Fraser Cain
What’s Outside the Universe?
I’ve said in the past that the Universe isn’t expanding into anything. But what if we’re living in a vast…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 411: The Science of Sunset Colors
We all enjoy beautiful, multicolored sunsets. But what causes the brilliant oranges, pinks and purples that we see, and why…
Weekly Space Hangout – Apr. 15, 2016: Dr. Howard Trottier
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: Howard Trottier, a physics professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in British Columbia, Canada.…
Are there Storms on the Moon?
We’re always concerned about the weather here on Earth, but what about the Moon? Is there any weather up there…
When Will Earth Lock to the Moon?
The Moon is tidally locked to the Earth so it always shows us the same face. But the Earth is…
Weekly Space Hangout – Apr. 8, 2016: Space News Roundup
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Guests: Kimberly Cartier (@AstroKimCartier ) Morgan Rehnberg (MorganRehnberg.com / @MorganRehnberg ) Dave Dickinson (www.astroguyz.com / @astroguyz)…
How Long Does It Take to Get to Jupiter?
We’re focused on Mars and Pluto, but what about Jupiter? Doesn’t the biggest planet in the Solar System deserve a…
Do We Live in a Special Part of the Universe?
In ancient times, astronomers and philosophers thought that the Earth was the center of the Universe. We know that’s wrong,…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 408: Universe Cannibalism
Astronomy Cast Ep. 408: Universe Cannibalism Welcome to Astronomy Cast, our weekly facts based journey through the cosmos. Where we…
What is the Earth’s Mantle Made Of?
Like all the other terrestrial planets, (Mercury, Venus, and Mars) the Earth is made up of many layers. This is…