May 27, 2024
Astronomy Cast Ep. 721: Rogue Planets
By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Streamed live on May 20, 2024.
Most of the exoplanets we’ve found are around stars, where they belong. But a few have been found free-floating in interstellar space. The evidence is growing that there are a lot of them out there, maybe even more...
May 20, 2024
Astronomy Cast - Ep. 720: Galaxy Series - Elliptical Galaxies
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Streamed live on Apr 30, 2024.
Our galaxy series continues with elliptical galaxies. Unlike other types, these are large, smooth with very few distinguishing features. They’re filled with red and dead stars, a clue to...
May 13, 2024
Astronomy Cast Ep. 719: Galaxy Series - Spiral Galaxies
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Streamed live on Apr 30, 2024.
Our galaxy series continues, on to spiral galaxies. In fact, you’re living in one right now, but telescopes show us the various shapes and sizes these galaxies come in. Thanks to JWST,...
May 6, 2024
Astronomy Cast Ep. 718: Galaxy Series - Dwarf Galaxies
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Streamed live on Apr 30, 2024.
It’s time to begin a new mini-series, where we’ll look at different classes of galaxies. Today, we’ll start with the dwarf galaxies, which flock around larger galaxies like the Milky Way. Are they...