All episodes of The Backyard Astronomer Podcast

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E.21-A Prodigious Interview with Homer Hickam!

Born in 1943 West Virginia, Homer Hickam, Jr. was a barely a teenager when the Soviet space program launched Sputnik 1, and subsequently launched Homer into a lifelong relationship with space. The 1999 movie "October Sky" is roughly based on his memoir, but we had the opportunity to sit down with Homer to learn the real stories behind the Big Creek Missile Agency of Coalwood, WV, and the amazing career afforded by the passions of one boy. Visit www.HomerHickam.com to learn more about Homer,...

Published 10/02/22

E.20-Sputnik and the October Skies

October 4th, 1957 ushered in the Space Age with the successful launch and orbit of Sputnik 1. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro Our awesome sponsors: facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 10/01/22

E.19B - SR71 interview re-release (audio corrected)

A special interview with SR-71 pilot Pat Bledsoe. Re-edited Audio. Follow facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 09/27/22

E.19-SR71 pilot Col. Pat Bledsoe

A special interview with SR-71 pilot Pat Bledsoe. Follow facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 09/16/22

E.18-Jupiter at Opposition

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Published 09/07/22

E.17-The Ringed Planet

Let's talk Saturn! Follow us facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM patreon.com/NAZAstro facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 08/07/22

E.16 - July 14th Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS)

Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) is visiting on July 14th. Check out this special Birthday edition episode dedicated to my amazingly supportive wife. Follow me @ facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Our Awesome Sponsors: facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 07/01/22

E.15 - Boötes and Arcturus

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Published 06/30/22

E.14 - Planetary Collisions and the Seasons

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Published 06/01/22

E.13-Sunspots

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Published 04/29/22

E.12-The ISS

Learn about atmospheric pressure, the ISS, and how to spot it from your backyard! Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 04/03/22

E.11 - Space Junk and Collisions

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Published 03/01/22

E. 10 - Telescopes

Telesopes! Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Support local STEM education! https://www.patreon.com/NAZAstro https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 02/04/22

E.09-NEOs and Comets

New Near Earth Objects and Comets are nearly daily discoveries, learn about how it happens here! https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 12/28/21

E.08-James Webb Space Telescope

More than 20 countries, 30 years, 9$.7BIL... The James Webb Space Telescope launches this Saturday, Christmas day 2021. Check it out!

Published 12/23/21

The Backyard Astronomer-E.07-Comet Leonard with Greg Leonard!

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Published 12/11/21

The Backyard Astronomer - E.06 - The Subaru Cluster

This month we talk about the Subaru Cluster www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ www.facebook.com/NAZAstro www.patreon.com/NAZAstro www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars www.facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 12/02/21

The Backyard Astronomer - E.05 - Eric Edelman and Planetariums!

Eric Edelman Director of the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium at ERAU Prescott https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 11/16/21

The Backyard Astronomer - E.04 - November 2021 - The Triangulum Galaxy

This month we talk about the Triangulum Galaxy, the smaller neighbor of the Milky Way and Andromeda. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains

Published 10/29/21

The Backyard Astronomer - E.03 - Meteorites! with Robert Ward

This month we sit down and talk with Robert Ward, the leading explorer and recovery scientist of meteorites. http://robertwardmeteorites.com/ https://meteoritical.org/ https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ

Published 10/15/21

The Backyard Astronomer - E.02- October 2021

This month we talk about Andromeda, our nearest neighbor galaxy and a great target for fall viewing sessions. The New Moon is on October 6th so get out and find Andromeda! Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro Support local STEM education! https://www.patreon.com/NAZAstro Our awesome sponsors! https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains https://www.facebook.com/spotlightonprescott Read the article...

Published 10/04/21

The Backyard Astronomer - E.01 - September 2021

This month we talk about more objects to find in and around the Summer Triangle Asterism. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ https://www.facebook.com/NAZAstro Support local STEM education! https://www.patreon.com/NAZAstro Our awesome sponsors! https://www.facebook.com/prescottrockstars https://www.facebook.com/manzanitains https://www.facebook.com/spotlightonprescott

Published 09/23/21