Lauren Smyth

Astro Minute

Science EN ↓ 65 episodes

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

Episodes

The Eye of the Bull 22.01.2024 1:01

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

A Sense of Direction 18.12.2023 1:01

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.

The Big Dipper 14.12.2023 1:01

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!

What Was the Christmas Star? 10.12.2023 3:20

We've all heard of the Christmas star, but astronomers are still perplexed about what exactly happened in the night sky before Jesus's birth. Hear some of the possibilities on today's episode of Astro Minute!

A Big Pile of Starry Glitter 10.12.2023 1:01

See that big pile of starry glitter in the sky? Let's find out what's inside!

Saturn, The Bejeweled Giant 17.11.2023 1:01

Saturn is a billion miles away - but you can still see it without binoculars. Look up to learn more!

November Meteor Showers 10.11.2023 1:01

Take advantage of November's clear nights and head outside for a stellar light show!

The King of the Planets 03.11.2023 1:01

Today we're visiting the king of the planets - Jupiter, surrounded by a royal court of asteroids, rings, and moons. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

A Tail of Ice and Fire 13.10.2023 1:01

Make some popcorn, grab a red flashlight, and get ready to enjoy an upcoming cosmic fireworks show!

(Almost) The Brightest Star 06.10.2023 1:01

Let's go giant hunting! Follow the arc of the Big Dipper, and you'll see another Arc(turus) that has the honor of being the brightest star in the northern celestial hemisphere. Find out more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

How Far Can You See? - Try Andromeda 29.09.2023 1:01

Most of what we can see with the unaided eye from Earth is stars inside the Milky Way Galaxy. But there's one thing you can spot that's much further away. Find out what it is, and how to find it, on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Where Stars Are Born, Part 2 22.09.2023 1:01

Today we're hunting for the Hunter's nebula. Plan your next night of stargazing with today's episode of Astro Minute!

Where Stars Are Born, Part 1 15.09.2023 1:01

Stellar nurseries are nothing like the calm and quiet nurseries where we Earthlings keep our babies. See for yourself on today's episode of Astro Minute!

What's in the Center of the Galaxy? 15.09.2023 1:01

What will you see when you look toward the center of the Milky Way Galaxy? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Welcome to the Astro Minute - Let's Find the Summer Triangle 15.09.2023 1:01

Welcome to the first episode of Astro Minute, where we're exploring the universe sixty seconds at a time - starting with the Summer Triangle!