Ep. 619: Icy Moons & Dwarf Planets

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 Mar 201251min

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

8 Mar 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 Mar 201239min

AstronomyCast 253: Rayleigh Scattering, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

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AstronomyCast 251: Messier Objects, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

14 Feb 201228min

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