The Sturgeon Blue Supermoon and Cosmic Ripples
Join us for another journey through the cosmos for the week starting August 18th. We start with the breathtaking Full Sturgeon Moon, a blue supermoon that will dazzle the night with its brilliance. We...
18 Aug 202414min
The Perseid Meteor Shower and Wonders of Radio Astronomy
This week features the spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower, a Mars-Jupiter conjunction, and Saturn is at opposition.We’ll also explore the fascinating world of radio astronomy, uncovering the history, t...
11 Aug 202414min
Exploring Nebulae: Cosmic Clouds and Stellar Nurseries
Join us for another journey through the cosmos for the week starting August 4th. In this episode we’re taking a look at nebulae — those vast, colorful clouds of gas and dust that play a crucial role i...
4 Aug 202413min
A Galactic Grand Tour; the Moon and Planets Gather
This week, we’re taking a look at the diverse and complex world of galaxies. From the spiral beauty of the Milky Way to the mysterious elliptical giants, we’ll uncover the secrets of these colossal st...
28 Jul 202414min
Exploring the Milky Way, Our Galactic Neighborhood
Summer is an excellent time to view the Milky Way. In this episode we’ll explore the structure of our home galaxy and highlight prominent constellations and deep-sky objects along the vast galactic pl...
21 Jul 202413min
The Perseids Meteor Shower, a Conjunction, and the Summer Triangle
Join us for the week of July 14 to July 20. In this episode we dive into the Summer Triangle and discover the myths and scientific marvels behind the stars Vega, Altair, and Deneb. Learn how to spot t...
14 Jul 202415min
Summer’s Starry Nights, a Nova Watch, and Planetary Adventures
This week we journey through the night sky for the week starting July 7th. As the moon transitions from its New Moon phase to the First Quarter, we'll revel in the darker skies perfect for stargazing....
7 Jul 202421min
Dark Skies and Dazzling Sights: Summer’s Celestial Fireworks
This week on Star Trails, join Drew as we delve into the astronomical highlights from June 30th to July 6th, 2024. With the moon transitioning from a waning crescent to a new moon, the darkest skies o...
30 Jun 202414min
