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:

5/6/19 - The Waxing Crescent May 07, 2019

Show notes

The waxing crescent and first quarter phases are a great time to see details on the Moon.

4/29/19 - Follow the Arc to Arcturus Apr 29, 2019

Show notes

In spring, the Big Dipper climbs high into the north, making it an excellent guidepost in the sky.

4/22/19 - The Waning Moon Apr 22, 2019

Show notes

The Moon is now making its way through the morning sky, slipping farther east relative to the stars each night.

4/15/19 - The Big Dipper Apr 17, 2019

Show notes

One of the most recognizable groups of stars in the night sky isn't actually a constellation, but a part of the larger group Ursa Major.

4/8/19 - Beehive Star Cluster Apr 08, 2019

Show notes

The stars of Cancer the Crab are quite dim, but point your binoculars this way and you'll see a cluster of stars called the Beehive.

4/1/19 - International Space Station Apr 01, 2019

Show notes

During the couple of hours after sunset or before sunrise, dozens of satellites can be seen as slowly moving dots across the sky.

3/25/19 - A Line of Morning Planets Mar 26, 2019

Show notes

This week, the Waning Moon greets a line of bright planets in the morning sky.

3/18/19 - Full Worm Moon Mar 18, 2019

Show notes

This week, the Gibbous Moon grows into a Full Moon on March 20. Some Native Americans referred to it as The Worm Moon.

3/11/19 - First Quarter Moon Mar 10, 2019

Show notes

The Moon is back in the early evening skies this week, reaching first quarter in the south on March 14.

3/4/19 - The Little Beehive Mar 04, 2019

Show notes

This week, the early evening skies will be dark and full of stars. A beautiful star cluster called "The Little Beehive" is among many of the fine objects you can find in binoculars.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Backyard Astronomer – Delta College Public Radio

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected