
Western Slope Skies
Every other Friday at about 8:10 am, repeats the following Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Western Slope Skies is produced by members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society, who take a look at our local night sky. Hear it every other week at 8:10 am, after the Friday morning regional newscast, and on the following Wednesday night at 7 PM, just before Global Express.
Do you have a question about the night sky or other astronomical topics? Ask it in our comments section below, or email us!
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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Western Slope Skies for March 18th, 2022 - The Lunar Effect
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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.