The world’s most powerful space telescope launched on Christmas Day and is now positioned a million miles from earth. Host Patrick Sajbel is joined by aerospace engineer Thomas Harkins to […]
Let’s Talk Deep-Space Astrophysics
From the smallest bits of the atom comes the understanding of the furthest reaches of the universe. Fasten your seat belts as we head into deep space! UW Astronomy and […]
Mercury’s Pencil Lead Crust
(WORT) — UW-Madison Astronomy scholars Jenna Ryon and Anna Williams tell us about Mercury’s pencil lead crust.
3D Printing in Space
(WORT) — UW-Madison Astronomy students Arthur Eigenbrot and Jenna Ryon have news on the first 3D printer in space, as well as details on Hitomi, a new X-Ray telescope launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Flowers in Space!
(WORT) — For the first time in human history, a flower has bloomed in space.
Perseid Meteor Shower
MADISON (WORT) — UW-Madison’s Jacqueline Goldstein and Arthur Eigenbrodt check out the stunning Perseid Meteor shower, raining down in a sky near you.