Episode #65
What Was the Christmas Star?
Dec 14, 20254 min
What was the star that led the wise men to Jesus? Find out more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
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Astro Minute
Hosted by Lauren Smyth · science · EN
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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What is Astro Minute about?
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.
Who hosts Astro Minute?
Astro Minute is hosted by Lauren Smyth. The show has published 65 episodes to date.
What has Astro Minute covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What Was the Christmas Star?" (14 December 2025, 4 minutes), "Galaxies & Our Own Andromeda" (24 November 2025, 1 minute), and "The Life of a Star FINALE: Black Holes" (21 November 2025, 1 minute).
How often does Astro Minute publish?
Astro Minute publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 1 minute across 65 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Astro Minute?
Booking probability for Astro Minute is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Astro Minute requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Astro Minute's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Astro Minute are Courses, Coaching & Lessons and Scientific Research & Development. Astro Minute has a science audience.
About the host
Lauren Smyth hosts Astro Minute, a science podcast with 65 episodes published.
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Episode #64
Galaxies & Our Own Andromeda
Nov 24, 20251 minOnly one galaxy is visible from the northern hemisphere to the naked eye. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Episode #63
The Life of a Star FINALE: Black Holes
Nov 21, 20251 minHow does a star become a black hole? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
- Nov 19, 20251 min
What happens to a high-mass star in its old age? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Episode #61
The Life of a Star: Supernovae
Nov 17, 20251 minHow does a star become a supernova? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
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Episode #60
The Life of a Star: Red Supergiants
Nov 14, 20251 minHow does a star become a red supergiant? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Episode #59
The Life of a Star: Type 1A Supernovae
Nov 12, 20251 minWhat is a type 1A supernova? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Episode #58
The Life of a Star: Novae
Nov 10, 20251 minHow do stars become novae? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
- Nov 7, 20251 min
How do stars become white dwarves and planetary nebulae? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Episode #56
The Life of a Star: Red Giants
Nov 5, 20251 minHow does a star become a red giant? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
- Nov 3, 20251 min
What happens to a star in its "main sequence"? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
- Oct 30, 20251 min
How are stars born? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Episode #53
SPECIAL EPISODE: Go Outside and Look Up
May 4, 20252 minGo outside and look up with today's special episode of Astro Minute.
Episode #52
Globular Clusters
Apr 28, 20251 minLearn how to spot these distant, dazzling objects in today's episode of Astro Minute!
Episode #51
REBOOT - The Double Cluster
Apr 14, 20251 minLook 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.
Episode #50
Lyrid Meteor Shower
Apr 7, 20251 minGet ready for this nighttime shower on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Episode #49
Exploring Orion
Mar 31, 20251 minThe constellation Orion is home to many interesting celestial objects. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Episode #48
Update on T Coronae Borealis
Mar 24, 20251 minA heavenly explosion is slated for the coming months. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Episode #47
The Beehive Cluster
Mar 17, 20251 minThe vernal equinox brings spring ... and the beautiful Beehive Cluster! Learn how to find it on today's episode of Astro Minute.
- Mar 3, 20251 min
On March 13th, North American viewers will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
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