REACHing Out: How Can I Become an Astronomer?

REACHing Out: How Can I Become an Astronomer?

Author: Soundsington Media February 23, 2021 Duration: 12:34
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Dee in Arkansas who asks "How Can I Become an Astronomer?"  For an answer, we turn to REACH Special Contributor Joalda Morancy .   Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edited by: Nate DuFort Music composed by: Jesse Case Logo by: Steven Lyons   Special thanks to the latest addition to the REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids team, Joalda Morancy, for sharing her passion and tons of great space education resources. Look for Joalda as a Special Contributor for upcoming episodes of REACH. You can follow Joalda on Twitter  @solarrsystem To view some of Joalda's favorite YouTube videos, follow the links below: Astronaut Chris Hadfield making a peanut butter and honey sandwich on the International Space Station:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-knoQh0kB20 A music video Chris Hadfield made while in space, covering Space Oddity by David Bowie:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo This video comparing the sizes of different objects in the universe (which makes her think about how small we are!):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i93Z7zljQ7I And as always, we encourage you to check out the incredible resources at NASA Space Place at  https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/light-year/en/   Do you have a question for a future edition of “Reaching Out?” Just get your parents permission and give us a call at 312-248-3402 (or an email at ReachthePodast@gmail.com) and leave us a message with your first name, where you're from and your question for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode.   You can find REACH on Twitter and Instagram or at www.ReachThePodcast.com   REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to www.soundsingtonmedia.com

Hosted by Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien, REACH A Space Podcast for Kids turns the curiosity of young minds into a journey across the cosmos. This bi-weekly series from Soundsington Media starts with real questions from children, using them as a launchpad to explore everything from our own solar system to distant galaxies. Each episode is crafted to be a shared family experience, blending lively conversations with engaging segments that make complex ideas accessible. Listeners will hear from genuine experts-scientists and educators from places like NASA and the Adler Planetarium-who explain the wonders of space with clarity and enthusiasm. The learning continues off the air with simple, fun at-home experiments that bring the discussion right into your living room. More than just an educational program, this podcast fosters a sense of wonder through its friendly tone and genuine excitement for discovery. It’s a place where imagination and science meet, proving that the universe isn't too far away when knowledge is within your reach. Tune in for an adventure that’s as entertaining as it is informative, designed to spark conversations and inspire the next generation of explorers.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 61

REACH A Space Podcast for Kids
Podcast Episodes
REACHing Out: How many Earths fit in the Sun? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:26
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Will and Jack from Charlotte who ask "How many Earths fit in the Sun?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Wri…
To Mars! with Michael Staab, Randy Havens,  & Sarah Smail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:59
On this episode of REACH , Brian and Meredith learn about NASA's Mars 2020 Mission and more as we are joined by an expert in launching these missions and receive a very special visit from the red planet itself on our seg…
REACHing Out: Is Pluto a planet? What is the biggest star? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:02
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's questions comes from Addison in Canada and Alex in Utah who have questions about Pluto and about stars which we answer with a little he…
Exoplanets with Ashley Walker & Marc Evan Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:57
On this episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What is an Exoplanet?," "What does the hashtag #BlackinAstro mean?," and more before we are joined by an expert Astrochemist and Planetary Scientist and a ve…
REACHing Out: Why is Mars Red? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:23
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Zoë from Toronto who asks "Why is Mars red?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall wi…
All About Black Holes with Dr. Geza Gyuk & Janet Varney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:45
On the second episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What are Black Holes?," "Will we ever get sucked into one?," and more before we are joined by an expert from Adler Planetarium and a very special guest…
REACHing Out: How hot is the Sun? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:30
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from James and Charlie from Minnesota who ask "How hot is the Sun? And why?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Wr…
What IS Space? with  Dr. Aaron M. Geller & Dania Ramos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:31
On the first episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What IS space?," "Is Pluto a planet?," and more before we are joined by an expert from Adler Planetarium and a very special guest on a segment entitled…
Introducing REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03
Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien. Built for kids and based on questions from kids, Reach educates with ente…