How Do YOU Learn about Astronomy?

For much of this year I’ve been working with Astrocast.tv, creating a segment for their online astronomy news magazine. My monthly p0rtion of this astro-news outreach project is called “The Astronomer’s Universe.”  I use the time to talk about what professional astronomers are observing and what they’re learning. This month’s episode, contained as part of the larger episode you see embedded here, is about the supergiant star Betelgeuse — the bright star on that makes up the shoulder of Orion, the Hunter.

Doing these segments is a lot of work and a lot of fun. And, I’d like to think that people learn a little something from them — and from all the segments featured on Astrocast.tv.  Do you watch? Do you enjoy the Earth-observing segments by Bente Bye? How about the stargazing segment? Or, what about Greg Redfern’s commentary on the latest astro and planetary exploration news?  If so, let the producers know. Use the contact form to drop a line and feel free to suggest future topics that the show might cover. There’s a universe of good stories out there!

I often wonder where else people go online for their astro-news. There are so many good sites out there — many from official research institutions, and many more from people passionate about the cosmos and its origin and evolution (from a scientific standpoint). Where do you visit?  Drop me a line — I’d love to know!