Episodes

  • Wobbles and Shadows

    Wobbles and Shadows
    Mar 9 2026
    Last November, a satellite named Mauve made history as the first private space telescope to reach orbit. It’s already hitting its stride, recently clocking its first star discovery. But Mauve isn't just star-gazing; it’s on a hunt for exoplanets.
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    2 mins
  • Spring Lunar Eclipse

    Spring Lunar Eclipse
    Mar 9 2026
    It’s been an exciting few days in the cosmos! On Sat., February 28, the evening sky hosted a rare parade of six planets: Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter all appeared shortly after sunset. While four were visible to the unaided eye (weather permitting), people with telescopes or binoculars were lucky enough to spot Uranus and Neptune as well. The coming week promises to be equally thrilling, centered around a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3.
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    2 mins