Astronomy Cast
Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.
Episodes
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May 28, 2012 • 32min
AstronomyCast 260: Lasers & Masers
AstronomyCast 260: Lasers & Masers, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
May 23, 2012 • 45min
Weekly Space Hangout - May 17, 2012
Sorry for the lack of a Hangout last week, we had massive internet fail in Fraser's home city. This week, we talk about: Building a real starship Enterprise, preparations for the annular solar eclipse, investigation into the Gaia theory, fuel for black holes, Hubble and the transit of Venus. We're joined by Amy Shira Teitel, Jason Major, Nancy Atkinson, Nicole Gugliucci, Phil Plait.
May 7, 2012 • 32min
AstronomyCast 259: The Exploration of Venus
AstronomyCast 259: The Exploration of Venus, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
May 4, 2012 • 35min
AstronomyCast 258: Viking Landers
AstronomyCast 258: Viking Landers, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
May 4, 2012 • 1h 1min
Weekly Space Hangout - May 3, 2012
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.
Apr 6, 2012 • 28min
AstronomyCast 257: Viking Orbiter
AstronomyCast 257: Viking Orbiter, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Mar 14, 2012 • 32min
AstronomyCast 256: Resolution
AstronomyCast 256: Resolution, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Mar 9, 2012 • 30min
AstronomyCast 254: Reflection & Refraction
AstronomyCast 254: Reflection & Refraction, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Mar 8, 2012 • 52min
Weekly Space Hangout - Mar. 8, 2012
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.
Mar 8, 2012 • 31min
AstronomyCast 255: Observing Hydrogen
AstronomyCast 255: Observing Hydrogen, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
