomers made a groundbreaking announcement that sent shockwaves through the scientific community and captured the imagination of people around the world. They declared that they had found evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars!The story begins with a peculiar meteorite designated ALH84001, which was discovered in Antarctica in 1984. This rock, no bigger than a potato, had a remarkable journey. It was blasted

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2:02

Voyager 2: Neptune's Grand Tour - A Cosmic Milestone

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2025/08/08

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 8th, in the year 1989, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft made its historic flyby of Neptune, becoming the first and only spacecraft to visit the distant ice giant. Talk about a long-distance relationship! Voyager 2 had been traveling through space for nearly 12 years before reaching Neptune, covering a mind-boggling distance of over 4.3 billion kilometers from Earth.As Voyager 2 zipped past Neptune at a speed of about 90,000 kilometers per hour,

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2:17

Helium's Heavenly Debut: The Solar Eclipse Discovery

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2025/08/07

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 7th, in the year 1869, a truly remarkable event occurred that would forever change our understanding of the Sun and its composition. It was on this date that astronomers discovered the element helium during a total solar eclipse!Picture this: A team of astronomers, led by French scientist Jules Janssen, were in India, eagerly awaiting the solar eclipse. As the Moon slowly crept in front of the Sun, blocking out its blinding light, Janssen

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2:10

First Cosmic Website: The Digital Stargazing Dawn

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2025/08/06

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 6th, in the year 1991, the world of astronomy was forever changed when the first website dedicated to sharing information about the cosmos went live on the World Wide Web. Created by Paul Kunz at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, this groundbreaking website marked the beginning of a new era in astronomical outreach and education.Imagine, if you will, the excitement of early internet users as they stumbled upon this digital treasure

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2:09

Juno's Jupiter: A Cosmic Dance Through Swirling Storms

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2025/08/05

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 5th, in the year 2011, NASA's Juno spacecraft embarked on an epic journey to Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system. Launched atop an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, Juno began its five-year odyssey through the cosmos.Picture, if you will, a cosmic ballerina pirouetting through space. That's Juno, gracefully spinning as it hurtles towards the gas giant at a mind-boggling speed of about 60,000 miles

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1:52

"Cosmic Fireworks: The 1181 Supernova in Cassiopeia"

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2025/08/04

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 4th, in the year 1181, astronomers in China and Japan observed a supernova in the constellation Cassiopeia. This celestial spectacle, now known as SN 1181, was one of only eight supernovae visible to the naked eye in recorded human history. Imagine the awe and wonder of those ancient stargazers as they witnessed a "guest star" suddenly appear in the night sky, outshining all other stars for about 185 days before fading from view. Little did

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2:04

"Earthrise: The Moment We Saw Our World Differently"

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2025/08/03

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast. On this day, August 3rd, in the year 1966, the world of astronomy was forever changed when the iconic photograph "Earthrise" was captured by the Lunar Orbiter 1 spacecraft. This groundbreaking image was the first time humanity had ever seen Earth from the perspective of another celestial body, and it quite literally changed our view of our place in the universe.Picture this: A small, unmanned spacecraft, roughly the size of a compact car, is hurtling around

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2:03

"Genesis Rock: A Lunar Time Capsule from the Moon's...

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2025/08/02

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 2nd, in the year 1971, NASA's Apollo 15 mission achieved a remarkable feat that would forever change our understanding of lunar geology. Astronauts David Scott and James Irwin, while exploring the Hadley-Apennine region of the Moon, discovered a rock that would later be dubbed the "Genesis Rock."Picture this: Two intrepid explorers, bouncing across the lunar surface in their rover, suddenly spot an unusually light-colored rock among the gray

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2:07

Oxygen: The Cosmic Breath That Illuminated Science

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2025/08/01

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On August 1st, 1774, a cosmic coincidence occurred that would forever change our understanding of the atmosphere and chemistry. It was on this day that Joseph Priestley, an English chemist and natural philosopher, made a groundbreaking discovery that would quite literally give us all a breath of fresh air.Priestley, in his makeshift laboratory, was experimenting with different gases when he noticed something extraordinary. By focusing sunlight through a lens

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"Moon Wheels: First Lunar Joyride"

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2025/07/31

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 31st, in the year 1971, something extraordinary happened on the Moon. Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin became the first humans to drive a vehicle on another celestial body! That's right, folks, they took the Lunar Roving Vehicle, affectionately known as the "Moon Buggy," for its inaugural spin across the lunar surface.Picture this: Two brave explorers, bouncing along in low gravity, kicking up moon dust as they zoomed across

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2:13

Moon Buggy's Maiden Voyage: First Wheels Rolling on...

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2025/07/30

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 30th, in the year 1971, something extraordinary happened on the lunar surface that changed our understanding of transportation on other worlds. Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin became the first humans to drive a vehicle on the Moon!Picture this: Two brave explorers, bouncing along the lunar landscape in a futuristic dune buggy called the Lunar Roving Vehicle, or LRV. This wasn't just any old car; it was a $38 million marvel of

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2:14

Eclipse Captured: Berkowski's Astronomical Breakthrough

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2025/07/29

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 29th, back in 1851, a groundbreaking astronomical discovery was made that would forever change our understanding of the cosmos. The first-ever photograph of a total solar eclipse was taken by daguerreotypist Johann Julius Friedrich Berkowski at the Royal Observatory in Königsberg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia).Picture this: It's a warm summer morning, and Berkowski is nervously setting up his equipment. He's been commissioned by the Royal

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2:22

Solar Corona Unveiled: The Day Science Pierced the...

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2025/07/28

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, July 28th, in the year 1851, the world of astronomy was forever changed when a total solar eclipse led to the discovery of the solar corona. This celestial spectacle was observed by astronomers across Europe, and it was during this event that the true nature of the Sun's outer atmosphere was first revealed.Picture this: It's a warm summer day in Prussia, and excitement is building among astronomers and the public alike. As the Moon slowly creeps

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