Spring is a special time here in Jackson, WY. As the snow line slowly recedes up the mountains, water again begins to flow through the valley and the lush green forests become active and full with life. However, as Summer fast approaches the days grow longer, which attract visitors with long days of outdoor adventures. […]
Category: Looking Up
Globular Clusters and the Early Universe
The origins of our universe began as a blank canvas, an expanding landscape of endless hot clouds of hydrogen and helium. For the first few hundred million years the universe was nearly featureless and chemically pristine, void of any heavy elements or complexity. It was a simple and humble beginning onto which the cosmos would […]
The Northern Lights – Looking Up Episode #2
This week’s episode of Looking Up we’re talking all about the Northern Lights. We’ll be discussing the science behind the Aurora, as well as the significance of the Northern Lights throughout history. Tune in and find out when you’ll be able to see this light show next. If you’re interested in learning more about the […]
Looking Up – A new version of an old favorite
This week, we’re learning all about comets! Wyoming Stargazing is excited to have a new version of a classic program for you! If you’ve been following Wyoming Stargazing for a while, you might remember our radio program called Looking Up that was featured on Jackson’s local radio station, KHOL. We’ve taken the radio version of […]
50 Days to Totality Podcast
Last week’s show was about eclipses of the late twentieth century, Einstein’s greatest discovery, and the science behind solar eclipse safety.
57 Days to Totality Podcast
This past weeks show was about more eclipses in modern history with a special focus on the last eclipse to pass through Wyoming and Colorado in 1878.
64 Days to Totality Podcast
This week’s looking up is all about important eclipses that shaped historical events or effected famous historical figures from ancient Greek astronomers to Columbus.
71 Days to Totality Podcast
Archaeoastronomers look into eclipses of the past to discover more about ancient cultures and history
78 Days to Totality Podcast
A more in depth look at the Moons orbit and the “predictions” that astronomers can make into the future and the past.
85 Days to Totality Podcast
How did the Earth get such large moon? What’s the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?
92 Days to Totality Podcast
The basics of solar eclipses and what we’ll get to see during totality here in Jackson.
Looking Forward to the Great American Eclipse
Dr. Samuel Singer of Wyoming Stargazing discussed his public programs within Wyoming Stargazing and also the upcoming Solar Eclipse. The eclipse will be on August 21st and the town of Jackson is already booked to capacity for the occasion. We discussed the science behind the eclipse and why people are so excited to travel out […]
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