
Western Slope Skies
Published every other Friday morning after 8:10 am broadcast.
A bi-weekly short feature on astronomy, produced by members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society.
Link for podcast apps:
https://www.kvnf.org/podcast/western-slope-skies/rss.xml
Latest Episodes
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NASA launched a mission into the heavens, named for the fossilized primate skeleton Lucy, to seek clues of planetary evolution within our Solar System.
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Humans have looked up at the sky for thousands of years. These days, we look up for inspiration, discovery, and exploration. We look up in search of a deeper understanding of the universe around us and our place in it.
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An occultation occurs when a star or planet is hidden as it passes behind the moon.
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Voyager 1 and 2, crowning vessels of human space exploration
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What will it take to make Mars habitable? For human life to survive on another planet, either the environment needs to be naturally similar to Earth, or be modifiable.
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The bright star Sirius in the constellation Canis Major gave rise to the concept of "dog days," referring to summer's heat, but the depth of winter is the perfect time to observe it.