The 365 Days of Astronomy
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Daily micro-episodes on planetary mechanics and stargazing guides produced by global astronomy volunteers.
Why we picked this
We picked The 365 Days of Astronomy for its patient commitment to explaining the mechanics of space science without watering down the details. The hosts approach astronomy through direct observation and historical context, breaking down how large sky surveys operate or why long-duration probes defy expectations. Instead of rushing through cosmic headlines, the feed offers steady, methodical walkthroughs of how we map the universe.
Recent episodes
Travelers in the Night Eps. 373 & 374: Plant Companionship & Earth's Pet Rock
Sep 6, 20266 min
Equatorial Sky Guide - September
Sep 5, 20269 min
EVSN - On Background: The Anatomy of a Comet
Sep 4, 202612 min
Actual Astronomy - The Observer's Calendar for September
Sep 3, 202626 min
Awesome Astronomy - Holy Flipping Galaxies Batman!
Sep 2, 202659 min
Deep Astronomy - The Most Distant Galaxy Ever Measured
Sep 1, 20266 min
Astronomy Cast Ep. 8: Meteor Showers. Yes, the Sky is Falling!
Aug 31, 202626 min
Travelers in the Night Eps. 371 & 372: Kiwi Nights & Close Ones
Aug 30, 20266 min
Space Stories - Syzygy, When Worlds Line Up
Aug 29, 20267 min
EVSN - After Hours #8: Making Moons & Getting Cratered With William K Hartmann
Aug 28, 202650 min
Guide To Space - Are Aliens Watching Us & How Could We Hide? With Dr. David Kipping
Aug 27, 202625 min
Deep Astronomy - NASA's TESS Finishes First Year of Exoplanet Science Operations
Aug 26, 20265 min
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