Pamela and Fraser talk about What to do, and (perhaps more importantly) what NOT to do during Solar Eclipse!
Astronomy Cast Archive
Aug 14th: The Fermi Paradox: Where are all the Aliens?
We know intelligent life evolved here on Earth. It must be common across the Universe, right? But if there’s life out there, where’s all the life?
Aug 7th: Counting Aliens with the Drake Equation
If you’re wondering how many extraterrestrials there are in our galaxy, you just have to use a simple equation developed by astronomer Frank Drake in 1961
Jul 31st: Gamma-Ray Bursts
Jul 24th: Across the Electromagnetic Spectrum
We see the Universe in visible light with our photon detecting eyes. But there’s a whole spectrum of photons out there, from radio waves to gamma rays that astronomers use to understand the Universe. It’s time to see the whole picture.
Jul 17th: Choosing and Using a Telescope
Buying your first telescope can be a nerve-wracking experience filled with buyer’s remorse. So how to choose your first telescope? Check it out!