Star Trails: From Backyard Astronomy to Cosmic Wonder
Single Malt SkyStar 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 | 124 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AstronomyHobbiesLeisureScience | |||
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Apple Podcasts | #108 |  United States/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |  United Kingdom/Science/Astronomy |
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Star Trails delivers weekly astronomy content that starts with practical, backyard skywatching guidance for North American observers and expands into broader explorations of cosmic science, history, and perspective. Episodes mix accessible night-sky tips with deep dives on topics such as galaxy evolution, dark matter, solar system bodies, and the cultural footprint of astronomical discoveries. A standout aspect is the blend of intimate, educational storytelling with timely connections to current missions, observatories, and spaceflight milestones, making it appealing to curious hobbyists and professionals alike who crave both hands-on observing advice and large-scale cosmic context.
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this podcast launched 3 years ago and published 124 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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2. Paul Romanizen
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