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Travelers In The Night

Albert D. Grauer
NASA
Mars
Asteroids
Earth
Psyche
Catalina Sky Survey
Solar System
James Webb Space Telescope
University Of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
Asteroid 2015 TC25
Moon
Asteroid Tracking
Extraterrestrial Life
NASA Near Earth Object Program
Auroras
2024 JV33
Apophis
Near Earth Objects
Asteroid Belt
USGS Astrogeology Science Center

A real "Science Snack" for anyone who is interested in the extraterrestrial.Dr. Al Grauer is a member of the Catalina Sky Survey which has led the world in near Earth asteroid discoveries for 17 of the past 19 years.The music is "Eternity" by John Lyell.Astronomy Asteroids Space NASA Comets Earth Impact Aliens

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New Zealand's 4.5 million people are concentrated in three major population centers which to various degrees suffer from the modern plague of light pollution. However, most of New Zealand's large rural areas and land reserves, covering an area as lar... more

In November of 2006, University of Arizona's Spacewatch astronomers on Kitt Peak discovered a faint moving point of light in the night sky which appeared to be a garden variety main belt asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. The Minor P... more

My Catalina Sky Survey teammate David Rankin was asteroid hunting in the evening twilight with our 60 inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon Arizona when he spotted an unknown object in the constellation of Lyra. The largest telescopes on Earth will likely tra... more

Many people in our modern world rarely if ever experience night vision. To achieve this interesting state of sensory awareness you cannot look at your cell phone or any other source of bright light for 30 to 45 minutes. Your night vision comes about ... more

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Dr. Al Grauer
Host of Travelers In The Night, a member of the Catalina Sky Survey focused on near-Earth object discoveries and monitoring.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Joel w

    Great podcast and an amazing group of people. Quick, accurate and concise

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jdw alaska
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank You!

    This podcast has sent me on so many rabbit hole expeditions, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. Excellent information, succinctly presented. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aehlin
    United States6 years ago
  • Mind Blowing Informative!

    Listening to Dr. Al Grauer talk about asteroids, comets, moons, planets and other awesome astronomy topics is an auditory treat!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoseNebula
    United States11 years ago
  • Inside story on Near-Earth asteroids

    Dr. Al Grauer hits a great, really atmospheric mood with his short audio clips of a diverse set of thoughts provoked by his night job hunting for Near-Earth asteroids at one of the most successful observatories in the world. He gives interesting inside stories on some of the asteroids and comets that are being picked up, sometimes an informed view on current space news and events. I like listening to Al's gentle tones late at night, a window into a fascinating world of real science that's happen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    peter@j95
    United Kingdom11 years ago
  • excellent broadcast

    I've listened to several of these two-minute audio clip by Dr. Grauer. 'Travelers in the Night' is very formative at any level of knowledge for the listener and compels the listener to research further into the broadcasted astronomical topic. I personally have learned a lot on a wide variety of astronomy material.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jefflshaw
    United States11 years ago

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Focusing on the thrilling discoveries and implications of near-Earth objects, this collection of brief episodes features insights from a leading astronomer actively engaged in identifying and monitoring asteroids and comets. Each segment offers a bite-sized exploration of celestial phenomena that impact Earth, delving into topics such as meteor sightings, asteroid threats, and space exploration technologies. The engaging delivery and knowledgeable perspective of the host aim to make complex scientific information accessible to a general audience, encouraging curiosity and further investigation into the universe.

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