S&T's Audio Sky Tour for November 2010
The change back to standard time brings earlier nightfall — and a chance to spot mighty Jupiter dominating the November evening sky. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for October 2010
Just after sunset, flip around to see mighty Jupiter rising in the east. Then enjoy a leisurely stroll through the star patterns of northern autumn. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for September 2010
Venus clings to the horizon in the west just after sunset, while mighty Jupiter rises in the east. Find out how to spot them — and much more! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for July 2010
Watch the west after sunset for a celestial parade led by brilliant Venus, then swing south to get cozy with Scorpius. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 12s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for August 2010
Venus, Mars, and Saturn dance in the west after sunset, while soon afterward giant Jupiter rises in the east — all that, and Perseid meteors too! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 48s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for June 2010
June's nights are the shortest all year for northern skywatchers, but as a consolation you'll find Venus, Mars, and Saturn in the evening sky. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 35s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for May 2010
Right now the evening sky is adorned with three bright planets. Spotting them is a snap using this month's audio sky tour. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (56.5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 53s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for April 2010
If you've always wanted to spot Mercury, here's your chance. Find out where and when to look for the fleet-footed planet using this month's audio sky tour. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6.5MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 52s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for February 2010
Say "goodbye" to Jupiter and "hello" to Mars, as the midwinter evening skies come alive with activity. Learn to identify what stargazers call the Winter Hexagon, and much more. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (3.9MB MP3 download: running time: 4m 8s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for March 2010
What a difference a month makes! The lengthening days, together with a switch to daylight time, mean that the evening constellations are changing rapidly. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6.5MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 52s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for Janaury 2010
Midwinter evening skies are alive with celestial activity — after sunset you'll find Jupiter in the southwest, and Orion, Mars, and much more over in the east.Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5.9MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 27s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for December 2009
After listening to this podcast, you'll have no trouble spotting Jupiter, Orion, the Pleiades star cluster, and much more in the evening! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (7.3MB MP3 download: running time: 8m 00s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for November 2009
With the return of standard time in the Northern Hemisphere, evenings arrive much sooner than they did just a few weeks ago. That makes it a snap to get in some quick stargazing before dinnertime. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 27s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for October 2009
Jupiter is king of the evening sky, but three planets are giving it stiff competition for stargazers' attention in the east before dawn. This month's podcast has all the details! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 30s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for September 2009
Jupiter without any visible moons? Rare, but true! Download this podcast to find out where and when to look for that disappearing act — and other treats in the evening sky. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 15s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for August 2009
Through most of August you can spot fleet-footed Mercury together with Saturn in the western evening sky. Download this podcast to find out where and when to look. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 57s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for July 2009
Northern nights are short in July, so take full advantage of the abbreviated starwatching hours by downloading this guided tour of the evening sky. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 12s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for June 2009
By listening to our monthly guide to the night sky, you'll find out how to spot one bright planet in the evening sky and four more before dawn. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (4MB MP3 download: running time: 4m 21s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for May 2009
Our monthly guide to the night sky tells you how to spot all five bright planets this month. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 45s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for April 2009
Brilliant Venus is gone from the evening sky and Orion is on the wane in the west, while the mighty lion Leo, accompanied by Saturn, now dominates in the east. Meanwhile, the Big Dipper crowns the sky overhead. Knowing where to to look to find these sky sights is easy…