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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 7 MIN

E.60 - Back to the Moon

from The Backyard Astronomer Podcast · host The Backyard Astronomer AZ

Humans are going back to the Moon. 🌕🚀 After more than 50 years, a new crew prepares to orbit our lunar neighbor, marking the farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth. This month’s Backyard Astronomer looks back at Apollo 8—and forward to the next giant leap. Clear skies and godspeed.   #Astronomy #Space #STEM #STEMEducation #Rocket #Moon #NASA   Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ   Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro   Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro   Our awesome sponsors: facebook.com/manzanitains www.Manzanita-Insurance.com www.ManzanitaAccounting.com www.ManzanitaInsuranceAndAccounting.com www.BackyardAstroAZ.com

Humans are going back to the Moon. 🌕🚀After more than 50 years, a new crew prepares to orbit our lunar neighbor, marking the farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth. This month’s Backyard Astronomer looks back at Apollo 8—and forward to the next giant leap. Clear skies and godspeed.   #Astronomy #Space #STEM #STEMEducation #Rocket #Moon #NASA   Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ   Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro   Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro   Our awesome sponsors: facebook.com/manzanitains www.Manzanita-Insurance.com www.ManzanitaAccounting.com www.ManzanitaInsuranceAndAccounting.com www.BackyardAstroAZ.com

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