December 12th, 2009

December 12th: Heat!

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Date: December 12, 2009 Title: Heat! [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20091212-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Slacker Astronomy Description: It’s cold outside! So Michael, Doug and Mike from Slacker Astronomy discuss heat (or lack of heat) and how it relates to astronomy. Bio: Slacker Astronomy is a light-hearted podcast that wanders the astronomical road-less-traveled. Visit us at http://www.slackerastronomy.org/. Today’s sponsor: This episode of [...]

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December 11th, 2009

We Need Podcasters!

Hey, all 365 Days of Astronomy fans! By now you have probably heard the tremendous news that our humble little podcast is going to continue in 2010. But the success of '365 Days' hinges on having community-generated podcasts for every day of the year, and so far the signups for the early part of 2010 is sparse, to put it mildly. While we have close to 3 months worth of signups so far throughout the year (and a big thank you to everyone who has signed up so far!), for January, we only have six days filled. We know January is quickly approaching, so some of you might be intimidated by a looming deadline. But, on the other hand, if a looming deadline is what gets you motivated -- here's your chance! And here's your chance to have your voice heard by upwards of 10,000 people! Join in and share your experiences, expertise and interests in astronomy and space exploration! You don't have to be a podcast pro (we provide you with all the info you need on how to podcast), but just have a passion and/or interest in astronomy or space. 365 Days of Astronomy is -- as far as we know -- the only podcast on the planet that is completely community generated, as we need YOU for it to continue to be a success! Signing up is easy: Click on the blue "Join In" tab at the top of the page or simply send an email to us and request the date you would like. Check out the calendar for days that are available in 2010. If you need ideas, we also have a calendar of astronomy-related events throughout the year. We also need sponsors for the podcast to continue, so if you are interested in sponsoring an episode or ten, (and again, having your dedication, or info about your product or service heard by nearly 10,000 people) email us or click on the "Donate" link on the lower left side of the page. You can help sponsor the podcast for $30/podcast for a message at the beginning of the show or $100/week for a message at the end of the show. This helps pay for bandwidth, and the editing and posting of the podcasts to this site, and helps make the podcasts available for download. So please, help us continue the excitement of the International Year of Astronomy into next year and hopefully years beyond by taking part in the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast!

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December 11th, 2009

December 11th: Returning to the Moon? Too Soon?

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Date: December 11, 2009 Title: Returning to the Moon? Too Soon? [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20091211-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Larry Sessions Links: Solar System Ambassadors Program NASA JPL Description: Thirty-seven years ago today (on Dec. 11, 1972), the last two astronauts set foot on the Moon. And now, as it is about to abandon the Space Shuttle fleet, NASA plans to [...]

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December 10th, 2009

December 10th: Blue Star Blues

Date: December 10, 2009 Title: Blue Star Blues [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20091210-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Mel Blake, Ashley Wills and Cara Depew Organization: http://www.una.edu/physics http://www.una.edu/planetarium Description: A giant, blue B star is singing the Blues. Why might our large bright friend be feeling this way? What is a B star anyway? Where did it come from and what will happen [...]

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December 9th, 2009

December 9th: Teaching Science in Schools

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Date: December 9, 2009 Title: Teaching Science in Schools [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20091209-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Manoharan Karthigasu Organization: www.creativethinklabs.com Description: Interest in science related subjects in schools as well in Universities has been slowly declined over the years. Why is this so? Maybe it has something to do with the way we teach Science in schools. If so how [...]

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December 8th, 2009

December 8th: What is the Kuiper Belt?

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Date: December 8, 2009 Title: What is the Kuiper Belt? [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20091208-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Susan, Amanda and Kevin Murph Organization: www.howtogrowyourgeek.net Description: Susan Murph from the How to Grow Your Geek Podcast and her children Amanda and Kevin discuss Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Bio: Susan is also a life-long sci-fi, fantasy and science geek, and loves [...]

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December 7th, 2009

December 7th: Don’t Lick the Telescope, and Other Tips for Cold Weather Observing

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Date: December 7, 2009 Title: Don’t Lick the Telescope, and Other Tips for Cold Weather Observing [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20091207-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Mike Simonsen Organization: Simostronomy- The Astronomy and Variable Star Blog http://simostronomy.blogspot.com/ Description: Many of us brave extremely cold temperatures in the wintertime to take advantage of those really clear nights observing Orion, Taurus, Gemini and the other [...]

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December 6th, 2009

December 6th: Galileo and the Moons of Jupiter

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Date: December 6, 2009 Title: Galileo and the Moons of Jupiter [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20091206-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Emily Lakdawalla Organization: The Planetary Society Blog: http://www.planetary.org/blog/ Description: Four hundred years ago next month, Galileo discovered that the wandering stars in the night sky had attendant stars of their own. Fourteen years ago tomorrow, on December 7, 1995, Galileo’s namesake spacecraft [...]

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December 5th, 2009

December 5th: The Celestial Alignment of 2012

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Date: December 5, 2009 Title: The Celestial Alignment of 2012 [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20091205-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Chuck Bueter Links: http://www.transitofvenus.org http://www.transitofvenus.nl/details.html http://www.phys.uu.nl/~vgent/venus/venustransitbib.htm Description: An astronomical alignment in 2012 heralds the second coming (in the 21st century) of a significant global event. Share the enthusiasm of adventurous astronomers from the past as you witness the heavens in motion, the means [...]

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December 4th, 2009

December 4th: The WISE Mission

Date: December 4, 2009 Title: The WISE Mission [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20091204-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Roz Brown Organization: Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. www.ballaerospace.com Description: WISE stands for the Widefield Infrared Survey Explorer – a NASA satellite that will carry an infrared-sensitive telescope into space in order to return an “all-sky” survey. Ball Aerospace built the satellite for the WISE [...]

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