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NASA's Sun-Earth Day

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Sun-Earth Day audio podcasts

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Episodes

Interview with Madhulika Guhathakurta

February 07, 2015 06:35 - 30 minutes - 271 MB

"Space Weather Living History" interview with Madhulika Guhathakurta.

Interview with Jim Green

November 16, 2014 06:35 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

"Space Weather Living History" interview with Jim Green.

IHY Interviews

November 15, 2014 06:35 - 50 minutes - 44 MB

"Space Weather Living History" interview at IHY with Joe Davila, Nat Gopalswami and Barbara Thompson.

Interview with Dick Fisher

November 15, 2014 06:35 - 23 minutes - 20.8 MB

"Space Weather Living History" interview with Dick Fisher.

Interview with David Hathaway

August 20, 2013 06:35 - 9 minutes - 14 MB

This is the first of our new "Space Weather Living History" Podcast series. We kick this new series off with an interview of David Hathaway, a solar astronomer at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.

Interview with Lyndsay Fletcher

April 16, 2012 06:35 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

In this podcast, we'll continue our series about the RHESSI mission with Dr. Lyndsay Fletcher. Dr. Fletcher is a solar physicist who holds a faculty position at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.

Interview with Nicole Vilmer

April 16, 2012 06:35 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MB

In this podcast, we'll continue our series about the RHESSI mission with Dr. Nicole Vilmer, the Director of Scientific Research at CNRS which is the National Center of Scientific Research at the Paris Observatory. It takes the concerted efforts of scientists and engineers from a variety of backgrounds and cultures to make missions like RHESSi successful.

Interview with Gordon Emslie

April 16, 2012 06:35 - 10 minutes - 14 MB

In this podcast, we'll continue our series about the RHESSI mission with Dr. Gordon Emslie. Gordon is on the physics astronomy faculty at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green Kentucky. The thrust of the bulk of his research for the last 30 years or so has been the study of energy release and transport in solar flares...

Interview with Jacob Herrikhuisen

February 25, 2012 06:35 - 7 minutes - 12.4 MB

In this podcast, we continue our IBEX mission series by interviewing Jacob Heerikhuisen, an assistant professor at the University of Huntsville in Alabama From an earlier podcast, you may remember that IBEX maps faint magnetic fields out in space by capturing images of neutral atoms that result from particle collisions along those magnetic fields.

Interview with Stephen Fuselier

January 13, 2012 22:35 - 8 minutes - 10.5 MB

In this podcast, we'll continue our series with the IBEX mission by talking to Stephen Fuselier at Lockheed Martin. IBEX maps the faint magnetic fields out in space by capturing images of neutral atoms that result from particle collisions along those magnetic fields. At a recent American Geophysical Union meeting, Fuselier told us how science can only be done well when researchers work together.

Interview with Barry Mauk

August 17, 2011 22:35 - 7 minutes - 9.2 MB

Today on the Sun Earth Day podcast we're talking to Barry Mauk who is a scientist who works at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab. This lab is one of many throughout the world that help build instruments and spacecraft for NASA missions.

Interview with David Smith

June 20, 2011 22:35 - 8 minutes - 15.4 MB

David Smith is a physicist at the University of California at Berkeley, and he uses a solar mission called RHESSI to study the dynamics of lightning in the clouds over Earth. I was able to talk with Smith at the 10th RHESSI workshop.

Interview with Bob Lin

May 23, 2011 22:35 - 6 minutes - 8.69 MB

In today's sun-earth day podcast we talk to Bob Lin who is an astrophysicist at the University of California, Berkeley who says that solar flares send out more than just energy.

Interview with Brian Dennis and Gordon Holman

March 14, 2011 22:35 - 6 minutes - 11 MB

In today's podcast we will hear from 2 astrophysicists at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center, Brian Dennis and Gordon Holman from the RHESSI spacecraft

Interview with David Young

March 07, 2011 19:35 - 10 minutes - 8.88 MB

David Young is a physicist at Southwest Research Institute who has spent his whole career working on missions like the upcoming Magnetic Multiscale Mission, or MMS, to study what scientists call plasma.

Introduction to IBEX

February 28, 2011 02:35 - 11 minutes - 9.83 MB

In today's podcast we'll hear from 2 NASA scientists who work directly with a spacecraft called IBEX.

Alert: Exciting news about the STEREO mission

February 01, 2011 21:35 - 2 minutes - 4.35 MB

The two satellites known as the STEREO mission are moving into a very exciting position around the Sun on Feb 6th.

Sun-Earth Day 2011: Interview with Roy Torbert

January 28, 2011 21:35 - 4 minutes - 3.59 MB

Join us for today's podcast as we interview Roy Torbert, and learn about the instruments aboard the MMS mission.

Sun-Earth Day 2011: Interview with Tom Moore

December 27, 2010 21:35 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MB

In today's podcast we will hear from Tom Moore, the Project Scientist for the MMS Mission.

Sun-Earth Day 2011 Launch, Ancient Mysteries Future Discoveries

October 31, 2010 15:35 - 4 minutes - 8.1 MB

In today's podcast We'll fill you in about the new theme and all of the exciting new things that we have planned.

Sun-Earth Day Interview with Dr. Nicky Fox

March 16, 2010 15:10 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Join us for an interview with Dr. Nicky Fox as she discusses a new mission that will launch in 2012 - Radiation Belt Storm Probe Mission

Sun-Earth Day - The Sun Awakens!

March 01, 2010 15:10 - 1 minute - 1.17 MB

The Sun is finally awakening after a long slumber of very low sunspot numbers and solar activity!

Sun-Earth Day - Interview with Elaine Lewis

February 19, 2010 15:10 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MB

Join us for an interview with Elaine Lewis, this year's team lead for Sun-Earth Day.

Sun-Earth Day Alert - SDO Launch

February 02, 2010 06:25 - 1 minute - 1.45 MB

The Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO) is scheduled to launch no earlier than Tuesday, February 9, from Cape Canaveral, FL, at 10:30 a.m. SDO will provide a new eye on the sun that will deliver solar images with 10 times better resolution than high definition television.

Technology Through Time Highlights with Dr. Sten Odenwald

December 26, 2009 06:25 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MB

Join us for a discussion about the newest Technology Through Time article with Dr. Sten Odenwald.

Answers to your Questions

September 29, 2009 06:25 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Join us for the launch of the Sun-Earth Day web site with Dr. Eric Christian, who graciously provided answers for our eager Facebook community.

Sun-Earth Day Alert!

May 17, 2009 06:25 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MB

Over the past week we have seen an increase in activity on the surface of the Sun. Join us with Joe Gurman, a NASA Solar Physicist, as he explains what is happening in these active regions.

Technology Through Time Highlights.

May 13, 2009 06:25 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MB

Dr. Sten Odenwald, the chief author and editor of the Sun-Earth Day Technology Though Time series, discusses the last four articles in the series.

Time Capsule: A look back at the Science Through Culture Workshop in Utah.

April 12, 2009 06:25 - 13 minutes - 10.2 MB

Today we take a look back at one of our most popular podcasts, the Science Through Culture workshop in Utah.

Sun-Earth Day Technology Through Time Highlights

January 19, 2009 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MB

In today's podcast we'll be hearing from Dr. Sten Odenwald, the chief author and editor of the Sun-Earth Day Technology Though Time series. Sten will fill us in on the 65th Technology Through Time mystery, "Surface Temperature and Spectral Class".

Sun-Earth Day Highlights – Team Talk

November 17, 2008 05:00 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MB

This year's main event will be on March 20, 2009. Sun-Earth Day is comprised of a series of programs and events that occur throughout the year culminating with a celebration on or near the Spring Equinox.

Rerun: Halloween Special- The Spirit of the Aurora!

October 30, 2008 05:00 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MB

For this Halloween we've Decided to give you a very special treat! Jordan Hill is back with a creepy story about the Aurora, and a spooky shack

Sun-Earth Day Highlights: Interview with Lou Mayo

July 31, 2008 20:10 - 9 minutes - 19.4 MB

In today's podcast we'll talk with Lou Mayo about a new eclipse based activity that he designed specifically for the Amateur Astronomer section of the Sun-Earth Day website. The title of that activity is the, "NASA Lunar Parallax Challenge". He'll also explain how to start your own After School Astronomy Club.

Sun-Earth Day Technology Through Time Highlights

July 30, 2008 20:10 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

In today's show Sten will talk about the latest Technology Through Time Mystery called, "Eclipse!". He'll also touch on how our ideas about eclipses have changed over the centuries.

Sun-Earth Day Highlights: Eclipse 2008 China 4

July 28, 2008 22:10 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MB

Fred Espenak describes the technique he uses to capture his wonderful images of eclipses.

Sun-Earth Day Highlights: Eclipse 2008 China 3

July 25, 2008 22:10 - 5 minutes - 6.95 MB

Fred Espenak describes the technique he uses to capture his wonderful images of eclipses.

Sun-Earth Day Highlights: Eclipse 2008 China 2

July 15, 2008 22:10 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MB

Fred Espenak explains what it's like to witness a total solar eclipse through his own experiences, and explains what an eclipse chaser is, or isn't.

Sun-Earth Day Highlights: Eclipse 2008 China 1

June 17, 2008 22:10 - 7 minutes - 9.62 MB

We interview Mr. Eclipse himself, Fred Espenak, and discuss the upcoming Eclipse on Aug 1st, 2008.

Storytelling: Wandering Planets

April 08, 2008 22:10 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MB

Jordan Hill shares a fantastic folk tale about why the planets in our solar system have auroras.

Journal: Arctic Impressions #4, Barrow Alaska

March 24, 2008 22:10 - 10 minutes - 10.5 MB

Dorian reads Day 4 from her journal as the Sun rises over Barrow.

Journal: Arctic Impressions #3, Barrow Alaska

March 19, 2008 23:10 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MB

Dorian reads Day 3 from her journal that describes her visit with the Sun-Earth Day team to a high school in Barrow.

Journal: Arctic Impressions #2, Barrow Alaska

March 11, 2008 18:10 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MB

Dorian Janney meets up with a family from Barrow, Alasaka and enjoys a traditional Eskimo treat called Muktuk. Arctic Impressions is the audio journal of Dorian Janney, a middle school teacher from Rockville, Maryland. Dorian joined our Sun-Earth Day team in Barrow, Alaska for the 4th polar conference called, "Polar Gateways Arctic Circle Sunrise 2008'.

Journal: Arctic Impressions #1, Barrow Alaska

March 07, 2008 03:10 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MB

Arctic Impressions is the audio journal of Dorian Janney, a middle school teacher from Rockville, Maryland. Dorian joined our Sun-Earth Day team in Barrow, Alaska for the 4th polar conference called, "Polar Gateways Arctic Circle Sunrise 2008'.

Special: Polar Gateways #3, Barrow Alaska

February 07, 2008 20:10 - 14 minutes - 14 MB

The Sun-Earth Day team traveled to Barrow, Alaska to join scientists from all over the world for the 3rd polar conference called, 'Polar Gateways Arctic Circle Sunrise 2008'

Special: Polar Gateways #2, Barrow Alaska

February 02, 2008 03:10 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

The Sun-Earth Day team traveled to Barrow, Alaska to join scientists from all over the world for the 3rd polar conference called, 'Polar Gateways Arctic Circle Sunrise 2008'

Special: Polar Gateways #1, Barrow Alaska

February 02, 2008 03:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

The Sun-Earth Day team traveled to Barrow, Alaska to join scientists from all over the world for the 3rd polar conference called, 'Polar Gateways Arctic Circle Sunrise 2008'

Technology Through Time Highlights: "Where does the Sun's magnetic field come from?

January 23, 2008 03:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

In today’s podcast we'll be hearing from Dr. Sten Odenwald, the chief author and editor of the Sun-Earth Day Technology Through Time series. In today's show Sten will fill us in on our latest Technology Through Time Mystery, "Where does the Sun's magnetic field come from?"

Sun-Earth Day Highlights: ASP Conference

December 05, 2007 03:00 - 12 minutes - 21.7 MB

Founded in 1889 in San Francisco, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific or ASP, long ago outgrew its regional sounding name to become one of the nation's leading organizations devoted to improving people's understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of astronomy and space as an avenue for advancing science literacy.

Halloween Special: The Spirit of the Aurora!

October 30, 2007 05:00 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MB

For this Halloween we've Decided to give you a very special treat! Jordan Hill is back with a creepy story about the Aurora, and a spooky shack

Tech Through Time Highlight: Why is the Sun's Corona So Hot?

October 23, 2007 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MB

In today's podcast we'll be hearing from Dr. Sten Odenwald. Sten is the chief author and editor of the Technology Through Time series. Sten is going to fill us in on this year's first Technology Through Time mystery, "Why is the Sun's Corona So Hot?"