The 365 Days of Astronomy

The 365 Days of Astronomy

Author: 365DaysOfAstronomy.org Language: English Episodes: 269
Imagine a daily conversation about the cosmos, where each sunrise brings a fresh perspective from a different corner of the globe. That’s the essence of The 365 Days of Astronomy. Born from the spirit of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, this enduring project has evolved into a genuine community effort, releasing a new episode every single day. You won’t hear the same host each time; instead, the microphone passes to astronomers, educators, enthusiasts, and scientists, each sharing their unique passion and expertise. This structure means the tone and topic can shift wonderfully from one day to the next-you might delve into the mechanics of a black hole on Tuesday and then explore ancient celestial myths on Wednesday. The consistent thread is a shared wonder for the universe, presented in accessible, bite-sized pieces. Managed by Avivah Yamani and edited by Richard Drumm, this daily podcast is a production of the Planetary Science Institute, sustained by listener support. It’s a calendar of the cosmos, offering a daily moment of reflection and discovery that proves you don’t need a telescope to have your perspective shifted. Tuning in regularly builds a habit of cosmic curiosity, connecting the vastness of space to the rhythm of our own days.
Episodes
EVSN - The Sky is Falling! Space Junk 411 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:50
In this episode, we take a closer look at how the increasing number of rockets and satellites going up mean there is also an unfortunate increase in the space junk coming down. We also cover dramatic weather, stars dying…
Actual Astronomy - Owning 20+ Telescope with Richard Navarette [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:52
Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com Episode 522. Continuing on with our 2026 resolution we have a special guest listener joining us today. Richard Na…
UNAWE Space Scoop - Cotton Candies Floating in Space? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:18
Astronomers just found something cool! Typically, most Sun-like stars host planets between the size of Earth and Neptune called 'super-Earths' or 'sub-Neptunes'. These planets often orbit their stars even closer than Mer…
Ask A Spaceman Ep. 266: Is the Universe Made of Math? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:53
Hosted by Dr. Paul M. Sutter. Why is math so effective at describing the Universe? What is reality is made of math? What does it mean for us to be conscious beings in a mathematical structure? I discuss these questions a…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 782: Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:35
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVvY9HGss8E Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest) Streamed live on Feb 13, 2026. Modern astronomy has found that the Universe can surprise us. Here's one…
Travelers in the Night Eps. 855 & 856: Planetary Defense & Big One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:05
Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From June & Jul…
NOIRLab - Mysterious Metallic Cloud Discovered Orbiting Mystery Object [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:40
Sweeping winds of vaporized metals have been found in a massive cloud that dimmed the light of a star for nearly nine months. This discovery, made with the Gemini South telescope in Chile offers a rare glimpse into the c…
EVSN - Galaxy Mergers Trigger Black Hole Growth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:15
From May 21, 2020. Join us today as we discuss the impressive work by an undergraduate student who figured out how galaxy mergers influence the growth of supermassive black holes. We talk about a gigantic galaxy found in…
Cheap Astronomy - Dear CA Ep. 129: More Rocks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:09
A podcast about rocks, big and small. Dear Cheap Astronomy – What's Psyche really like? Psyche is an asteroid in the asteroid belt and apparently a very metal rich one, which makes it a prospecting target for budding ast…