117: Ask the Astronomers! Questions About the Universe Featuring John Read, Samantha Jewett and Jenna Hinds

Are you intimidated by looking at the night sky? Wondering what's what in our big universe? The astronomers are here to help (it's easier than you think)! 

Beth recently invited John, Samantha and Jenna to take your questions about the stars, the planets, the comets and more- all LIVE on the Casual Space Podcast Facebook page! A fun time was had by all (you can tell right away- there's a LOT of laughing) and the gang promises to return with more great questions in May, so start stargazing tonight, and get your questions ready & tune in again in May when YOU can ASK THE ASTRONOMERS!!!   

 

About the Astronomers: 

 

John Read fell in love with astronomy in his late twenties after viewing Saturn in a $13 telescope from the pharmacy. A few years later, he quit his job in the Fortune 500 to become a full-time astrophysics student, author, and father of three.  

ASK JOHN MORE SPACE QUESTIONS: [email protected]

 

Samantha Jewett is the Outreach Assistant at the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's (RASC) National Office. She's got a Bachelor's in Physics with an Astrophysics Specialization, and is currently earning her Master's degree in Education focusing on informal science education. Samantha spent her undergrad learning about the physics and math behind space science, joining the RASC introduced her to the exciting world of amateur visual astronomy. LEARN MORE ABOUT SAMANTHA's WORK AT: [email protected]

Jenna Hinds is the Outreach Coordinator at the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's National Office. She studied marine biology in university and shifted into science communication after realizing she prefers talking about science to actually doing science. Now, Jenna gets to share science with folks from around the world every day! CHECK OUT JENNA's MOST RECENT SHOW AT: rasc.ca/moonatnoon

 

Check out the RASC: RASC | Canada's premier organization of amateur and professional astronomers, promoting Astronomy to all.

You're going to want to enjoy John's You Tube engaging videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcV7-BZTDxlqIKYS89T4fQ 

And there's lots of books, too- https://www.amazon.com/Astronomy-John-Read-Space-Science/s?rh=n%3A13443%2Cp_lbr_one_browse-bin%3AJohn+Read 

If you're ready to stargaze and want to enjoy a fun challenge, go here:  https://www.learntostargaze.com/astronomychallenge

Have fun! And as John says, "Clear skies!"