Big Impact Astronomy - Inspiring the World Through Astronomy With Dr. Kelly Blumenthal
Release Date: 09/09/2026
EVSN - Luminous Kilonova Challenges Gamma-ray Burst Theories
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From November 2020. The brightest kilonova ever was detected and challenges current gamma-ray burst models. Plus, the history of water on both Venus and Mars, how radioactive elements may help habitability, and a little-known mass extinction event here on Earth. But wait! There’s more… new images of the Perseus Cluster, a recaptured 1960s rocket booster, the shortest measurement of time, a treasure trove of copies of Principia, and SpaceX is certified to launch Crew-1 this weekend. Perseus Cluster pix: We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support...
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Guide To Space - Universe Today News: NASA Selects GIMLI to Search the Marius Lunar Pit for a Potential Lunar Base Site
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Recorded by our editor, Richard Drumm. Written by Matthew Williams. Lava tubes on the Moon and Mars are some of the most fascinating and useful places we could explore. These are natural tunnels below the surface that could protect astronauts from radiation, provide a constant temperature, and could even be sealed off as a place for a habitat. Now, a new mission is under development called GIMLI that could use ground-penetrating radar to scan beneath the surface and map out the extent of a lunar cave network. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing,...
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Awesome Astronomy - Extra: The Hubble Tuning Fork & Citizen Science
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Paul Hill hosts solo! Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. In this podcast extra episode we talk to Dr. Karen Masters, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Haverford College, Pennsylvania about The Hubble Tuning Fork and Galaxy classification. But it’s not only about that canonized galaxy classification system, it’s also about how citizen science – astronomy done by absolutely anybody from their homes – can and does change the accepted wisdom and advance science. Galaxy Zoo: Twelve Years of Galaxy Zoo: Morphological...
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 804: Mission Tech Series: Fairings, Docking & Airlocks
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Hosted by: Fraser Cain () and Dr. Pamela L. Gay () Streamed live on Oct 3, 2026. Mission Tech Part 3. Instead of sending up an entire space station for every mission, you can just send up a tiny can filled with astronauts. But that takes docking. And today we’re gonna talk about what it takes to connect two spacecraft together. How to keep a cargo safe to get into orbit, and how to get in and out of your spacecraft without killing everyone! We removed all ads from the show. We need to get to 1500 patrons to keep it this way. We need your support! We've added a new way to...
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Travelers in the Night Eps. 383 & 384: ET’s Cigar & Dry Sands
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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. From April, 2026. Today's 2 topics: - In 2012 as it crossed the orbit of Neptune heading towards the Sun a small space rock was 250 times fainter than can be detected by the Hubble Space Telescope. Five years later, after it had rounded the Sun, it became visible in asteroid hunter's telescopes for about 16 days, as it streaked across our planet's orbit at 37 miles per second, as it continued to move away from the Sun....
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NOIRLab - First Magnetar Progenitor
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Neutron stars, the compact remains of a massive star following a supernova explosion, are the densest matter in the Universe. Some neutron stars, known as magnetars, also claim the record for the strongest magnetic fields of any object. How magnetars, which are a mere 15 kilometers across, form and produce such colossal magnetic fields remains a mystery. New observations by a team of astronomers, including NSF’s NOIRLab’s Dr. André-Nicolas Chené, may shed important light on the origin of these magnetic powerhouses. Using various telescopes around the globe, including the...
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EVSN - Cloudy With a Chance of Brown Dwarfs: Terrestrial, Exo & Space Weather
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From September 23, 2026. This week we're doing a weather check. No, really. Let’s talk about the weather! All of them! We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you!...
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Equatorial SkyGuide - October SkyGuide
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Hosted by our Director, Avivah Yamani. Explore October 2026’s equatorial skies as we have Saturn at opposition, Mercury at dusk, Orionid meteors, and the Moon’s celestial encounters. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! This...
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Awesome Astronomy - Baby Planet, the New Crater & the Decagon
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October Part 1. Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. We dive into autumn with a baby Planet, the SMILE mission, New weather on Saturn, a new crater on the moon, an update on Nancy Roman and a mission to Phobos. As well as our monthly sky and moon guide. SMILE Mission Gif: We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them...
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Ask A Spaceman Ep. 281: What Makes the Scattered Disk So Wild?
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Solar System Badlands! Hosted by Dr. Paul M. Sutter. How did the scattered disk of the solar system form? What kins of strange objects roam those badlands? And what does it do to the rest of the solar system? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: All episodes: Watch on YouTube: Read a book: Keep those questions about space, science, astronomy, astrophysics, physics, and cosmology coming to #AskASpaceman for COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF TIME AND SPACE! Big thanks to my top Patreon supporters this month: Justin G, Chris L, Alberto M,...
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From July 23, 2026.
Hosted by Mike Simmons. Episode 19.
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Dr. Kelly Blumenthal is an astrophysicist and science communicator who has lived in and worked with many communities across the United States and worldwide. These experiences have shaped Kelly’s perspectives on the importance of astronomy communication in building STEM opportunities for under-resourced people worldwide and its role in science generally. Kelly is now the director of the International Astronomical Union's Office of Astronomy Outreach (OAO), hosted by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan in Tokyo. The Office is represented by its network of National Outreach Coordinators in more than 100 countries.
In this episode, Kelly shared her experience working as an astrophysicist and how she became the OAO’s Director, the importance of science communication, dark skies, and the development of AstroACCEL.
The Role of Astronomy in Science Communication: 0:00
Engaging Communities Through Astronomy Outreach: 5:44
Professional Development in Astronomy Communication: 9:02
The Importance of Conferences in Astronomy Outreach: 11:18
Case Studies in Astronomy Education: 13:20
Astronomy as a Gateway to STEM: 18:10
Highlighting Women in Astronomy: 23:40
Protecting Our Dark Skies: 27:49
Engaging Youth in Astronomy Education: 32:20
Bridging Gaps in Astronomy Communication: 34:32
Personal Journeys in Astronomy: 41:22
Navigating Challenges in Astronomy Careers: 53:10
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