Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

American Astronomical Society
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Discover the night sky with Sky & Telescope’s J. Kelly Beatty

Episodes

  1. APR 30

    May Podcast: The Delightful Dippers

    This month’s episode showcases the Big and Little Dippers, now placed high in the northern evening sky. We'll also track down all five bright planets and watch for meteors from Halley's Comet. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. The post May Podcast: The Delightful Dippers appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    15 min

  2. MAR 31

    April Podcast: Spotlight on Gemini

    This month’s episode showcases the stars and planets visible on April evenings. We’ll explore full-Moon quirks; spot Venus and Jupiter after sunset; learn about Gemini, the celestial twins; and hunt for meteors toward month’s end. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. The post April Podcast: Spotlight on Gemini appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    13 min

  3. MAR 1

    March Podcast: The Winter Triangle

    This month’s episode showcases the stars and planets visible on March evenings. First up: March 3rd’s predawn a total lunar eclipse! Then track down three planets after sunset, and savor the easy-to-spot Winter Triangle of bright stars. The post March Podcast: The Winter Triangle appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    14 min

  4. FEB 1

    February Podcast: Winter’s Milky Way

    In this month’s episode, go on a tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during February. First we’ll keep tabs on the Moon; say good-bye to Saturn; trace out the Winter Milky Way; and explore some lesser-known constellations near Orion. The post February Podcast: Winter’s Milky Way appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    15 min

  5. JAN 1

    January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion

    In this month’s episode, start with one of the year’s best meteor showers, then spend some time with Jupiter, and check out a mythical queen and hunter who have ego problems. So bundle up, grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. The post January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    16 min

  6. 2025-12-01

    December Podcast: Find the "Demon Star"

    During December you can watch for some impressive shooting stars and spend some time with the “Demon Star,” which can’t decide how bright it wants to be. Bundle up, grab your curiosity, and head outdoors for this month’s fun and informative Sky Tour. The post December Podcast: Find the “Demon Star” appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    15 min

  7. 2025-11-01

    November Podcast: Five Fascinating Stars

    In this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast, we’ll watch two sets of shooting stars, spot some bright planets, point out a few late-autumn constellations, and put a spotlight on five fascinating stars. The post November Podcast: Five Fascinating Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    15 min

  8. 2025-10-01

    October Podcast: Pegasus Leads the Way

    Pegasus is a large, distinctive constellation that’s easy to spot. During October, you can use it — along with Saturn — to find some amazing celestial sights in their vicinity. Get all the details and lots more stargazing info by downloading this month’s Sky Tour podcast! The post October Podcast: Pegasus Leads the Way appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    13 min

  9. 2025-09-01

    September Podcast: Hello, Saturn!

    September’s night sky features the iconic Summer Triangle, almost directly overhead at nightfall, and a newcomer to the evening sky: the planet Saturn, which will rise in the east not long after sunset. Get tips for viewing these and lots more stargazing info by downloading this month’s Sky Tour podcast! The post September Podcast: Hello, Saturn! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    13 min

  10. 2025-07-31

    August Podcast: Planets Dance at Dawn

    Find out “what’s up” in the August sky. We’ll track down four planets before dawn; have some fun with New Moons; peek at some Perseids; and gaze at the center of our galaxy. So load up on the bug juice, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. The post August Podcast: Planets Dance at Dawn appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    14 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Discover the night sky with Sky & Telescope’s J. Kelly Beatty

Information

  • Creator
    American Astronomical Society
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © AAS Sky Publishing, LLC, All Rights Reserved. 506450
  • Show Website
    Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

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