
StarDate, 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 |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationScienceAstronomy | |||

If you don’t like winter but you live in the northern hemisphere, then give a little thanks to the laws of orbital mechanics. Because of Earth’s lopsided path around the Sun, winter is the shortest season north of the equator.
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The “she-goat” is a lot more than it seems. What looks like a single brilliant star is actually two sparklers. Both of them are much bigger, heavier, and brighter than the Sun.
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The tales that describe many of the ancient constellations can be romantic, tragic, heroic, or majestic. Some, on the other hand, are just weird.
An example is Auriga. The constellation is low in the eastern sky at nightfall, and climbs high across ... more
At the cusp of the 20th century, it seemed like contact with another world was just a matter of time. In fact, the French Academy of Sciences announced a prize for such a feat 125 years ago today. The winner would receive 100,000 francs. There was on... more
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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!!
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.
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.
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.
One of my favorite astronomy podcast.
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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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