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Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, astronomy, astronomers, space, space science, science Science Adler Planetarium http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/images/and_logo_144_2.jpg http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/cyberspace/Podcasts Adler Night and Day logo 144 144 Adler Night and Day features exclusive interviews with experts in astronomy and space science.<br /> <br /> Highlights: Captain Jim Lovell and Captain Gene Cernan, NASA Apollo and Gemini astronauts http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine 12C6950B-E557-4BA1-AA0E-5850042D57FC-368-000001769560CCCE-FFA Tue, 07 May 2013 14:56:59 -0500 Highlights: Captain Jim Lovell and Captain Gene Cernan, NASA Apollo and Gemini astronauts In this episode: We sit down with Captain Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, and Captain Gene Cernan, the last man on the Moon, to revisit their experiences in the early days of NASA's space program, and to talk about the future of manned space flight. 46:53 Adler Planetarium, NASA, astronauts, Lovell, Cernan, Gemini, Apollo, Moon, 13, 17, space Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Adler Night and Day features exclusive interviews with experts in astronomy and space science.<br /> <br /> Highlights: John Grunsfeld, Associate Administer, NASA's Science Mission Directorate. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine 2D78B89C-2126-4761-BED9-4E63860C31D6-248-000000635507980F-FFA Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:57:04 -0500 Highlights: John Grunsfeld, former astronaut and Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate In this episode: We sit down with NASA's John Grunsfeld and discuss the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble Space Telescope, and his experiences as a NASA astronaut. 21:03 Adler Planetarium, NASA, JWST, James Webb Space Telescope, HST, Hubble, John Grunsfeld, STS-125, Webb, telescope Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Adler Night and Day features exclusive interviews with experts in astronomy and space science.<br /> <br /> Highlights: NASA Astrophysicist Amber Straughn, Lead Scientist for JWST Education & Public Outreach http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine 16BEA183-7240-4AF4-81D6-778ECC9BADF6-248-000001453510C217-FFA Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:58:55 -0500 Highlights: NASA Astrophysicist Amber Straughn In this episode: We sit down with NASA astrophysicist Amber Straughn as she discusses current education and public outreach activities related to the James Webb Space Telescope, South by Southwest, and her trip on NASA's "Vomit Comet". 15:53 Adler Planetarium, NASA, JWST, James Webb Space Telescope, HST, Hubble, Amber Straughn, SXSW, Webb, telescope Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Adler Night and Day features exclusive interviews with experts in astronomy and space science.<br /> <br /> Highlights: Apollo 17 astronaut Dr. Harrison Schmitt. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine 796D7478-B4BC-4CB9-83DC-A6FE714E2A59-367-0000012C30A7E74B-FFA Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:57:16 -0600 Highlights: Apollo 17 astronaut Dr. Harrison Schmitt In this episode: We sit down with Apollo 17 astronaut Dr. Harrison Schmitt as he discusses his lunar experiences and thoughts on the future of space exploration. 37:45 Adler Planetarium, Moon, Apollo 17, Apollo, NASA, Schmitt, Harrison Schmitt, geology Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Adler Night and Day features exclusive interviews with experts in astronomy and space science.<br /> <br /> Highlights: NASA's Mars Exploration lead scientist - Dr. Michael A. Meyer http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine FDADA4FF-B868-4D0E-B9B8-3A73B93947B1-381-0000017C75E611C4-FFA Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:37:53 -0600 Highlights: NASA's Mars Exploration lead scientist - Dr. Michael A. Meyer In this episode: We sit down with NASA's Mars Exploration Program lead scientist, Dr. Michael A. Meyer. Dr. Meyer discusses all things Curiosity and what the discovery of organic compounds on Mars would mean to the science community. 42:53 Adler Planetarium, Mars, Curiosity, rover, organic, compounds, NASA, exploration, Michael Meyer, Solar System, Space Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Highlights: Year in Review - Michelle Nichols http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_146_110612.mp3 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:26:45 -0500 Highlights: Year in Review - Michelle Nichols In this episode: 2012 was a big year for astronomy and space science. Michelle Nichols and Katie Peterson talk about updates to recent missions, the Transit of Venus, the landing of Curiosity and much more! 39:47 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Paul Knappenberger Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 2, 2012 through November 6, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: The Adler Planetarium, Paul Knappenberger, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine 20F9B715-8E81-4799-85F7-D8BFCDB3F619-3594-0000354E47F774DF-FFA Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:23:05 -0500 Highlights: The Adler Planetarium, Paul Knappenberger, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 2, 2012 through November 6, 2012. In this episode: Adler President Paul Knappenberger is retiring later this year. Many changes took place over Dr. Knappenberger's 21 year tenure. We're discussing the transformation to the museum and how extensively it evolved over the past two decades. 44:11 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Paul Knappenberger Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 4, 2012 through October 1, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Light Pollution - Audrey Fischer http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_144_090412.mp3 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:15:38 -0500 Highlights: Light Pollution - Audrey Fischer Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 4, 2012 through October 1, 2012. In this episode: Light pollution and light trespass are growing problems. We're losing our night sky at an alarming rate. With environmental impacts and health concerns, what can be done to address this problem? 42:16 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Light Pollution Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 7, 2012 through September 4, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: The Websters - Dr. Marvin Bolt, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_143_080712.mp3 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:16:03 -0500 Highlights: The Websters - Dr. Marvin Bolt, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 7, 2012 through September 4, 2012. In this episode: The late Marjorie and Roderick Webster played a important role in the history of the Adler Planetarium. From solving mysteries to collecting artifacts for the museum it's clear that the impact of the Websters on the Adler has been significant. 29:53 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Transit of Venus Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 3, 2012 through August 6, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: IBEX: Interstellar Boundary Explorer - David McComas, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_142_070312.mp3 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:26:38 -0500 Highlights: IBEX: Interstellar Boundary Explorer - David McComas, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 3, 2012 through August 6, 2012. In this episode: We get an update on the IBEX mission! IBEX is the first spacecraft designed to collect data across the entire sky about the heliosphere and its boundary. Scientists have used this data to make the first maps of our heliosphere boundary. 29:53 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Transit of Venus Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 05, 2012 through July 2, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Solar Dynamics and Sun Safety. - Grace Wolf-Chase, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_141_060512.mp3 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:49:12 -0500 Highlights: Solar Dynamics and Sun Safety. - Grace Wolf-Chase, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 05, 2012 through July 2, 2012. In this episode: We're talking about what the Sun actually is and the dynamics at play. Additionally, as summer has arrived, how do we stay safe from the Sun's harmful rays while still reaping the benefits of Sun exposure! 23:53 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Transit of Venus Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 22, 2012 through June 4, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Transit of Venus and how planetary transits have influenced the discovery of new worlds. - Stuart Lynn, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_140_052212.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:26:39 -0500 Highlights: Transit of Venus and how planetary transits have influenced the discovery of new worlds. - Stuart Lynn, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 22, 2012 through June 4, 2012. In this episode: The Transit of Venus happens on June 5th for much of North America. In this episode we talk about we're hoping to learn from this transit and how planetary transits have influenced our search for new worlds. 27:11 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Transit of Venus Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 8, 2012 through May 21, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Transit of Venus and the history of the study of planetary transits. - Bruce Stephenson, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_139_050812.mp3 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:03:20 -0500 Highlights: Transit of Venus and the history of the study of planetary transits. - Bruce Stephenson, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 8, 2012 through May 21, 2012. In this episode: Learn about the upcoming Transit of Venus and how to best view the event. We also discuss the study of planetary transits and their historical significance. 29:11 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Transit of Venus Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 24, 2012 through May 8, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Science Hack Day Chicago - Stuart Lynn, PhD and David Miller http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_138_042412.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:24:14 -0500 Highlights: Science Hack Day Chicago - Stuart Lynn, PhD and David Miller Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 24, 2012 through May 8, 2012. In this episode: Chicago’s first Science Hack Day, a 24-hour marathon for developers, designers, scientists, educators, and the community to come together to collaboratively create something awesome, will take place at the Adler Planetarium from May 12-13, 2012. Learn about the event and how it got its start! 22:44 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 10, 2012 through April 23, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Weird Stuff in the Sky - Mark Hammergren, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_137_041012.mp3 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:58:35 -0500 Highlights: Weird Stuff in the Sky - Mark Hammergren, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 10, 2012 through April 23, 2012. In this episode: Sprites and elves, ball lightning, aurora, and halos... what are all these weird things in our sky?! 31:25 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 27, 2012 through April 9, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: The Evolution of the Moon - William Hartmann, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_136_032712.mp3 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:27:59 -0500 Highlights: The Evolution of the Moon - William Hartmann, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 27, 2012 through April 9, 2012. In this episode: How has the Moon's appearance evolved over the course of time and how has our understanding of it changed over the years? 25:56 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Far Horizons Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 13, 2012 through March 27, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Dark Matter - Geza Gyuk, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_135_031312.mp3 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:42:58 -0500 Highlights: Dark Matter - Geza Gyuk, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 13, 2012 through March 27, 2012. In this episode: There's a lot of stuff in our Universe. However, only so much of it is visible. Where's the other stuff? What is it? Enter dark matter... the mysterious stuff we're only just beginning to understand! 22:01 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Far Horizons Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 28, 2012 through March 12, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Far Horizons - Ken Walczak http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_134_022812.mp3 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:33:24 -0600 Highlights: Far Horizons - Ken Walczak Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 28, 2012 through March 12, 2012. In this episode: Far Horizons engages participants in the design, building and launching of experiments flown to altitudes above 100,000 feet on high altitude balloons and offers a real world opportunity for students and the community to participate in science mathematics, physics and engineering challenges. 32:26 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, Far Horizons Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 14, 2012 through February 27, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Dawn Mission - Mark Sykes, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_133_021412.mp3 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:15:56 -0600 Highlights: Dawn Mission - Mark Sykes, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 14, 2012 through February 27, 2012. In this episode: Dawn, as a mission belonging to NASA’s Discovery Program, delves into the unknown, drives new technology innovations, and achieves what's never been attempted before. In Dawn’s case, it is orbiting one member of the main asteroid belt, Vesta, before heading to gather yet more data at a second, Ceres. Mark Sykes of the Dawn Mission talks about the objects of Dawn's attention and what questions the mission seeks to answer. 29:53 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, NuSTAR Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 31, 2012 through February 13, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: NuSTAR- Lynn Cominsky, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_132_013112.mp3 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:01:10 -0600 Highlights: NuSTAR - Lynn Cominsky, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 31, 2012 through February 13, 2012. In this episode: The NuSTAR mission will deploy the first focusing telescopes to image the sky in the high energy X-ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum. NuSTAR will take a census of collapsed stars and black holes of different sizes by surveying regions surrounding the center of own Milky Way Galaxy and performing deep observations of the extragalactic sky; map recently-synthesized material in young supernova remnants to understand how stars explode and how elements are created; and understand what powers relativistic jets of particles from the most extreme active galaxies hosting supermassive black holes. 17:38 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, NuSTAR Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 17, 2012 through January 30, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: The Maya Calendar - Mark Hammergren, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_131_011712.mp3 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:42:42 -0600 Highlights: The Maya Calendar - Mark Hammergren, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 17, 2012 through January 30, 2012. In this episode: Just what is the Maya Calendar and does it really foretell the doom of civilization? 21:40 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, 2012, Maya Calendar Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 3, 2012 through January 16, 2012. <br /> <br /> Highlights: 2012: What to Expect in Spaceflight - Michelle Nichols http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2012/episode_130_010312.mp3 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:03:32 -0600 Highlights: 2012: What to Expect in Spaceflight - Michelle Nichols Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 3, 2012 through January 16, 2012. In this episode: It might seem that there isn't much going on in spaceflight now that the Shuttle has been retired but 2012 is packed full with all sorts of fantastic space adventures! 22:20 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, 2012 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 20, 2011 through January 2, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: 2011: Year in Review - Michelle Nichols http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_129_122011.mp3 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:34:52 -0600 Highlights: 2011: Year in Review - Michelle Nichols Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 20, 2011 through January 2, 2011. In this episode: So much happened in the year 2011! From the retirement of the Shuttle program to the launch of the Mars Science Laboratory and everything in between... make sure to catch up on all things space science! 37:24 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, NASA, 2011 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 6, 2011 through December 19, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: The James Webb Space Telescope - Amber Straughn, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_128_120611.mp3 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:36:43 -0600 Highlights: The James Webb Space Telescope - Amber Straughn, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 6, 2011 through December 19, 2011. In this episode: The James Webb Telescope is scheduled to launch in 2018. The Webb will be the premier observatory of the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide. It will study every phase in the history of our Universe, ranging from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang, to the formation of solar systems capable of supporting life on planets like Earth, to the evolution of our own Solar System. 19:34 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 22, 2011 through December 5, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Astronomy outreach - Donald Lubowich, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_127_112211.mp3 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:48:21 -0600 Highlights: Astronomy outreach - Donald Lubowich, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 22, 2011 through December 5, 2011. In this episode: Donald Lubowich of Hofstra University talks about using various outreach programs such as the "Stars on Sundays" series to increase science literacy. 18:51 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 8, 2011 through November 21, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Curiosity / Mars Science Laboratory - Aileen Yingst, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_126_110811.mp3 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:43:44 -0600 Highlights: Curiosity / Mars Science Laboratory - Aileen Yingst, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 8, 2011 through November 21, 2011. In this episode: The Mars Science Laboratory is scheduled for launch on November 25th. Learn more about this mission and our newest Martian rover, Curiosity. 19:34 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 25, 2011 through November 7, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Mars - William K. Hartmann, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_125_102511.mp3 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:17:56 -0500 Highlights: Mars - William K. Hartmann, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 25, 2011 through October 7, 2011. In this episode: We're talking to Bill Hartmann about the geography Mars and what the features and composition tells us about our red neighbor. 27:12 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 11, 2011 through October 25, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Science Fiction and Science Fact - Nick Sagan http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_124_101111.mp3 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:28:18 -0500 Highlights: Science Fiction and Science Fact - Nick Sagan Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 11, 2011 through October 25, 2011. In this episode: We have science fiction writer Nick Sagan! The episode contains a portion that aired as part of the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. This episode contains that portion, as well as an extended conversation! 30:29 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 27, 2011 through October 10, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: MicroObservatory Online Telescopes - Mary Dussault and Erin Braswell. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_123_092711.mp3 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:06:22 -0500 Highlights: MicroObservatory Online Telescopes - Mary Dussault and Erin Braswell Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 27, 2011 through October 10, 2011. In this episode: We're talking about the the MicroObservatory Online Telescope. Learn about this fantastic project and how you can participate. 16:21 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 13, 2011 through September 26, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Space Junk - Mark Hammergren, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_122_091311.mp3 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:18:34 -0500 Highlights: Space Junk - Mark Hammergren, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 13, 2011 through September 26, 2011. In this episode: Earth is surrounded... by space junk! What is it and can we do anything about it? 17:05 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 30, 2011 through September 12, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: The Dawn Mission - Michael Solontoi, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_121_083011.mp3 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:56:01 -0500 Highlights: The Dawn Mission - Michael Solontoi, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 30, 2011 through September 12, 2011. In this episode: The Dawn Mission has reached Vesta! Wait, what's Vesta?! Learn about this awesome mission and the data it's collecting! 23:18 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 16, 2011 through August 29, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Minerals in the Solar System - Rachel Klima, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_120_081611.mp3 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:26:50 -0500 Highlights: Minerals in the Solar System - Rachel Klima, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 16, 2011 through August 29, 2011.. In this episode: We're talking to Dr. Rachel Klima about reflective spectroscopy and minerals in the solar system. 21:53 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 2, 2011 through August 15, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Back to the Moon - Lawrence Taylor, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_119_080211.mp3 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:57:45 -0500 Highlights: Back to the Moon - Lawrence Taylor, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 2, 2011 through August 15, 2011. In this episode: We're talking Dr. Larry Taylor about why we ought to head back to the Moon. Dr. Taylor is the Director of the Planetary Geosciences Institute at the University of Tennessee and he was involved in the Apollo program. Dr. Taylor has also been involved in numerous lunar science missions. 35:50 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 19, 2011 through August 1, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Lunar lunar reconnaissance orbiter- Noah Petro, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_118_071911.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:49:06 -0500 Highlights: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter- Noah Petro, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 19, 2011 through August 1, 2011. In this episode: We're talking about what we've learned from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Dr. Petro has not only worked on the LRO mission, he has also been involved with the Moon Mineralogy Mapper and Chandrayaan-1 26:26 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 05, 2011 through July 18, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: The Final Shuttle Launch - Michelle Nichols http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_117_070511.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:12 -0500 Highlights: The Final Shuttle Launch - Michelle Nichols Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 05, 2011 through July 18, 2011. In this episode: Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to launch on July 8, 2011. This launch will mark the last for the shuttle program. Find out more about this historic mission and crew. 24:53 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 21, 2011 through July 4, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Comets - Sébastien Besse, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_116_062111.mp3 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:07:59 -0500 Highlights: Comets - Sébastien Besse, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 21, 2011 through July 4, 2011. In this episode: What are comets? What are they made of and how come they look like that? Learn about these small-bodied objects and find out why they're important. 24:05 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 7, 2011 through June 20, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Water in the Solar System - Roger Clark, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_115_060711.mp3 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:26:16 -0500 Highlights: Water in the Solar System - Roger Clark, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 7, 2011 through June 20, 2011. In this episode: Are there really places in our solar system that have more water than Earth?! What makes Earth special in the grand scheme of things? Learn what sets us apart from other objects in our solar system and what find out just how much water is in our home system. 22:10 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 24, 2011 through June 6, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Saturn and Cassini- Bonnie Buratti, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_114_052411.mp3 Tue, 24 May 2011 18:20:13 -0500 Highlights: Saturn and Cassini - Bonnie Buratti, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 24, 2011 through June 6, 2011. In this episode: We're talking about Saturn and its many moons. What did we learn from the Huygens spacecraft about Titan and what are we learning about Saturn and its moons from Cassini? 31:28 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 10, 2011 through May 23, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Moon Mineralogy Mapper Instrument - Carle Pieters, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_113_051011.mp3 Tue, 10 May 2011 16:34:46 -0500 Highlights: Moon Mineralogy Mapper Instrument - Carle Pieters, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 10, 2011 through May 23, 2011. In this episode: The Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) is one of two instruments contributed by NASA to India's first mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-1. M3, a state-of-the-art imaging spectrometer, has provided the first mineralogical map of the lunar surface at high spatial and spectral resolution. 28:04 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 26, 2011 through May 9, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Cosmology - Rocky Kolb, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_112_042611.mp3 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:39:59 -0500 Highlights: Cosmology - Rocky Kolb, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 26, 2011 through May 9, 2011. In this episode: We're talking about cosmology and all the big, big questions! 35:20 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 12, 2011 through April 26, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: Zooniverse and Citizen Science - Chris Lintott, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_111_041211.mp3 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:44:53 -0500 Highlights: Zooniverse and Citizen Science - Chris Lintott, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 12, 2011 through April 26, 2011. In this episode: The Zooniverse is expanding! We welcome back Chris Lintott, Principle Investigator of the Zooniverse project. Find out what's new and maybe you'll discover your Zoo! 23:43 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 29, 2011 through April 11, 2011. <br /> <br /> Highlights: The MESSENGER mission to Mercury - Larry Ciupik http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_110_032911.mp3 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:54:16 -0500 Highlights: The MESSENGER mission to Mercury - Larry Ciupik Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 29, 2011 through April 11, 2011. In this episode: MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) entered Mercury's orbit on March 17th. MESSENGER intends to answer many questions about our innermost planet. In particular, some of those questions are about the planet's core and magnetic field. 21:46 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 15, 2011 through March 28, 2011. Highlights: The Science in Movies and Television - Mark Hammergren, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_109_031511.mp3 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:43:10 -0500 Highlights: The Science in Movies and Television - Mark Hammergren, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 15, 2011 through March 28, 2011. In this episode: Could a house really be lofted by a bunch of balloons? Will we ever have sonic screwdrivers? We're talking about the science in some of our favorite television and movies! 28:59 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 1, 2011 through March 14, 2011. <br /><br /> Highlights: Former Astronaut- Joan Higginbotham http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_108_030111.mp3 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:19:49 -0600 Highlights: Former Astronaut - Joan Higginbotham Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 1, 2011 through March 14, 2011. In this episode: Former astronaut and Chicago native, Joan Higginbotham joins Adler Night and Day. She talks about how she ended up working at NASA and the route she took to become an astronaut. 21:52 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 15, 2011 through February 28, 2011. <br /><br /> Highlights: Trans Neptunian Objects - Michael Solontoi, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_107_021511.mp3 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:13:25 -0600 Highlights: Trans Neptunian Objects - Michael Solontoi, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 15, 2011 through February 28, 2011. In this episode: Lots of solar activity and space news! Larry Cuipick joins Adler Night and Day to provide with tips and tricks to using a backyard telescope. We're also talking about Trans Neptunian Objects! 38:37 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 1, 2011 through February 14, 2011. <br /><br /> Highlights: Faith and Science / The Clergy Letters - Grace Wolf-Chase, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_106_020111.mp3 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:07:36 -0600 Highlights: Faith and Science / The Clergy Letters - Grace Wolf-Chase, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 1, 2011 through February 14, 2011. In this episode: Can faith and science co-exist? Several members of the clergy believe that they can. We're talking about an unique program that will work on breaking down barriers between the two. 24:48 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 18, 2011 through January 31, 2011. <br /><br /> Highlights: Art and Science - José Francisco Salgado, PhD http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_105_011811.mp3 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:36:45 -0600 Highlights: Art and Science - José Francisco Salgado, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 18, 2011 through January 31, 2011. In this episode: We're joined by José Francisco Salgado of the Adler Planetarium for a discussion about Art and Science. How are these two very different disciplines similar and can science be an artist's motivation? 34:28 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 4, 2011 through January 17, 2011. <br /><br /> Highlights: 2011 - What to Expect? - Michelle Nichols http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2011/episode_104_010411.mp3 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:49:23 -0600 Highlights: 2011 - What to Expect? - Michelle Nichols Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 4, 2011 through January 17, 2011. In this episode: We're joined by Michelle Nichols as we take a look ahead into 2011. What's on the docket for manned space flight? What new science missions are planned? Find out in the year 2011! 31:38 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 21, 2010 through January 4, 2011. <br /><br /> Highlights: Spaceflight 2010: Year in Review - Michelle Nichols http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_103_122110.mp3 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:21:23 -0600 Highlights: Spaceflight 2010: Year in Review - Michelle Nichols Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 21, 2010 through January 4, 2011. In this episode: We talk about the highlights of manned and unmanned spaceflight from 2010. Some featured missions are the Mars rover Spirit, the Solar Dynamics Observatory, Kepler, the International Space Station. 25:33 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 07, 2010 through December 20, 2010. <br /><br /> Highlights: Capt. James A. Lovell - Part 2 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_102_120710.mp3 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:59:52 -0600 Highlights: Capt. James A. Lovell - Part 2 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 07, 2010 through December 20, 2010 In this episode: Capt. James Lovell talks about his life and career. Lovell joined NASA after a distinguished career in the Navy. While he's best known for the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission he flew four times for NASA. 23:14 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, Astronaut, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 23, 2010 through December 7, 2010. <br /><br /> Highlights: Capt. James A. Lovell - Part 1 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_101_112310.mp3 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:04:24 -0600 Highlights: Capt. James A. Lovell - Part 1 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 23, 2010 through December 7, 2010 In this episode: Capt. James Lovell talks about his life and career. Lovell joined NASA after a distinguished career in the Navy. While he's best known for the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission he flew four times for NASA. 28:26 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 9, 2010 through November 22, 2010. <br /><br /> Highlights: 100th Episode! http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_100_110910.mp3 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:05:19 -0600 Highlights: 100th Episode! Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 9, 2010 through November 22, 2010 In this episode: It's our 100th episode! To mark this special milestone we brought all of the "Adler Night and Day" hosts together to talk about their favorite episodes, experiences, and guests! 31:50 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 26, 2010 through November 8, 2010. <br /><br /> Highlights: Dr. Debunko - Mark Hammergren, PhD <br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_99_102610.mp3 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:59:32 -0500 Highlights: Dr. Debunko - Mark Hammergren, PhD Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 26, 2010 through November 8, 2010 In this episode: Dr. Debunko is back! This time we talk about UFOs over O'Hare airport and over China, Astrology, Atlantis, and was the moon landing scripted and filmed on a sound stage? 26:56 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 12, 2010 through October 25, 2010. <br /><br /> Highlights: The Shuttle Program - Michelle Nichols <br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_98_101210.mp3 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:54:55 -0500 Highlights: The Shuttle Program - Michelle Nichols Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 12, 2010 through October 25, 2010. In this episode: The Shuttle Program is winding down. Find out all about the last missions and what's next for manned space flight! 18:11 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 28, 2010 through October 11, 2010. <br /><br /> Highlights: Astronomy, Space, and Time in Medieval Churches- Stephen McCluskey, Ph.D. <br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_97_092810.mp3 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:12:45 -0500 Highlights: Astronomy, Space, and Time in Medieval Churches- Stephen McCluskey, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 28, 2010 through October 11, 2010. In this episode: Stephen McCluskey, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History with West Virginia University talks about "Astronomy, Space, and Time in Medieval Churches. 21:00 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 14, 2010 through September 27, 2010. <br /><br /> Highlights: Small Body Objects in our Solar System - Michael Solontoi, Ph.D. <br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_96_091410.mp3 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:14:35 -0500 Highlights: Small Body Objects in our Solar System - Michael Solontoi, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 14, 2010 through September 27, 2010. In this episode: We're joined by Michael Solontoi of the Adler Planetarium. We're talking about comets, asteriods, meteors and all those other small body objects in our solar system. 22:19 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 31, 2010 through September 13, 2010. <br /><br /> Highlights: Zooniverse - Arfon Smith, Ph.D. <br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_95_083110.mp3 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:32:25 -0500 Highlights: Zooniverse - Arfon Smith, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 31, 2010 through September 13, 2010. In this episode: We're joined by Arfon Smith from the Zooniverse project. The Zooniverse is home to the internet's largest, most popular and most successful citizen science projects. 24:05 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut, Zooniverse, Galaxy Zoo Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 17, 2010 through August 30, 2010. <br /><br /> Highlights: The WISE Mission - Bryan Mendez, Ph.D. - Part 2<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_94_081710.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:19:53 -0500 Highlights: The WISE Mission - Bryan Mendez, Ph.D. - Part 2 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 17, 2010 through August 30, 2010. In this episode: We're joined by Bryan Mendez of the WISE Mission. WISE is the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer. Bryan has also been a part of the Stardust@home project! 15:20 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 3, 2010 through August 16, 2010. <br /><br /> Highlights: The WISE Mission - Bryan Mendez, Ph.D. - Part 1<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_93_080310.mp3 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:07:16 -0500 Highlights: The WISE Mission - Bryan Mendez, Ph.D. - Part 1 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 3, 2010 through August 16, 2010. In this episode: We're joined by Bryan Mendez of the WISE Mission. WISE is the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer. Bryan has also been a part of the Stardust@home project! 16:44 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 20, 2010 through August 2, 2010. <br /> Highlights: The Kepler Mission - David Koch, Ph.D. - Part 2<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_92_072010.mp3 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:09:18 -0500 Highlights: The Kepler Mission - David Koch, Ph.D. - Part 2 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 20, 2010 through August 2, 2010. In this episode: We're joined by Dr. David Koch of the Kepler Mission. Kepler is the NASA space observatory designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars. Find out how the mission is progressing and what we're learning! 21:36 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 6, 2010 through July 19, 2010. <br /> Highlights: The Kepler Mission - David Koch, Ph.D. Part 1<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_91_070610.mp3 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:03:59 -0500 Highlights: The Kepler Mission - David Koch, Ph.D. - Part 1 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 6, 2010 through July 19, 2010. In this episode: We're joined by Dr. David Koch of the Kepler Mission. Kepler is the NASA space observatory designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars. Find out how the mission is progressing and what we're learning! 19:08 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 22, 2010 through July 5, 2010. <br /> Highlights: Astronomical Society of the Pacific - Jim Manning<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_90_062210.mp3 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:24:35 -0500 Highlights: Astronomical Society of the Pacific - Jim Manning Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 22, 2010 through July 5, 2010. In this episode: We're joined by Jim Manning of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Mark and Jim discuss the resources of the ASP and the importance of science literacy. 15:13 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 8, 2010 through June 21, 2010. <br /> Highlights: Fermi Gamma Ray Observatory - Lynn Cominsky, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_89_060810.mp3 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:10:53 -0500 Highlights: Fermi Gamma Ray Observatory - Lynn Cominsky, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 8, 2010 through June 21, 2010. In this episode: We're joined by Dr. Lynn Cominsky of the Fermi Gamma Ray Observatory. Gamma rays are the most energetic form of radiation. Where do they come from and why are they important? 22:02 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 25, 2010 through June 7, 2010. <br /> Highlights: 2010 Women in Space Science award recipent - C. Megan Urry, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_88_052510.mp3 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:37:17 -0500 Highlights: 2010 Women in Space Science award recipent - C. Megan Urry, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 25, 2010 through June 7, 2010. In this episode: We're joined by Dr. Meg Urry. Dr. Urry is the 2010 recipient of the Adler Planetarium's Women in Space Science award. 25:06 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 11, 2010 through May 24, 2010. <br /> Highlights: Solar Activity and SDO - Michael Smutko, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_87_051110.mp3 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:26:31 -0500 Highlights: Solar Activity and SDO - Michael Smutko, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 11, 2010 through May 24, 2010. In this episode: We've been talking a awful lot about solar activity lately, but just what is a sunspot, a CME, or the solar wind? Plus, we talk a bit about the new Solar Dynamics Observatory! 27:06 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 27, 2010 through May 11, 2010. <br /> Highlights: Cosmic Rays - Niklas Karlsson, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_86_042710.mp3 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:58:11 -0500 Highlights: Cosmic Rays - Niklas Karlsson, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 27, 2010 through May 10, 2010. In this episode: What are cosmic rays and how do they differ from gamma rays? Are they harmful to life on Earth and what have we learned from them? 14:40 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 13, 2010 through April 26, 2010. <br /> Highlights: Zooniverse - Chris Lintott, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_85_041310.mp3 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:52:55 -0500 Highlights: Zooniverse - Chris Lintott, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 13, 2010 through April 26, 2010. In this episode: What is "citizen science" and how can great can its impact on research be? Zooniverse is out to get the public involved with the internet's largest, most popular and most successful citizen science projects. 24:59 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 30, 2010 through April 12, 2010. <br /> Highlights: Dr. Debunko - Mark Hammergren, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_84_033010.mp3 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:41:07 -0500 Highlights: Dr. Debunko - Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 30, 2010 through April 12, 2010. In this episode: Just what is the science behind all of those outrageous stories? Dr. Mark Hammergren gets the tough questions about crop circles, Nibiru, 2012, and more! 16:04 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 16, 2010 through March 29, 2010. <br /> Highlights: The Effects of Light on Human Health - Steven Lockley, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_83_031610.mp3 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:15:08 -0500 Highlights: The Effects of Light on Human Health - Steven Lockley, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 16, 2010 through March 29, 2010. In this episode: Light plays an incredibly important role in our lives. From natural light to manmade light, what are its impacts and how do we deal with here on the ground and out in space? 32:12 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 2, 2010 through March 15, 2010. <br /> Highlights: Super massive black holes - Doug Roberts, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_82_030210.mp3 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:30:29 -0600 Highlights: Super Massive Black Holes - Doug Roberts, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 2, 2010 through March 15, 2010. In this episode: What are super massive black holes? How do we "see" them and are they a danger to us? 19:52 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 16, 2010 through March 1, 2010. <br /> Highlights: Sloan Digital Sky Survey - Mark SubbaRao, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_81_021610.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:27:14 -0600 Highlights: Sloan Digital Sky Survey - Mark SubbaRao, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 16, 2010 through March 1, 2010. In this episode: What is the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and what did it help us to understand about our Universe? 20:42 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 2, 2010 through February 15 2010. <br /> Highlights: Gamma Rays - Jeff Grube, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_80_020210.mp3 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:43:29 -0600 Highlights: Gamma Rays - Jeff Grube, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 2, 2010 through February 15, 2010. In this episode: What are gamma rays and what do they mean to us? What do we know and how are we studying these high-energy particles. 13:41 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 19, 2010 through February 1 2010. <br /> Highlights: First IBEX Maps - Nathan Schwadron, Ph.D.<br /> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_79_011910.mp3 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:14:21 -0600 Highlights: First IBEX Maps - Nathan Schwadron, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 19, 2010 through February 1, 2010. In this episode: We catch up with the IBEX mission. The first maps are in... so what do they mean? 19:08 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 5, 2010 through January 18, 2010. <br> Highlights: 2010 - What to Expect in Spaceflight - Michelle Nichols http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2010/episode_78_010510.mp3 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:01:39 -0600 Highlights: 2010 - What to Expect in Spaceflight - Michelle Nichols Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 5, 2010 through January 18, 2010. In this episode: We look ahead to 2010 and talk about what's planned for the year in spaceflight. We talk about new Mars rovers, Earth observing missions, and the Shuttle retirement. 28:16 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 22, 2009 through January 4, 2010. <br> Highlights: 2009 Space Flight Year in Review - Michelle Nichols http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_77_122209.mp3 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:59:21 -0600 Highlights: 2009 Space Flight Year in Review - Michelle Nichols Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 22, 2009 through January 4, 2010 In this episode: We recap some of the biggest stories in space flight from 2009. Topics include the Hubble Telescope, LRO and LCROSS, the Jupiter impact, C.O.L.B.E.R.T, SpaceShipTwo, and IBEX. 23:33 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 8, 2009 through December 21, 2009. <br> Highlights: Star of Wonder - Eric Carlson, Ph.D. - Part 2 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_76_120809.mp3 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:05:56 -0600 Highlights: Star of Wonder - Eric Carlson, Ph.D. - Part 2 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 8, 2009 through December 21, 2009 In this episode: Discover theories behind the celestial event that prompted the Magi (Three Kings) to travel to Bethlehem. 17:19 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 24, 2009 through December 7, 2009. <br> Highlights: Star of Wonder - Eric Carlson, Ph.D. - Part 1 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_75_112409.mp3 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:21:29 -0600 Highlights: Star of Wonder - Eric Carlson, Ph.D. - Part 1 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 24, 2009 through December 7, 2009 In this episode: Discover theories behind the celestial event that prompted the Magi (Three Kinds) to travel to Bethlehem. 18:37 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 10, 2009 through November 23, 2009. <br> Highlights: The Solar Cycle - Eric Christian, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_74_111009.mp3 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:24:15 -0600 Highlights: The Solar Cycle - Eric Christian, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 10, 2009 through November 23, 2009 In this episode: The sun has been in a longer than typical solar minimum. Is there any end in sight? What is a Maunder Minimum? These questions and more are addressed in this episode of Adler Night and Day! 18:52 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 27, 2009 through November 9, 2009. <br> Highlights: Modern Observation Techniques - Mark SubbaRao, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_73_102709.mp3 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:21:55 -0500 Highlights: Modern Observation Techniques - Mark SubbaRao, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 27, 2009 through November 9, 2009 In this episode: There are plenty of planet spotting opportunities and the Sun has produced a seriously impressive sunspot! Also in this episode, Mark SubbaRao talks about modern observation techniques in our third installment for the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. 13:58 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 13, 2009 through October 26, 2009. <br> Highlights: The LCROSS mission - Andrew Chaikin http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_72_101309.mp3 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:26:18 -0500 Highlights: The LCROSS Mission - Andrew Chaikin Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 13, 2009 through October 26, 2009 In this episode: Award-winning science journalist and space historian Andrew Chaikin sits down with Mark to talk about the LCROSS mission. Chaikin is best known as the author of "A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts" which was the basis for the HBO miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon". 19:19 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 29, 2009 through October 12, 2009. <br> Highlights: The Life Cycle of Stars and Stellar Formation - Grace Wolf-Chase, Ph.D. - Part 2 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_71_092909.mp3 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:04:15 -0500 Highlights: The Life Cycle of Stars and Stellar Formation - Grace Wolf-Chase, Ph.D. - Part 2 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 29, 2009 through October 12, 2009 In this episode: Demi Continues her conversation with Dr. Grace Wolf-Chase about the life cycle of stars and stellar formation. This episode features supernova, black holes, and planetary nebula. 20:41 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 15, 2009 through September 28, 2009. <br> Highlights: The Life Cycle of Stars and Stellar Formation - Grace Wolf-Chase, Ph.D. - Part 1 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_70_091509.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:29:40 -0500 Highlights: The Life Cycle of Stars and Stellar Formation - Grace Wolf-Chase, Ph.D. - Part 1 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 15, 2009 through September 28, 2009 In this episode: Demi talks to Dr. Grace Wolf-Chase about the life cycle of stars and stellar formation. 15:23 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 1, 2009 through September 14, 2009. <br> Highlights: Galileo's Telescope - Michael Smutko, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_69_090109.mp3 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:53:35 -0500 Highlights: Galileo's Telescope - Michael Smutko, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 1, 2009 through September 14, 2009 In this episode: Saturn's rings are edge-on, the sun finally produces a whimpy sunspot, and there are plenty of sightings coming up for the Internation Space Station and the Space Shuttle. Also, Galileo's telescope is the topic of discussion. This conversation with Dr. Michael Smutko was the Adler's second of four contributions to 365 Days of Astronomy, the official podcast series of the International Year of Astronomy. 10:34 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 18, 2009 through August 31, 2009. <br> Highlights: Galaxy Rotation Rates - Vera Rubin, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_68_081809.mp3 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:28:32 -0500 Highlights: Galaxy Rotation Rates - Vera Rubin, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 18, 2009 through August 31, 2009 In this episode: Nancy speaks with astronomer Vera Rubin. In the spring of 2009, Dr. Rubin was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award, from the Adler Women's Board, in recognition of her pioneering work on galaxy rotation rates. Her discovery of "flat rotation curves" is the most direct and robust evidence of dark matter (as of 2004). 11:53 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 04, 2009 through August 17, 2009. <br> Highlights: Jupiter impact and the Perseid Meteor Shower - Larry Ciupik http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_67_080409.mp3 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:28:32 -0500 Highlights: Jupiter impact and the Perseid Meteor Shower - Larry Ciupik Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 04, 2009 through August 17, 2009 In this episode: Larry Ciupik talks to us about the recent impact on Jupiter, as well as, the upcoming Perseid Meteor Shower! 19:53 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 21, 2009 through August 04, 2009. <br> Highlights: NASA Astronaut - John Grunsfeld, Ph.D. - Part 2 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_66_072109.mp3 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:07:43 -0500 Highlights: NASA Astronaut - John Grunsfeld, Ph.D. - Part 2 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 21, 2009 through August 04, 2009. In this episode: We're joined by NASA Astronaut and Chicago Native, John Grunsfeld. Grunsfeld has 5 shuttle missions under his belt; most recently the final Hubble Servicing Mission! 18:41 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 07, 2009 through July 20, 2009. <br> Highlights: NASA Astronaut - John Grunsfeld, Ph.D. - Part 1 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_65_070709.mp3 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:50:45 -0500 Highlights: NASA Astronaut - John Grunsfeld, Ph.D. - Part 1 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 07, 2009 through July 20, 2009. In this episode: We're joined by NASA Astronaut and Chicago Native, John Grunsfeld. Grunsfeld has 5 shuttle missions under his belt; most recently the final Hubble Servicing Mission! 18:44 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Astronaut Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 23, 2009 through July 06, 2009. <br> Highlights: The Far Horizons Project - Geza Gyuk, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_64_062309.mp3 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:36:45 -0500 Highlights: The Far Horizons Project - Geza Gyuk, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 23, 2009 through July 06, 2009. In this episode: What is the Far Horizons Project? We're joined by astronomer Geza Gyuk as he explains this and more. 10:54 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Star Trek Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 09, 2009 through June 22, 2009. <br> Highlights: The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter - Doug Roberts, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_63_060909.mp3 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:23:44 -0500 Highlights: The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter - Doug Roberts, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 09, 2009 through June 22, 2009. In this episode: What is the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and what could we possibly learn from it? We're joined by Doug Roberts as we learn about why this mission is so important to future manned missions to the moon. 15:51 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Star Trek Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 26, 2009 through June 08, 2009. <br> Highlights: Women in Space Science Award winner - Heidi Hammel, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_62_052609.mp3 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:28:51 -0500 Highlights: Women in Space Science Award winner - Heidi Hammel, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 26, 2009 through June 08, 2009. In this episode: We're joined by Dr. Heidi Hammel. Dr. Hammel is a research scientist and one of this year's recipient of the Adler Planetarium's Women in Space Science award. 12:15 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Star Trek Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 12, 2009 through May 25, 2009. <br> Highlights: The Science of Star Trek - Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_61_051209.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 16:42:22 -0500 Highlights: The Science of Star Trek - Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 12, 2009 through May 25, 2009. In this episode: From teleportation to the time-warp continuum, Klingon versus Romulan, Adler Night and Day talks about the Science of Star Trek. Just how soon can we boldly go where no one has gone before? 14:43 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors, Star Trek Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 28, 2009 through May 12, 2009. <br> Highlights: The Kepler Mission - Michelle Nichols http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_60_042809.mp3 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:25:46 -0500 Highlights: The Kepler Mission - Michelle Nichols Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 28, 2009 through May 12, 2009. In this episode: The Kepler Mission is NASA's first mission capable of finding Earth-size and smaller planets around other stars. Join us in a discussion with Michelle Nichols about what to expect from this compelling mission! 14:19 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 14, 2009 through April 27, 2009. <br> Highlights: Observing the Night Sky: Pre-telescope - Bruce Stephenson, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_59_041409.mp3 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:36:39 -0500 Highlights: Observing the Night Sky: Pre-telescope - Bruce Stephenson, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity from April 14 through April 27, 2009. In this episode: Prior to the age of the telescope man still looked to the sky. This podcast will explore the stories of the stars and how the night sky was observed in past cultures. This conversation with Dr. Bruce Stephenson was the Adler's first of four contributions to 365 Days of Astronomy, the official podcast series of the International Year of Astronomy. 11:15 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 31, 2009 through April 13, 2009. <br> Highlights: The Shuttle and the International Space Station - Michelle Nichols http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_58_033109.mp3 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:12:55 -0500 Highlights: The Shuttle and the International Space Station - Michelle Nichols Up-to-date night sky activity from March 31 through April 13, 2009. In this episode: We talk about the recent shuttle mission, as well as, what's happening with the International Space Station. 17:19 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 17, 2009 through March 30, 2009. <br> Highlights: The definition of a Planet... Part 2- Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_57_031709.mp3 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:33:17 -0500 Highlights: The definition of a Planet... Part 2 - Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity from March 17 through March 30, 2009. In this episode: We're talking Pluto and the definition of a planet with planetary scientist Mark Hammergren of the Adler Planetarium. Are the three requirements for planet-hood the best requirements for planet-hood? 13:28 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 03, 2009 through March 17, 2009. <br> Highlights: The definition of a Planet... Part 1- Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_56_030309.mp3 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:13:16 -0600 Highlights: The definition of a Planet... Part 1 - Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity from March 03 through March 17, 2009. In this episode: We're talking Pluto and the definition of a planet with planetary scientist Mark Hammergren of the Adler Planetarium. Are the three requirements for planet-hood the best requirements for planet-hood? 11:51 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 17, 2009 through March 02, 2009. <br> Highlights: Comet Lulin - Geza Gyuk, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_55_021709.mp3 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:13:42 -0600 Highlights: Comet Lulin - Geza Gyuk, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity from February 17 through March 02, 2009. In this episode: We're talking comets with astronomer Geza Gyuk of the Adler Planetarium. What are they, where do they come from, and are we in danger of getting smashed into by one? Also, learn the best times and locations for spotting comet Lulin! 20:11 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 03, 2009 through February 16, 2009. <br> Highlights: Forensic Astronomy - Larry Ciupik http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_54_020309.mp3 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:01:13 -0600 Highlights: Forensic Astronomy - Larry Ciupik Up-to-date night sky activity from February 03 through February 16, 2009. In this episode: Can astronomy be used to send a man to jail? What has astronomy told us about various works of art? We're joined by astronomer Larry Ciupik for a discussion about forensic astronomy. 18:50 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 20, 2009 through February 2, 2009. <br> Highlights: Life Beyond Earth - Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_53_012009.mp3 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:03:18 -0600 Highlights: Life Beyond Earth - Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity from January 20 through February 02, 2009. In this episode: Are we alone? In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mark Hammergren in a discussion about the possibility of life beyond our own planet. 14:11 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 6, 2009 through January 19, 2009. <br> Highlights: UFOs - Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2009/episode_52_010609.mp3 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:53:18 -0600 Highlights: UFOs - Mark Hammergren, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity from January 06 through January 19, 2009. In this episode: UFOs are woven into the fabric of our pop culture. In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mark Hammergren as we explore the "out-of this-world" topic of UFOs 16:50 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 23, 2008 through December 22, 2008. <br> Highlights: The Apollo program - Adler Planetarium President - Paul H. Knappenberger, Jr. Ph.D. - Part 2 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_51_122308.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:09:36 -0600 Highlights: The Apollo program - Adler Planetarium President - Paul H. Knappenberger, Jr. Ph.D. - Part 2 Up-to-date night sky activity from December 23 through January 05, 2009. In this episode: Check out the many colorful lights in the sky! Also, we take a look back at the Apollo missions as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission on December 21. Adler President, Dr. Paul Knappenberger, joins us in a discussion about this historic program as we look to the future of manned space flight. 16:28 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 09, 2008 through December 22, 2008. <br> Highlights: The Apollo program - Adler Planetarium President - Paul H. Knappenberger, Jr. Ph.D. - Part 1 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_50_120908.mp3 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:19:01 -0600 Highlights: Adler Planetarium President - Paul H. Knappenberger, Jr. Ph.D. - Part 1 Up-to-date night sky activity from December 09 through December 22, 2008. In this episode: Will 2008 be a good year for the Geminids? Also, we take a look back at the Apollo missions as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission on December 21. Adler President, Dr. Paul Knappenberger, joins us in a discussion about this historic program as we look to the future of manned space flight. 14:36 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 25, 2008 through December 08, 2008. <br> Highlights: NASA Astronaut - Robert L. Satcher, Jr. Ph.D., M.D. - Part 2 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_49_112508.mp3 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:57:13 -0600 Highlights: NASA Astronaut - Robert L. Satcher, Jr. Ph.D., M.D. - Part 2 Up-to-date night sky activity from November 25 through December 08, 2008. In this episode: Find out when to catch the rendezvous of the waxing crescent moon, Jupiter, and Venus. Also, Mark continues his conversation with Astronaut Robert Satcher about his upcoming shuttle mission! 9:36 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 11, 2008 through November 24, 2008. <br> Highlights: NASA Astronaut - Robert L. Satcher, Jr. Ph.D., M.D. - Part 1 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_48_111108.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:02:59 -0600 Highlights: NASA Astronaut - Robert L. Satcher, Jr. Ph.D., M.D. - Part 1 Up-to-date night sky activity from November 11 through November 24, 2008. In this episode: Is solar minimum finally over?! Also, Mark talks to Astronaut Robert Satcher about his upcoming shuttle mission! 11:47 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 28, 2008 through October 27, 2008. <br> Highlights: IBEX The Interstellar Boundary Explorer - David J. McComas, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_47_102808.mp3 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:03:28 -0500 Highlights: IBEX - The Interstellar Boundary Explorer - David J. McComas, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity from October 28 through November 10, 2008. In this episode: Research shows that solar wind plasma output is at a 50-year low. What does this mean for the boundary of our solar system? We speak with Principle Investigator Dave McComas about the IBEX mission. 16:45 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 14, 2008 through October 27, 2008. <br> Highlights: What's up with the Sun? - Michael Smutko, Ph.D. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_46_101408.mp3 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:05:57 -0500 Highlights: Extreme Solar Minimum? - Michael Smutko, Ph.D. Up-to-date night sky activity from October 14 through October 27, 2008. In this episode: What's up with the solar wind?! We speak with Adler astronomer Michael Smutko about the lull in solar activity. 12:25 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 30, 2008 through October 13, 2008. <br> Highlights: Brian Binnie - SpaceShipOne Test Pilot http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_45_093008.mp3 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:00:38 -0500 Highlights: SpaceShipOne Test Pilot, Brian Binnie - Part 2 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 30, 2008 through October 13, 2008. In this episode you'll find tips to help you get the most out of your night sky viewing and we'll continue our conversation with SpaceShipOne Test Pilot, Brian Binnie. Plus... what's up with the solar wind?! 12:30 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 16, 2008 through September 29, 2008. <br> Highlights: Brian Binnie - SpaceShipOne Test Pilot http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_44_091608.mp3 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:40:11 -0500 Highlights: SpaceShipOne Test Pilot, Brian Binnie - Part 1 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 16, 2008 through September 29, 2008. Highlights: Brian Binnie - SpaceShipOne Test Pilot 14:03 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 01, 2008 through September 15, 2008. <br> Highlights: The Adler's Green Initiatives http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_43_090208.mp3 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:44:30 -0500 September 01, 2008 through September 15, 2008 - The Adler's Green Initiatives Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 01, 2008 through September 15, 2008. Highlights: The Adler's Green Initiatives 14:08 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 19 through September 01, 2008. <br> Highlights: Artificial Intelligence http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_42_081908.mp3 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:09:23 -0500 August 19 through September 01, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 19 through September 01, 2008. Highlights: Artificial Intelligence 9:50 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 05 through August 18, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather.<br> Highlights: Meteors, Meteorites, and Meteor Showers! http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_41_080508.mp3 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:20:01 -0500 August 05 through August 18, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 05 through August 18, 2008. Recent solar weather. Highlights: Meteors, Meteorites, and Meteor Showers! 16:03 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 22 through August 04, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather.<br> Highlights: Apollo Astronaut, Harrison Schmitt - Part 2 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_40_072208.mp3 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:46:29 -0500 July 08 through July 21, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 22 through August 04, 2008. Recent solar weather. Highlights: Apollo Astronaut, Harrison Schmitt - Part 2 14:09 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 08 through July 21, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather.<br> Highlights: Apollo Astronaut, Harrison Schmitt - Part 1 http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_39_070808.mp3 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:28:22 -0500 July 08 through July 21, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 08 through July 21, 2008. Recent solar weather. Highlights: Apollo Astronaut, Harrison Schmitt - Part 1 13:32 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 10 through July 08, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather.<br> Highlights: Astrophysicist Massimo Marengo http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_38_062408.mp3 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:05:20 -0500 June 10 through July 08, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 10 through July 08, 2008. Recent solar weather. Highlights: Astrophysicist Massimo Marengo 15:26 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 10 through June 23, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather.<br> Highlights: Educator and Astronaut, Barbara Morgan - Part 2<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_37_061008.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:47:33 -0500 June 10 through June 23, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 10 through June 23, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Educator and Astronaut, Barbara Morgan - Part 2 14:00 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 27 through June 09, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Educator and Astronaut, Barbara Morgan - Part 1<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_36_052708.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2008 16:19:54 -0500 May 27 through June 09, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 27 through June 09, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Educator and Astronaut, Barbara Morgan - Part 1 12:18 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 13 through May 26, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Tips For Buying Your Own Telescope.<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_35_051308.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 16:19:40 -0500 May 13 through May 26, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 13 through May 26, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Tips For Buying Your Own Telescope. 13:34 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 29, 2008 through May 12, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: "IBEX - The Interstellar Boundary Explorer"<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_34_042908.mp3 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:20:16 -0500 April 29, 2008 through May 12, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 29, 2008 through May 12, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: "IBEX - The Interstellar Boundary Explorer" 11:20 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 15, 2008 through April 28, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: "The Man Who Killed Pluto... part 2"<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_33_041508.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:14:23 -0500 April 15, 2008 through April 28, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 15, 2008 through April 28, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: "The Man Who Killed Pluto... part 2" 14:24 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 01, 2008 through April 14, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: "The Man Who Killed Pluto"<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_32_040108.mp3 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:00:05 -0500 April 01, 2008 through April 14, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 01, 2008 through April 14, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: "The Man Who Killed Pluto" 17:11 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 18, 2008 through March 31, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Radio Astronomy<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_31_031808.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:51:38 -0500 March 18, 2008 through March 31, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 18, 2008 through March 31, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Radio Astronomy 11:32 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 04, 2008 through March 17, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Neutrinos<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_30_030408.mp3 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:44:44 -0600 March 04, 2008 through March 17, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 04, 2008 through March 17, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Neutrinos 12:28 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 19, 2008 through March 03, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Max Adler and the early history of the Adler Planetarium<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_29_021908.mp3 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:23:30 -0600 February 19, 2008 through March 03, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 19, 2008 through March 03, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Max Adler and the early history of the Adler Planetarium 14:14 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 05, 2008 through February 18, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Black holes<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_28_020508.mp3 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:59:05 -0600 February 05, 2008 through February 18, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 05, 2008 through February 18, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Black holes 14:39 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 22, 2008 through February 04, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The space shuttle will be retired soon... what's next?<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_27_012208.mp3 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:40:06 -0600 January 22, 2008 through February 04, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 22, 2008 through February 04, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The space shuttle will be retired soon... what's next? 18:02 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 08, 2008 through January 21, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: How has science fiction influenced science fact?<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2008/episode_26_010808.mp3 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:08:39 -0600 January 08, 2008 through January 21, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 08, 2007 through January 21, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: How has science fiction influenced science fact? 15:16 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 11, 2007 through January 07, 2008. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The Geminid meteor shower and the winter solstice.<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_25_121107.m4a Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:35:13 -0600 December 11, 2007 through January 07, 2008 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning December 11, 2007 through January 07, 2008. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The Geminid meteor shower and the winter solstice. 8:42 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 27, 2007 through December 10, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Light Pollution, Comet Holmes, and Sunspots.<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_24_112707.m4a Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:07:04 -0600 November 27, 2007 through December 10, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 27, 2007 through December 10, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Light Pollution, Comet Holmes, and Sunspots. 8:41 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 13, 2007 through November 26, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The Leonids, Comet Holmes, and Comet tails.<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_23_111307.m4a Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:03:48 -0600 November 13, 2007 through November 26, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning November 13, 2007 through November 26, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The Leonids, Comet Holmes, and Comet tails. 7:57 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 30, 2007 through November 12, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Asterism, Comet Holmes, and Supernovas.<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_22_103007.m4a Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:01:00 -0500 October 30, 2007 through November 12, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 30, 2007 through November 12, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Asterism, Comet Holmes, and Supernovas. 14:45 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 16, 2007 through October 29, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Listener questions answered by an Adler astronomer.<br> http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_21_101607.m4a Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:54:03 -0500 October 16, 2007 through October 29, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 16, 2007 through October 29, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Listener questions answered by an Adler astronomer. 6:35 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 02, 2007 through October 16, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The constellation Pisces and the Solar Cycle. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_20_100207.m4a Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:01:49 -0500 October 02, 2007 through October 16, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning October 02, 2007 through October 16, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The constellation Pisces and the Solar Cycle. 8:16 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 18, 2007 through October 01, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Listener Questions. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_19_091807.m4a Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:48:41 -0500 September 18, 2007 through October 01, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 18, 2007 through October 01, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Listener Questions. 13:09 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 04, 2007 through September 17, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: the constellation Bootes and the solar wind. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_18_090407.m4a Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:59:07 -0500 September 04, 2007 through September 17, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning September 04, 2007 through September 17, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: the constellation Bootes and the solar wind. 12:57 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 21, 2007 through September 03, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Moon Phases, the upcoming Lunar Eclipse, and Solar Eclipses. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_17_082107.m4a Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:53:35 -0500 August 21, 2007 through September 03, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 21, 2007 through September 03, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Moon Phases, the upcoming Lunar Eclipse, and Solar Eclipses. 11:37 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 07, 2007 through August 20, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The Constellation Lyra and the Perseid Meteor Shower as well as cultural sun myths. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_16_080707.m4a Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:00:10 -0500 August 07, 2007 through August 20, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning August 07, 2007 through August 20, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The Constellation Lyra and the Perseid Meteor Shower as well as cultural sun myths. 11:15 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 24, 2007 through August 06, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Perseid Meteor Shower and Sun-grazing comets. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_15_072407.m4a Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:08:36 -0500 July 24, 2007 through August 06, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 24, 2007 through August 06, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Perseid Meteor Shower and Sun-grazing comets. 9:13 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights, comets, meteors Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 10, 2007 through July 23, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Visitors Questions http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_14_071007.m4a Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:41:15 -0500 July 10, 2007 through July 23, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning July 10, 2007 through July 23, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Visitors Questions 11:08 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 26, 2007 through July 9, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Satellite viewing and Supernovas http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_13_062607.m4a Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:54:03 -0500 June 26, 2007 through July 09, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 26, 2007 through July 9, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Satellite viewing and Supernovas 16:00 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 12, 2007 through June 25, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Leo and the Seasons http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_12_061207.m4a Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:49:12 -0500 June 12, 2007 through June 25, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning June 12, 2007 through June 25, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Leo and the Seasons 9:18 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 29, 2007 through June 11, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Polaris and Sun Safety http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_11_052907.m4a Tue, 29 May 2007 16:57:14 -0500 May 29, 2007 through June 11, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 29, 2007 through June 11, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Polaris and Sun Safety 14:15 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 15, 2007 through May 28, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Ursa Major and Solar Classification http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_10_051507.m4a Tue, 15 May 2007 16:47:51 -0500 May 15, 2007 through May 28, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 15, 2007 through May 28, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Ursa Major and Solar Classification 12:21 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 01, 2007 through May 14, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Asterisms and Sun Facts. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_09_050107.m4a Tue, 01 May 2007 16:48:19 -0500 May 01, 2007 through May 14, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 01, 2007 through May 14, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Asterisms and Sun Facts. 10:33 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 17, 2007 through May 01, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The constellation Variable Stars and How the Sun impacts Earth's weather. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_8_041707.m4a Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:24:04 -0500 April 17, 2007 through May 01, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 17, 2007 through May 01, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The constellation Variable Stars and How the Sun impacts Earth's weather. 14:01 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 03, 2007 through April 16, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The constellation Perseus and Solar Radiation. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_7_040307.m4a Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:08:15 -0500 April 02, 2007 through April 16, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 03, 2007 through April 16, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The constellation Perseus and Solar Radiation. 10:54 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 20, 2007 through April 02, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The constellation Cassiopeia and the seasons. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_6_032007.m4a Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:15:58 -0500 March 20, 2007 through April 02, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 20, 2007 through April 02, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The constellation Cassiopeia and the seasons. 9:37 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 06, 2007 through March 20, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The Pleiades and Solar Minimum / Solar Maximum. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_5_030607.m4a Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:55:58 -0600 March 06, 2007 through March 20, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning March 06, 2007 through March 20, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The Pleiades and Solar Minimum / Solar Maximum. 11:01 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 20, 2007 through March 06, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: Tips and tricks for satellite viewing and basic sun facts. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_4_022007.m4a Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:54:06 -0600 February 20, 2007 through March 06, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 20, 2007 through March 06, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: Tips and tricks for satellite viewing and basic sun facts. 11:20 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 06, 2007 through February 19, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The constellation Gemini and Solar Flares versus Coronal Mass Ejections. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_3_020607.m4a Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:07:01 -0600 February 06, 2007 through February 19, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning February 06, 2007 through February 19, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The constellation Gemini and Solar Flares versus Coronal Mass Ejections. 11:27 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 23, 2007 through February 06, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. <br> Highlights: The constellation Canis Major and The Solar Wind. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_2_012307.m4a Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:20:36 -0600 January 23, 2007 through February 06, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 23, 2007 through February 06, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The constellation Canis Major and The Solar Wind. 11:13 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 9, 2007 through January 22, 2007. <br> Recent solar weather and forcasted activity.<br> Highlights: The constellation Orion and Sunspots. http://www.adlerpodcast.com Science & Medicine http://www.adlerpodcast.com/nightandday/2007/episode_1_010907.m4a Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:45:57 -0600 January 9, 2007 through January 22, 2007 Up-to-date night sky activity beginning January 9, 2007 through January 22, 2007. Recent solar weather and forcasted activity. Highlights: The constellation Orion and Sunspots. 10:30 Adler Planetarium, constellations, solar weather, sunspots, solar flares, sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis, northern lights Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum no