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By Miguel A. Mena

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Astronomy for Beginners Ep1: Space Telescopes

ThePlanetary podSep 17, 2021

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Terrestrial Planets vs Gas Giants Ep1: Terrestrial Planets vs Gas Giants

Terrestrial Planets vs Gas Giants Ep1: Terrestrial Planets vs Gas Giants

This episode will be a comparison between our inner rocky planets and our mighty gas giants. 

Nov 28, 202206:08
Astronomy for Beginners Ep3: The Webb Space telescope

Astronomy for Beginners Ep3: The Webb Space telescope

In this episode, we'll talk about a major step in astronomy: The new James Webb space telescope. It was launched in late December 2021 though construction started in 2004 with its overall cost being 10 billion dollars to build. 

Soundtrack: Soundtrack 2 of StarWalk 

Oct 24, 202205:01
Astronomy for Beginners Ep2: How to spot planets in the night sky

Astronomy for Beginners Ep2: How to spot planets in the night sky

In this episode, I'll talk about my research with watching the planets with a naked eye. Depending on where you live, the information might not be 100% accurate. 

The music is from Starwalk 2. I do not own any copyright for it. 

Mar 07, 202205:18
Planets Ep6: Saturn: Most complete planet of our system?

Planets Ep6: Saturn: Most complete planet of our system?

In this episode, I'll talk about a general view of our planet Saturn as well as its moon Titan and of course, the gorgeous rings

I do not own any copyright for the music in the episode it is part of the Starwalk 2 soundtrack

Feb 21, 202208:26
Planets Ep5: What are the three characteristics of a planet?

Planets Ep5: What are the three characteristics of a planet?

Welcome back! in this episode, I'll talk about the three main requirements that make a celestial body a planet.
I do not own any copyright for the music it is part of the soundtrack for starwalk 2
Merry Christmas
Dec 23, 202104:44
Astronomy for Beginners Ep1: Space Telescopes

Astronomy for Beginners Ep1: Space Telescopes

Hi! I'm sorry for not uploading in the past weeks. Today, I decided to make an episode if you are interested in getting into astronomy and you are looking for your first telescope to buy, you are in the right place!

The intro song is Starwalk 2 soundtrack and I don't own any copyright for it.   

The reupload was recorded in Studio one 5



Sep 17, 202107:01
Planets Ep4: Mercury: Really that hot?

Planets Ep4: Mercury: Really that hot?

Hi! In this podcast I'm going to talk about planet Mercury and why this planet has been rarely visited

Aug 17, 202105:03
Planets Ep3 Jupiter: What happens mess up with the king?

Planets Ep3 Jupiter: What happens mess up with the king?

Hi! in this episode I'll talk about landing on Jupiter. I'll also ask this question that I asked myself since I was a kid: Could we fall through a gas giant and get out by the other side?

Aug 09, 202106:21
Planets Ep2: Venus: Ruled out from colonizing?

Planets Ep2: Venus: Ruled out from colonizing?

Hello! In this second episode we will discover why is Venus ruled out from colonizing and exploring

Jul 19, 202105:36
Planets Ep1: Mars: The perfect planet for colonizing?

Planets Ep1: Mars: The perfect planet for colonizing?

Hello! In this episode, I speak about Elon Musk's SpaceX ambition of colonizing Mars and why should it be the best planet for colonizing

Jun 27, 202107:03