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StarDate

Billy Henry

StarDate, the longest-running national radio science feature in the U.S., tells listeners what to look for in the night sky.

PublishesDailyEpisodes145Founded7 years ago
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With summer just about ready to give way to fall, one of the signature star patterns of the new season is climbing higher into the evening sky. The Great Square of Pegasus is in the east at nightfall. It’s tilted as it rises, so it looks more like a ... more

Yesterday2 min

Charles Messier was a comet hunter. But he kept coming across annoying objects that resembled comets. So he compiled a catalog of them to keep both himself and others from wasting time – more than a hundred in all. And 250 years ago tonight, while st... more

7 Sep 20242 min

In most star systems, Spica B would be a monster. It’s about seven times the mass of the Sun, and more than 2,000 times brighter. Its heft puts it in the top one-tenth of one percent of all the stars in the Milky Way Galaxy. more

6 Sep 20242 min

The largest object in the asteroid belt isn’t like its neighbors. It contains a lot more frozen water, along with minerals that formed in a wet environment. Its crust may cover a deep layer of ice with pockets of salty liquid water. And some deep cra... more

5 Sep 20242 min

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    LMagoo56
    United States4 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    whitestar20
    United States5 months ago
  • Wonderful!

    I love listening to each episode! more

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    5
    BeigeSweater
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    One of my favorite astronomy podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guitarsandbeaches
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting

    Interesting without being boring. The narrator speaks clearly. Lots of concise information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gary5419
    United States3 years ago

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