What can we say about Einstein? Albert! Freaking! Einstein! Lots, actually. In this show we’re going to talk about the most revolutionary physicist… ever.
Aug 4th: Einstein
Astronomy Cast Archive
Jul 28th: Measuring Distance in the Universe
How did astronomers actually figure out how far away everything is? It’s not a single measuring stick. Get out your ruler… no, the bigger one… never mind… just listen.
Jul 21st: Orbit
There are several different kinds of orbits, and they are good for different reasons. From suborbital jumps to geostationary orbit, time to learn everything there is to know about going around and around and around.
Jul 14th: Death From the Skies, With Phil Plait
We say it all the time here on Astronomy Cast: the Universe is trying to kill us. This week, Pamela is joined by Dr. Phil Plait to discuss his new book, Death from the Skies. Phil and Pamela talk about asteroid strikes, solar flares and gamma ray bursts.
Jul 7th: Science in Crisis – NASA’s New Budget
Normally we try to end the season on a high note. But here’s the unfolding news: NASA’s new budget is here, and it’s 25% smaller.
Jun 30th: It’s Here! The Vera Rubin Observatory
The time has come. The mighty Vera Rubin Observatory has finally come on line and delivered its “first light” images. Lets talk about it
Jun 23rd: What to Look For This Summer
It’s almost time for our annual summer hiatus, but before we go, we wanted to direct you towards all the fun and space stuff we’ll be enjoying this summer. We’ve got meteor showers, planets, rocket launches, TV shows, movies! Here’s what’s good.
Jun 16th: The Commercial Space Program
Space used to be a place occupied by government-funded and military missions, but today, we’re seeing the rise… and fall of missions with commercial design and funding. Let’s talk about how this is good, bad, and maybe just too soon.
Jun 9th: Nucleosynthesis – Elements from Stars
Today we’ll examine that long journey that matter has gone through, forged and re-forged in the hearts of stars. In fact, the device you’re using to listen to this podcast has some elements formed in a supernova explosion.
Jun 2nd: Non-Roving Rovers
As we explore more surfaces and more complex surfaces throughout the solar system, mission teams are designing robot explorers that don’t sit still and also don’t rove. In this episode, we’re going to take a look at the new technologies that are allowing technology to get around.