E.52-Solstice Mesa
Stonehenge, Chichen Itza, Angkor Wat... These Monolithic sites were built to celebrate the Solar calendar, but even right here in Northern Arizona ancient cultures were documenting the movement of th...
2 Jun 20257min
E.51 - An "Edgy" Perspective
Let's get Edgy! This month we are talking about orbital collisions andsideways planets, and how they change the way we view the Solar System. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check ou...
18 Feb 20257min
E.50-Planetary Alignments
Once in 396 billion years! Or click-bait? Let's talk planetary alignments - SYZYGY! Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com...
1 Feb 20257min
E.49-The Pleiades: 7 Sisters from 6 Stars?
If we can only see 6 stars in the Pleiades, then why do so many ancient cultures reference the number 7 in relation to this star cluster? Let's dig deeper into the 7 Sisters, 7 Boys, and all sorts of...
30 Des 20247min
E.48-Rockets, Satellites and Acronyms
NASA, ISS, UFOs and UAPs - what is up with all the acronyms? Let's talk about rockets, satellites, and some of the acronyms commonly used in the space industry. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstr...
3 Des 20247min
E.47-The Great Square of Pegasus
Sometimes constellations can be hard to imagine, but a simple asterism can guide you to all sorts of celestial wonders. Let's talk about the Great Square of Pegasus! Follow us at facebook.com/Backy...
4 Nov 20247min
E.46-Wandering Stars, The Oort Cloud and Comets
Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan- ATLAS is hurtling through the inner solar system, gracing the Northern Hemisphere's early evening skies of mid-October. Where do comets like this come from and where is i...
30 Sep 20247min
E.45-The History of Saturn
Saturn has long been known as a planet, but the discovery of its rings and moons spans hundreds of years. Join the great astronomers of yesteryear as we learn about The Ringed Planet at opposition th...
8 Sep 20247min
