Ep. 729: The James Webb Space Telescope

Let’s talk about that giant telescope that’s changing everything. We have been waiting our entire careers to make this episode on the James Webb Space Telescope, AKA the JWST.

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Ep. 533: Indigenous South African Astronomy

Ep. 533: Indigenous South African Astronomy

Let's move to another continent this week, and look at the astronomy that was going on in southern Africa in ancient times. In this episode we mentioned donations and tours. Click to learn more! Download MP3| Download Raw Show with Q&A| Show Notes | Jump to...

Ep. 532: Modern Astronomy of Australia

Last week we talked about how well the indigenous Australians followed the night sky. Well, it turns out, Australia is still an amazing place for astronomy. There are so many powerful observatories in Australia, and even more in the works. In this episode we mentioned...

Ep. 531: Australian Indigenous Astronomy

Ep. 531: Australian Indigenous Astronomy

This week, we focus on the archaeoastronomy of another part of the world, this time from the indigenous people of Australia. Another group of people whose lives depended on knowing what was happening in the sky from season to season. In this episode we mentioned...

Ep. 530: Astronomy of the Andes – Then and Now Pt. 2

Ep. 530: Astronomy of the Andes – Then and Now Pt. 2

South America, especially the Atacama Desert in Chile has become one of the best places in the world to put a telescope. It's dry, high, and the nights are clear. Today we'll talk about the monster telescopes already in operation in this region, and the big ones...

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