Black Canyon Astronomical Society

What does fish food have in common with methane flaring? More than you’d think, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. KZMU’s Justin Higginbottom spoke with a researcher about a novel use for methane in the West. Plus, we listen back to a conversation with Park Ranger Paul Zaenger, referred to affectionately as the ambassador for the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. He retired in October after 40 years at the national park service.

The International Dark Sky Association was founded in 1988 with the intention to protect the night skies for present and future generations.KVNF's Kori…

What’s a sure sign of spring? Daffodils emerging in the garden, cheerful songbirds in the trees? These are familiar, terrestrial indicators.The…

This March is an ideal time to view the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter. On March 8th, Jupiter, the Earth and the Sun were in a line, an…

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is now an International Dark Sky Park. "Being an international dark skies park means the Black Canyon has…

The sixth annual Black Canyon Astronomy Festival starts today and runs through Saturday, June 20. The festival takes place at the south rim of the Black…

NewscastSafety Tips For Rafting Colorado WaterwaysCity And County Leaders From Across Colorado Meet In BreckenridgeMesa County Regional Workforce Center…

Women in Astronomy – Sydney WolffThis is a continuing series on Women in Astronomy. Today we meet Sidney Wolff.Sidney Wolff became interested in astronomy…

This is an ongoing series on Women in Astronomy. Today, we meet three modern women in astronomy, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Andrea Ghez, and Carolyn Porco.As…

October 23 Solar EclipseOn October 8 we were treated to a total eclipse of the moon, and on October 23 North American sky-watchers can experience a…