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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.

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Latest Episodes
  • The Coalition, a 501c3 non-profit, is an umbrella organization dedicated to supporting Dark Sky Places.
  • The Sun is a star that provides Earth with the energy that drives most of our diverse and amazing biology. But where and how do stars form?
  • On clear, dark nights, we can see dozens of satellites with our eyes alone. Most satellites travel within a zone called Low Earth Orbit that ranges in altitude from 150 to 1200 miles.
  • Today, we explore a curious solar phenomenon that occurred from 1645 to 1715.
  • What if I told you that you could travel through time with a telescope? No, a telescope cannot take you back to 1955 to fix your parent’s relationship. However, through a telescope, the possibilities to discover events that happened eons ago are opened by gazing at the colossal night sky.
  • In the vast expanse of the cosmos, there exists a mysterious force that challenges the very fabric of our understanding — dark matter. Let's embark on a journey into the cosmic unknown, exploring the enigma that comprises 85% of the universe's mass.
  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and the surrounding Hill Country will be offering many events over eclipse weekend.
  • In December, it’s tempting to stay inside and avoid the cold night air. But the December night sky is impressive! Find a star chart or planetarium App, then go out on a clear night, at least briefly, to enjoy the spectacle!
  • You may fondly remember the classic Eighties science program Cosmos, narrated by the late great astrophysicist Carl Sagan. In the episode “The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean”, he famously uttered “we’re made of star stuff”. We are the products of nucleosynthesis, a set of processes that created the chemical elements, the building blocks of all we see and are.
  • 2024 is almost here, and in astronomy, a lot will be happening.