AAA SKY

AAA SKY

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AAA SKY episodes

  • 5. Exomoons
    In this episode Stanley interviews Dr. Alex Teachey about the search for exomoons, and Irene and Stanley discuss galactic real estate as well as the 2084 upcoming Earth transit of the Sun as seen from Mars.
    Notable topics
    Science FridayThe TakeawayAstronomy On TapRadial-velocity MethodKepler, TESSKepler-1625b IVacation Guide to the Solar SystemSyzygy
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    41 min
  • 4. Multiple Mars Missions
    Irene interviews astrophysicist Dr. Jana Grcevich about the recent landings of NASA’s Perseverance, China’s Tianwen-1 and United Arab Emirates’ Hope on the red planet. Stanley and Irene discuss autonomy and what to wear on Mars.
    Follow Jana on Twitter @janagrc, and find her book Vacation Guide to the Solar System: Science for the Savvy Space Traveler! on Amazon.
    Notable Topics
    NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance and IngenuityUAE Hope OrbiterCNSA Tianwen-1Jezero CraterMOXIECaveatAstronomy On Tap
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    40 min
  • 3. History of the Telescope
    In this episode Stanley interviews AAA Executive Vice President Bart Fried about the history of the telescope, which in addition to Galileo's discoveries, was influenced by Newton's greatest blunder and two other very clever Englishmen.
    Notable topics
    The Antique Telescope SocietyHans LipperheyNimrud lensNiccolò ZucchiChromatic aberrationNewtonian telescopeChester Moore HallJohn DollondGeorge Bass
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    34 min
  • 2. Brown Dwarfs and Astro-Fashion
    In this episode Irene interviews Dr. Emily Rice about her two favorite subjects: Brown Dwarfs and Startorialist Fashion. Stanley and Irene ponder what color a brown dwarf dress should be and whether life could exist on brown dwarf satellites.
    Startorialist (discount for AAASky listeners)
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    39 min
  • 1. How will we find the next Earth?
    In this inaugural episode Stanley interviews Dr. John Michael Brewer about the 100 Earths Project and the Planet Hunters citizen science platform. And Irene and Stanley discuss various alleged sightings of aliens. Plus a message from AAA President Brian Berg, and Irene’s Celestial Forecast.
    Notable topics
    EXPRES SpectrometerFrequency combTabby’s StarUnmasking the Face on Mars
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    34 min

About AAA SKY

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AAA SKY is the Amateur Astronomers Association's podcast for astronomy fans in New York City and beyond. Join co-hosts Maggie, Kat, and Stanley as they interview club members, prominent scientists,…