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Ep. 454: Things We’re Looking Forward To

By susie on June 16, 2017 in Astronomy, People, Planetary Science

As we wrap up season 10 of Astronomy Cast, we look forward to all the instruments, missions and science results on the distant horizon. Think astronomy is exciting already? Just you wait. We usually record Astronomy Cast every Friday at 1:30 pm PDT / 4:30 pm EDT/ 20:30 PM UTC (8:30 GMT). You can watch […]

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Ep. 453: Favorite Things We’ve Done These 10 Years

By susie on June 9, 2017 in Astronomy, Meetings, People

10 years of Astronomy Cast… wow. It’s been a long, fun journey. What are some of our favorite episodes and adventures over the decade we’ve been doing this show. We usually record Astronomy Cast every Friday at 1:30 pm PDT / 4:30 pm EDT/ 20:30 PM UTC (8:30 GMT). You can watch us live on […]

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Ep. 451: When Can I Buy My Ticket To Space?

By susie on May 26, 2017 in Missions, People

Like most of us, you probably want to know what it would be like to travel to space. Maybe not to live, but just to visit. You want to be a space tourist. Good news, there are a bunch of companies working hard to give you the opportunity to fly to space. How long until […]

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Ep. 426: Confirmation Bias

By susie on October 27, 2016 in People

I hate to tell you this, but that meat computer in your skull is constantly betraying you. Don’t worry, we’ve all got the same, but fortunately, scientists have learned how this happens, and can help us make sure our science, and lives don’t suffer because of it. (more…)

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Ep. 421: Space Games!

By susie on September 23, 2016 in People, Physics

As you probably know, Fraser is an avid video gamer, especially if it has anything to do with space. Today we turn things around, as Fraser talks about the games he plays, and what he thinks you should be playing too. We usually record Astronomy Cast every Friday at 1:30 pm Pacific / 4:30 pm […]

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Podcast Listeners – Please Help CosmoQuest!

By susie on September 16, 2016 in People

As part of gathering information for our CosmoQuest NASA Grant fulfillment, we need to gather information from several groups. Podcast listeners are a major part of our audience, so if you listen to our show, please click this link and fill out this short survey. Seriously, it’s not long, so we’d really appreciate your responses! […]

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Ep. 419: DragonCon 2016 Live – Rocket Girls

By susie on September 15, 2016 in History, Live Shows, People

Welcome back to our new season of Astronomy Cast! This episode is a special live show that took place at DragonCon 2016 in Atlanta, GA. Pamela hosted a panel of amazing scientists and engineers who all happen to be women, and they discussed the unsung women of NASA and the early Space Age and their […]

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Ep. 417: Error 417 – Expectation Failed

By susie on June 27, 2016 in Astronomy, Doing Astronomy, Science

In all fields of science, sometimes more is learned when you fail at what you’re trying to do than when you succeed. So what new science discoveries have failed expectations given us in astronomy? Download the show [MP3] | Jump to Shownotes | Jump to Transcript (more…)

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Ep. 402: Gravity Eyes: See The Invisible With The Force

By susie on February 15, 2016 in Astronomy, Doing Astronomy, People

What kinds of things can we see using gravity, that we may not otherwise be able to see? Pamela will fill us in on the Great Attractor, etc! Download the show [MP3] | Jump to Shownotes | Jump to Transcript (more…)

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Ep. 399 – Women in Science

By susie on January 18, 2016 in Doing Astronomy

Science is typically a male dominated profession, mostly dudes, not a lot of ladies. From researchers to professors, to law makers, woman have a tough time gaining traction in such a heavily gendered field. Today we’re going to talk about what it takes to make it as a woman in science, what additional hurdles you’ll […]

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