In this episode of AAASky, we dive into the latest cosmic discoveries with Dr. Shanil Virani of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and host of 'Our Island Universe.' What are "Little Red Dots," and why are they reshaping our understanding of the early universe? We explore how the James Webb Space Telescope is uncovering young galaxies, their supermassive black holes, and what these findings mean for the story of cosmic evolution. Join us for a fascinating journey through time, space, and the mysteries hidden in the universe’s earliest light.

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In this episode, we speak with Nicolas Altobelli, the science operations and development manager for the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission. Launched in April 2023 by the European Space Agency, this interplanetary spacecraft is currently on its way to orbit and study three icy moons of Jupiter: Ganymede, Callisto and Europa, and what would make them potentially habitable for extraterrestrial life.

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In this episode MJ interviews Alfredo Viegas, the new President of the AAA. Alfredo details his vision for the future of the club, and highlights various new programs the club has for its members and New Yorkers in general. MJ and Stanley discuss the AAA’s collaboration with other groups and tell us about the various upcoming club events. And they develop a new title for all astronomers, with a bit of help from Mark Twain.

• Hayden Planetarium
• Astronomy on Tap
• A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
• American Museum of Natural History
• 2024 Total Eclipse
• How to photograph a solar eclipse
• Solar Eclipse Photography with Stan Honda
• Stan Honda Photography
• Stan Honda on AAA Eyepiece
• AAA Eyepiece: Astrophotography

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