StarDate
Billy HenryStarDate, the longest-running national radio science feature in the U.S., tells listeners what to look for in the night sky.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 145 | Founded | 8 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationAstronomyScience | |||
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From parts of the U.S., the Moon will briefly cover the heart of the lion tonight. The Moon will pass directly between Earth and the bright star Regulus, creating an occultation.
The Moon can occult Regulus because the star lies almost atop the ecli... more
Odd little February is the shortest month of the year. Historians aren’t exactly sure just why that’s the case. But tracing its evolution gives us a capsule history of the evolution of the calendar.
The modern western calendar is a descendant of the... more
Powerful cold fronts move across North America at this time of year. These blankets of dry, cold air push away the clouds and haze, providing some amazingly beautiful blue skies. That color is produced by the interaction of sunlight with Earth’s atmo... more
The constellation Gemini consists of two long lines of stars capped by two of the brighter stars in the night sky. Many cultures have seen these stars as two men. But the legend that endures is the Greek story of Castor and Pollux. The two bright sta... more
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- Short and sweet!
Just pure enjoyment each day - I originally heard the show while commuting to work each early morning.
It was on good old AM radio and was and still is very enjoyable yet brief each day!!
Apple Podcasts5MaybNexYr Bear fan 77
United Statesa year ago - Since 1983
Started listen on KPBS at San Diego State. The stow was and still is the highlight of my listen day. Visiting the McDonald Observatory is on my bucket list.
Apple Podcasts5LMagoo56United States2 years ago - Great for years
Originally listened to this on Am radio in late 90’s and early 2000’s and then transitioned to podcasts. A continual gift of education to all. Great science info.
Apple Podcasts5whitestar20United States2 years ago - Wonderful!
I love listening to each episode!
Wonderful to learn about what surrounds from above.
Also, such a break from worrying about the everyday on the ground. Such a good break!!
Thank you so much.
Apple Podcasts5BeigeSweater
Canada2 years ago - Great Podcast
One of my favorite astronomy podcast.
Apple Podcasts5guitarsandbeachesUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #12 | United States/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #178 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | Canada/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  United Kingdom/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Australia/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Germany/Science/Astronomy |
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What is StarDate about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The podcast offers a captivating exploration of celestial phenomena, providing listeners with handy insights on what to observe in the night sky. Topics range from discussions on significant astronomical events, such as planetary alignments and seasonal shifts on Mars, to deeper dives into more complex subjects like the behaviors of neutron stars and dark matter. The content is designed to enrich listeners' understanding of astronomical science while making it accessible and engaging.
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StarDate launched 8 years ago and published 145 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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