These podcasts are commentary and discussions of images posted on the Astronomy Picture of the Day website.
In today's image, we see an image from the Apollo 17 mission with the astronauts exploring the edge of Shorty Crater which is visible off to the right....
In today's image, we see jets being emitted from he variable star RX Andromedae. This is actually a binary system with one star transferring mass to...
In today's image, we see interacting galaxies in the constellation of Fornax. When galaxies interact they become distorted with the loops and shells...
In today's image, we see a visualization of what one would see if they were to head toward the center of our galaxy at over 60% of the speed of light.
In today's image, we see an example of a Seyfert galaxy. This is a spiral galaxy with an unusually active center. The activity is fueled by material...