Star Hopping

By David Hearn: Director, Kissimmee Park Observatory

In this series of programs we’ll show you the most beautiful sights in the night sky, and explain exactly how to find them with your binoculars or telescope.... more

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The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.

Star Hopping episodes:

July 04, 2016 EAT02 – Astronomy on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2
In episode EAT02 of KPO’s European Astronomy Tour, we are in the midst of our Atlantic Crossing, on board Cunard’s Queen Mary II, the greatest ocean liner in the world. We’re spending 9 days aboard this historic vessel, and during that time we will be treated to Cunard’s famous astronomy enrichment programs. In this episode, we Read More ...
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31min
July 03, 2016 EAT01 – Introduction & the Hayden Planetarium
In this first episode EAT01 of KPO’s European Astronomy Tour, we welcome you to New York City, the starting point of our great astronomy adventure that will take us across 9 countries of Northern Europe. At the time of this writing, my family and I are on location here in New York City as we prepare Read More ...
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9min
June 30, 2016 SH039 – Find The Heart and Soul Nebulae, M34, and NGC 891
In Episode SH039 of Star Hopping… We’ll look at the Perseus region, and show you how to find the Heart & Soul Nebula, the open cluster Messier 34, and the amazing needle galaxy NGC 891. Please note – this is the last Star Hopping episode for the summer. Starting next week we will begin our Read More ...
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12min
June 23, 2016 SH038 – Find the Cocoon Nebula, The Iris Nebula, and The Fireworks Galaxy
In Episode SH038 of Star Hopping… We’ll look at the Cepheus region, and show you how to find three challenge objects – IC 5146, the Cocoon Nebula, NGC 7023 – the mysterious Iris Nebula, and the very active Fireworks Galaxy, NGC 6946. Intro So tonight we’re going to investigate another constellation well up in the Read More ...
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12min
June 16, 2016 SH037 – Find Messier 103, the ET Cluster, and Caroline’s Rose
In Episode SH037 of Star Hopping… We’ll look at the Cassiopeia region, and show you how to find the nice open cluster Messier 103, the unique open cluster NGC 457, also known as the E.T. Cluster, and the gorgeous dense open cluster, NGC 7789, also known as Caroline’s Rose Cluster. Intro As we continue to Read More ...
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12min
June 09, 2016 SH036 – Find M71, M2, and M15 in your Telescope
In Episode SH036 of Star Hopping… We’ll look at the Sagitta, Delphinus, and Equuleus region, and show you how to find the loose globular cluster Messier 71, the nearly naked eye globular Messier 2, and the top-tier globular cluster, Messier 15. Intro Well, we’ll continue on with three easy targets for smaller telescopes this week, Read More ...
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11min
June 02, 2016 SH035 – Find M25, M28, and M55
In Episode SH035 of Star Hopping… We’ll be exploring the Sagittarius region. We’ll use our star hopping methods to find the the pretty open cluster Messier 25, the globular cluster Messier 28, and the somewhat difficult to locate globular cluster, Messier 55. This is the point where we have wrapped around the celestial sphere with Read More ...
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10min
May 26, 2016 SH034 – Find The Coathanger, The Veil Nebula, and the North American Nebula
In Episode SH034 of Star Hopping… We’ll be exploring the Cygnus region, and we’ll use our star hopping methods to find the The Coathanger (Brocchi’s Cluster), The Veil Nebula (NGC 6960), and the North American Nebula (NGC 7000). Intro Well as June approaches, we are seeing the bright Summer Triangle appearing well above our eastern Read More ...
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14min
May 19, 2016 SH033 – Find M11, M16, and M17 in your Telescope
In Episode SH033 of Star Hopping… We’ll be exploring the Scutum region, and we’ll use our star hopping methods to find three top-notch deep sky objects. We’ll find the Wild Duck Cluster (Messier 11), the Eagle Nebula (Messier 16), and the Swan Nebula (Messier 17). Intro Well looking forward to the end of this month Read More ...
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11min
May 12, 2016 SH032 – Find M6, M7, and M62
In Episode SH032 of Star Hopping… We’ll be exploring the Scorpius region, and we’ll use our star hopping methods to find the bright open clusters Messier 6 (The Butterfly Cluster), Messier 7 (Ptolemy’s Cluster), and the irregularly shaped globular cluster Messier 62. Intro So over the next couple of weeks in the late evening, we’ll Read More ...
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11min

FAQs about Star Hopping:

How many episodes does Star Hopping have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.