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AstronomyCast 259: The Exploration of Venus, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

Direct download: AstroCast-120402.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:21 AM

AstronomyCast 258: Viking Landers, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

Direct download: AstroCast-120326.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:50 AM

In this episode we talked about asteroid mining, SpaceX delays, Shuttle retirement, killer black holes, supermassive planets (aka brown dwarfs), Enceladus/Dione flybys, and missions to Jupiter.

Direct download: wsh-may3-2012.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:07 AM

AstronomyCast 257: Viking Orbiter, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

Direct download: AstroCast-120319.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:36 AM

AstronomyCast 256: Resolution, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

Direct download: AstroCast-120312.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:23 AM

AstronomyCast 254: Reflection & Refraction, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

Direct download: AstroCast-120229.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:38 AM

In this episode of the Weekly Space Hangout, we talk about two different asteroid close passes, the solar storms buffeting the Earth, a recent space exploration conference, and a team of amateur astronomers flashing the space station.

We're also joined by Ryan Kobrick - Executive Director of Yuri's Night - to talk about the upcoming festivities.

Direct download: wsh-mar8-2012.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:46 PM

AstronomyCast 255: Observing Hydrogen, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

Direct download: AstroCast-120305.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:25 AM

Another week, another space roundup. This week we talk about the redefinition of the term "Earthlike", salty soil on Mars, how you can participate in SETI, asteroid dust from Hayabusa, and the dangers of a warp drive.

Direct download: wsh-mar1-2012.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:29 PM

AstronomyCast 253: Rayleigh Scattering, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

Direct download: AstroCast-120220.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:43 AM