EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 56 MIN
263 Exploring God's Cosmos - Astronomy for Everyday People
from Kolbecast · host Kolbe Academy
AMDG. In Kolbe’s new astronomy program, the sky’s the limit of what students can learn. Astronomy teacher Antonia Castro and course developer Vanessa Delgado are here to discuss the third quadrivium subject and Kolbe’s updated astronomy program. The duo examine why astronomy is the “mother of the scientific field” and explain their efforts to bring students a foundational experience in applied mathematics and physics, while also sparking wonder at the grandeur of God’s creation. “Everything is difficult if you don’t know what it is,” Antonio reflects. “But once you start looking into it, step by step, it’s easy,” he promises. From building telescopes to mapping relative distances, this astronomy course has something for the most theoretical mind to the most practical learner. Links mentioned & relevant: Exploring the Heavens: Kolbe Academy's High School Astronomy Course with link to free download/preview of text and course materials Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham Vatican Observatory podcast Related Kolbecast episodes: 107 Wander & Wonder and 241 Renew, Resolve, Reengage with Vanessa Delgado 249 Stories Crafted with Care from Kolbe Academy Press 259 Seeing the Story: Classical Reflections on Art 114 Kolbe Academy Past, Present, and Future featuring Kolbe Academy Executive Director Mary Rowles Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to [email protected] and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
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AMDG. In Kolbe’s new astronomy program, the sky’s the limit of what students can learn. Astronomy teacher Antonia Castro and course developer Vanessa Delgado are here to discuss the third quadrivium subject and Kolbe’s updated astronomy program. The duo examine why astronomy is the “mother of the scientific field” and explain their efforts to bring students a foundational experience in applied mathematics and physics, while also sparking wonder at the grandeur of God’s creation. “Everything is difficult if you don’t know what it is,” Antonio reflects. “But once you start looking into it, step by step, it’s easy,” he promises. From building telescopes to mapping relative distances, this astronomy course has something for the most theoretical mind to the most practical learner. Links mentioned & relevant: Exploring the Heavens: Kolbe Academy's High School Astronomy Course with link to free download/preview of text and course materials Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham Vatican Observatory podcast Related Kolbecast episodes: 107 Wander & Wonder and 241 Renew, Resolve, Reengage with Vanessa Delgado 249 Stories Crafted with Care from Kolbe Academy Press 259 Seeing the Story: Classical Reflections on Art 114 Kolbe Academy Past, Present, and Future featuring Kolbe Academy Executive Director Mary Rowles Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to [email protected] and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
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