Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Radio

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Science & Medicine
**Backyard Astronomer – Delta College Public Radio**

Mike Murray from the Delta College Planetarium takes a look at what’s up in the night sky. Things are happening all the time in the backyard universe, and many of them don’t require a telescope to see and enjoy.

Latest Episodes:

4/5/21 - Jupiter & Saturn in the Morning Apr 05, 2021

Show notes

The giant planets Jupiter and Saturn are making their return into the morning sky this month.

3/29/21 - Leo the Lion Mar 29, 2021

Show notes

Each season has that one constellation that serves as a signpost to the sky. In spring, many stargazers use the zodiacal constellation of Leo the Lion.

3/22/21 - The Sea of Rains Mar 22, 2021

Show notes

All this week, the phase of the moon grows as the nearside becomes more illuminated by the sun. Look for the large impact basin in the upper left portion of the moon called the Sea of Rains.

3/15/21 - Observing in the Dark Mar 15, 2021

Show notes

While many sky wonders can be observed in suburban skies with binoculars and telescopes, there are several things you can do to improve the view.

3/8/21 - Beehive Star Cluster Mar 09, 2021

Show notes

The Beehive is one of the best examples of an open star cluster, a loose gathering of young stars that all formed about the same time and move together through space.

3/1/21 - Mars Meets the Pleiades Mar 02, 2021

Show notes

All during the first week of March, the red planet Mars makes a close pass by the Pleiades Star Cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters.

2/22/21 - Lepus the Hare Feb 24, 2021

Show notes

Under a clear dark sky, look for Lepus the Hare just underneath the knees of Orion the Hunter.

2/15/21 - Emissaries to Mars Feb 15, 2021

Show notes

The Red Planet, Mars, has dimmed considerably since its close approach to Earth last fall, but it’s still visible high in the west after dark. Three space probes arrive there this month, including NASA's Perseverance rover.

2/8/21 - The Two Dog Stars Feb 10, 2021

Show notes

Near Orion are his hunting dogs, Canis Major and Minor, anchored by the bright stars Sirius and Procyon.

2/1/21 - Orion the Hunter Feb 01, 2021

Show notes

About 90 minutes after sunset, the legendary constellation of Orion the Hunter shines about halfway up the southern sky. Underneath the three stars of his belt shines the Orion Nebula, one of the closest stellar nurseries to Earth.