| Hosting | Various |
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| Language | English |
| Length | Usually 5–10 minutes |
| Audio format | MP3 |
| Debut | January 1, 2009 |
| Genre | Astronomy |
| Website | Official website |
365 Days of Astronomy is an educational podcast, inspired by the International Year of Astronomy, that has been published daily since 2009. The podcast episodes are written, recorded and produced by people all around the world.
Each episode has a common intro and outtro that ties it to the overall theme.
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In 2008 some general email brainstorming on possible "new media" programs for the IYA was initiated by Pamela Gay, the listing including Michael Koppelman from Slacker Astronomy, Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy and others involved in the IYA. Eventually the various ideas were distilled down into the 365 Days Of Astronomy podcast. Originally planned to run only through 2009, the International Year of Astronomy, it will continue at least through 2010.[1]
All of the podcasts are archived and can be accessed at any time. The variety of astronomy-related topics and 5-10mins runtime offers an excellent learning and outreach resource for various venues including star parties, classrooms, homeschool, drivetime, or while working at the computer.
The intention is for individuals, schools, companies and other organizations to record 5–10 minutes of audio for each podcast and contributors are encouraged to sign up for a particular day(s). Contributors may sign up for up to twelve podcasts; one per month. Contributors have included both professional and amateur astronomers as well as other scientists, historians and others with an interest in astronomy.
Topics have ranged from "Why Stargazing is Cool" to "Dark Matter and Dark Energy" to "Will the World End in 2012?".
The podcast's theme song, "Far," was written and recorded by George Hrab. A longer version of the song is available on his album Trebuchet, which was released in June 2010.
Contributors have included the following:
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