How do planets get their atmospheres? What would happen to the Earth if the Moon just disappeared? And what’s that strange glow we see after sunset?
Aug 19th: Questions Show: Shooting Lasers at the Moon and Losing Contact with Rovers
This week we find out how hard it is to hit the Moon with a laser, & if scientists lose contact with the Mars rovers when they go behind the Sun.
Aug 12th: Questions Show: Moons and the Drake Equation, Stars in the Void, and Rings Around Stars
This week we find out if moons around other planets could support life, if there’s anything out there between galaxies, and whether stars form rings.
Aug 5th: Spacesuits
As we’ve mentioned before, the Universe is trying to kill you. For astronauts, that’s truer than ever. That’s why the smart astronaut always puts on a spacesuit first. Let’s take a look with @AstronomyCast at #365DaysOfAstro
Jul 29th: Return to the Moon
We’ve talked about the physical characteristics of the Moon, and the exploration. Now we’re going to talk about the plans to return to the Moon.
Jul 22nd: Future Civilizations
Let’s assume that humans survive the next few hundred years without destroying ourselves, or the planet/ What kinds of challenges will we face, and what projects will we build to expand ourselves out into the Solar System and eventually the galaxy?
Jul 15th: Exploration of the Moon
Let’s continue on our journey to the Moon. This week we’re going to take a look at how scientists have expanded our understanding of the Moon. #365DaysOfAstro
Jul 8th: The Moon
Today we look at our closest astronomical companion: the Moon. What impact does the Moon have on our lives, where did it come from, who walked on it, and are we ever going to walk on it again?
Jul 1st: Everyday Relativity
Relativity is used in more day to day situations than you may realize. In this episode, we will count (some of) the ways.
Jun 24th: Astronomy-Related Things To Do This Summer
It’s summertime, and time for our annual Astronomy Cast hiatus. But that doesn’t mean that the astronomy adventure has to end. Today we’ll give you some tips and tricks for astronomy summer adventures.