May 10th: The Dark Side
Cheap Astronomy stumbles around in the dark againWhat is the latest on dark matter? Are black holes the source of dark energy?
May 9th: Astronomers Discover 63 Galaxies in Protocluster
Astronomers researching the G237 protocluster find 63 galaxies within, all producing stars and more galaxies at a high rate, acting as a “shipyard” for their region of the cosmos
May 8th: AstroCamp Spring 2025!
We come at you with all the fun of AstroCamp in Cwmdu, Wales. Chat, debate and birdsong!
May 7th: Kevin Govender
Today’s Big Impact Astronomy discuss with Kevin Govender from OAD about his work in astronomy
May 6th: Is There Any Other Way to Make Black Holes?
How do we explain the giant black holes appearing in the young universe? Is it possible to directly collapse a black hole, skipping the formation of stars? What does ultraviolet radiation have to do with this?
May 5th: Exoplanet K2-18b
It’s in the news and people are claiming aliens… but is it aliens? Let’s see what the data actually says.
May 4th: Asteroid With A Tail & Vivian’s Debut
Today’s Travelers in the Night tell a story about Josh Hogan came across an object with a tail and Vivian Carvuhal debut in asteroid hunting.
May 3rd: Last Minute Astronomer May 2025
Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus, and the Eta Aquarid Meteor shower shine during May 2025.
May 2nd: Federal Budget Cuts: An Extinction-level Event
This week we look at how the elimination of science programs, projects, datasets, and funding may be shaping into an extinction-level event for US Space-related sciences. Come cry with us.
May 1st: The Observer’s Calendar for May 2025
In this episode we talk about how to see the Moon as it pairs with Saturn and Venus in the morning sky, Mars & the Beehive in the evening sky