Astrocast.TV Our Night Sky – November 2009
Our Night Sky for November 2009. This month we see Venus, Mars, Jupiter and the occultation of Europa and Ganymede. But don’t forget the Leonids, NASA predicted over a year ago that this year would be more active than past years.
Astrocast.TV Episode 20 November 2009
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Greg talks about NASA’s LCROSS and it’s plunge into Cabeus A crater on the Lunar surface. Greg also reports on the Shiva Basin and new theories are appearing that the impacted origin of the Shiva Basin may be the smoking gun that killed the Dinosaurs.
This episode of A Green Space – A Green Earth (GSGE in the menu tab) Bente reports on Earth observation from Space and how satellites measure Ocean currents and Gravity helping determine weather patterns, climate change and more.
The Astronomer’s Universe, Carolyn Collins Petersen takes a closer look at the first Stars in our Universe.
This month in Our Night Sky, Yvonne Garcia filling in for Tavi Greiner, reports on the what’s up in our November night sky. Venus, Mars, Jupiter all visible in the northern hemisphere in November. On November 16th Europa will occult (pass in front of) Ganymede. More in Yvonne’s report…
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Astrocast.TV – October 2009 Episode 19
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Greg talks about NASA’s LCROSS and it’s planned October 9th plung into Cabeus A crater on the Lunar surface. Greg also reports on the Augustine Committee summary Report on Human Spaceflight.
This episode of A Green Space – A Green Earth (GSGE in the menu tab) Bente reports on Earth observation from Space and how satellites measure Ocean currents and Gravity helping determine weather patterns, climate change and more.
The Astronomer’s Universe, Carolyn Collins Petersen takes a closer look at the first Stars in our Universe.
This month in Our Night Sky, Yvonne Garcia filling in for Tavi Greiner, and reports on the Great World Wide Star Count and IYA09′s Galilean Nights and how you can participate in both events in October.
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National Academy of Sciences Asteroid Report
Hey Fellow Astrocasters!
Here is the link to read the report I reference in our latest episode. It makes for good, thought-provoking reading. Tell us what you think.
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/asteroidwatch/download/NRC-Aug12InterimReport.pdf
Greg
Astrocast.TV Episode 18 – September 2009
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Greg talks about NASA’s Constellation Program and the upcomming test launch of Ares 1 rocket. Gerg also reports on the National Academy of Sciencees interimreport on NASA’s Near Earth Object Program
This episode of A Green Space – A Green Earth (GSGE in the menu tab) Bente reports on Earth observation from Space and how it can be used as a tool for health authorities
mitigating health risks like H1N1.
The Astronomer’s Universe, Carolyn Collins Petersen takes a closer look at the
methods that astronomers are using to find Exoplanets.
“This month in Our Night Sky, Tavi Greiner, Tavi features two lunar conjunctions and an
end-of-the-season look at a favorite summertime constellation. After the
vidcast, be sure to check Tavi’s
blog for more observing
information.
ONS Printable Star Chart for this month:
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Augustine Commission
Hey Fellow Astrocasters!
Here is a web link to more info on the Augustine Commission which I detailed in my recent feature story. Be sure to visit the site and follow what is happenning. This Commission’s results will probably have a large influence on the future of NASA.
http://www.nasa.gov/offices/hsf/home/index.html
Greg
Astrocast.TV Episode 17 – August 2009
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Greg talks about NASA’s new Administrator, retired Marine Corps. Major General Charles F. Bolden and 4 time Shuttle Astronaut. Also rated for a 90 Day minimal mission Mars rovers Spirit & Opportunity still functional after 5 years.
This episode of A Green Space – A Green Earth (GSGE in the menu tab) Bente reports on Earth observation from Space and how we monitor the tides and rising sea levels.
How are Planets formed? In this episode of The Astronomer’s Universe, called “Planet Birth”, Carolyn Collins Petersen explores how planets are formed from massive clouds of gas and dust in stellar nurseries.
“This month in Our Night Sky, Tavi Greiner, shows us how Amateur Astronomers can contribute to real science and be included in formal research papers. After the show, check out Tavi’s blog for additional reading about this month’s topics.
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Astrocast.TV Episode 16 July 2009
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Greg talks about the Apollo Missions 40 years to the month of Humans first steps on the Moon and the scientific and social impact.
This episode of A Green Space – A Green Earth (GSGE in the menu tab) Bente reports on Earth observation from Space and how we monitor the tides and rising sea levels.
How
are Stars formed? In
this episode of The Astronomer’s Universe, called “Star Birth”,
Carolyn Collins Petersen explores how stars are formed from massive clouds of gas and dust in stellar nurseries.
“This month in Our Night Sky, Tavi Greiner, brings you the Moon forty years to the month after the first humans set foot on it. After the show, check out Tavi’s blog for additional reading about this month’s topics.
Check out Touring The Universe with Binoculars from TUBA Software. Available free from Phil Harrington
and Dean Williams at:
Download http://www.philharrington.net/tuba.htm
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LRO/LCROSS ARE GO FOR LAUNCH
Launch of LRO and LCROSS is still set for June 17th, 2009 at 3:51 p.m. EDT.
Astrocast.TV Episode 15 – June 2009
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Greg talks about NASA LRO/LCROSS mission and the final upgrade of Hubble by the STS-125 crew.
Dr. Geller answers a viewer question about spectroscopy.
This episode of A Green Space – A Green Earth (GSGE in the menu tab) Bente reports on earthquakes, disaster mitigation and early warnings. Through a few examples we explain how space based technologies contributes to safe-guarding lives and property.
How are galaxies formed? That’s a hot topic in astronomy these days. In
this episode of The Astronomer’s Universe, called “Mergers and Acquisitions”,
Carolyn Collins Petersen explores the cosmic collisions that helped shape the
galaxies we see today. It’s a process that is still happening in our own Milky
Way Galaxy. Come along and explore some beautiful scenes of galaxy mergers
from Hubble Space Telescope, The
European Southern Observatory, Spitzer Space
Telescope, and take a special ride through the future merger of the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy, courtesy of Dr. John Dubinski at the University of Toronto (TAU in the menu tab)
“This month in Our Night Sky, Tavi Greiner, discusses the
complexities of Virgo’s brightest star, Spica. She also reveals how you
can see some of the many satellites orbiting our planet. After the show,
check out Tavi’s blog for
additional reading about this month’s topics.
Virgo downloadable
chart (pdf) from TUBA Software. Available free from Phil Harrington
and Dean Williams at
target=”_blank”>http://www.philharrington.net/tuba.htm
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