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Jan 11th: Lunar Hazards: Dust, Radiation and More

by Astronomy Cast | Jan 11, 2021 | Astronomy Cast

In 2024, human will set foot on the Moon again. But explorers going to the Moon will need to be concerned about all kinds of hazards, like dust, radiation and gigantic Moon worms.

Jan 4th: We’re all Made of Supernovae

by Astronomy Cast | Jan 4, 2021 | Astronomy Cast

This week we complete the stellar trilogy to answer the question, What happens to the really, really, really big stars when they die?
Two weeks ago we talked about where stars come from, and last week we discussed how stars die. This week we complete the stellar trilogy to answer the question, What happens to the really, really, really big stars when they die?

Dec 28th: Where Do Stars Go When They Die?

by Astronomy Cast | Dec 28, 2020 | Astronomy Cast

Stars like our Sun will spend billions of years fusing together hydrogen and pumping out energy. And when the fuel runs out, their death is as interesting as their birth. This week Fraser and Pamela trace out this stellar evolution, and explain what the future holds for stars, large and small

Dec 21st: Lunar Resources: Water (Update) & Other Volatiles

by Astronomy Cast | Dec 21, 2020 | Astronomy Cast

We’ve talked about the Moon and its water many times here on Astronomy Cast, but there’ve been a bunch of big updates thanks to new research from NASA and others. Today we’re gonna give you an update on the state of water on the Moon and the plans to take advantage of it.

Dec 14th: Lunar Resources: Lava Tubes

by Astronomy Cast | Dec 14, 2020 | Astronomy Cast

All eyes are on the Moon. We’re going back, this time to stay, right? One of the best resources on the Moon will be the lava tubes that criss-cross the subsurface of the Moon.

Dec 7th: The Artemis Accords

by Astronomy Cast | Dec 7, 2020 | Astronomy Cast

So the Moon is about to become a very busy place with multiple countries and private companies planning missions in the next few years. It’s time for the Artemis Accords!

Nov 30th: Life as We Know It: Habitable Exoplanets & Extremophiles

by Astronomy Cast | Nov 30, 2020 | Astronomy Cast

As scientists continue to explore the Earth, they’re discovering life, surviving and even thriving in extreme environments. What hints can this give us about what we might find as we search for live on other worlds.