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Astronomy

Looking for an astronomy fix? We have you covered.

Interested in stargazing? Visit Sommers-Bausch Observatory (next to Fiske) --- the observatory provides free open houses throughout the year.

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Sound Wave Mondays - C3P0 on StarTalk

May 4, 2020

C-3PO and the Rise of Robots, with Anthony Daniels! Take the world of Star Wars + sci-fi and apply them to the real world in a special episode of StarTalk. Learn about the relationship between humans and robots, as well as the difference between a robot and an android! Also...

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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden meets with Brian May, lead guitarist of the rock band Queen and astrophysicist, Friday, July 17, 2015 at NASA Headquarters in Washington
Serene Sundays - Arts & Sciences

May 3, 2020

A man of music and science. Queen’s legendary guitarist is also an astrophysicist. Dr. Brian May started his PhD in the early 1970s, but didn’t complete it until 2007. Dr. May is an inspiration to us for beautifully blending the arts and sciences throughout his life. He even went backstage...

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Saturday Space Reels - AstroBackyard

May 2, 2020

Have you ever wanted to learn how to photograph the cosmos from your backyard? What equipment do you need? Which telescope should you get first? Check out the AstroBackyard channel on YouTube! Learn everything you need to know to capture the perfect image from self-proclaimed astrophotographer Trevor Jones. His laid...

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Friday Flicks - Guardians of the Galaxy

May 1, 2020

This week's Friday Flick is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy! We know this movie isn't known for its scientific accuracy, but Fiskers love talking raccoons and walking trees sometimes too! As a part Neil deGrasse Tyson's review of this film, he reminds us that in space, there are no sound...

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Gaze Into the Cosmos - Stargazing with Hubble

April 30, 2020

Do you want to see what Hubble sees ? All you need is a small telescope. In celebration of Hubble's 30th anniversary last week, the HST team put together an observing list of beautiful celestial objects that can be observed from the Northern Hemisphere this time of year. Our personal...

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Wednesday Rad Apps - Jupiter Moons

April 29, 2020

Channel your inner Galileo and watch Jupiter’s moons orbit the largest planet with the Jupiter Moons app . Zoom in, zoom out! Speed up time, slow it down. Change the view to match what you see in your telescope or binoculars. This rad app will make you feel like a...

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Tuesday Fun Facts - Disappearing Exoplanet

April 28, 2020

Surprise, space can do magic tricks! ...Sort of. Back in 2004, the Hubble Space Telescope took a photo of the bright, nearby star called Fomalhaut, sitting 25 light years away. At the time of the photograph, scientists thought we were looking at a potential exoplanet, named Fomalhaut b — possibly...

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Sound Wave Mondays - Planetary Radio

April 27, 2020

Jump into the Planetary Radio podcast to hear about the people working across the vast field of astronomy and space sciences. Each week they chat with special guests to learn more about the human side of work that is uncovering the mysteries of space — searching for planets similar to...

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Serene Sundays - Change the World

April 26, 2020

For this week's Serene Sunday, American Astronomer, Dr. Vera Rubin ’s wisdom bridges last week’s Earth Day theme with our continuous focus on all things astronomy. "Each one of you can change the world, for you are made of star stuff, and you are connected to the universe." Dr. Rubin...

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Saturday Space Reels - Earth Day 2020

April 25, 2020

NASA's YouTube channel is full of incredible content to stay up-to-date on what they're working on! But, we want to focus on a special episode --- Earth Day 2020: NASA Puts Space to Work for the Planet. In this short video, you'll learn all the ways in which NASA monitors...

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More Astronomy Resources

Photo of the Andromeda galaxy by Stephan Abraas Stargate Observatory in Canon City

Astronomy-related websites

Enjoy our favorite astronomy-related websites for up-to-date information on what’s up in the sky, NASA news, beautiful astronomy images, eclipses, satellites, plus more.

  • Astronomy magazine - The Sky this Week
  • Astronomy Picture of the Day - Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe
  • Heavens-Above - Information about artificial satellites, ISS, HST, and Iridium flares
  • International Dark Sky Association - Videos about Light Pollution
  • NASA - News and mission information
  • NASA - eClips: Bringing STEM alive through NASA real-world connections and a Special Edition newsletter for Earth Day
  • NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory videos - What’s Up, Mars Report, etc.
  • NASA Eclipse Information - Eclipses of the Sun and Moon
  • Origin of the Constellations from the International Astronomical Union 
  • Sky & Telescope magazine - This Week’s Sky at a Glance
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Learn about light pollution

You can learn more about light pollution and how you can help save our starry skies watch "Losing the Dark" from the International Dark Sky Association and Loch Ness Productions. Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy but also disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly from space — are testament to the billions of dollars spent in wasted energy by lighting up the sky. The video introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding light pollution and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it.

To learn more about local efforts to mitigate light pollution check out the Homeowner's Guide to Boulder's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.

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Got an astro question?

Email us! We'd love to hear from you.

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