Night Sky Tourist podcast is celebrating its first anniversary this week. But we’re also celebrating another milestone. The Night Sky Tourist website is celebrating its second anniversary. I’ve just launched a beautifully redesigned website with new features. You can also download my free guide called “Things to See in the Night Sky in 2021”. Don’t worry, you’ll get the 2022 edition at the end of December.

Would you believe that in the first 26 episodes, you’ve heard the voices of 58 different people? Fifty-eight people who have taken time to help make Night Sky Tourist a success. In this Anniversary Special, you’ll get to hear from some of them.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: http://fhdarksky.com

International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org

Dr. Anthony Aveni: https://www.anthonyfaveni.com

Daniel J. Clark’s Delta V Productions: https://www.deltavproductions.com

Geoff Notkin’s Meteorite Men: https://www.meteoritemen.com

Geoff Notkin’s Aerolite Meteorites: https://aerolite.org

International Dark Sky Association: https://www.darksky.org

Josh Dury and Space4All: https://www.joshduryphoto-media.com

Julie Wilder’s Spiral Spectrum: https://spiralspectrum.com

John Muir Laws: https://johnmuirlaws.com

Toni Kouts: https://www.instagram.com/toni__kouts/

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Toni Kouts joins us from Sydney, Australia to talk about her experience under the extended pandemic lockdown and how she found solace in the night sky. Toni is a night sky photographer and has a degree in welfare studies, including mental health, psychology, and sociology. We talk about the role the night sky has in helping us find emotional health.

If you want to send a “Happy Anniversary” audio message for Episode 27, please record it on your phone’s voice memo app. Then email it to me at [email protected]. Be sure to introduce yourself and send it to me by November 1.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Toni Kouts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toni__kouts/

Toni Kouts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Antoinettekouts

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help.

In the United States: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

In Australia: https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention

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Ted Blank is a NASA Solar System Ambassador. He’s also my #1 go-to when I have questions about telescopes. In this episode, Ted and I chat about things you should think about before buying a telescope. He also shares some brands that are great for first-time buyers.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Telescope Brands:

Cloudy Nights (visit the Beginner’s Forum): https://www.cloudynights.com

Spiral Spectrum Cosmic Calendars: https://spiralspectrum.com

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Michael Marlin is a dark sky ambassador for the International Astronomical Union and the International Dark Sky Association. His passion for dark sky preservation goes back to the 1980s when he produced the LUMA light show theatrical performances. He also gave a truly inspiring TEDx talk called “Embracing Darkness”.

In addition to his stories of running away with the circus, traveling the world with his juggling act, inventing a toy, and living in a treehouse in the jungle, Marlin is also the recent author of the book Astrotourism: Star Gazers, Eclipse Chasers, and the Dark Sky Movement.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Michael Marlin: http://mindofmarlin.com

Astrotourism: Star Gazers, Eclipse Chasers, and the Dark Sky Movement by Michael Marlin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1637420668/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

TEDx Talk “Embracing the Darkness” by Michael Marlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8LdCpa75qw

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Our Fall Equinox Special features some of my friends who help tell the stories of different traditions from around the world. Thank you to Peter Atkinson, Jaime Britt, Joe Bill, Polly Knelsen, Clayton Corey, and Mark Derksen.

Visit NightSkyTourist.com/23 for more information about this episode.

LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

The 4 Season Solution by Dallas Hartwig: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-4-Season-Solution/Dallas-Hartwig/9781508299639

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John (Jack) Muir Laws is a leader and innovator in the worldwide nature journaling movement. He is a scientist, educator, and author who helps people forge a deeper and more personal connection with nature through keeping illustrated nature journals. Trained as a wildlife biologist, he observes the world with rigorous attention. He looks for mysteries, plays with ideas, and seeks connections in all he sees.

Visit NightSkyTourist.com/22 for more information about this episode.

LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

John Muir Laws: Nature Stewardship through Science, Education, and Art: https://johnmuirlaws.com

Jack’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMuirLaws

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Filmmaker Daniel J. Clark chats with me about the making of the Behind the Curve documentary. It takes a look into the world of those who believe the Earth is flat. Daniel has worked in film as a director, editor, cinematographer, sound designer, and more. His independent television pilot for the show “Cowards” earned him the Best Comedy Pilot award at the New York Television Festival in 2014.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Delta V Productions: https://www.deltavproductions.com

Behind the Curve documentary: https://www.behindthecurvefilm.com

Night Sky Tourist episode 18 (stories about Cygnus): https://nightskytourist.com/18/

Night Sky Tourist episode 19 (stories about Sagittarius): https://nightskytourist.com/19/

Circe by Madeline Miller: http://madelinemiller.com/circe/

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Meteorite hunter extraordinaire, Geoff Notkin, joins us in Part 2 of this two-part episode to share about his adventures in chasing meteorites. We talk about things you need to know before hunting for your own meteorites and visit the topic of the Chelyabinsk Meteorite that struck Russia in 2013. Check out the Night Sky Tourist Facebook page for a special giveaway of Geoff’s award-winning book, How to Find Treasure from Space: The Expert Guide to Meteorite Hunting and Identification.

Visit NightSkyTourist.com/20 for more information about this episode.

LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Aerolite Meteorites: https://aerolite.org

“How to Find Treasure from Space: The Expert Guide to Meteorite Hunting and Identification”: https://aerolite.org/shop/meteorite-books/

Meteorite Men tv show: https://aerolite.org/meteorite-men/

Best videos of Chelyabinsk Meteorite (turn up the volume!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mebWfDlhcRs

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Meteorite hunter extraordinaire, Geoff Notkin, joins us in part one of this two-part episode to share about his adventures in chasing meteorites. He also shares tips for hunting meteorites on your own. 

Check out the Night Sky Tourist Facebook page for a special giveaway of Geoff’s award-winning book, “How to Find Treasure from Space: The Expert Guide to Meteorite Hunting and Identification”.

Visit NightSkyTourist.com/19 for more information about this episode.

LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Aerolite Meteorites: https://aerolite.org

“How to Find Treasure from Space: The Expert Guide to Meteorite Hunting and Identification”: https://aerolite.org/shop/meteorite-books/

Meteorite Men tv show: https://aerolite.org/meteorite-men/

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We chat with Mark Derksen, my husband, about creating a stargazing oasis in your own backyard. Mark is a Dark Sky Lighting expert and he gives some great tips on how to choose the right kind of lighting for your stargazing space to provide safety while also protecting your ability to see the stars.

I also share some other suggestions for adding fun elements to enhance your entire stargazing experience.

Visit NightSkyTourist.com/18 for more information about this episode.

LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Dirk’s Electric: https://dirkselectric.com

Mark’s hilarious dark sky lighting video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Np0XUCRg3s

How to Build a Backyard Compass: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18v-NfpkHX4cJwd0hoQkXtpxY8TXb0hWn/view?usp=sharing

Lunar Standstills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV3p-Hg6a54

Episode 4: Wildlife & Light Pollution with Amy Burnett: https://anchor.fm/night-sky-tourist/episodes/4-Wildlife--Light-Pollution-with-Amy-Burnett-eo6uvg/a-a468g7r

Episode 7: Flagstaff, AZ: International Dark Sky Community: https://anchor.fm/night-sky-tourist/episodes/7-Flagstaff--Arizona-International-Dark-Sky-Community-eq1p77/a-a4ij6mq

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