
Star Trails is a weekly astronomy podcast that begins in your backyard and expands outward to the edge of the universe.
Each episode features a guide to the night sky visible across North America — constellations, planets, moon phases, and celestial events — along with deeper explorations of the science, history, and perspective that make astronomy one of humanity’s greatest adventures.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureScienceHobbiesAstronomy | |||

In this episode we step behind the scenes of modern astronomy to explore a side of the universe you can’t see, at least not directly.
We sit down with Professor Enrique López Rodríguez, an extragalactic astronomer at the University of South Carolina... more
In this episode, we explore the role of computers in astronomy. From the ancient Antikythera Mechanism and the human “computers” of the Harvard College Observatory, to the rise of electronic machines, supercomputers like the Cray-2, and modern progra... more
In this episode, we move beyond what the eye can see and into a universe that has been quietly speaking all along.
Radio astronomy has transformed our understanding of the cosmos, not by capturing images, but by detecting faint signals that have tra... more
What makes a song feel like space? In this special bonus episode of Star Trails, we take a deep dive into the song "Space Oddity," not just as a piece of music, but as a story of distance, disconnection, and drift.
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This show consistently mixes accessible night-sky guidance with deep dives into astronomy, space history, and the people shaping our understanding of the cosmos. Episodes range from tours of the Solar System's moons and the outer planets to narratives about Pluto's demotion, the lifecycle of stars, and the dynamics of time and observation. A notable strength is pairing practical stargazing tips with broad explorations of science, culture, and exploration history, often weaving in mission milestones and current research to contextualize everyday skywatching. From audience-friendly “how to observe” segments to ambitious discussions of planetary definitions, the show tends to attract curious, craft-minded listeners who value both hands-on lear... more
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2. Clyde Tombaugh
3. Stephen Colbert
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