AstronomyCast 218: Max Planck Pt. 1

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 Maj 20121h

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

6 Apr 201228min

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

14 Mars 201232min

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

9 Mars 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 Mars 201251min

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

8 Mars 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 Mars 201239min

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

26 Feb 201227min