Category Archives: Entertainment

CRUNCHY TOPIC: Neutron Stars!

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Pam Hoffman

The next episode of our Friday Night Show airs on April 12th at 9pm Pacific time! We’ve talked about several different types of stars (some aren’t actually stars). Tonight Jeff will talk about Neutron Stars which, like white dwarfs, are … Continue reading →

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PROFILE: Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Pam Hoffman

The next episode of our Friday Night Show airs on April 5th at 9pm Pacific time! Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick was the first woman to jump from an airplane. Between 1913 and 1922 she completed over 1,100 jumps. She invented the … Continue reading →

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Eclipse 2024

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Pam Hoffman

The next episode of our Friday Night Show airs on March 29th at 9pm Pacific time! This episode, Dawn and Cliff will discuss the upcoming April 8th Eclipse! They will share their experiences and any tips or tricks to help … Continue reading →

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CRUNCHY TOPIC: White Dwarfs

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Pam Hoffman

The next episode of our Friday Night Show airs on March 15th at 9pm Pacific time! During this episode, Jeff will delve into White Dwarfs. Our inclination is to add ‘stars’ to that and yet they are NOT actually stars, … Continue reading →

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Citizen Science

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Pam Hoffman

The next episode of our Friday Night Show airs on March 8th at 9pm Pacific time! We’ve demonstrated Citizen Science projects in the past. This week, we’ll look at some of the websites, go through the process of choosing a … Continue reading →

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PROFILE: Valerie L. Thomas

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Pam Hoffman

The next episode of our Friday Night Show airs on February 23rd at 9pm Pacific time! Come and learn about the NASA physicist who invented the “illusion transmitter.” This device is used by NASA, surgeons and for creating 3D movies … Continue reading →

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Space News Roundup

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Pam Hoffman

The next episode of our Friday Night Show airs on February 16th at 9pm Pacific time! This week, we’ll chat about some space related news. If we keep hearing about it, we’ll be sure to talk about it and show … Continue reading →

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Help Us Welcome Peter Thorpe!

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Pam Hoffman

The next episode of our Friday Night Show airs on February 9th at 9pm Pacific time! This week we have a guest! Peter Thorpe is best known for his iconic rocket paintings, yet there is more to his story, much … Continue reading →

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Double Star Observing Program

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Pam Hoffman

The next episode of our Friday Night Show airs on February 2nd at 9pm Pacific time! Find 100 double and multiple star systems in the night sky to earn a certification and more. “To qualify for the Astronomical League’s Double … Continue reading →

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PROFILE: Gerard K. O’Neill

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Pam Hoffman

The next episode of our Friday Night Show airs on January 19th at 9pm Pacific time! “Gerard Kitchen O’Neill…was an American physicist and space activist. As a faculty member of Princeton University, he invented a device called the particle storage … Continue reading →

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