Researchers have determined how to effectively measure the magnetic fields at Neptune to determine if any of the moons are ocean worlds…
Jul 18th: Magnetic Fields Help Find Ocean Worlds
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Feb 2nd: The Observer’s Calendar for February 2024
Today’s Actual Astronomy discuss about Observer’s Calendar for February 2024. We have Moon pairing with Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter as well as a couple comets visible in small telescopes.
Oct 3rd: What Secrets Are Hiding In Triton?
What’s so cool about Triton? How did it end up in orbit around Neptune, and what can we learn from it? Could we send a mission there one day?
Feb 2nd: Objects to Observe in the February 2023 Night Sky
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Objects to Observe in the February 2023 Night Sky. In this episode we’ll talk about a conjunction of Venus and Neptune, the Moon pairing up with Venus & Jupiter before it gets so close to Mars. We’ll also talk about Comets and the Constellation Orion.
Sep 21st: Ring System Around Astronomical Objects
Talking about the ring system, the only astronomical body that comes up in the mind of peoples is the planet Saturn which has a ring system which can be seen easily with the help of a telescope. But did you know that Saturn is not the only one that has these jewels.
Jun 11th: The Colors of Uranus and Neptune
Neptune and Uranus have much in common but their appearances are notably different. Today, @halfastro discuss with Dr. Patrick Irwin about the differences in the colors of Uranus and Neptune.
Jun 3rd: Fuel Cell Technology and Space Applications
Developing reliable, renewable, and safe power/energy storage systems is a key requirement for future space missions. Are fuel cells one solution to this need? More with space news and the upcoming JWST result at #365DaysOfAstro
Apr 15th: Sailing Away Using Diffractive Solar Sails, with Amber Dubill
Today, @WSHCrew discuss with Amber Dubill about Solar Sails. And also news update including Neptune is cooling down during summer time. More at #365DaysOfAstro
Feb 3rd: Objects to Observe in the February 2022 Night Sky
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Objects to Observe in the February 2022 Night Sky and places a focus on events to help you find the planets as the Moon pairs with Neptune and Uranus before dancing with Venus, Mercury, Mars in the morning twilight. We also talk about when and how to observe the Lunar Straight Wall as well as what comets and asteroids to look out for this month.
Nov 29th: Why Getting to the Outer Worlds is So Difficult
Over the next few years new missions headed to Jupiter & Saturn. Why aren’t we seeing more missions to the outer planets like Uranus and Neptune, even Pluto? Today @AstronomyCast talks about the challenges of exploring the outer, outer solar system.