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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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
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?
Relativity is used in more day to day situations than you may realize. In this episode, we will count (some of) the ways.
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.