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Podcast #43 – Phil Plait

Posted on February 17, 2009 by John C. Snider

We interview Phil Plait, Bad Astronomy blogger, new president of the James Randi Educational Foundation, booster for the International Year of Astronomy, and author of the pop-science book Death from the Skies. Yes, he is busy.  [Late-breaking news: Bad Astronomy was … Continue reading →

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Podcast #41 – Neil deGrasse Tyson

Posted on February 3, 2009 by John C. Snider

We interview Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, science advocate, and author of The Pluto Files, a look at the cosmic dust-up that resulted from the demotion of the planet Pluto to “dwarf planet” by the International Astronomical Union.  Dr. Tyson occupies the Frederick … Continue reading →

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365 Days of Astronomy Podcast

Posted on January 5, 2009 by John C. Snider

As we’ve mentioned before, 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy (celebrating, among other things, the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first use of a telescope).  As part of the celebration, astro-buffs from all over the world are contributing to the … Continue reading →

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