The Nature of Nantucket

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The Nature of Nantucket

Join hosts Dr. Rich Blundell and Joanna Roche on "The Nature of Nantucket," The Maria Mitchell Association’s new podcast. They will focus on the history of Maria, the natural world of Nantucket and the dark skies above us. Learn from the talented staff, experts, and special guests who will share their stories and wisdom. 

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    Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket - Captain Daniel Bursch

    Join Joanna Roche on this week’s episode of the Nature of Nantucket podcast as she sits down with former NASA astronaut and US Navy Captain (Ret.), Daniel Bursch, to talk about his Nantucket roots. Bursch is a former Naval Flight Officer and astronaut. He completed four missions to space, including a 196-day mission to the International Space Station from December 2001 to June 2002 as a flight engineer on Expedition 4. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1979, the US Naval Test Pi...

    21 min
  2. Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Jupiter, King of the Planets

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    Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Jupiter, King of the Planets

    Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about Jupiter and its moons.

    2 min

  3. 20 NOV.

    Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket - Tara Riley

    This week, host Joanna Roche welcomes Tara Riley, Nantucket's Shellfish and Aquatic Resource Manager, to continue their conversation about the Eelgrass restoration project. She goes into depth about the importance of Eelgrass here on Nantucket and how we can help protect it and improve its presence here. Together, they explore the importance of managing Nantucket’s marine resources and the rewarding challenges of protecting the island's delicate ecosystem. For more details about the Mari...

    19 min
  4. Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Bright Planets you can see in the sky

    19 NOV.

    Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Bright Planets you can see in the sky

    Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about how to identify Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn in the skies of Nantucket right now.

    2 min
  5. Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – The Full Moon

    12 NOV.

    Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – The Full Moon

    Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about the Full Moon.

    2 min

  6. 12 NOV.

    Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket - Charlie Brooks

    This week on the show, host Joanna Roche sits down with Charlie Brooks, a dedicated field researcher from the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego. Charlie shares fond memories of his childhood summers on Nantucket, where his fascination with the ocean first took root. He takes us on his journey from these early inspirations to a rewarding career in marine science, detailing the experiences that led him to his role at Scripps and offering insights into his ongoing researc...

    19 min

  7. 6 NOV.

    Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket - Tara Riley

    This week, host Joanna Roche welcomes Tara Riley, Nantucket's Shellfish and Aquatic Resource Manager, for an in-depth conversation on her unique journey in marine biology. Tara shares her personal background, her early passion for aquatic sciences, and the path that led her to this specialized role. Together, they explore the importance of managing Nantucket’s marine resources and the rewarding challenges of protecting the island's delicate ecosystem. For more details about the Maria Mit...

    18 min

  8. 5 NOV.

    Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – In Praise of Mystery

    Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff recites the poem written by US Poet Laureate, Ada Limon, for the NASA Europa Mission.

    2 min
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Join hosts Dr. Rich Blundell and Joanna Roche on "The Nature of Nantucket," The Maria Mitchell Association’s new podcast. They will focus on the history of Maria, the natural world of Nantucket and the dark skies above us. Learn from the talented staff, experts, and special guests who will share their stories and wisdom. 

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  • Création
    Maria Mitchell Association
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    261
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    © 2024 The Nature of Nantucket
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