Ep. 552: Boyajian's star (and other strange stars)

AstronomyCast 258: Viking Landers, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

4 Touko 201234min

In this episode we talked about asteroid mining, SpaceX delays, Shuttle retirement, killer black holes, supermassive planets (aka brown dwarfs), Enceladus/Dione flybys, and missions to Jupiter.

4 Touko 20121h

AstronomyCast 257: Viking Orbiter, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

6 Huhti 201228min

AstronomyCast 256: Resolution, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

14 Maalis 201232min

AstronomyCast 254: Reflection & Refraction, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

9 Maalis 201229min

In this episode of the Weekly Space Hangout, we talk about two different asteroid close passes, the solar storms buffeting the Earth, a recent space exploration conference, and a team of amateur astronomers flashing the space station. We're also joined by Ryan Kobrick - Executive Director of Yuri's Night - to talk about the upcoming festivities.

8 Maalis 201251min

AstronomyCast 255: Observing Hydrogen, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

8 Maalis 201231min

Another week, another space roundup. This week we talk about the redefinition of the term "Earthlike", salty soil on Mars, how you can participate in SETI, asteroid dust from Hayabusa, and the dangers of a warp drive.

2 Maalis 201239min