The Backyard Astronomer Podcast

Author: The Backyard Astronomer AZ

The Backyard Astronomer Podcast with Adam England explores astronomy, space exploration, the night sky and STEM from Northern Arizona. Listen to observing guides, astronomy history, NASA and spaceflight stories, interviews, and monthly guides to what's happening overhead. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Presented by Manzanita Insurance and Accounting. www.manzanitainsuranceandaccounting.com #Astronomy #Space #STEM #Science #STEMEducation #NASA Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro Our awesome sponsors: facebook.com/manzanitains www.Manzanita-Insurance.com www.ManzanitaAccounting.com www.BackyardAstroAZ.com
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E.70 - The October Dark Sky Challege
Episode 71
Thursday, 1 October, 2026

🌌 How many can you find? October 10 brings us a New Moon and one of the darkest evenings of the month. That makes it the perfect night to step outside and explore the sky. This month's Backyard Astronomer is a challenge: start with the Summer Triangle, Great Square of Pegasus and the Teapot, then follow the Milky Way, find the Big Dipper and Andromeda Galaxy, and work your way to Saturn, Titan, Neptune and the Pleiades. No expensive equipment required. Just your eyes, a dark sky, and a little curiosity. Binoculars, a telescope and SkySafari can take you even farther. So grab a chair, turn off the lights and see how many you can check off. Clear skies and happy viewing! 🔭✨ #BackyardAstronomer #Astronomy #Stargazing #NightSky #DarkSky #YavapaiCounty #PrescottArizona #Astronomy #Space #STEM #Science #STEMEducation #NASA Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro Our awesome sponsors: facebook.com/manzanitains www.Manzanita-Insurance.com www.ManzanitaAccounting.com www.ManzanitaInsuranceAndAccounting.com www.BackyardAstroAZ.com