Telescopes in Space! with Dr. Eric Smith and Jack McBrayer

Telescopes in Space! with Dr. Eric Smith and Jack McBrayer

Author: Soundsington Media January 19, 2021 Duration: 30:59
What makes a space telescope different from a telescope here on Earth? If you could take a picture of anything in space, what would you photograph?  We discuss all of this and more and have a visit with our favorite former planet on this episode of REACH.    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 Casting Consultant: Beth Kligerman  Logo by: Steven Lyons   Thank you to Dr. Eric Smith, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Program Scientist, and Astrophysics Division Chief Scientist. To learn more about space telescopes check out the links below.    Pluto was voiced by the incredible Jack McBrayer who you may know from his amazing work inWreck-It Ralph, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Disney’s Wander Over Yonder, NBC’s 30 Rock and so much more.    Special thanks to:  Natasha Pinol, Communications Chief for the James Webb Space Telescope Program Kay Ferrari at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory   To learn more about the NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, visit https://www.jwst.nasa.gov   Key Facts translated in 40 different languages: https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/features/keyFactsInternational/ All about Pluto: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/dwarf-planets/pluto/overview/ Hubble Inspires: https://www.nasa.gov/content/hubble-inspires-online-activities How Telescopes Work: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/telescopes/en/ James Webb Space Telescope juried art: https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/features/jwstArt/   And as always, a big hooray to our REACH learning community. Thank you to Rosie, Orin, Ocie, and Blythe.    Do you have a space related question that we didn’t get to? Well, you can submit that question for our bi-weekly “Reaching Out” episodes. 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 http://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 http://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…