E.08-James Webb Space Telescope

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E.08-James Webb Space Telescope

FromThe Backyard Astronomer Podcast

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Dec 23, 2021

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More than 20 countries, 30 years, 9$.7BIL... The James Webb Space Telescope launches this Saturday, Christmas day 2021. Check it out!

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Dec 23, 2021

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The Backyard Astronomer brings you semi-monthly topics and interviews relative to astronomy, space, and science. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Presented by The Rockstar Group and Manzanita Insurance.

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The Backyard Astronomer - E.01 - September 2021: This month we talk about more objects to find in and around the Summer Triangle Asterism. by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
2 min listen
The Backyard Astronomer - E.02- October 2021: This month we talk about Andromeda, our nearest neighbor galaxy and a great target for fall viewing sessions. The New Moon is on October 6th so get out and find Andromeda! by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
4 min listen
The Backyard Astronomer - E.03 - Meteorites! with Robert Ward: This month we sit down and talk with Robert Ward, the leading explorer and recovery scientist of meteorites. http://robertwardmeteorites.com/ https://meteoritical.org/ https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
35 min listen
E.09-NEOs and Comets: New Near Earth Objects and Comets are nearly daily discoveries, learn about how it happens here! https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanita... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
5 min listen
The Backyard Astronomer - E.06 - The Subaru Cluster: This month we talk about the Subaru Cluster www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ www.facebook.com/NAZAstro www.patreon.com/NAZAstro www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars www.facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
3 min listen
The Backyard Astronomer-E.07-Comet Leonard with Greg Leonard!: https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro https://www.patreon.com/NAZAstro https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
45 min listen
E.15 - Boötes and Arcturus: Boötes and Arcturus facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro Our sponsors facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.11 - Space Junk and Collisions: https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro https://www.patreon.com/NAZAstro https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
The Backyard Astronomer - E.04 - November 2021 - The Triangulum Galaxy: This month we talk about the Triangulum Galaxy, the smaller neighbor of the Milky Way and Andromeda. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
5 min listen
E. 10 - Telescopes: Telesopes! Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Support local STEM education! https://www.patreon.com/NAZAstro https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
5 min listen
E.08-James Webb Space Telescope by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
5 min listen
E.14 - Planetary Collisions and the Seasons: facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.12-The ISS: Learn about atmospheric pressure, the ISS, and how to spot it from your backyard! Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitain... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
5 min listen
E.19-SR71 pilot Col. Pat Bledsoe: A special interview with SR-71 pilot Pat Bledsoe. Follow facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
91 min listen
E.16 - July 14th Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS): Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) is visiting on July 14th. Check out this special Birthday edition episode dedicated to my amazingly supportive wife. Follow me @ facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Our Awesome Sponsors: facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.c... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.13-Sunspots: Let's talk sunspots! www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ www.facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM education www.patreon.com/NAZAstro www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars www.facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.20-Sputnik and the October Skies: October 4th, 1957 ushered in the Space Age with the successful launch and orbit of Sputnik 1. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM education patreon.com/N... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.21-A Prodigious Interview with Homer Hickam!: Born in 1943 West Virginia, Homer Hickam, Jr. was a barely a teenager when the Soviet space program launched Sputnik 1, and subsequently launched Homer into a lifelong relationship with space. The 1999 movie "October Sky" is roughly based on his memoir,... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
119 min listen
E.19B - SR71 interview re-release (audio corrected): A special interview with SR-71 pilot Pat Bledsoe. Re-edited Audio. Follow facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
90 min listen
E.18-Jupiter at Opposition: Follow facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.17-The Ringed Planet: Let's talk Saturn! Follow us facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.25 - Fusion-The Lifeblood of Stars and Science Fiction: On 5 Dec. 2022, scientists for the first time successfully produced a fusion reaction with more energy generated than that put in. This month we talk about the Big Bang, the birth of stars, and why fusion matters. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardA... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.22 - Light Years, ExoWorlds, and Hot Ice: How long does it take to communicate across space, and who might be listening? GJ 436b may be listing from 33 light years distant, but their planet needs a new name! Follow the Backyard Astronomer, NAZ Astro, the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, and the ... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.34-Annular Eclipse: In October an Annnular Eclipse will be visible to millions across the Western United States. Learn the difference between a total and annualr eclipse, why they happen, and more in this month's episode. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ ... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.23-ExoWorlds and Native American Astronomy with The Museum of Indigenous People: Manuel Lucero and Joshua Ballze from the Museum of Indigenous People join me this month to talk about their work - in and out of the museum - to bring awareness to Native American cultures, history, art, language, and even indigenous astronomy, culmi... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
114 min listen
E.27-Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF): Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is making its close approach to Earth tonight, so bust out your binoculars or telescope and look to the sky! Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro Support local STEM edu... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.26 - Near Objects - Comets and Asteroids: Comet C/2022 E3(ZTF) has dominated the news recently, but today an even closer object will fly by Earth at just 2200 miles. Asteroid 2023BU was discovered on 1/21/2023 by a Backyard Astronomer in Crimea. #amateurastronomy #citizenscience #comet #ast... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.31-Scorpions and Rabbits: Scorpions and Rabbits dance in the sky this month. Learn the when/where/why of these constellations at https://backyardastronomeraz.wordpress.com/ and facebook.com/backyardastroaz Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Ast... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.29 - Spring Serpents and Clusters: Spring has sprung, and brings with it the emerging flora and fauna of the night sky. Check out constellations, clusters, galaxies and more in this month's episode. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of S... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.28-Bullish About Astronomy: Taurus the Bull hosts the planet Mars this month, as well as many other star clusters and nebulae. Check it out this month! Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro Support local STEM education! h... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen

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E.41-The Sombrero Galaxy: The Sombrero Galaxy is your backyard target this month. Look for this edge-on galaxy yhroughout the spring. #astronomy #galaxy #telescope #constellations #science #STEM Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission o... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.40-Sunspots and Solar Cycles: Our Sun has spots? Sunspots, solar flares, and even CMEs are the highlights of this month's focus on the Sun and Solar Cycle. Learn more about Coronal Mass Ejections and how they impact Earth. #CME #coronalmassejection #solarflare #solarcycle #sun #... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.39-Vernal Equinox and Beehive Cluster: The Spring Equinox and waxing gibbous moon will lead you to a hive of activity this month! Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM education patreon.com/NA... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.38-Unicorns and Roses: The Monoceros constellation and Rosette Nebula shine bright this month! Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro Our awesom... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.37-Dancing Planets: Our celestial neighbors waltz across the sky this month. Let's talk about Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation, Saturn's rings, and Jupiter's Great Red Spot. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM ... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.36-Geminids Meteor Shower: The Geminids meteor shower make a fantastic appearance this December, but why are they different than other meteor showers? Tune in to learn all about meteor showers and the Geminids! Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ ... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.35-Astrophotography and JuMBO Planets in Orion: The Orion Nebula was the first deep sky target of astrophotography in 1880 and we now know it hosts unique planets not (yet) seen any where else in space! Check it out! Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission o... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.34-Annular Eclipse: In October an Annnular Eclipse will be visible to millions across the Western United States. Learn the difference between a total and annualr eclipse, why they happen, and more in this month's episode. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ ... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.33-Archers, Teapots, and the Milky Way: Let's explore the Milky Way! Star Clusters and Nebulae abound in this month's podcast. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAs... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.32-Stories in the Stars: I organized a group of amateur and professional astronomers, educators and students, and business leaders from around the Prescott, AZ area, which group won the IAU's NameExoWorlds2022 competition with their designations of Awohali and Noquisi in the... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.31-Scorpions and Rabbits: Scorpions and Rabbits dance in the sky this month. Learn the when/where/why of these constellations at https://backyardastronomeraz.wordpress.com/ and facebook.com/backyardastroaz Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Ast... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.30-Buzzing Bees and Planets: Two planets join the Beehive Cluster in June, while two others are born from it. Learn more in this month's episode! Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro Support ST... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.29 - Spring Serpents and Clusters: Spring has sprung, and brings with it the emerging flora and fauna of the night sky. Check out constellations, clusters, galaxies and more in this month's episode. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of S... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.28-Bullish About Astronomy: Taurus the Bull hosts the planet Mars this month, as well as many other star clusters and nebulae. Check it out this month! Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro Support local STEM education! h... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.27-Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF): Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is making its close approach to Earth tonight, so bust out your binoculars or telescope and look to the sky! Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro Support local STEM edu... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.26 - Near Objects - Comets and Asteroids: Comet C/2022 E3(ZTF) has dominated the news recently, but today an even closer object will fly by Earth at just 2200 miles. Asteroid 2023BU was discovered on 1/21/2023 by a Backyard Astronomer in Crimea. #amateurastronomy #citizenscience #comet #ast... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.25 - Fusion-The Lifeblood of Stars and Science Fiction: On 5 Dec. 2022, scientists for the first time successfully produced a fusion reaction with more energy generated than that put in. This month we talk about the Big Bang, the birth of stars, and why fusion matters. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardA... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.24 - Indigenous Astronomy: Constellations have tales of striking similarity, despite the cultures that named them being displaced by thousands of years and thousands of miles. The indigenous people across North America were no exception, and many still continue to provide a r... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.23-ExoWorlds and Native American Astronomy with The Museum of Indigenous People: Manuel Lucero and Joshua Ballze from the Museum of Indigenous People join me this month to talk about their work - in and out of the museum - to bring awareness to Native American cultures, history, art, language, and even indigenous astronomy, culmi... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
114 min listen
E.22 - Light Years, ExoWorlds, and Hot Ice: How long does it take to communicate across space, and who might be listening? GJ 436b may be listing from 33 light years distant, but their planet needs a new name! Follow the Backyard Astronomer, NAZ Astro, the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, and the ... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
E.21-A Prodigious Interview with Homer Hickam!: Born in 1943 West Virginia, Homer Hickam, Jr. was a barely a teenager when the Soviet space program launched Sputnik 1, and subsequently launched Homer into a lifelong relationship with space. The 1999 movie "October Sky" is roughly based on his memoir,... by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
119 min listen
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7 min listen
E.19B - SR71 interview re-release (audio corrected): A special interview with SR-71 pilot Pat Bledsoe. Re-edited Audio. Follow facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
90 min listen
E.19-SR71 pilot Col. Pat Bledsoe: A special interview with SR-71 pilot Pat Bledsoe. Follow facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
91 min listen
E.18-Jupiter at Opposition: Follow facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.17-The Ringed Planet: Let's talk Saturn! Follow us facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
7 min listen
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E.15 - Boötes and Arcturus: Boötes and Arcturus facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro Our sponsors facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains by The Backyard Astronomer Podcast
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E.08-James Webb Space Telescope

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