New Hampshire in Space

Exploring the Night Sky

This program looks at the history of Alan Shepard and Christa McAuliffe; why the University of New Hampshire is probing the moon; and the science that is inspiring future space ventures.

Support for theĀ The Sky Guy is provided by New Hampshire Astronomical Society.


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Moon Memories | Jeanne Gerulskis

Moon Memories | Jeanne Gerulskis

Director of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center.

Moon Memories | John Gianforte

Moon Memories | John Gianforte

John Gianforte runs the observatory at the University of New Hampshire.

Quandrantid Meteor Shower - The Sky Guy

Quandrantid Meteor Shower - The Sky Guy

Don't miss the peak of the annual Quandrantid Meteor Shower on January 2nd.

Jupiter and Saturn Conjunction - The Sky Guy

Jupiter and Saturn Conjunction - The Sky Guy

On December 21, the Jupiter and Saturn will be so close together.


Geminid Meteor Shower - The Sky Guy

Geminid Meteor Shower - The Sky Guy

The year's best annual meteor shower is coming to our sky on the evening of December 13th.

Mars - The Sky Guy

Mars - The Sky Guy

Mars will appear as a bright orange disk in the sky throughout December.

Comet Swan - The Sky Guy

Comet Swan - The Sky Guy

A new discovery, Comet SWAN.

Comet Atlas - The Sky Guy

Comet Atlas - The Sky Guy

Comet Atlas has brightened considerably since it was first seen in December, 2019. John Gianforte guides you on how to view the "new" comet with binoculars or a telescope.

Venus - The Sky Guy

Venus - The Sky Guy

What's that bright star in the evening sky? It's actually the planet Venus.

The Morning Planets - The Sky Guy

The Morning Planets - The Sky Guy

John Gianforte guides you on how to view the three aligned, morning planets.

New Hampshire in Space (Preview)

New Hampshire in Space (Preview)

New Hampshire has had its eyes on space exploration for decades.

Moon Memories | Mark McConnell

Moon Memories | Mark McConnell

Mark McConnell teaches about space at the University of New Hampshire.



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