These podcasts are commentary and discussions of images posted on the Astronomy Picture of the Day website.
In today's image, we see the nebula known as the Robin's Egg Nebula which is also known by its catalog designation of NGC 1360. This is an example of...
In today's image, we see crepuscular rays above the rising full moon on August 1 of this year. The next full moon will also occur in August, making...
In today's image, we see the trail showing the launch of a Falcon rocked taking a communications satellite into geosynchronous orbit. We also see the...
In today's image, we see the galaxy known as M 82. This is a spiral galaxy an is also classified as a starburst galaxy because it is currently undergoing...
In today's image, we see a giant solar prominence as seen along the limb of the Sun. These occur when material from the solar surface is lifted by the...