Ep. 2: In Search of Other Worlds
Look down at your feet. There… you’re looking at a planet. Now look into the night sky and you should be able to spot a few more. After that, spotting additional planets becomes really hard, especially when you’re trying to find them orbiting other stars. This week we discuss the techniques astronomers use to locate distant worlds.
Ep. 1: Pluto's Planetary Identity Crisis
Pluto. It’s a planet, then it’s not. This week we review Pluto’s history, from discovery to demotion by the International Astronomical Union. Learn the 3 characteristics that make up a planet, and why Pluto now fails to make the grade.
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Astronomy Cast offers you a fact based journey through the cosmos. Each week Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela Gay (CosmoQuestX / Slacker Astronomy) take on topics ranging from the nearby planets to ubiquitous dark matter. Your questions can guide our discussion! Write us at questions@astronomycast.com and tell us what questions you want answered.