Episodes 65
Avg. Duration 11m
Activity Dormant
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Dec 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
23%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

Welcome to the Astro Minute! I'm Lauren Smyth, and with the help of astronomer and teacher Kelli Smyth, I'll be your tour guide as we explore the secrets of the night sky sixty seconds at a time.

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Recent Episodes

What Was the Christmas Star?

Dec 14, 2025 3m

What was the star that led the wise men to Jesus? Find out more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Galaxies & Our Own Andromeda

Nov 24, 2025 1m Transcript

Only one galaxy is visible from the northern hemisphere to the naked eye. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Life of a Star FINALE: Black Holes

Nov 21, 2025 1m Transcript

How does a star become a black hole? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Life of a Star: Supernovae Remnants, Neutron Stars, and Pulsars

Nov 19, 2025 1m Transcript

What happens to a high-mass star in its old age? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Life of a Star: Supernovae

Nov 17, 2025 1m Transcript

How does a star become a supernova? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Life of a Star: Red Supergiants

Nov 14, 2025 1m Transcript

How does a star become a red supergiant? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Life of a Star: Type 1A Supernovae

Nov 12, 2025 1m Transcript

What is a type 1A supernova? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Life of a Star: Novae

Nov 10, 2025 1m Transcript

How do stars become novae? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Life of a Star: White Dwarfs and Planetary Nebulae

Nov 07, 2025 1m Transcript

How do stars become white dwarves and planetary nebulae? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Life of a Star: Red Giants

Nov 05, 2025 1m Transcript

How does a star become a red giant? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Life of a Star: Middle Age - The Main Sequence

Nov 03, 2025 1m Transcript

What happens to a star in its "main sequence"? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Life of a Star: The Birth of a Star - Stellar Nurseries

Oct 30, 2025 1m Transcript

How are stars born? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

SPECIAL EPISODE: Go Outside and Look Up

May 04, 2025 1m Transcript

Go outside and look up with today's special episode of Astro Minute.

Globular Clusters

Apr 28, 2025 1m Transcript

Learn how to spot these distant, dazzling objects in today's episode of Astro Minute!

REBOOT - The Double Cluster

Apr 14, 2025 1m

Look up at any point during the year and discover the Double Cluster, first observed by a Greek astronomer over one hundred years before the birth of Christ.

Lyrid Meteor Shower

Apr 07, 2025 1m

Get ready for this nighttime shower on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Exploring Orion

Mar 31, 2025 1m

The constellation Orion is home to many interesting celestial objects. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Update on T Coronae Borealis

Mar 24, 2025 1m

A heavenly explosion is slated for the coming months. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

The Beehive Cluster

Mar 17, 2025 1m Transcript

The vernal equinox brings spring ... and the beautiful Beehive Cluster! Learn how to find it on today's episode of Astro Minute.

Coming to Skies Near You: Total Lunar Eclipse

Mar 03, 2025 1m

On March 13th, North American viewers will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Astro Minute have?

Astro Minute has published 65 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Astronomy, Hobbies.

Is Astro Minute still active?

Astro Minute is currently dormant with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 11m.

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