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Podcast Profile: AAA SKY

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10 episodes
2022 to 2025
Median: 40 minutes
Collection: Physics, Math, and Astronomy

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This podcast centers on amateur and professional astronomy with a strong New York City community connection, combining interviews, practical observing guidance, and discussion of current research and space missions. Across episodes, the hosts talk with scientists, engineers, educators, and club members about how astronomy is done—from backyard and club-level participation to major observatories and spacecraft.

A recurring thread is keeping up with discoveries in astrophysics and cosmology, including how new instruments are changing our view of the early universe and the evolution of galaxies and black holes. Space exploration is another major focus, with conversations about active and upcoming missions and the technical and organizational realities of sending robots and humans beyond Earth, including the roles of governments and private companies.

Listeners also hear hands-on content aimed at people who observe the sky themselves: modeling the scale of the solar system, astrophotography and eclipse-chasing experiences, and guidance on building or operating personal observatories, with attention to equipment choices and common pitfalls. The show frequently highlights “citizen science” pathways such as searching for comets or contributing to exoplanet work, and it explores how public programs can make stargazing more accessible—especially through local partnerships.

In addition to science and observing, the podcast includes updates about the Amateur Astronomers Association’s leadership, collaborations, and public events around the city, along with occasional listener challenges tied to broader astronomy policy and planning.