Looking Up

Oct 18 2024 20 ep. 18 mins 217
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Join Dean Regas, astronomer, author, and space expert on a journey through the stars! Guests from all over the globe bring their knowledge and passion about today’s latest scientific discoveries and advancements. From eclipses to supernovas, from rockets to rovers; there’s a whole universe to explore! Dean is the author of “How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto” and “100 Things to See in the Night Sky” and was the longtime host of PBS' Stargazers television program. Looking Up is a production of Cincinnati Public Radio.

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Will we find Earth 2.0 in this lifetime? (With Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger)

Oct 18 2024 16 mins  
Dean chats with Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger, an astrophysicist, astrobiologist and author of, "Alien Earths: The New Science of Planet Hunting in the Cosmos." Listen in to hear about the strangest exoplanets Dr. Kaltenegger has come across, and if an Earth 2.0 is out there waiting to be found.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastF

Making Art After Dark (with Dr. Tyler Nordgren)

Oct 04 2024 17 mins  
Dean chats with astronomer and artist Dr. Tyler Nordgren. Listen in to hear about how Dr. Nordgren revived the style of vintage WPA posters to raise awareness for night sky preservation in national parks!What are your fave works of art with an astronomy theme? Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastMusic this episode: "SG Tra

Become a Solar System Ambassador (with Kay Ferrari)

Sep 20 2024 13 mins  
Dean chats with Kay Ferrari, NASA's Solar System Ambassadors Coordinator, a program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Listen in to and learn about what it takes to earn this coveted title and how you can participate!Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @dean

Going to Space Camp (With Pat Ammons)

Sep 06 2024 14 mins  
Dean chats with Pat Ammons, Senior Director of Public and Media Relations at Space Camp—yes, THE Space Camp! Listen in to discover how this iconic educational experience began and what exciting developments are on the horizon.Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut? Did you go to Space Camp? Dean wants to hear from you! Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on

A Unifying Roof Above All of Us (with Babak Tafreshi)

Aug 23 2024 14 mins  
Dean chats with Babak Tafreshi, National Geographic photographer, world explorer, and public speaker. Listen in to learn about how Babak captures the beauty of the world at night.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio

The Moon Belongs to Everyone (with Chris Cokinos)

Aug 09 2024 13 mins  
Dean chats with Chris Cokinos, author of Still as Bright: An Illuminating History of the Moon from Antiquity to Tomorrow. Listen in to learn more about what makes the moon so magical. Special thanks to Jack Horkheimer and James Albury from Star Gazers!Homework: Try out Dean's 7-Night Stargazing Challenge!Go outside on 7 clear nights and do some stargazing and moon gazing. Send us y

Saving Sheep From a UFO (with Rhys Darby)

Jul 26 2024 20 mins  
Dean chats with Rhys Darby, comedian, actor and host of The Cryptid Factor podcast. They discuss cryptozoology, ETs and a few of Rhys's greatest Sci-fi roles.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronomerdean, Epi

Hunting Meteorites in Antarctica (with Scott VanBommel)

Jul 12 2024 12 mins  
Dean chats with Scott VanBommel, meteorite hunter and senior research scientist at Washington University in St. Louis. Listen to learn what it takes to find a meteorite (you'll have to start looking down). Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tik

Celebrating the Cosmos Every Day (With Robert Nemiroff)

Jun 28 2024 12 mins  
Dean chats with Robert Nemiroff, one of the creators of the Astronomy Picture of the Day website. They discuss the site's legacy and various astrophotography techniques.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronom

They Might Be Into Astronomy (With John Linnell)

May 31 2024 18 mins  
Dean chats with John Linnell, one half of the iconic band They Might Giants. Listen in to hear about the vision for their 1992 album Apollo 18, John's backyard astronomy practice, and a mini-lesson from Dean on astronomy misconceptions!Homework Assignment: Write to Dean with your astronomy questions and he might answer them in a future episode! Use subject line, "Hey Dean!" Send us