Meet Star Gazers

Impact of Light Pollution on Rodents and Insects

Dr. Bridgette Farnworth has done insightful research on rat behaviour, predation risk, the New Zealand Weta, light pollution and insects. In this episode, I have the plea

Astrotourism in Massachusetts

In addition to being an exemplary astronomer, Dr. James D. Lowenthal has spent decades advocating for dark skies. In this episode, he shares with us useful information on

Stargazing in River Murray Dark Sky Reserve

River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve has pristine dark night skies. In this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Chris Tugwell, the chairman of Mid Murray Landc

Stargazing in Big Bend Ranch State Park

Big Bend Ranch State Park is a wonderful destination to enjoy pristine dark night skies. In this episode, Amber Harrison shares with us valuable information on opportunit

Stargazing in Warrumbungle National Park

Donna Burton has always been in love with the night sky. She has discovered two comets being one of few women to have ever done so. In this episode, she shares with us us

Astrotourism in Australia

In addition to being an outstanding dark sky defender, Marnie Ogg has thirty years of experience in the travel industry. In this episode, she shares with us precious info

Mindful Stargazing

Dr. Mark Westmoquette completed his PhD in Astrophysics at University College London in 2007. He studied the effects of young, energetic stars on their surroundings. He w

Variable Stars for Beginners

Dr. Stella Kafka was awarded the Hollis and Grete Johnson Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Research at Indiana University. She has also received the National Opti

Perseid Meteor Shower

Robin Scagell is Vice President of the Society of Popular Astronomy. He is the author of several astronomy books, including Complete Guide to Stargazing, 101 Objects to S

Solar Eclipses for Beginners

Phil Harrington has authored 9 books in the field of amateur astronomy and for his many contributions to this field across the past five decades, he was awarded the 2018

Stargazing in South Downs National Park

Dan Oakley is a Lead Ranger and Dark Skies Officer for the South Downs National Park. In this episode, Dan talks to us about opportunities offered by South Downs National

Stargazing in Cranborne Chase AONB

Cranborne Chase AONB has excellent dark night skies. In this episode, astronomer Stephen Tonkin talks to us about opportunities offered by Cranborne Chase AONB for starga

How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse ?

Dr. Chirag Upreti's journey in nightscape astrophotography started with his interest in the night sky. In this episode, he shares with us precious tips and recommendation

Chasing the Aurora with Dr. Melanie Windridge

The northern lights, also known as aurorae, are an awe inspiring phenomenon at the confluence of science and nature. In this episode, Dr. Melanie Windridge, an exemplary

Observing the Night Sky through Binoculars

For his numerous contributions to the field of amateur astronomy across the past five decades, Phil Harrington was awarded the 2018 Walter Scott Houston Award at that yea

Lunar Eclipses for Beginners

Hailey Osborn is an educator at the Lowell Observatory. In this episode, we discuss the fundamentals of lunar eclipses.    Time Stamps : 01:33 : What is a lunar eclips

Solar Observation for Beginners

Michel Deconinck has been an amateur astronomer for more than 50 years. In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing him on how to observe the Sun safely.   Sa

Geminid Meteor Shower

Matt Woods is the tour administrator at Perth Observatory. In this episode, he shares with us his recommendations on how to best prepare for observing the Geminid meteor

Lyrid Meteor Shower

Michael Magee is the planetarium director of the Flandrau Science Center at the University of Arizona. In this episode, he shares with us his recommendations on how to be

Stargazing in Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park has pristine dark night skies. In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting Matthew Lamar and he shares with us valuable information on opp