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The Backyard Astronomer brings you semi-monthly topics and interviews relative to astronomy, space, and science. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
Presented by The Rockstar Group and Manzanita Insurance.

The Backyard Astronomer Podcast The Backyard Astronomer AZ

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The Backyard Astronomer brings you semi-monthly topics and interviews relative to astronomy, space, and science. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
Presented by The Rockstar Group and Manzanita Insurance.

    E.40-Sunspots and Solar Cycles

    E.40-Sunspots and Solar Cycles

    Our Sun has spots? Sunspots, solar flares, and even CMEs are the highlights of this month's focus on the Sun and Solar Cycle.  Learn more about Coronal Mass Ejections and how they impact Earth.
    #CME #coronalmassejection #solarflare #solarcycle #sun #astronomy #eclipse
    Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
    Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
    Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
    Our awesome sponsors:
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    • 7 min
    E.39-Vernal Equinox and Beehive Cluster

    E.39-Vernal Equinox and Beehive Cluster

    The Spring Equinox and waxing gibbous moon will lead you to a hive of activity this month!
    Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
    Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
    Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
    Our awesome sponsors:
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    • 7 min
    E.38-Unicorns and Roses

    E.38-Unicorns and Roses

    The Monoceros constellation and Rosette Nebula shine bright this month!  
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    Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
    Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
    Our awesome sponsors:
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    • 7 min
    E.37-Dancing Planets

    E.37-Dancing Planets

    Our celestial neighbors waltz across the sky this month.  Let's talk about Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation, Saturn's rings, and Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
     
    Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
    Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
    Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
    Our awesome sponsors:
    facebook.com/manzanitains

    • 7 min
    E.36-Geminids Meteor Shower

    E.36-Geminids Meteor Shower

    The Geminids meteor shower make a fantastic appearance this December, but why are they different than other meteor showers?  Tune in to learn all about meteor showers and the Geminids!
    Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
    Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
    Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
    Our awesome sponsors:
    facebook.com/manzanitains

    • 7 min
    E.35-Astrophotography and JuMBO Planets in Orion

    E.35-Astrophotography and JuMBO Planets in Orion

    The Orion Nebula was the first deep sky target of astrophotography in 1880 and we now know it hosts unique planets not (yet) seen any where else in space!  Check it out!
    Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ
    Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro
    Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro
    Our awesome sponsors:
    facebook.com/prescottrockstars
    facebook.com/manzanitains

    • 7 min

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