The Backyard Astronomer Podcast

By The Backyard Astronomer AZ

The Backyard Astronomer brings you semi-monthly topics and interviews relative to astronomy, space, and science. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ

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September 29, 2025 E.56-Lions and Comets and Bears, OH MY!
Lions and Comets and Bears... no we aren't in Kansas, nor Oz. We are right here in Northern Arizona, and checking out what may be the best comet in decades! Learn how comets are discovered, and how you can discover it with your own binoculars in October in this month's Backyard Astronomer Podcast.
#Astronomy #Space #STEM #STEMEducation
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Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
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August 28, 2025 E.55-In The Shadow of Titan
The transit method allows astronomers to study distant worlds and discover exoplanets as their orbit traverses the disc of their stars. We can make our own discovery this month when Titan transits Saturn.

#Astronomy #Space #STEM #STEMEducation
Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
Our awesome sponsors:
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August 01, 2025 E.54-Early Risers
The moon is our guide this month as we follow her path along the sky and she points out celestial wonders in the early mornings of August.

#Astronomy #STEM #STEMEducation
Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
Our awesome sponsors:
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www.BackyardAstroAZ.com
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July 02, 2025 E.53-Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower
The Delta Aquariids is a favorite amond metoer shower viewers, for the warmer summer months, and this year a new moon for ultra dark skies. Learn where you can find this is in the sky and when to look on this month's episode of The Backyard Astronomer.

#Astronomy #STEM #STEMEducation
Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
Our awesome sponsors:
facebook.com/manzanitains
www.Manzanita-Insurance.com
www.ManzanitaAccounting.com
www.ManzanitaInsuranceAndAccounting.com
www.BackyardAstroAZ.com
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June 02, 2025 E.52-Solstice Mesa
Stonehenge, Chichen Itza, Angkor Wat... These Monolithic sites were built to celebrate the Solar calendar, but even right here in Northern Arizona ancient cultures were documenting the movement of the Sun and changing of the seasons! Check out Solstice Mesa in this month's Backyard Astronomer.
#solstice #Prescott #arizona #indigenous #astronomy #STEM
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Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
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Our awesome sponsors:
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February 18, 2025 E.51 - An "Edgy" Perspective
Let's get Edgy! This month we are talking about orbital collisions andsideways planets, and how they change the way we view the Solar System.

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February 01, 2025 E.50-Planetary Alignments
Once in 396 billion years! Or click-bait? Let's talk planetary alignments - SYZYGY!

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December 30, 2024 E.49-The Pleiades: 7 Sisters from 6 Stars?
If we can only see 6 stars in the Pleiades, then why do so many ancient cultures reference the number 7 in relation to this star cluster? Let's dig deeper into the 7 Sisters, 7 Boys, and all sorts of maids, brothers and princesses in this month's Backyard Astronomer Podcast.

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December 03, 2024 E.48-Rockets, Satellites and Acronyms
NASA, ISS, UFOs and UAPs - what is up with all the acronyms? Let's talk about rockets, satellites, and some of the acronyms commonly used in the space industry.
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Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
Our awesome sponsors:
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November 04, 2024 E.47-The Great Square of Pegasus
Sometimes constellations can be hard to imagine, but a simple asterism can guide you to all sorts of celestial wonders. Let's talk about the Great Square of Pegasus!

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Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
Our awesome sponsors:
facebook.com/manzanitains

#asterism #constellations #space #astronomy #STEM #STEMEducation
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