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Looking UpEarly Astrophotography was Controversial (with Anika Burgess)The question seems completely absurd to us in the 21st century: should we use cameras to help with astronomical research? Well, of course. Why wouldn’t we? But in the early 20th century, this was a heated debate that echoed in the domes of many established observatories around the world. So when did the camera really outshine the eye for documenting things in space? Dean Regas chats with Anika Burgess, author of Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How it Transformed Art, Science, and History, to learn more.
2026-01-3015 minLooking UpTrappist-1 is Not Like Our Sun (with Dr. Néstor Espinoza)The universe is enormous and time to observe it is limited. This means planet-hunters have to be extra picky in their search for habitable worlds. Dean chats with Dr. Néstor Espinoza, an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute who has his eye on one specific star system, Trappist-1.
2026-01-1618 minLooking UpThe Martian Craze of the Gilded Age (with David Baron)Mars and Martians. They go together in the public's mind. The Earthling fascination with "alien invaders" goes back a long time. But why? And what does it say about all of us here on Earth? Dean explores this cultural phenomenon with David Baron, author of "The Martians."
2026-01-0216 minLooking UpFROM THE ARCHIVE: Space 2 Inspire (with Dr. Sian Proctor)Revisiting a favorite from 2025: Dean chats with Inspiration4 astronaut and artist, Dr. Sian Proctor about seeing Earth from outer space, and her book, "Earthlight, The Power of Earthlight and the Human Perspective."Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronomerdean, Episode transcript: www.wvxu.org/podcast/looking-up, More from Dean: www.astrodean.com
2025-12-1918 minLooking UpFROM THE ARCHIVE: How will the universe end? (with Dr. Katie Mack)This holiday season, Dean Regas visits a favorite episode of Looking Up, featuring astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack. They discuss how all of this might end: could it be a crunch, a freeze or a rip?
2025-12-0513 minLooking UpThe Forgotten Water on Venus (with Dr. Rakesh Mogul)Venus is close-by and similar in size to Earth, but until recently, we couldn’t tell much about it. Dr. Rakesh Mogul, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, at Cal Poly Pomona took another look at old Venus data to potentially change what we know about our sister planet. Dean chats with Dr. Mogul to unravel the mystery.
2025-11-2115 min
EmpowerU America PodcastTour of the Universe with Dean RegasRocket through space and sail among billions of stars and galaxies, all in the comfort of the EmpowerU studios.! Utilizing some amazing simulation software, one of America’s most renowned lecturers on astronomy will guide you through the mind-boggling scale of the universe.Along the way you’ll stop at the Moon and individual planets. Then you’ll make the jump to light speed and head to interstellar space to see all the galaxies in the universe. We are very fortunate to have landed Dean Regas to give this presentation.Dean has published books on astronomy, authored many a...
2025-11-1331 minLooking UpOver 6000 New Worlds; Do Any of them Contain Life? (with Dr. Malena Rice)After NASA's recent milestone of over 6000 exoplanets tracked, Dean Regas has one big question. Is anyone living on them? On this episode, Dean chats with Dr. Malena Rice, a planetary astrophysicist and assistant professor in the Yale Department of Astronomy, to find out.
2025-10-2419 minLooking UpWhat Happens if You Fall Into a Black Hole? (With Dr. Janna Levin)What happens if you fall into a black hole? What would it sound like? What would you see? Dean Regas chats with Dr. Janna Levin, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University, to find out the answers to these questions and more.
2025-10-1016 minLooking UpIt's All Fun and Games Until You Discover a Planet (with Dr. Konstantin Batygin)Dr. Konstantin Batygin, professor of Planetary Science at Caltech, made a joke that turned out to be true. In 2014, another Caltech professor, Mike Brown, brought an intriguing research paper to Batygin's attention. The paper described a peculiar planetary alignment in the outer solar system. While developing theoretical models to explain the paper's assertions, Brown and Batygin had a running gag, "We were like, okay, as a joke, let's put a planet in the outer solar system just to see what would happen." In this episode of Looking Up, Dean Regas chats with Dr. Batygin and gets the full story.
2025-09-2618 minLooking UpNight at the Observatory (with Thomas Lennon)Has anyone written more screenplays than Albert Einstein? On this episode of Looking Up, Dean Regas consults with comedian, screenwriter, and Chris Hadfield look-alike, Thomas Lennon, on this very question.
2025-09-1215 minLooking UpBuzzkill Astronomers and Star Hustlers (with James Albury)"Some people hustle pool, some people hustle cars, but have you ever heard of the man who hustles stars?" From 1976 to 1997, these lines began every episode of Jack Horkheimer: Star Hustler, the astronomy show from WPBT, South Florida PBS. Later on Star Hustler was rebranded to Star Gazers, and hosts Dean Regas and James Albury took over after Horkheimer's passing. In this episode of Looking Up, Dean and James reminisce on production of the show, plus, "buzzkill" astronomy is back!
2025-08-2915 minLooking UpShh... Astronomers are Sleeping! (with Vannessa Gressieux)You might have to watch the sunrise by yourself at Kitt Peak Observatory. At night, astronomers and technicians conduct research and lead tours for the public. But as the sun starts to peek over the Quinlan Mountains, everyone is still asleep. Dean Regas chats with Vannessa Gressieux, the docent and guide coordinator at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, to learn more.
2025-08-1517 minLooking UpThe Human Computer Who Changed Fluid Dynamics (with Anne Saker)Science journalist Anne Saker describes the Chandrasekhar Limit as a range of possibility where if a planet has enough stability in its magnetic force and its gravitational force, it can sustain life. This Nobel Prize winning discovery changed the field of fluid dynamics. Though it was named after theoretical physicist Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, he credited his computer, Donna Elbert, "for without her part, there would have been no substance.” Dean Regas chats with Anne Saker to learn more about Donna Elbert's astronomical legacy.
2025-08-0216 minLooking UpWatching Your Dad Land on the Moon (with Mark Armstrong)Dean Regas chats with Mark Armstrong, son of Neil Armstrong, about the Apollo 11 moon landing. Listen in to learn about Mark's upbringing under the lunar spotlight, and his current work with the Vantage Earth Foundation.
2025-07-1218 min
Meanwhile... at the MuseumDean Regas, AstronomerIn his over 25 year career as an astronomer, Dean Regas has been the lead astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory, the host of the podcast Looking Up, co-host of the PBS show Star Gazers, a contributing writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer and so much more. Now flying solo, Dean is a rogue astronomer out to show you the wonders of the universe. We'll chat with Dean about his career, what's new in astronomy and let him try to convince you that Pluto really shouldn't be classified as a planet.
2025-07-021h 04Looking UpThe Comet that Crashed into Jupiter (with David Levy)Dean Regas chats with astronomer David Levy, unpacking the discovery of the famous Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9. Listen in and find out how you can start chasing comets yourself.
2025-06-2714 min
Bill Cunningham on 700WLW6-18-25 Bill Cunningham ShowWillie talks with Sarah Heringer about the death of her husband, and what she would like to see the city do moving forward. Also Connie Pillich joins Willie to discuss her decision not to charge the officers involved in the death of Ryan Hinton. Finally Dean Regas talks about colonizing other planets.
2025-06-181h 40Looking UpExploring Oddball Stars (with Dr. Gerard van Belle)Dean Regas chats with Dr. Gerard van Belle, a tenured astronomer and the director of science at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Listen to find out how the star Altair got its "oddball" shape.
2025-06-1313 min
Science FridayWhat’s Next For China’s Space Program?This week, China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft sent back its first image from space. It’s headed to a rendezvous with the asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, one of Earth’s “quasi-moons,” where it will collect samples in 2026. The mission comes after several successful lunar missions, including a lunar rover and a sample return mission from the far side of the moon. Host Ira Flatow talks with reporter Ling Xin from the South China Morning Post about the goals of China’s space program, and what might be ahead.Plus, astronomer Dean Regas describes his new “tactile astronomy” book, which seeks to bring st...
2025-06-1219 min
Science FridayWhat’s Next For China’s Space Program?This week, China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft sent back its first image from space. It’s headed to a rendezvous with the asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, one of Earth’s “quasi-moons,” where it will collect samples in 2026. The mission comes after several successful lunar missions, including a lunar rover and a sample return mission from the far side of the moon. Host Ira Flatow talks with reporter Ling Xin from the South China Morning Post about the goals of China’s space program, and what might be ahead.
Plus, astronomer Dean Regas describes his new “tactile astronomy” book, which seeks to bring st...
2025-06-1219 min
Eddie & RockyEddie & Rocky -- 6/10/25Eddie and Rocky talk with Pete Thamel about the house settlement and the impact it has on college sports. Plus, they check in with former MLB player and UC Bearcat Kevin Youkilis, and astronomer Dean Regas, on 700 WLW!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 6/10/25Eddie and Rocky talk with Pete Thamel about the house settlement and the impact it has on college sports. Plus, they check in with former MLB player and UC Bearcat Kevin Youkilis, and astronomer Dean Regas, on 700 WLW!
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Eddie & RockyEddie & Rocky -- 6/3/25Eddie and Rocky talk with Adam Matthews, Aaron Williams, Dean Regas, and more on ESPN 1530!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-031h 33Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 6/3/25Eddie and Rocky talk with Adam Matthews, Aaron Williams, Dean Regas, and more on ESPN 1530!
2025-06-031h 33Looking UpI Heart Pluto (with Alan Stern)In this episode of 'Looking Up,' Dean Regas chats with Alan Stern, a planetary scientist for the New Horizons mission exploring Pluto. Listen for the latest on the mission, and behind the scenes audio from the I Heart Pluto Festival in Flagstaff, Arizona.
2025-06-0217 minLooking UpDo Lights Really Make People Safer? (with Stephen Hummel)In this episode of 'Looking Up,' Dean Regas chats with Stephen Hummel, Dark Skies Initiative coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin and at the McDonald Observatory. Listen in to learn how you can support dark sky preservation from home, no matter where you live.
2025-05-1614 min
Eddie & RockyEddie and Rocky -- 5/5/25Eddie and Rocky talk about the process or electing a new pope with Professor Mathew Schmalz, Dean Regas talks about tonight's meteor shower and other space news plus Alex Stone of ABC News talks about Trump's proclamation to reopen Alcatraz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-051h 07Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie and Rocky -- 5/5/25Eddie and Rocky talk about the process or electing a new pope with Professor Mathew Schmalz, Dean Regas talks about tonight's meteor shower and other space news plus Alex Stone of ABC News talks about Trump's proclamation to reopen Alcatraz.
2025-05-051h 07Looking UpCan Elon Musk Even Go to Mars? (with Oliver Morton)Dean gets to the root of this question with guest Oliver Morton, Senior Editor for the Economist and author of the book, "The Moon: A History for the Future." They discuss Musk's likelihood for a Mars landing, and what the future of private space travel could mean for present Earthlings.Should you be on the rescue-ship to Mars? Tell us what you think by writing to us at looking up@wvxu.org and let us know what job skills will get you to Mars someday. Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using...
2025-05-0216 minLooking UpTouch the Stars; Astronomy for People who are Visually Impaired (with Noreen Grice)Dean chats with Noreen Grice, the founder of You Can Do Astronomy, an accessibility design and consulting company with a focus on making astronomy and space science accessible for everyone! Music from Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC) this episode includes the following titles: Batholith, Spinning Cam, Silent Obelisk and Flame.Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronomerdean, Episode transcript: www.wvxu.org/podcast/looking-up, More from Dean: www.astrodean.com
2025-04-1917 minLooking UpIs an Asteroid Headed Towards Earth? (with Pranvera Hyseni)Dean sets the record straight on Asteroid 2024 YR4 and chats with Pranvera Hyseni, a PhD student at the University of California Santa Cruz, and the Founder and Director of Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo.Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronomerdean, Episode transcript: www.wvxu.org/podcast/looking-up, More from Dean: www.astrodean.com
2025-04-0416 minLooking UpViewing Earth from Outer Space (with Mark Brown)Dean chats with Mark Brown a former Air Force pilot astronaut and now an aerospace consultant to companies going above and beyond.Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronomerdean, Episode transcript: www.wvxu.org/podcast/looking-up, More from Dean: www.astrodean.com
2025-03-2116 min
Science FridayHow Narwhals Use Their Tusks To Hunt And Play | This Week's ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar EclipseAn international team of researchers used drones to study narwhals and learn more about their behavior. And, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across most of North and South America in the early morning hours of March 14.
New Footage Shows How Narwhals Use Tusks To Hunt And Play
We’re taking a polar plunge into the science of sea unicorns, also known as narwhals!
Narwhals are mysterious arctic whales with long, twirly tusks protruding from their foreheads, like a creature out of a fairy tale. And it turns out that we don’t kn...
2025-03-1217 minEddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 3/10/25Eddie and Rocky talk with Jim Blythe, Derek Oliviera, Dean Regas, Peter Charalambous, and more on 700 WLW!
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Eddie & RockyEddie & Rocky -- 3/10/25Eddie and Rocky talk with Jim Blythe, Derek Oliviera, Dean Regas, Peter Charalambous, and more on 700 WLW!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-101h 42Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 2/19/25Eddie and Rocky talk with David Olcott, Dean Regas, Bill Cunningham, and Alex Stone, on 700 WLW!
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Eddie & RockyEddie & Rocky -- 2/19/25Eddie and Rocky talk with David Olcott, Dean Regas, Bill Cunningham, and Alex Stone, on 700 WLW!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-191h 47
Eddie & RockyEddie & Rocky -- 1/28/25Eddie and Rocky talk with Sydney Franklin, Chis Willbratte, Dean Regas, and Jordan Miller. Plus, they take your calls on 700 WLW!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-01-281h 49Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 1/28/25Eddie and Rocky talk with Sydney Franklin, Chis Willbratte, Dean Regas, and Jordan Miller. Plus, they take your calls on 700 WLW!
2025-01-281h 49
The Smart 7The Sunday 7 - Trump launches new AI Project “Stargate”, inside the latest Samsung launch, worrying news on Adult ADHD, and why you should keep your eyes on the SkiesThe Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week...With over 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:GuestsDonald Trump - 45th...
2025-01-2619 min
Science FridayThis January, See A ‘Planet Parade’ In The Night SkyRejoice, amateur and professional astronomers: This January is a fantastic time for looking up at the sky.The flashiest event of the season is also one of the easiest to see without binoculars or a telescope. A “parade of planets”—Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars—will be visible, and recognizable by their incredible brightness against the night sky. Uranus and Neptune will also be visible, but with a telescope. This string of planets will be visible for all of January.Additionally, the ATLAS comet, discovered last year by NASA’s Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, has come c...
2025-01-2217 min
Science FridayThis January, See A ‘Planet Parade’ In The Night SkyRejoice, amateur and professional astronomers: This January is a fantastic time for looking up at the sky.
The flashiest event of the season is also one of the easiest to see without binoculars or a telescope. A “parade of planets”—Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars—will be visible, and recognizable by their incredible brightness against the night sky. Uranus and Neptune will also be visible, but with a telescope. This string of planets will be visible for all of January.
Additionally, the ATLAS comet, discovered last year by NASA’s Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, has come c...
2025-01-2217 minBill Cunningham on 700WLW12-16-24 Bill Cunningham ShowWillie discusses how the electoral college works with Ohio GOP Chairman Alex Triantifillou. Also Dean Regas explains what the mysterious flying objects over New Jersey could be. Finally Congressman Warren Davidson talks the latest from Washington.
2024-12-161h 32Bill Cunningham on 700WLWLive on Sunday Night with Bill Cunningham 12/15/2024Drones flying across the skies? What does the government know and when did they know it? Astronomer Dean Regas joins Willie to talk on the drones. Is it really aliens? Is Spock or Data reaching out? Jeff Crouere can't wait for the next 5 to 6 weeks to be over with. What will Trump be able to do and not do? Congressman Warran Davidson talks drones, what is ahead for 2025 and more. Tim Chapman talks DOGE.
2024-12-161h 53Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWRocky & Jason -- 12/6/24Rocky and Jason talk with Richard Skinner, John Matarese, Alex Stone, Dean Regas, and more on 700 WLW!
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Eddie & RockyRocky & Jason -- 12/6/24Rocky and Jason talk with Richard Skinner, John Matarese, Alex Stone, Dean Regas, and more on 700 WLW!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-12-061h 36Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 11/1/24Eddie and Rocky talk Bengals with Richard Skinner, check in with John Matarese and Peter Bronson, chat about the bridge fire this morning, and Dean Regas stops by, on 700 WLW!
2024-11-012h 03Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 10/15/24Eddie and Rocky talk with Adam Bird, Tanya O'Rourke, Matt Weidemer, Dean Regas, Jay O'Brien, and more on 700 WLW!
2024-10-151h 49Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWDan & Jason -- 10/4/24Dan and Jason are in for Eddie and Rocky! They talk with Richard Skinner, John Matarese, John Condit, Dean Regas, and more on 700 WLW!
2024-10-041h 53
Hero Radio: Stories Beyond the Music6.3 Dean RegasIn this episode of Hero Radio we interview Astronomer Dean Regas, a renowned educator and former co-host of Star Gazers. We discuss space travel to Mars, how the moon was formed, if there is alien life out there and so much more! We hope you enjoy this "out of this world" episode!
2024-09-1252 minBill Cunningham on 700WLW9-10-24 Bill Cunningham ShowWillie previews tonight's Presidential debate with Ohio GOP Chairman Alex Triantafillou. Also Dean Regas discusses what it would take to travel to Mars. Finally Willie pontificates with the American people.
2024-09-101h 25Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 8/15/24Eddie and Rocky talk to Dave Hatter, Dean Regas, Tony Pike, Alex Stone, and more on 700 WLW!
2024-08-151h 18Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie and Jason Williams -- 7/19/24Rocky is out, Jason Williams is in on today's edition of the program. Richard Skinner joins the show as well as John Matarese, Alex Stone, Dean Regas, and Dave Hatter.
2024-07-201h 25Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 7/11/24Eddie and Rocky talk Reds, chat with PJ Striet and Dean Regas, and more on 700 WLW!
2024-07-1157 minEddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 6/3/24Eddie and Rocky talk with Anthony Russo, Javier Perez, Dean Regas, Alex Stone, and take your phone calls on 700 WLW!
2024-06-031h 43
Mike McConnellMike McConnell 5/31/2024A new planet discovered. Do we really need time zones on the moon? Dean Regas explains. ABC's Rick Klien talks about what might be next for Donald Trump. Beer Dave with all thing's beer retaliated to wrap up the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-3128 min
The Necessary Entrepreneur#89 - Dean Regas - AstronomerToday on The Necessary Entrepreneur we have a fascinating guest joining us- an individual whose passion for the cosmos and dedication to education have made him a shining star in the world of astronomy. It's my pleasure to introduce Dean Regas. Dean's enthusiasm for sharing the wonders of the universe has reached countless individuals of all ages through public events, lectures, and his former role at the Cincinnati Observatory and previous co-host of the popular PBS series Star Gazers. With over 20 years of experience in communicating complex astronomical concepts in a relatable way, Dean has become a household name...
2024-05-131h 36Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 5/10/24Eddie and Rocky talk to Richard Skinner from Local12 about the struggling Reds and the NFL possibly going to 18 games. John Matarese about Aldi cutting prices on select items and a Classic Car scam to be aware of. They also talk to Dave Hatter, Dean Regas, Adam Wolterman, and discuss more!
2024-05-101h 33Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 4/26/24Eddie and Rocky talk NFL Draft with Richard Skinner and Jason WIlliams, chat with Dean Regas, and more on 700 WLW!
2024-04-261h 18
Nature GuysEclipse StoriesCentral Indiana had clear skies for the April 8, 2024 eclipse! Bob joined a fantastic group of family, friends and other nature lovers at Jenkins Forever Farm animal sanctuary for a spectacular eclipse. He was able to record some of their reactions before, during and after the eclipse. Related Episodes: Eclipse with Dean Regas, Eclipse Lovers
2024-04-2315 minEddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 4/16/24Eddie and Rocky talk to Tanya O'Rourke, Dr. Bruce Herman, Deb, Dean Regas, and Alex Stone on a busy Tuesday afternoon on 700 WLW!
2024-04-161h 41Bill Cunningham on 700WLW4-5-24 Bill Cunningham ShowWillie discusses Monday's eclipse with Dean Regas, breaks down the possibility of child trafficking in Cincinnati with Channel 5's Sheree Paolello, and Willie hears from the American people.
2024-04-051h 32Eddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky -- 3/8/24Eddie and Rocky talk to Dean Regas, Richard Skinner, Andy Field, and take your calls on 700 WLW!
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