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The 365 Days of Astronomy

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Mars
NASA Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite
Einstein's Theory Of Special Relativity
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Orbital Resonance
Catalina Sky Survey
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Planetary Science Institute

The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast launched in 2009 as part of the International Year of Astronomy. This community podcast continues to bring you day after day of content across the years. Everyday, a new voice, helping you see the universe we share in a new way. This show is managed by Avivah Yamani, edited by Richard Drumm. This podcast is funded through Patreon.com/CosmoQuestX and produced out o... more

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From Jan 6, 2019.

The distances between stars are so vast, it's hard to wrap your mind around it. Even our far flung Voyagers have barely reached interstellar space, and would take tens of thousands of ... more

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From May 16, 2025.

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In July 2022, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope made its public debut with a seri... more

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Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain ) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest )

Streamed live March 6, 2026.

Magnetars are a special type of neutron star with physics that defy comprehension. Magnetic fiel... more

Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org

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Recent Guests

Dr. Richard Tresch Fienberg
Former Press Officer for the American Astronomical Society and science communicator
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Episode: H'ad Astra Historia - Ep. 301 – Take the Gloves Off, Part 1
Richard Navarette
Longtime amateur astronomer and contributor to the Astronomy Connection
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Nadia Zakamska
Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University
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Episode: NOIRLab - Mysterious Metallic Cloud Discovered Orbiting Mystery Object
Kevin Govender
Director of the Office of Astronomy for Development
IAU
Episode: Cosmic Savannah Ep 78: Back Under the Stars - A New Dawn
Clint Reading
Longtime listener and amateur astronomer from Nebraska, formerly from Idaho.
Episode: Actual Astronomy - OzSky With Clint Reading
Sarah Greenstreet
Astronomer at NSF NOIRLab and affiliate professor of astronomy at the University of Washington
University of Washington
Episode: NOIR Lab - Fast Spinning Asteroids From the Rubin Observatory
Kathleen Charlton
Master's student at the University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Episode: The Cosmic Savannah - Ep. 77: Troublesome Inkathazo & the Age of Giants
Richard Wolf-Jacobson
Founder of BB Labs and inventor of the PiFinder
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Tim Dodd
The Everyday Astronaut, advocating for the Dragonfly mission.
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Episode: Guide To Space - NASA Wants To Bring A Chunk Of Comet Back To Earth. Collaboration with Everyday Astronaut

Hosts

Dr. Pamela Gay
Senior Scientist for the Planetary Science Institute and Director of CosmoQuest.
Dr. Jacinta Delhaize
Host of The Cosmic Savannah.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 584 ratings
  • I don't care for all the tfake

    giggling and banter

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    User1234
    2 months ago
  • Relaxing, Easy on the ears

    I love the story-telling feel to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coolfactor
    Canada7 months ago
  • Unsubscribing Forever

    Pamela, please leave your political views out of a science podcast. You have lost a +5 year subscriber forever.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    el_Bofo
    Canadaa year ago
  • over your head

    stick to what you know, go to behind the black website to get the real story

    Apple Podcasts
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    hamniko
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good

    Good

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    Fine. Ampajwb
    China2 years ago

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The podcast is generally well-received for its community-driven approach and engaging hosts, with listeners finding joy in the storytelling aspect of the discussions.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the content and the variety of topics covered, from theoretical physics to practical astronomy.

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H'ad Astra Historia - Ep. 301 – Take the Gloves Off, Part 1
Q: How did you become the expert astronomer for the Astronomy Tour to Galileo's Italy?
Dr. Fienberg explained that he was invited by Kelly Beatty, who manages the tour program for Sky & Telescope, due to his history in teaching and knowledge of astronomy.
H'ad Astra Historia - Ep. 301 – Take the Gloves Off, Part 1
Q: What events in 1968 influenced your decision to pursue a career in astronomy?
Dr. Fienberg shared that the Apollo 8 mission, the release of 2001: A Space Odyssey, and attending Star Trek's filming as a child significantly impacted his career path.
Awesome Astronomy - Ozone Hole II Mega-Constellation Boogaloo
Q: Will Aurora become less frequent or appear at low latitudes as the Earth's magnetic field weakens?
As the magnetic field weakens, Aurora might become visible at lower latitudes and will become more frequent due to enhanced atmospheric interaction.
NOIRLab - Mysterious Metallic Cloud Discovered Orbiting Mystery Object
Q: What further observations could we make to further understanding the system?
Nadia mentions measuring the star's velocity to determine the mass of the companion object, potentially revealing more about the system quickly.
NOIRLab - Mysterious Metallic Cloud Discovered Orbiting Mystery Object
Q: So, are there any ideas how this system formed?
Nadia speculates that the dimming star could have a cloud formed from the collision of two planets or brown dwarfs around an old star.

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