Podcast
Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast
Hosted by American Astronomical Society · EN
Discover the night sky with Sky & Telescope’s J. Kelly Beatty
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February Podcast: Winter’s Milky Way
Feb 100:14:31Tap to summarizeIn this month’s episode, go on a tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during February. First we’ll keep tabs on the Moon; say good-bye to Saturn; trace out the Winter Milky Way; and explore some lesser-known constellations near Orion. The post February Podcast: Winter’s Milky Way appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Transcribe →January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion
Jan 100:15:30Tap to summarizeIn this month’s episode, start with one of the year’s best meteor showers, then spend some time with Jupiter, and check out a mythical queen and hunter who have ego problems. So bundle up, grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. The post January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Transcribe →December Podcast: Find the “Demon Star”
Dec 100:14:39Tap to summarizeDuring December you can watch for some impressive shooting stars and spend some time with the “Demon Star,” which can’t decide how bright it wants to be. Bundle up, grab your curiosity, and head outdoors for this month’s fun and informative Sky Tour. The post December Podcast: Find the “Demon Star” appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Transcribe →November Podcast: Five Fascinating Stars
Nov 100:15:13Tap to summarizeIn this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast, we’ll watch two sets of shooting stars, spot some bright planets, point out a few late-autumn constellations, and put a spotlight on five fascinating stars. The post November Podcast: Five Fascinating Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Transcribe →October Podcast: Pegasus Leads the Way
Oct 100:13:06Tap to summarizePegasus is a large, distinctive constellation that’s easy to spot. During October, you can use it — along with Saturn — to find some amazing celestial sights in their vicinity. Get all the details and lots more stargazing info by downloading this month’s Sky Tour podcast! The post October Podcast: Pegasus Leads the Way appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Transcribe →September Podcast: Hello, Saturn!
Sep 100:12:39Tap to summarizeSeptember’s night sky features the iconic Summer Triangle, almost directly overhead at nightfall, and a newcomer to the evening sky: the planet Saturn, which will rise in the east not long after sunset. Get tips for viewing these and lots more stargazing info by downloading this month’s Sky Tour podcast! The post September Podcast: Hello, Saturn! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Transcribe →August Podcast: Planets Dance at Dawn
Jul 3100:14:29Tap to summarizeFind out “what’s up” in the August sky. We’ll track down four planets before dawn; have some fun with New Moons; peek at some Perseids; and gaze at the center of our galaxy. So load up on the bug juice, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. The post August Podcast: Planets Dance at Dawn appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Transcribe →July Podcast: Scorpius in the Spotlight
Jul 100:16:23Tap to summarizeLet’s explore “what’s up” in the July sky. This month we’ll check on the planets' whereabouts, go on a "sat-seeing" tour, and chase down one of best know celestial critters: Scorpius. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode. The post July Podcast: Scorpius in the Spotlight appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Transcribe →June Podcast: A Month of Moonwatching
May 3100:14:02Tap to summarizeLet’s go on a 13-minute tour of “what’s up” in the June nighttime sky. This month we’ll celebrate the Sun’s solstice; follow the Moon through all its phases and close encounters; track down a couple of faint constellations; and shine a spotlight on the star Arcturus. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode. The post June Podcast: A Month of Moonwatching appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Transcribe →May Podcast: What to Call a Star?
May 1, 202500:13:38Tap to summarizeThis month we’ll look for tiny bits of Halley’s Comet; track down four planets; take stock of bright stars in the late-spring sky; and use the constellation Leo to learn what astronomers call all the stars that don’t have names. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode. The post May Podcast: What to Call a Star? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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