Explore every episode of the podcast Astro Minute
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross, Reasons to Believe | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:34:57 | |
Tune in today for a faith and science-filled interview from Dr. Hugh Ross, astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe. | |||
| The Majesty of Saturn | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Moonlets and rings--including invisible rings. These are just a few of Saturn's mysteries. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| The Heavenly G | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
This asterism forms a map of the winter constellations. Learn how to find it in today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Why Are Stars Different Colors? | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Why are stars different colors? And why aren't all stars different colors (at least, apparently?) Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| The Double Cluster | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Look up at any point during the year and discover the Double Cluster, first observed by a Greek astronomer over one hundred years before the birth of Christ. | |||
| This Year, You Might See the Northern Lights | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Even if you live at lower latitudes, you might get a chance to see the Northern Lights this summer as the sun enters its stormy season. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| The Eye of the Bull | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
The eye of Taurus the Bull is a red giant called Aldebaran. Tune in to learn how to find this magnificent red gem! | |||
| A Sense of Direction | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
If you're like me and have no built-in compass, here's how you can find your way - just by looking up at the night sky. | |||
| The Big Dipper | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
Chances are, you've heard of this asterism before. But do you know how to find it? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| What Was the Christmas Star? | 10 Dec 2023 | 00:03:20 | |
We've all heard of the Christmas star, but astronomers are still perplexed about what exactly happened in the night sky before Jesus's birth. Hear some of the possibilities on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| A Big Pile of Starry Glitter | 10 Dec 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
See that big pile of starry glitter in the sky? Let's find out what's inside! | |||
| Saturn, The Bejeweled Giant | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
Saturn is a billion miles away - but you can still see it without binoculars. Look up to learn more! | |||
| A Cosmic Explosion | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:01:03 | |
Coming soon to skies near you: A once-in-a-lifetime stellar event. Learn where to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| November Meteor Showers | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
Take advantage of November's clear nights and head outside for a stellar light show! | |||
| The King of the Planets | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
Today we're visiting the king of the planets - Jupiter, surrounded by a royal court of asteroids, rings, and moons. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| A Tail of Ice and Fire | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
Make some popcorn, grab a red flashlight, and get ready to enjoy an upcoming cosmic fireworks show! | |||
| (Almost) The Brightest Star | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
Let's go giant hunting! Follow the arc of the Big Dipper, and you'll see another Arc(turus) that has the honor of being the brightest star in the northern celestial hemisphere. Find out more on today's episode of Grammar Minute! | |||
| How Far Can You See? - Try Andromeda | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
Most of what we can see with the unaided eye from Earth is stars inside the Milky Way Galaxy. But there's one thing you can spot that's much further away. Find out what it is, and how to find it, on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Where Stars Are Born, Part 2 | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
Today we're hunting for the Hunter's nebula. Plan your next night of stargazing with today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Where Stars Are Born, Part 1 | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
Stellar nurseries are nothing like the calm and quiet nurseries where we Earthlings keep our babies. See for yourself on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| What's in the Center of the Galaxy? | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
What will you see when you look toward the center of the Milky Way Galaxy? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Welcome to the Astro Minute - Let's Find the Summer Triangle | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:01:01 | |
Welcome to the first episode of Astro Minute, where we're exploring the universe sixty seconds at a time - starting with the Summer Triangle! | |||
| Supermassive Black Hole | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
At the center of our galaxy lies an invisible black hole. Be careful, don't fall in! | |||
| The Beehive Cluster | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:01:02 | |
This bustling hive of stars took hundreds of years to discover--and is still just as magnificent today! | |||
| A Stargazer's Guide to the Galaxy, Part I | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Here are some of the tools you'll need to find your way around the night sky. | |||
| A Solar Rarity - April Eclipse Part II | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
The number-one rule for eclipse viewing: Don't look at it. Learn safe eclipse viewing techniques on today's episode of Astro Minute. | |||
| A Solar Rarity - April Eclipse Part 1 | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Learn about what you'll see during the upcoming solar eclipse, and remember to practice safe viewing techniques. | |||
| The Mystery of the Sun's Corona | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
This year's total solar eclipse will offer a nearly unparalleled opportunity to observe the sun's mysterious atmosphere. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Spring's Coming in Like a Lion | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Learn how to spot spring's harbinger, Leo the Lion, in this week's night sky! | |||
| October Meteor Showers | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Look to the sky this October to see some fiery ice in Earth's upper atmosphere. | |||
| The Summer Triangle, Reboot | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Learn to spot this celestial guidepost in today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| What Was the Christmas Star? | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:03:41 | |
Learn more about the Christmas Star that guided the wise men on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Highlights of the December Skies | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:01:00 | |
What's up this Christmas season? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Earth's Favorite Moon | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
What's new in moon research this year? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Andromeda, Reboot | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Few objects located outside the Milky Way Galaxy can be seen with the unaided eye--but the Andromeda Galaxy is an exception. Learn how to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Pleiades and Hyades | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Discovered in antiquity, these open star clusters are still visible to the unaided eye. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Solar Max | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:01:00 | |
Get ready to see the aurora, in today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Planet Parade | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
All seven planets are visible in the sky during the next three months. Learn how to spot them on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Early Bird Special | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
If you're up early this month, you can spot a giant asterism and two planets. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Cats & Comet A3 | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:01:01 | |
Search the night skies this October for a long-tailed treat. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| REBOOT - The Double Cluster | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
Look up at any point during the year and discover the Double Cluster, first observed by a Greek astronomer over one hundred years before the birth of Christ. | |||
| Lyrid Meteor Shower | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
Get ready for this nighttime shower on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| The Red Planet | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
Mars shines extra brightly in the winter night sky. Learn to spot it in today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Exploring Orion | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
The constellation Orion is home to many interesting celestial objects. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Update on T Coronae Borealis | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
A heavenly explosion is slated for the coming months. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| The Beehive Cluster | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
The vernal equinox brings spring ... and the beautiful Beehive Cluster! Learn how to find it on today's episode of Astro Minute. | |||
| Coming to Skies Near You: Total Lunar Eclipse | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
On March 13th, North American viewers will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Northern Spring Constellations | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
Learn what's up in the night sky on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| Planet Parade | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
All seven planets will be visible in this month's night sky. Learn how to spot them in today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||
| The Morning "Star" | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
The morning "star" is no star at all. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute! | |||