Stars 'n Stuff

In this episode, we’ll have a roundup of the news and planets, and talk about the upcoming Perseid meteor shower.

In this episode, we’ll have a roundup of the news and planets, review your chances of seeing comet NEOWISE over the next few weeks, and then turn our attention to Jupiter and Saturn.

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at the Keystone Cluster and then revisit some of the constellations that have come and gone over the past four hundred years.

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at Messier 4 and then look at the facts and fiction of Apollo 13.

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at the stars of Libra and then look to the skies above for Bootes, the Herdsman.

In this episode, we’ll cover the news and planets, take a look at the the globular cluster Messier 3 and highlight the work of Caroline Herschel and Maria Mitchell, two pioneering female astronomers.

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets, talk about the Whirlpool Galaxy, a famous spiral galaxy, and then I’ll tell you how you can find two bright stars by using the curved tail of Ursa Major, the great bear.

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets, talk about Mizar, an easy multiple star that anyone can see, and then I’ll grumble about the misrepresentation of the Moon in the movie ET.

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets, talk about my latest expression of astronomical nerdiness and then I’ll talk about all the planetarium programs I’ve ever loved.

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets and take a closer look at the constellations of Ursa Major, the Great Bear, and Leo, the Lion.

In this episode, we’ll review the news and planets and consider how our dreams of space exploration have changed over the past forty years.

In this episode, we have another update on the star Betelgeuse and I’ll talk about the double star Tegmen - this episode’s night sky sight. I’ll also pay tribute to my Dad and his impact on my childhood astronomical adventures.

In this episode, we’ll have a quick update on what’s happening with Betelgeuse before turning our gaze toward the Clown Face Nebula. After that, I’ll cover the news and the planets as usual, and then we’ll talk about the many names of the goddess Venus.

In this episode, I’ll talk about Messier 41, an easy to find star cluster you can observe with binoculars during the winter months. I’ll cover the news and the planets as usual, and then explore the deeper reasons why we stargaze.

In this episode, we’ll get an update on what’s happening with Betelgeuse and talk about the three stars of Orion’s belt. You’ll also get an invitation to join my Facebook group and I’ll cover the news and planets as usual.

In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s happening with Betelgeuse and then turn our attention to Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. Plus, as always, I’ll cover the latest astronomical news and review the visibility of the Moon and planets for the next ten days.

In this episode, there’s the usual news and trivia question, plus I’ll talk about a special Christmas Eve and review some of the astronomical highlights for 2020.

In this episode, I’ll talk about the Geminid meteor shower, and we’ll also take a look at the constellation of Gemini itself. Lastly, as always, there’s the news, a round up of planetary events and this episode’s trivia question.

In this episode, I’ll talk about the latest astronomical news, review the visibility of the planets for the first ten days of the month, and then talk about the life and predicted death of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot.

Will light pollution and apathy kill amateur astronomy?

In this episode, I'll tell you how you can download my guide to the best night sky sights in 2020 for free.

I'll also talk about how, when it comes to developing your child's love of the stars, it's not what you do it's the way that you do it.

In this episode, I'll serve a little cheese as I talk about why it's okay to shoot for the Moon and land among the stars. I'll also talk about alien life - or more specifically, where is it?

In this episode, I'll talk about the latest news, run through a planetary roundup and then we'll have a chat about Uranus ;-)

In this first episode, I'll explain what the podcast is (and what it isn't), review the top news stories and talk about which planets are currently visible in the night sky. I'll also talk about how you don't need a DeLorean to travel through time when you have an entire universe above your head.

Coming Soon! Join author Richard J. Bartlett as he talks about recent space news, details upcoming night sky events and semi-randomly meanders across the universe...