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Episode 115
Summer is almost here, and with it comes one of the richest observing seasons of the year.
In this episode, we take a road trip through the summer sky…
14 hours ago
From the Archive: Star Party Stories
Episode 114
Back in November of 2024, I attended a star party hosted by the Midlands Astronomy Club and recorded what became one of my favorite episodes of Star …
1 week ago
The Birth and Death of Galaxies
Episode 113
This week we conclude our month-long journey through galaxies by exploring one of the biggest questions in astronomy: how galaxies are born, evolve, …
2 weeks ago
The Hidden Universe: Cosmic Structures in the Dark
Episode 112
This week we continue our month-long journey through the world of galaxies, but this time, we venture into one of astronomy’s darkest frontiers. Beyo…
3 weeks ago
When Galaxies Collide
Episode 111
This week we continue our month-long journey through the world of galaxies, but this time, we move beyond what galaxies are and explore what galaxies…
4 weeks ago
Where the Milky Way Begins… and Ends
Episode 110
This week, we begin a new month-long journey into one of the most awe-inspiring subjects in astronomy: Galaxies.
We start close to home by exploring o…
1 month ago
The Invisible Architecture of the Universe, with Dr. Enrique Lopez Rodriguez
Episode 109
In this episode we step behind the scenes of modern astronomy to explore a side of the universe you can’t see, at least not directly.
We sit down with…
1 month, 1 week ago
From Gears to Code: Computing the Cosmos
Episode 108
In this episode, we explore the role of computers in astronomy. From the ancient Antikythera Mechanism and the human “computers” of the Harvard Colle…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Radio Astronomy: Listening to the Universe
Episode 107
In this episode, we move beyond what the eye can see and into a universe that has been quietly speaking all along.
Radio astronomy has transformed our…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Space Oddity: The Harmony of Isolation
Episode 106
What makes a song feel like space? In this special bonus episode of Star Trails, we take a deep dive into the song "Space Oddity," not just as a piec…
1 month, 4 weeks ago