Star Stuff
Science Podcasts
Star Stuff is a top astronomy podcast by Lowell Observatory. Learn about the wildest parts of our universe, from black holes to mad scientists, through the eyes of our hosts!
Location:
United States
Description:
Star Stuff is a top astronomy podcast by Lowell Observatory. Learn about the wildest parts of our universe, from black holes to mad scientists, through the eyes of our hosts!
Language:
English
Website:
https://lowell.edu/
Episodes
Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon
4/23/2024
Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon 2Ep25 Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler sits down with the one and only Diana Gabaldon, author of the wildly popular Outlander book […]
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Duration:00:43:37
How Common is Life on Other Planets?
12/19/2023
Wow, over 70,000 listens to Star Stuff! This podcast is still in the top 20 of astronomy podcasts and climbing. Thank you all for your support as we wrap up […]
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Duration:00:33:21
CSI: Mechanical Forensics
12/5/2023
In this Cosmic Scope Interview (CSI), Lowell’s Technical Facilities Manager Jeff Gehring takes host Cody Half-Moon through the challenges of restoring the historic 24″ Clark Telescope to its former glory […]
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Duration:00:33:17
Reconciling Religion and Astronomy
11/21/2023
An atheist, a catholic, and an agnostic walk into a podcast recording room… and have an incredible conversation about how science and astronomy inform religious perspectives! Inspired by Dr. Kyler […]
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Duration:00:36:11
A Moving Portrait
11/7/2023
In this episode of Star Stuff, Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler and astronomer Gerard van Belle sit down for a chat with German artist Ulrike Arnold, the subject of the feature-length […]
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Duration:00:31:51
How the Earth Formed
10/17/2023
In this episode of Star Stuff, join Cody Half-Moon and geologist John Compton as they discuss the mind-blowing process of our planet’s formation over 4.6 billion years ago.
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Duration:00:34:39
Bringing Astronomy to the People
10/4/2023
In this episode of Star Stuff, Kevin Schindler is joined by special guest Eric Edelman, the director of the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium in Prescott, AZ. Kevin and Eric […]
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Duration:00:33:22
Life Beyond Our Solar System
9/26/2023
In this episode of Star Stuff, we talk about aliens. Again. Join Cody Half-Moon and returning guest Dean Regas as they discuss upcoming solar eclipses, the possibility of life beyond […]
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Duration:00:52:39
The Life and Times of Percival Lowell
9/5/2023
The man, the myth, the founder. In this episode of Star Stuff, we talk about how Percival Lowell made history by founding Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona and how he […]
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Duration:00:32:50
Choosing Between Sciences and Humanities: We Talk to Journalist Melissa Sevigny
8/15/2023
In this episode of Star Stuff, we sit down with journalist Melissa Sevigny to talk about her career, choosing between different paths, and her newest book, “Brave the Wild River.” […]
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Duration:00:36:54
Making an Impact
8/1/2023
Learn about a 50,000-year-old Meteor Crater from the man who runs the crater business here in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode of Star Stuff, we sit down with Matthew Kent, […]
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Duration:00:31:52
Making Science Accessible
7/18/2023
In this episode of Star Stuff, we talk to University of Denver professor and astronomer, Dr. Jennifer Hoffman, about making science more accessible. To learn more about DU SciTech Summer […]
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Duration:00:33:24
Theories of the Universe Part 2
7/4/2023
Multiverse? Simulation? In this episode of Star Stuff, we discuss even more of the most mind-blowing theories of how our universe works.
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Duration:00:42:12
Theories of the Universe Part 1
6/20/2023
String Theory? Braneworld? In this episode of Star Stuff, we discuss some of the most mind-blowing theories of how our universe works. Stay tuned for Part 2!
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Duration:00:38:06
What Astronomers Do In The Dark
6/6/2023
In this episode of Star Stuff, astronomers Dr. Gerard van Belle and Dr. David Ciardi take us on a behind-the-scenes journey through a night of observing, from the movies they […]
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Duration:00:51:49
Apollo Astronauts At The Grand Canyon? We Talk To Dark Sky Ranger Rader Lane
5/16/2023
Filmed at the Grand Canyon! This episode features audience favorite Dark Sky Ranger Rader Lane to discuss the Astronomer in Residence program at the Grand Canyon with the Astronomer in […]
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Duration:00:50:31
What Is Life Really Like In Space? – We Talk To Astronaut Nicole Stott
5/2/2023
Ever wondered what it’s like to live in space? Star Stuff sits down with Astronaut Nicole Stott to ask the important questions, from how living in space affected her art, […]
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Duration:00:31:17
Capturing The Cosmos: We Talk About Astrophotography
4/18/2023
In this episode of Star Stuff, we sit down with Lowell educator, Gavin Moriarty, to talk about the basics of astrophotography and how you can get started in the craft.
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Duration:00:38:24
What Is Life?
4/4/2023
What is life? In this episode of Star Stuff, our hosts discuss what it means to be alive on Earth and beyond.
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Duration:00:41:39
Let’s Take A (Conversational) Look at the Sun – We Talk to Dr. Jeff Hall
3/21/2023
The Star Stuff crew sits down with solar astronomer and Lowell Observatory Executive Director, Dr. Jeff Hall, to talk about a seriously hot topic: the Sun! Jeff tells us about […]
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Duration:01:03:04