Oct 11, 2021
Astronomy Cast Ep. 614: Centaurs, Comets & Asteroids
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
So there are asteroids, and there are comets. But there’s an entirely separate class of objects called centaurs. But instead of half human, half horse, imagine an object that’s half comet, half asteroid, but 100% interesting!
Oct 4, 2021
Astronomy Cast - Ep. 613: Pluto’s Demotion: 15 Years Later
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
It's been 15 years since Pluto was kicked out of the planet club. It also happens to be the topic of our very first episode of Astronomy Cast more than 600 episodes ago. Are there any updates? Does Pluto have a chance of...
Jul 12, 2021
Astronomy Cast Ep. 612: Hiatus Message
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Fraser & Pamela will return in early September with more episodes of Astronomy Cast. We hope you all have a safe, relaxing and prosperous summer!
Jul 5, 2021
Astronomy Cast Ep. 612: The SETI Renaissance
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Last week we talked about the various ways that astronomers could detect the presence of intelligent civilizations by observing technosignatures. This week we'll give you an update on the state of the search for extraterrestrials. This field...
Jun 28, 2021
Astronomy Cast Ep. 611: What is Required to Confirm Alien Life: Intelligence Edition
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Last week we talked about what it's going to take to confirm basic biological life across the Solar System and the Milky Way. This week, we'll discuss what it's going to take to detect intelligent life...