Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

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

Episodes

  1. NOV 1

    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

  2. OCT 1

    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

  3. SEP 1

    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

  4. JUL 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

  5. JUL 1

    July Podcast: Scorpius in the Spotlight

    Let’s explore “what’s up” in the July sky. This month we’ll check on the planets' whereabouts, go on a "sat-seeing" tour, and chase down one of best know celestial critters: Scorpius. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode. The post July Podcast: Scorpius in the Spotlight appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    16 min

  6. MAY 31

    June Podcast: A Month of Moonwatching

    Let’s go on a 13-minute tour of “what’s up” in the June nighttime sky. This month we’ll celebrate the Sun’s solstice; follow the Moon through all its phases and close encounters; track down a couple of faint constellations; and shine a spotlight on the star Arcturus. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode. The post June Podcast: A Month of Moonwatching appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    14 min

  7. MAY 1

    May Podcast: What to Call a Star?

    This month we’ll look for tiny bits of Halley’s Comet; track down four planets; take stock of bright stars in the late-spring sky; and use the constellation Leo to learn what astronomers call all the stars that don’t have names. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode. The post May Podcast: What to Call a Star? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    14 min

  8. APR 1

    April Podcast: Celestial Carnivores

    This month we’ll watch bright planets come and go, track down some celestial carnivores, and enjoy a splash of mid-spring meteors. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode. The post April Podcast: Celestial Carnivores appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    13 min

  9. MAR 1

    March Podcast: Planets, Stars, and Eclipses!

    This month we’ll mark two seasonal transitions, watch eclipses of the Moon and Sun, track down the elusive planet Mercury, and trace out the Winter Hexagon. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. The post March Podcast: Planets, Stars, and Eclipses! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

    16 min

  10. FEB 1

    February Podcast: Planets Amid Winter’s Stars

    This month we’ll look for five planets in the evening sky, explore the Moon’s phases, take stock of winter’s brightest stars, and track down two lesser-known constellations. Give Sky Tour a Try! The post February Podcast: Planets Amid Winter’s Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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

Information

  • Creator
    American Astronomical Society
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © AAS Sky Publishing, LLC, All Rights Reserved. 506450
  • Show Website
    Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

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