Star Stuff

40:26

Crew Members of Spaceship Earth with Nicole Stott

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2026/09/01

Astronaut Nicole Stott has spent 104 days in space, orbited Earth over 1,600 times, and even painted with watercolors aboard the International Space Station. In this episode of Star Stuff, Stott reflects on why she believes we’re all crew members of Spaceship Earth, how art became part of her work in orbit, and what she’s watching for as NASA’s Artemis missions push us back toward the Moon.

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35:12

Planetary Defense with Rusty Schweickart

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2026/08/18

In this episode of Star Stuff, retired NASA astronaut and B612 Foundation co-founder Rusty Schweickart joins Lowell Mission Scientist Dr. Melodie Kao and Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler to explore a question with no borders: how do you unite a divided world against a threat that could strike anyone, anywhere?

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36:38

Bridging Stars and Storytelling with Nanibah Chacon

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2026/04/02

In this episode of Star Stuff, Lowell Observatory historian Kevin Schindler sits down with renowned Diné (Navajo) and Chicana artist Nanibah Chacon. Following the unveiling of her breathtaking new mural at the observatory, Nanibah discusses the profound intersection of Indigenous culture, science, and public art.

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36:38

Bridging Stars and Storytelling with Nanibah Chacon

Star Stuff ·

2026/04/01

In this episode of Star Stuff, Lowell Observatory historian Kevin Schindler sits down with renowned Diné (Navajo) and Chicana artist Nanibah Chacon. Following the unveiling of her breathtaking new mural at the observatory, Nanibah discusses the profound intersection of Indigenous culture, science, and public art.The post Bridging Stars and Storytelling with Nanibah Chacon appeared first on Lowell Observatory.

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41:45

It is Something Worth Doing: Art and Astronomy with...

Star Stuff ·

2026/02/25

In this episode of Star Stuff, host Kevin Schindler sits down with renowned Hopi/Cherokee artist Gerald Dawavendewa to celebrate the unveiling of the monumental 30-foot Indigenous Cosmology mural at Lowell Observatory’s Astronomy Discovery Center.

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41:45

It is Something Worth Doing: Art and Astronomy with...

Star Stuff ·

2026/02/24

In this episode of Star Stuff, host Kevin Schindler sits down with renowned Hopi/Cherokee artist Gerald Dawavendewa to celebrate the unveiling of the monumental 30-foot Indigenous Cosmology mural at Lowell Observatory’s Astronomy Discovery Center.The post It is Something Worth Doing: Art and Astronomy with Gerald Dawavendewa appeared first on Lowell Observatory.

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39:58

Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut...

Star Stuff ·

2025/07/25

Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut Rusty Schweickart When Rusty Schweickart looked back at Earth from orbit on Apollo 9, he saw something fragile and worth defending. In this episode of Star Stuff, we sit down with the astronaut and co-founder of the B612 Foundation to talk about one of biggest threats to life on Earth: asteroid impacts.

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39:58

Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut...

Star Stuff ·

2025/07/24

Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut Rusty Schweickart When Rusty Schweickart looked back at Earth from orbit on Apollo 9, he saw something fragile and worth […]The post Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut Rusty Schweickart appeared first on Lowell Observatory.

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27:48

The Most Human: Adam Nimoy on Legacy, Love, and Spock

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2025/07/10

The Most Human: Adam Nimoy on Legacy, Love, and Spock Star Stuff Podcast In this intimate conversation, Cody Half-Moon sits down with filmmaker and author Adam Nimoy to explore the profound personal and cultural legacy of his father, Leonard Nimoy. From behind-the-scenes Star Trek stories and reflections on growing up in the shadow of Spock, to candid discussions of addiction, recovery, and reconciliation, Adam opens up about writing his memoir The Most Human, navigating fame, and finding healing

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27:48

The Most Human: Adam Nimoy on Legacy, Love, and Spock

Star Stuff ·

2025/07/09

The Most Human: Adam Nimoy on Legacy, Love, and Spock Star Stuff Podcast In this intimate conversation, Cody Half-Moon sits down with filmmaker and author Adam Nimoy to explore the […]The post The Most Human: Adam Nimoy on Legacy, Love, and Spock appeared first on Lowell Observatory.

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30:17

Does Venus Have A Moon? | We Talk To Zoozve...

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2024/08/20

In this episode of Star Stuff, Cody Half-Moon sits down with Lowell astronomer Brian Skiff as he recounts his discovery of Venusian moon Zoozve, and how a determined dad’s twitter thread helped him do it.

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30:17

Does Venus Have A Moon? | We Talk To Zoozve...

Star Stuff ·

2024/08/19

In this episode of Star Stuff, Cody Half-Moon sits down with Lowell astronomer Brian Skiff as he recounts his discovery of Venusian moon Zoozve, and how a determined dad’s twitter […]The post Does Venus Have A Moon? | We Talk To Zoozve Discoverer Brian Skiff appeared first on Lowell Observatory.

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55:52

LIVE from Grand Canyon: Turning the Park Dark

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2024/07/26

In this special episode of Star Stuff recorded live from Grand Canyon National Park, we’re joined by former Astronomer in Residence and Lowell Observatory Public Information Officer Kevin Schindler, Grand Canyon Conservancy Residency Manager Clover Morell, and Dark Sky Ranger Rader Lane. Blast off into exciting topics, including the Astronomer in Residence and alumni programs, the magic of dark skies at Grand Canyon, and Grand Canyon National Park’s achievement of reaching 90% dark sky

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55:52

LIVE from Grand Canyon: Turning the Park Dark

Star Stuff ·

2024/07/25

In this special episode of Star Stuff recorded live from Grand Canyon National Park, we’re joined by former Astronomer in Residence and Lowell Observatory Public Information Officer Kevin Schindler, Grand […]The post LIVE from Grand Canyon: Turning the Park Dark appeared first on Lowell Observatory.

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43:37

Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon

Star Stuff ·

2024/04/24

Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon 2Ep25 Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler sits down with the one and only Diana Gabaldon, author of the wildly popular Outlander book series. They discuss Diana’s familial connection to the observatory, her creative process, and how Lowell Telescope Dome Engineer Stanley Sykes dealt with wild turkeys.

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43:37

Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon

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2024/04/23

Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon 2Ep25 Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler sits down with the one and only Diana Gabaldon, author of the wildly popular Outlander book […]The post Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon appeared first on Lowell Observatory.

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How Common is Life on Other Planets?

Star Stuff ·

2023/12/20

Wow, over 70,000 listens to Star Stuff! This podcast is still in the top 20 of astronomy podcasts and climbing. Thank you all for your support as we wrap up Season 2. If you would like to see more episodes next year for Season 3, we will be doing special segments only. Let us know what you want to learn about! In this Season 2 finale episode of Star Stuff, Cody Half-Moon sits down with Lowell astronomer Dr. Joe Llama, who specializes in the study of exoplanets. They discuss the distant worlds that

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33:21

How Common is Life on Other Planets?

Star Stuff ·

2023/12/19

Wow, over 70,000 listens to Star Stuff! This podcast is still in the top 20 of astronomy podcasts and climbing. Thank you all for your support as we wrap up […]The post How Common is Life on Other Planets? appeared first on Lowell Observatory.

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33:17

CSI: Mechanical Forensics

Star Stuff ·

2023/12/06

In this Cosmic Scope Interview (CSI), Lowell’s Technical Facilities Manager Jeff Gehring takes host Cody Half-Moon through the challenges of restoring the historic 24″ Clark Telescope to its former glory while staying true to the designs of the era it was built in.

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33:17

CSI: Mechanical Forensics

Star Stuff ·

2023/12/05

In this Cosmic Scope Interview (CSI), Lowell’s Technical Facilities Manager Jeff Gehring takes host Cody Half-Moon through the challenges of restoring the historic 24″ Clark Telescope to its former glory […] The post CSI: Mechanical Forensics appeared first on Lowell Observatory.

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