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Astro Minute

Welcome to the Astro Minute! I'm Lauren Smyth, and with the help of astronomer and teacher Kelli Smyth, I'll be your tour guide as we explore the secrets of the night sky sixty seconds at a time.

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    What Was the Christmas Star?

    What was the star that led the wise men to Jesus? Find out more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  2. 64

    Galaxies & Our Own Andromeda

    Only one galaxy is visible from the northern hemisphere to the naked eye. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  3. 63

    The Life of a Star FINALE: Black Holes

    How does a star become a black hole? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  4. 62

    The Life of a Star: Supernovae Remnants, Neutron Stars, and Pulsars

    What happens to a high-mass star in its old age? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  5. 61

    The Life of a Star: Supernovae

    How does a star become a supernova? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  6. 60

    The Life of a Star: Red Supergiants

    How does a star become a red supergiant? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  7. 59

    The Life of a Star: Type 1A Supernovae

    What is a type 1A supernova? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  8. 58

    The Life of a Star: Novae

    How do stars become novae? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  9. 57

    The Life of a Star: White Dwarfs and Planetary Nebulae

    How do stars become white dwarves and planetary nebulae? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  10. 56

    The Life of a Star: Red Giants

    How does a star become a red giant? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  11. 55

    The Life of a Star: Middle Age - The Main Sequence

    What happens to a star in its "main sequence"? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  12. 54

    The Life of a Star: The Birth of a Star - Stellar Nurseries

    How are stars born? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  13. 53

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Go Outside and Look Up

    Go outside and look up with today's special episode of Astro Minute.

  14. 52

    Globular Clusters

    Learn how to spot these distant, dazzling objects in today's episode of Astro Minute!

  15. 51

    REBOOT - The Double Cluster

    Look up at any point during the year and discover the Double Cluster, first observed by a Greek astronomer over one hundred years before the birth of Christ.

  16. 50

    Lyrid Meteor Shower

    Get ready for this nighttime shower on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  17. 49

    Exploring Orion

    The constellation Orion is home to many interesting celestial objects. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  18. 48

    Update on T Coronae Borealis

    A heavenly explosion is slated for the coming months. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  19. 47

    The Beehive Cluster

    The vernal equinox brings spring ... and the beautiful Beehive Cluster! Learn how to find it on today's episode of Astro Minute.

  20. 46

    Coming to Skies Near You: Total Lunar Eclipse

    On March 13th, North American viewers will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  21. 45

    Northern Spring Constellations

    Learn what's up in the night sky on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  22. 44

    Planet Parade

    All seven planets will be visible in this month's night sky. Learn how to spot them in today's episode of Astro Minute!

  23. 43

    The Morning "Star"

    The morning "star" is no star at all. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  24. 42

    Queen Cassiopeia

    Meet the queen of the night sky on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  25. 41

    The Red Planet

    Mars shines extra brightly in the winter night sky. Learn to spot it in today's episode of Astro Minute!

  26. 40

    Highlights of the December Skies

    What's up this Christmas season? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  27. 39

    Earth's Favorite Moon

    What's new in moon research this year? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  28. 38

    Andromeda, Reboot

    Few objects located outside the Milky Way Galaxy can be seen with the unaided eye--but the Andromeda Galaxy is an exception. Learn how to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  29. 37

    Pleiades and Hyades

    Discovered in antiquity, these open star clusters are still visible to the unaided eye. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  30. 36

    Solar Max

    Get ready to see the aurora, in today's episode of Astro Minute!

  31. 35

    Early Bird Special

    If you're up early this month, you can spot a giant asterism and two planets. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  32. 34

    Cats & Comet A3

    Search the night skies this October for a long-tailed treat. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  33. 33

    October Meteor Showers

    Look to the sky this October to see some fiery ice in Earth's upper atmosphere.

  34. 32

    The Summer Triangle, Reboot

    Learn to spot this celestial guidepost in today's episode of Astro Minute!

  35. 31

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross, Reasons to Believe

    Tune in today for a faith and science-filled interview from Dr. Hugh Ross, astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe.

  36. 30

    The Majesty of Saturn

    Moonlets and rings--including invisible rings. These are just a few of Saturn's mysteries. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  37. 29

    A Cosmic Explosion

    Coming soon to skies near you: A once-in-a-lifetime stellar event. Learn where to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  38. 28

    Supermassive Black Hole

    At the center of our galaxy lies an invisible black hole. Be careful, don't fall in!

  39. 27

    A Stargazer's Guide to the Galaxy, Part I

    Here are some of the tools you'll need to find your way around the night sky.

  40. 26

    A Solar Rarity - April Eclipse Part II

    The number-one rule for eclipse viewing: Don't look at it. Learn safe eclipse viewing techniques on today's episode of Astro Minute.

  41. 25

    A Solar Rarity - April Eclipse Part 1

    Learn about what you'll see during the upcoming solar eclipse, and remember to practice safe viewing techniques.

  42. 24

    The Mystery of the Sun's Corona

    This year's total solar eclipse will offer a nearly unparalleled opportunity to observe the sun's mysterious atmosphere. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  43. 23

    Spring's Coming in Like a Lion

    Learn how to spot spring's harbinger, Leo the Lion, in this week's night sky!

  44. 22

    The Heavenly G

    This asterism forms a map of the winter constellations. Learn how to find it in today's episode of Astro Minute!

  45. 21

    Why Are Stars Different Colors?

    Why are stars different colors? And why aren't all stars different colors (at least, apparently?) Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  46. 20

    The Double Cluster

    Look up at any point during the year and discover the Double Cluster, first observed by a Greek astronomer over one hundred years before the birth of Christ.

  47. 19

    This Year, You Might See the Northern Lights

    Even if you live at lower latitudes, you might get a chance to see the Northern Lights this summer as the sun enters its stormy season. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

  48. 18

    The Eye of the Bull

    The eye of Taurus the Bull is a red giant called Aldebaran. Tune in to learn how to find this magnificent red gem!

  49. 17

    A Sense of Direction

    If you're like me and have no built-in compass, here's how you can find your way - just by looking up at the night sky.

  50. 16

    The Big Dipper

    Chances are, you've heard of this asterism before. But do you know how to find it? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Astro Minute! I'm Lauren Smyth, and with the help of astronomer and teacher Kelli Smyth, I'll be your tour guide as we explore the secrets of the night sky sixty seconds at a time.

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Lauren Smyth

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