Stars 'n Stuff

S02E11 Catch a Falling Star

August 01, 2020 05:12 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode, we’ll have a roundup of the news and planets, and talk about the upcoming Perseid meteor shower. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S02E10 The Favorite

July 16, 2020 04:10 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, we’ll have a roundup of the news and planets, review your chances of seeing comet NEOWISE over the next few weeks, and then turn our attention to Jupiter and Saturn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S02E09 The Ghosts of Constellations Past

July 02, 2020 06:01 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at the Keystone Cluster and then revisit some of the constellations that have come and gone over the past four hundred years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S02E09 The Ghosts of Christmas Past

July 02, 2020 06:01 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at the Keystone Cluster and then revisit some of the constellations that have come and gone over the past four hundred years. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/starsnstuff/support

S02E08 Houston, We Have a Problem

June 16, 2020 05:37 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at Messier 4 and then look at the facts and fiction of Apollo 13. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S02E07 The Good Shepherd

June 02, 2020 05:27 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at the stars of Libra and then look to the skies above for Bootes, the Herdsman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S02E06 Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves

May 21, 2020 04:33 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at the the globular cluster Messier 3 and highlight the work of Caroline Herschel and Maria Mitchell, two pioneering female astronomers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S02E05 Keep Calm and Spike On

May 11, 2020 05:29 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets, talk about the Whirlpool Galaxy, a famous spiral galaxy, and then I’ll tell you how you can find two bright stars by using the curved tail of Ursa Major, the great bear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S02E04 Bad Moon Rising

May 02, 2020 05:27 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets, talk about Mizar, an easy multiple star that anyone can see, and then I’ll grumble about the misrepresentation of the Moon in the movie ET. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S02E03 A (Virtual) Sky Full of Stars

April 21, 2020 05:22 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets, talk about my latest expression of astronomical nerdiness and then I’ll talk about all the planetarium programs I’ve ever loved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S02E02 The Lion Doesn't Sleep Tonight

April 11, 2020 05:15 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets and take a closer look at the constellations of Ursa Major, the Great Bear, and Leo, the Lion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S02E01 The Times They Are a-Changin'

April 02, 2020 04:35 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets and consider how our dreams of space exploration have changed over the past forty years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E13 Take Me Home

February 21, 2020 06:55 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this episode, we have another update on the star Betelgeuse and I’ll talk about the double star Tegmen - this episode’s night sky sight. I’ll also pay tribute to my Dad and his impact on my childhood astronomical adventures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E12 And Venus Was Her Name

February 12, 2020 06:43 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this episode, we’ll have a quick update on what’s happening with Betelgeuse before turning our gaze toward the Clown Face Nebula. After that, I’ll cover the news and the planets as usual, and then we’ll talk about the many names of the goddess Venus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E11 Hide And Seek

February 01, 2020 06:53 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this episode, I’ll talk about Messier 41, an easy to find star cluster you can observe with binoculars during the winter months. I’ll cover the news and the planets as usual, and then explore the deeper reasons why we stargaze. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E10 The Pointer Sisters

January 21, 2020 19:28 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this episode, we’ll get an update on what’s happening with Betelgeuse and talk about the three stars of Orion’s belt. You’ll also get an invitation to join my Facebook group and I’ll cover the news and planets as usual. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E09 Shine Bright Like a Diamond

January 11, 2020 06:40 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s happening with Betelgeuse and then turn our attention to Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. Plus, as always, I’ll cover the latest astronomical news and review the visibility of the Moon and planets for the next ten days. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E08 The Shape of Things to Come

December 21, 2019 17:22 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode, there’s the usual news and trivia question, plus I’ll talk about a special Christmas Eve and review some of the astronomical highlights for 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E07 Two Heads Are Better Than One

December 11, 2019 07:19 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this episode, I’ll talk about the Geminid meteor shower, and we’ll also take a look at the constellation of Gemini itself. Lastly, as always, there’s the news, a round up of planetary events and this episode’s trivia question. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E06 The Perfect Storm

December 01, 2019 06:10 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

In this episode, I’ll talk about the latest astronomical news, review the visibility of the planets for the first ten days of the month, and then talk about the life and predicted death of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E05 Bright Lights, Big City

November 20, 2019 06:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Will light pollution and apathy kill amateur astronomy? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E04 It's Not What You Do It's The Way That You Do It

November 09, 2019 07:03 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this episode, I'll tell you how you can download my guide to the best night sky sights in 2020 for free. I'll also talk about how, when it comes to developing your child's love of the stars, it's not what you do it's the way that you do it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E03 All Alone in the Night?

October 31, 2019 06:04 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

In this episode, I'll serve a little cheese as I talk about why it's okay to shoot for the Moon and land among the stars. I'll also talk about alien life - or more specifically, where is it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E02 Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Uranus (But Were Afraid to Ask)

October 21, 2019 05:06 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode, I'll talk about the latest news, run through a planetary roundup and then we'll have a chat about Uranus ;-) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

S01E01 On a Clear Night, Can You See Forever?

October 12, 2019 14:44 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this first episode, I'll explain what the podcast is (and what it isn't), review the top news stories and talk about which planets are currently visible in the night sky. I'll also talk about how you don't need a DeLorean to travel through time when you have an entire universe above your head. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

Stars 'n Stuff Teaser

September 22, 2019 03:56 - 47 seconds - 765 KB

Coming Soon! Join author Richard J. Bartlett as he talks about recent space news, details upcoming night sky events and semi-randomly meanders across the universe... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsnstuff/support

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