The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
The Backyard Astronomer brings you semi-monthly topics and interviews relative to astronomy, space, and science. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Presented by Manzanita Insurance and Accounting. www.manzanitainsuranceandaccounting.com
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
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!
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#asterism #constellations #space #astronomy #STEM #STEMEducation
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
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 it headed? Why have we never seen it before, and why is it moving opposite most comets? Find the answers to these questions and more in this month's episode and article of the Backyard Astronomer Podcast.
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Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
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 this month.
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Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Our new segment for kids of all ages, and what better topic to start with than ALIENS!
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Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
"The sky is falling!" exclaimed Chicken Little! Is it a meteorite, or a piece of the International Space Station? Let's find out!
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Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
T Coronae Borealis or "The Blaze Star" has been documented for centuries with a recurrent period of about 78 years between brightening as a nova. What does that mean? Listen in this month as we talk about how the ancients began documenting stellar phenomena thousands of years ago, and how that information plays an integral role in our understanding of the universe today.
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Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
The Sombrero Galaxy is your backyard target this month. Look for this edge-on galaxy yhroughout the spring.
#astronomy #galaxy #telescope #constellations #science #STEM
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Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
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.
#CME #coronalmassejection #solarflare #solarcycle #sun #astronomy #eclipse
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Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
The Spring Equinox and waxing gibbous moon will lead you to a hive of activity this month!
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
The Monoceros constellation and Rosette Nebula shine bright this month!
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