What Was the Christmas Star?
3 min
What was the star that led the wise men to Jesus? Find out more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
About the show
Welcome to the Astro Minute! I'm Lauren Smyth, and with the help of astronomer and teacher Kelli Smyth, I'll be your tour guide as we explore the secrets of the night sky sixty seconds at a time.
Newest episodes
Galaxies & Our Own Andromeda
1 min
Only one galaxy is visible from the northern hemisphere to the naked eye. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star FINALE: Black Holes
1 min
How does a star become a black hole? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Similar podcasts
All episodes
What Was the Christmas Star?
3 min
What was the star that led the wise men to Jesus? Find out more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Galaxies & Our Own Andromeda
1 min
Only one galaxy is visible from the northern hemisphere to the naked eye. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star FINALE: Black Holes
1 min
How does a star become a black hole? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star: Supernovae Remnants, Neutron Stars, and Pulsars
1 min
What happens to a high-mass star in its old age? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star: Supernovae
1 min
How does a star become a supernova? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star: Red Supergiants
1 min
How does a star become a red supergiant? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star: Type 1A Supernovae
1 min
What is a type 1A supernova? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star: Novae
1 min
How do stars become novae? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star: White Dwarfs and Planetary Nebulae
1 min
How do stars become white dwarves and planetary nebulae? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star: Red Giants
1 min
How does a star become a red giant? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star: Middle Age - The Main Sequence
1 min
What happens to a star in its "main sequence"? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Life of a Star: The Birth of a Star - Stellar Nurseries
1 min
How are stars born? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Go Outside and Look Up
1 min
Go outside and look up with today's special episode of Astro Minute.
Globular Clusters
1 min
Learn how to spot these distant, dazzling objects in today's episode of Astro Minute!
REBOOT - The Double Cluster
1 min
Look up at any point during the year and discover the Double Cluster, first observed by a Greek astronomer over one hundred years before the birth of Christ.
Exploring Orion
1 min
The constellation Orion is home to many interesting celestial objects. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Update on T Coronae Borealis
1 min
A heavenly explosion is slated for the coming months. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Beehive Cluster
1 min
The vernal equinox brings spring ... and the beautiful Beehive Cluster! Learn how to find it on today's episode of Astro Minute.
Coming to Skies Near You: Total Lunar Eclipse
1 min
On March 13th, North American viewers will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Northern Spring Constellations
1 min
Learn what's up in the night sky on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Planet Parade
1 min
All seven planets will be visible in this month's night sky. Learn how to spot them in today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Morning "Star"
1 min
The morning "star" is no star at all. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Red Planet
1 min
Mars shines extra brightly in the winter night sky. Learn to spot it in today's episode of Astro Minute!
What Was the Christmas Star?
3 min
Learn more about the Christmas Star that guided the wise men on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Highlights of the December Skies
1 min
What's up this Christmas season? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Earth's Favorite Moon
1 min
What's new in moon research this year? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Andromeda, Reboot
1 min
Few objects located outside the Milky Way Galaxy can be seen with the unaided eye--but the Andromeda Galaxy is an exception. Learn how to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Pleiades and Hyades
1 min
Discovered in antiquity, these open star clusters are still visible to the unaided eye. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Planet Parade
1 min
All seven planets are visible in the sky during the next three months. Learn how to spot them on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Early Bird Special
1 min
If you're up early this month, you can spot a giant asterism and two planets. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Cats & Comet A3
1 min
Search the night skies this October for a long-tailed treat. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
October Meteor Showers
1 min
Look to the sky this October to see some fiery ice in Earth's upper atmosphere.
The Summer Triangle, Reboot
1 min
Learn to spot this celestial guidepost in today's episode of Astro Minute!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross, Reasons to Believe
34 min
Tune in today for a faith and science-filled interview from Dr. Hugh Ross, astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe.
The Majesty of Saturn
1 min
Moonlets and rings--including invisible rings. These are just a few of Saturn's mysteries. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
A Cosmic Explosion
1 min
Coming soon to skies near you: A once-in-a-lifetime stellar event. Learn where to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Supermassive Black Hole
1 min
At the center of our galaxy lies an invisible black hole. Be careful, don't fall in!
The Beehive Cluster
1 min
This bustling hive of stars took hundreds of years to discover--and is still just as magnificent today!
A Stargazer's Guide to the Galaxy, Part I
1 min
Here are some of the tools you'll need to find your way around the night sky.
A Solar Rarity - April Eclipse Part II
1 min
The number-one rule for eclipse viewing: Don't look at it. Learn safe eclipse viewing techniques on today's episode of Astro Minute.
A Solar Rarity - April Eclipse Part 1
1 min
Learn about what you'll see during the upcoming solar eclipse, and remember to practice safe viewing techniques.
The Mystery of the Sun's Corona
1 min
This year's total solar eclipse will offer a nearly unparalleled opportunity to observe the sun's mysterious atmosphere. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Spring's Coming in Like a Lion
1 min
Learn how to spot spring's harbinger, Leo the Lion, in this week's night sky!
The Heavenly G
1 min
This asterism forms a map of the winter constellations. Learn how to find it in today's episode of Astro Minute!
Why Are Stars Different Colors?
1 min
Why are stars different colors? And why aren't all stars different colors (at least, apparently?) Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Double Cluster
1 min
Look up at any point during the year and discover the Double Cluster, first observed by a Greek astronomer over one hundred years before the birth of Christ.
This Year, You Might See the Northern Lights
1 min
Even if you live at lower latitudes, you might get a chance to see the Northern Lights this summer as the sun enters its stormy season. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
–
0 ratings from members
5
4
3
2
1
Rate this podcast
Log in to rate and review the shows you listen to.
No reviews yet — be the first member to rate "Astro Minute".
This podcast, its content and its artwork are not owned by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Castquire.
Keep listening