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Western Slope Skies 6/7/2013

Ali Lightfoot — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Have you ever attended a night sky session and heard people talk about Messier 13 or Messier 6? Today we discuss the man whose list is a legacy that still excites astronomers over 200 years later.

Charles Messier was born in France on June 26, 1730. He became interested in astronomy at a young age. In 1751, the French Navy hired Messier as an assistant astronomer in Paris.

The Mystic's Almanac - Guerilla Healer

Dr. Judith Boice — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Aired Sunday, June 2nd, 2013

John, with his Cockney accent and rough humor, is a camouflaged, guerilla healer.

The Mystic's Almanac - Waltzing Matilda

Dr. Judith Boice — Sun, 26 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Aired Sunday, May 26, 2013 (Repeat)

A song for Memorial Day.

Confessions of a Heavy Thinker: Pray

Ali Lightfoot — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:40:56 +0000

Western Slope Skies 5/24/2013

Marty Durlin — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:14:47 +0000

This week, just after sunset, we can see an amazing grouping of planets in the western sky. From May 24 until May 29, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury will fit within a 5 degree circle – less than half the width of your fist held at arm’s length! On May 26 these planets will be within 2 and one half degrees of each other – only half the apparent distance between the pointer stars of the Big Dipper!

The Mystic's Almanac - Rocking Chairs

Dr. Judith Boice — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Our physical inheritance offers clues about our ancestors

Western Slope Skies 5/10/2013

Marty Durlin — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:23:20 +0000

“Hey, can you see the flag in that thing?!” It’s a question that makes us wince when observing the moon at astronomy outreaches.

Confessions of a Heavy Thinker: Round the Bend

Ali Lightfoot — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:40:52 +0000

Confessions of a Heavy Thinker: The Genie

Ali Lightfoot — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:32:38 +0000

Confessions of a Heavy Thinker: Dolphins

Ali Lightfoot — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:29:24 +0000