Jun 17, 2019
534: Modern South African Astronomy
Astronomy Cast 534: Modern South African Astronomy
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
You know the drill now. Last week we talked about ancient south African astronomy, and so this week we'll talk about the modern state of astronomy in the southern part of Africa, which happens to be a...
Jun 10, 2019
533: Indigenous South African Astronomy
Astronomy Cast 533: Indigenous South African Astronomy
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Let's move to another continent this week, and look at the astronomy that was going on in southern Africa in...
Jun 3, 2019
532: Modern Astronomy of Australia
Astronomy Cast 532: Modern Astronomy of Australia
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Last week we talked about how well the indigenous Australians followed the night sky. Well, it turns out, Australia is still an amazing place for astronomy. There are so many powerful observatories in...
May 27, 2019
531: Australian Indigenous Astronomy
Astronomy Cast 531: Australian Indigenous Astronomy
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
South America, especially the Atacama Desert in Chile has become one of the best places in the world to put a telescope. It's dry, high, and the nights are clear. Today we'll talk about the monster...
May 12, 2019
530: Astronomy of the Andes - Then and Now Pt. 2
Astronomy Cast 530: Astronomy of the Andes - Then and Now Pt. 2
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
South America, especially the Atacama Desert in Chile has become one of the best places in the world to put a telescope. It's dry, high, and the nights are clear. Today we'll...