Stars 'n Stuff

Not your average astronomy podcast, join author Richard J. Bartlett as he talks astronomy, recent news, stuff to see in the sky and generally has fun discussing the miscellaneous mishmash of the cosmos.

S02E11 Catch a Falling Star

In this episode, we’ll have a roundup of the news and planets, and talk about the upcoming Perseid meteor shower.

08-01
17:03

S02E10 The Favorite

In this episode, we’ll have a roundup of the news and planets, review your chances of seeing comet NEOWISE over the next few weeks, and then turn our attention to Jupiter and Saturn.

07-16
19:55

S02E09 The Ghosts of Constellations Past

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at the Keystone Cluster and then revisit some of the constellations that have come and gone over the past four hundred years.

07-02
19:21

S02E08 Houston, We Have a Problem

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at Messier 4 and then look at the facts and fiction of Apollo 13.

06-16
19:32

S02E07 The Good Shepherd

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at the stars of Libra and then look to the skies above for Bootes, the Herdsman.

06-02
15:30

S02E06 Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at the the globular cluster Messier 3 and highlight the work of Caroline Herschel and Maria Mitchell, two pioneering female astronomers.

05-21
15:35

S02E05 Keep Calm and Spike On

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets, talk about the Whirlpool Galaxy, a famous spiral galaxy, and then I’ll tell you how you can find two bright stars by using the curved tail of Ursa Major, the great bear.

05-11
17:43

S02E04 Bad Moon Rising

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets, talk about Mizar, an easy multiple star that anyone can see, and then I’ll grumble about the misrepresentation of the Moon in the movie ET.

05-02
17:20

S02E03 A (Virtual) Sky Full of Stars

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets, talk about my latest expression of astronomical nerdiness and then I’ll talk about all the planetarium programs I’ve ever loved.

04-21
20:00

S02E02 The Lion Doesn't Sleep Tonight

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets and take a closer look at the constellations of Ursa Major, the Great Bear, and Leo, the Lion.

04-11
16:13

S02E01 The Times They Are a-Changin'

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets and consider how our dreams of space exploration have changed over the past forty years.

04-02
13:49

S01E13 Take Me Home

In this episode, we have another update on the star Betelgeuse and I’ll talk about the double star Tegmen - this episode’s night sky sight. I’ll also pay tribute to my Dad and his impact on my childhood astronomical adventures.

02-21
16:47

S01E12 And Venus Was Her Name

In this episode, we’ll have a quick update on what’s happening with Betelgeuse before turning our gaze toward the Clown Face Nebula. After that, I’ll cover the news and the planets as usual, and then we’ll talk about the many names of the goddess Venus.

02-12
16:53

S01E11 Hide And Seek

In this episode, I’ll talk about Messier 41, an easy to find star cluster you can observe with binoculars during the winter months. I’ll cover the news and the planets as usual, and then explore the deeper reasons why we stargaze.

02-01
19:15

S01E10 The Pointer Sisters

In this episode, we’ll get an update on what’s happening with Betelgeuse and talk about the three stars of Orion’s belt. You’ll also get an invitation to join my Facebook group and I’ll cover the news and planets as usual.

01-21
15:58

S01E09 Shine Bright Like a Diamond

In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s happening with Betelgeuse and then turn our attention to Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. Plus, as always, I’ll cover the latest astronomical news and review the visibility of the Moon and planets for the next ten days.

01-11
18:26

S01E08 The Shape of Things to Come

In this episode, there’s the usual news and trivia question, plus I’ll talk about a special Christmas Eve and review some of the astronomical highlights for 2020.

12-21
20:09

S01E07 Two Heads Are Better Than One

In this episode, I’ll talk about the Geminid meteor shower, and we’ll also take a look at the constellation of Gemini itself. Lastly, as always, there’s the news, a round up of planetary events and this episode’s trivia question.

12-11
18:28

S01E06 The Perfect Storm

In this episode, I’ll talk about the latest astronomical news, review the visibility of the planets for the first ten days of the month, and then talk about the life and predicted death of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot.

12-01
17:10

S01E05 Bright Lights, Big City

Will light pollution and apathy kill amateur astronomy?

11-20
14:12

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