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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August 02, 2024 E.43 - Space Junk
"The sky is falling!" exclaimed Chicken Little! Is it a meteorite, or a piece of the International Space Station? Let's find out!
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July 01, 2024 E.42-The Blaze Star
T Coronae Borealis or "The Blaze Star" has been documented for centuries with a recurrent period of about 78 years between brightening as a nova. What does that mean? Listen in this month as we talk about how the ancients began documenting stellar phenomena thousands of years ago, and how that information plays an integral role in our understanding of the universe today.

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Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
Our awesome sponsors:
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May 01, 2024 E.41-The Sombrero Galaxy
The Sombrero Galaxy is your backyard target this month. Look for this edge-on galaxy yhroughout the spring.
#astronomy #galaxy #telescope #constellations #science #STEM
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Our awesome sponsors:
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March 25, 2024 E.40-Sunspots and Solar Cycles
Our Sun has spots? Sunspots, solar flares, and even CMEs are the highlights of this month's focus on the Sun and Solar Cycle. Learn more about Coronal Mass Ejections and how they impact Earth.
#CME #coronalmassejection #solarflare #solarcycle #sun #astronomy #eclipse
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Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
Our awesome sponsors:
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March 01, 2024 E.39-Vernal Equinox and Beehive Cluster
The Spring Equinox and waxing gibbous moon will lead you to a hive of activity this month!
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Our awesome sponsors:
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February 21, 2024 E.38-Unicorns and Roses
The Monoceros constellation and Rosette Nebula shine bright this month!
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January 01, 2024 E.37-Dancing Planets
Our celestial neighbors waltz across the sky this month. Let's talk about Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation, Saturn's rings, and Jupiter's Great Red Spot.

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Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
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December 12, 2023 E.36-Geminids Meteor Shower
The Geminids meteor shower make a fantastic appearance this December, but why are they different than other meteor showers? Tune in to learn all about meteor showers and the Geminids!
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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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October 31, 2023 E.35-Astrophotography and JuMBO Planets in Orion
The Orion Nebula was the first deep sky target of astrophotography in 1880 and we now know it hosts unique planets not (yet) seen any where else in space! Check it out!
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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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October 03, 2023 E.34-Annular Eclipse
In October an Annnular Eclipse will be visible to millions across the Western United States. Learn the difference between a total and annualr eclipse, why they happen, and more in this month's episode.
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/prescottrockstars
facebook.com/manzanitains
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