
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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In the very early hours of November 8, the second total lunar eclipse of 2022 will be visible from Western Colorado.
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This month is a great time to view Jupiter, because this 86,000 mile-wide, giant planet is visible nearly all night long.
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Over 80% of people living in the United States cannot see the Milky Way from where they live because of too much artificial light at night.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park celebrates dark skies and the Autumnal Equinox at Astrofest 2022
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Our solar system has over 200 confirmed moons, with some that show the potential to harbor life.
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Astrobiologists study extreme environments preserved within National Parks to learn how life might exist in similar niches on other worlds.
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Twilight each morning & evening is divided into three phases - civil, nautical and astronomical.
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Observing the night sky, we can see light finally reaching us after traveling large distances and spans of time, letting us step back in the history of Earth and the universe.
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A triangle of three bright stars has been noted throughout human history.
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Olbers’ Paradox - A familiar constellation in the dark night sky.