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This Week @ NASA, November 29, 2013

29 Nov 2013, 16:00 UTC “Dealing with a buggy situation in the air …” “A next generation weather satellite is a step closer to launch …” “And a comet’s close encounter with the Sun … Those are some of the stories trending, This Week at NASA!” ISON and the Sun

365 Days of Astronomy

Cosmic Perspective Radio - Brother Guy Consolmagno

28 Nov 2013, 12:00 UTC Our host, Andy Poniros, talks to Brother Guy Consolmagno of the Vatican Observatory and curator of the Vatican Meteorite Collection. Brother Guy discusses comets, which are often visitors from far, far beyond the realm of the panets. http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is a project that is publishing one podcast per day, 5 to 10 minutes in duration, for all 365 days of the year. The podcast episodes are written, recorded and produced by people around the world. We are looking for individuals, schools, companies and clubs to provide 5 - 10 minutes of audio for the daily podcast. You can do as few as 1 episode or up to 12 episodes (one per month, subject to our editorial discretion). Our goal is to encourage people to sign up for a particular day (or days) of the year.

Cheap Astronomy

182.1 Snippet - Dark matter annihilation - 27 November 2013

27 Nov 2013, 09:39 UTC The hypothetical outcome of hypothetical particles behaving hypothetically.

StarStuff

Extragalactic neutrinos open new window on Universe

27 Nov 2013, 04:20 UTC High energy cosmic rays from another galaxy detected. Also; astronomers witness one of the most powerful explosions ever seen, and hydrogen key to Earth-like conditions on early Mars.

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory Podcasts

Smithsonian X 3D Explorer

26 Nov 2013, 17:00 UTC One of the most famous objects in the sky - the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant - is now on display like never before.

Talking Space Podcast

Episode 536: All You Need To Be a MAVEN

25 Nov 2013, 23:14 UTC On this episode of Talking Space, we talk about the successful launch of MAVEN on its way to Mars, and look at some amazing facts behind the mission, including cost. We then discuss the successful launch of 29 satellites at once from the Wallops Flight Facility. We then discuss some little known info about theMorpheus Lander. On our second and final trip around the table, we listen to a question asked at the MAVEN press conference by a reporter from the Travel Channel and try and answer it about NASA. We then look at how robots are playing a role in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. To finish off, we review the Science Channel special “The Challenger Disaster” looking at Richard Feynman’s role in the Rogers Commission report. For more on the Challenger docudrama, visit http://science.discovery.com/tv-shows/the-challenger-disaster We want to hear your opinion on two different stories! You can email us at mailbag@talkingspaceonilne.com, tweet us @talkingspace, or post it on our wall at http://facebook.com/talkingspace Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark RattermanShow Recorded 11/18/2013On this episode of Talking Space, we talk about the successful launch of MAVEN on its way to Mars, and look at some amazing ...

Scientific American - 60-Second Space

Say I Saw ISON

25 Nov 2013, 12:00 UTC Right this moment, a massive ball of ice and dust is careening toward the sun. Comet ISON has flared so bright in recent days that it’s now visible with the naked eye. And the comet will... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The Planetary Society Radio Podcast

Alyssa Rhoden and the Rise of the Europa Underground

25 Nov 2013, 06:00 UTC Alyssa Rhoden studies Jupiter’s moon Europa…from a distance. She, many other scientists and millions of space exploration fans around the globe want to see a mission to this ice world that hides a vast, warm ocean. That’s why she and several colleagues have created Destination: Europa, and they want your help.

At the Eyepiece

The At The Eyepiece Show - Ep 86 - Nov 25,2013

25 Nov 2013, 02:00 UTC Weekly podcast devoted to discussing, astronomical equipment and events, stargazing tips, observing reports, and equipment news and reviews. Tonights episode discusses: ZWO Optical has a new Camera, the ASI034MC. Sky-Watcher USA debuts a new 18" truss-tube reflector at ASAE McNeil's Nebula All this and more on this episode of At The Eyepiece.Weekly podcast devoted to discussing, astronomical equipment and events, stargazing tips, observing reports, and equipment news and reviews. Tonights episode discusses: ZWO Optical has a new Camera, the ASI034MC. Sky-Watcher USA debuts a new 18" truss-tube reflector at ASAE McNeil's Nebula All this and more on this episode of At The Eyepiece.

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory Podcasts

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24 Nov 2013, 06:57 UTC

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11 Dec 2013
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8 Dec 2013
- 12:00 UTC 365 Days of Astrono... Space Scoop - Now You See Me, Now You Don't Late one night, while observing a nearby galaxy, a team of professional astronomers got a surprise – a bright new object had appeared in the galaxy overnight! Upon closer inspection ...
7 Dec 2013
- 17:28 UTC The Space Show Dr. Bruce Cordell, Friday, 12-6-13 Guest: Dr. Bruce Cordell. Topics: Dr. Cordell, using Maslow Windows and historical economic trends, looks at the potential future for a large space expansion program. Please direct all comments and ...
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6 Dec 2013
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- 14:00 UTC Hubblecast HD Hubblecast 70: Peering around cosmic corners Last month saw the inauguration of a new Hubble observing program: Frontier Fields. This will use the powerful magnifying properties of massive galaxy clusters to peer even deeper into the ...
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