Astronomy Cast

Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.

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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 33 days 23 hours 16 minutes

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Astronomy Cast - Hiatus Message


Astronomy Cast - Hiatus Message by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Once again, we’ve reached the end of a season here on Astronomy Cast, and it’s time for the summer hiatus. See you in September!


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 July 10, 2023  4m
 
 

episode 651: Astronomy Cast Ep. 651: Artemis & The Decline of Single Use Rockets


Astronomy Cast Ep. 651: Artemis & The Decline of Single Use Rockets by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Season 16 opener. On the day that we’re recording this, NASA’s Space Launch System is about to blast off. But everyone is expecting it’ll...


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 September 7, 2022  31m
 
 

episode 652: Astronomy Cast Ep. 652: The Rocket Race Towards Reusability


Astronomy Cast Ep. 652: The Rocket Race Towards Reusability by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Last week we talked about how single-use rocketry has changed over time, and the role it still plays in launching payloads into orbit and beyond. Today...


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 September 12, 2022  30m
 
 

episode 653: Astronomy Cast Ep. 653: Climate Change: Looking at the Variables


Astronomy Cast Ep. 653: Climate Change: Looking at the Variables by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Climate change is on our mind these days with increasing wildfires, droughts and floods. What are the variables that play into a planet’s changing...


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 September 19, 2022  30m
 
 

episode 654: Astronomy Cast Ep. 654: The Side Effects Of Clean Energy


Astronomy Cast Ep. 654: The Side Effects Of Clean Energy by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay To battle climate change, we’ll need to rapidly move to carbon-free sources of energy. But this technology isn’t a free lunch. They require metals,...


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 September 26, 2022  30m
 
 

episode 655: Astronomy Cast Ep. 655: 65 Years of Space: Sputnik 1 Anniversary


Astronomy Cast Ep. 655: 65 Years of Space: Sputnik 1 Anniversary by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Sep 26, 2022. It’s been about 65 years since the Soviets launched the first orbital satellite into low Earth orbit: Sputnik 1. Now...


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 October 3, 2022  28m
 
 

episode 656: Astronomy Cast Ep. 656: Smashing Asteroids for Science!


Astronomy Cast Ep. 656: Smashing Asteroids for Science! by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live Oct 3rd. This week we saw the incredible image of DART smashing into asteroid Dimorphous. Beyond avenging the dinosaurs, what can we learn...


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 October 10, 2022  27m
 
 

episode 657: Astronomy Cast Ep. 657: Astronomical Naming Schemes


Astronomy Cast Ep. 657: Astronomical Naming Schemes by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Space is a big place, with lots of galaxies, stars, planets, moons, and that means a lot of names. So how do astronomers name stuff, like comets, asteroids,...


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 October 17, 2022  34m
 
 

episode 658: Astronomy Cast Ep. 658: Space Exploration Horror Stories


Astronomy Cast Ep. 658: Space Exploration Horror Stories by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Oct 31, 2022. We’re recording this episode on Halloween, so how could we resist but take advantage of this opportunity. Space is already...


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 November 7, 2022  30m
 
 

episode 659: Astronomy Cast Ep. 659: Clear Skies, Bright Satellites


Astronomy Cast Ep. 659: Clear Skies, Bright Satellites by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Nov 8, 2022. Light pollution is big problem and it’s only getting worse. Not just near cities, but everywhere thanks to increased satellite...


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 November 14, 2022  33m