Since we started Astronomy Cast we’ve visited many smaller objects in the Solar System up close, from Ceres and Vesta to Pluto, not to mention a comet. What have we learned? more
May 28th: Comets, Asteroids and KBO’s
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May 21st: Exoplanet Update 2018
Finally, a big update. Have there been news in the realm of exoplanets?
May 14th: What’s New With Supernovae
Time for another update, this time we’re going to look at what’s new with supernovae. And once again, we’ve got good news, lots of new stuff to report.
May 7th: Black Hole Update
Another update episode, this time we look at what’s new and changed in the research of black holes. And it’s here that we find a lot of substantial new discoveries in the field, so much has been discovered since we first covered black holes a decade ago.
Apr 30th: Dark Energy, 2018 Edition
The updates continue. Last week we talked about dark matter, and this week we continue with its partner dark energy.
Apr 23rd: Meteor Showers. Yes, the sky is falling
Dress warmly, gather some friends and family, and head outside to watch sand burn in the upper atmosphere. There’s nothing like a good meteor shower.
Apr 16th: Dark Matter, 2018 Edition
Last week, we gave you an update in particle physics. This week it’s time to see what’s new in the world of dark matter
Apr 9th: Particle Physics Update
Apr 2nd: Docking, Refueling, Transferring
Once you’ve made to the space, what do you want to do? You’ll probably want to dock with another space ship, deliver cargo, refuel. Today we’ll talk about how all that happens.
Mar 26th: Transfer Orbits & Gravitational Assists
Whether you’re heading to the outer Solar System or you want to visit the Sun itself, the planets themselves can help you in your journey.