The Backyard Astronomer Podcast

E.40-Sunspots and Solar Cycles

Our Sun has spots? Sunspots, solar flares, and even CMEs are the highlights of this month's focus on the Sun and Solar Cycle.  Learn more about Coronal Mass Ejections and how they impact Earth.
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E.39-Vernal Equinox and Beehive Cluster

The Spring Equinox and waxing gibbous moon will lead you to a hive of activity this month!
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E.38-Unicorns and Roses

The Monoceros constellation and Rosette Nebula shine bright this month!  
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E.37-Dancing Planets

Our celestial neighbors waltz across the sky this month.  Let's talk about Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation, Saturn's rings, and Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
 
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E.36-Geminids Meteor Shower

The Geminids meteor shower make a fantastic appearance this December, but why are they different than other meteor showers?  Tune in to learn all about meteor showers and the Geminids!
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E.35-Astrophotography and JuMBO Planets in Orion

The Orion Nebula was the first deep sky target of astrophotography in 1880 and we now know it hosts unique planets not (yet) seen any where else in space!  Check it out!
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E.34-Annular Eclipse

In October an Annnular Eclipse will be visible to millions across the Western United States.  Learn the difference between a total and annualr eclipse, why they happen, and more in this month's episode.
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E.33-Archers, Teapots, and the Milky Way

Let's explore the Milky Way!  Star Clusters and Nebulae abound in this month's podcast.
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E.32-Stories in the Stars

I organized a group of amateur and professional astronomers, educators and students, and business leaders from around the Prescott, AZ area, which group won the IAU's NameExoWorlds2022 competition with their designations of Awohali and Noquisi in the Cherokee language for the exoplanet and its host star formerly known as Gliese 436/b.  Listen in for more on this amazing event and check out www.backyardastroaz.com for more.

E.31-Scorpions and Rabbits

Scorpions and Rabbits dance in the sky this month. Learn the when/where/why of these constellations at https://backyardastronomeraz.wordpress.com/ and facebook.com/backyardastroaz
 
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