Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Radio Delta College Public Radio
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Mike Murray from the Delta College Planetarium takes a look at what's up in the night sky. Things are happening all the time in the backyard universe, and many of them don't require a telescope to see and enjoy.
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4/29/24 - Leo the Lion
Each season has that one constellation that serves as a signpost to the sky. In spring, many stargazers use the zodiacal constellation of Leo the Lion.
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4/22/24 - Arch of Spring
Mid-April to mid-May is a good time to see a collection of bright stars in the west called "The Arch of Spring."
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4/15/24 - The Lunar Seas
As the phase of the moon grows steadily from Crescent to First Quarter to Full, it’s a good opportunity to explore the contrasts of light and dark on its surface.
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4/8/24 - The Big Dipper
This is the time of year when the Big Dipper climbs to its highest point in the north, appearing almost directly overhead by month’s end.
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4/1/24 - Beehive Star Cluster
There's a fuzzy glow in the constellation of Cancer the Crab that's barely visible to the naked eye, but binoculars will reveal a pretty little star cluster called the Beehive.
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3/25/24 - Total Solar Eclipse
One of the most amazing spectacles in nature is coming on Monday, April 8 – a total eclipse of the sun! Here's how you can make the most of it.