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EhandelsnackFrån studentprojekt till Gasellföretag – resan bakom Explr & Kayakstore | Felix FreyHur går man från att sälja kajaker ur vardagsrummet till att driva ett Gasellföretag med 50 miljoner i omsättning? I det här avsnittet gästas Christofer Grafström och Sebastian Nilsson av Felix Frey – entreprenören bakom Explr och Kayakstore.Felix delar med sig av hur ett personligt initiativ vid sidan av ingenjörsstudierna blev grunden för ett snabbväxande outdoor-imperium. Vi får höra om resan från nischad e-handel till multibrandstrategi, varför en fysisk butik blev en game changer – och hur Explr lyckats växa lönsamt i en tuff...
2025-04-071h 12
Outside of the BoxTalking with EXPLR Media Founder Jenny Buccos about the National STEM Festival on Outside of the BoxI had the pleasure of being joined by the amazing Jenny Buccos with EXPLR Media who has been running the National STEM Festival going on its second year. We talked about the surprising and exciting amount of kids whose projects centered on using AI tech for good to help people, what kids attending the festival get to experience while there and the importance of kids having mentors to help get them more engaged. You can watch the livestream of the National STEM Festival on March 22nd. Check out the cool things these kids are doing at nationalstemfestival.com and...
2025-03-1018 min
Outside of the BoxOutside of the Box Ep 140 | Kari Byron | National STEM Challenge | EXPLR MediaIt is time for a very special episode with a personal hero of mine and likely so many young people who grew up watching her be a curiosity communicator on Mythbusters - Kari Byron. We talk heavily about the National STEM Challenge which she organized as part of EXPLR with her business partner Jenny Buccos as well as collaboration with the Department of Education as well as Chef Andrew Zimmern. We get into the details of the festival including who can participate and the windows for submitting projects. Kari and I also discussed EXPLR's other initiatives, her personal journey...
2023-09-2528 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos161: Jenny Buccos CEO and Founder of EXPLR MediaExplore this show and so much more at www.coffeeforthebrain.comIn this episode of the podcast, I speak with the wonderful and incredible Jenny Buccos.Jenny Buccos is a multi-award-winning director and producer. She is the founder and Head of Content of EXPLR Media, a multimedia education strategist, and an agent for global citizenship.She is the Creator and Executive Producer of Crash Test World- a family-focused TV series presented by Kari Byron (Mythbusters). (Available on Discovery+)In 2003, before the existence of YouTube, she founded ProjectExplorer, a free multimedia website designed to educat...
2023-02-1545 min
EduTechGuysS7E21 - Jenny Buccos & Kari Byron - EXPLR-MEDIAOn today’s show, the guys chat with explr-media.com CEO & Founder Jenny Buccos and Global VP of Production & Founder, Kari Byron. From Storytelling in Education with a focus on STEM/STEAM, to Global competence, and the EXPLR platform, Jenny and Kari illuminate the interview with their wit, knowledge and excitement for leading, learning and helping the world’s students and teachers. Get ready for a short trip in a fast ship and so much more, up next, on the EduTechGuys. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support
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2022-06-1236 min
Space ExplrScience Communication and How Space Benefits You, Earth & Humankind - DARSHAN DESHPANDE | EP.133Darshan Deshpande, also known as DarshD or Darsh Davis is a management finance graduate, content creator, SpaceKind & Space Generation member, Analog Astronaut Community Moderator, Science Communicator, Writer at Everlasting Hauntings & Haunted Vermont, Aditya Birla Capital SunLife Advisor, & supporter of Space For Humanity, Space industry & of course, Space Explr, GRSS!
2021-11-2620 min
Viewless Wings Poetry PodcastKari Byron on Creating Black Powder Art for "canvas" and EXPLR for StudentsOn this episode of The Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast I have a very special guest, none other than Mythbusters and Crash Test World star Kari Byron. Kari is also an incredible artist and sculptor who has mastered the explosive technique of black powder to create her paintings. I spoke with Kari about the black powder technique, how she approached creating the cover art for my book “canvas” using black powder, and the cool project she’s been working on recently.
James Morehead's debut book canvas is on sale now: https://tinyurl.com/canvasamazon.
You can see Ka...
2021-08-0913 min
Space ExplrSpace Photography, Science, Missions and The Future of Humankind - CALLUM WINGROVE | EP.93Callum Wingrove talks about space photography, science, missions, the future of humankind, and more. He lives in London and he is also a father to grown-up identical twin daughters. He loves all things science and obtained his Ph.D. in biochemistry. His interest in space exploration was forged from growing up at the time of the Apollo missions. These days he explores the cosmos in his spare time through astrophotography from his home.
2021-05-121h 53Space ExplrNight Skies, Landscape Photography, Cosmic Theories and Space Science - SHIKHAR GUPTA | EP.92Shikhar Gupta talks about taking pictures of the night skies, landscape photography, cosmic theories, space science, and much more. He is professionally a data engineer, he is an avid traveler and an amateur photographer with a strong liking for night skies and landscapes. Being an overnight ride away from the Himalayas, he can be called more of a travel astrophotographer, who loves to travel to pristine skies to escape the city lights and capture the photons emanating in the distant blobs of dust.
2021-05-101h 20Space ExplrInternational Space Station, Habitation Concepts and Human Spaceflight - MATEJ POLIACEK | EP.91Matej is a Flight Operations Engineer for the Columbus module of the International Space Station at DLR. Aside from working on the existing station, he has also worked on habitation concept studies for the Moon, Mars, and Venus, collaborating with teams to design bases and necessary systems for these destinations. The most recent of these - a lunar base named Domi Inter Astra, developed with a team from the Space Generation Advisory Council - has won the 1st place prize in a competition organized by The Moon Society. Prior to his full-time involvement in human spaceflight, Matej worked with...
2021-05-071h 26Space ExplrGenetics, Cell Biology and Molecular Evolution on Earth and Other Planets - AARON ENGELHART | EP.90Aaron Engelhart talks about genetics, cell biology, molecular evolution on earth, other planets, and much more. He is an expert in molecular evolution on Mars and elsewhere in the Solar system. He and his team are working to develop advanced RNA imaging tools, towards achieving a robust, general tool for imaging arbitrary RNAs of interest – particularly in challenging systems, such as mammalian cells and whole organisms.
2021-05-0556 minSpace ExplrGeology, Astrobiology, Blue Marble Space and Next Generation Scientists - SANJOY SOM | EP.89Sanjoy talks about geology, astrobiology, Blue Marble Space, next-generation scientists, and much more. He is a geologist and astrobiologist at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science and sits at NASA's Ames Research Center in California. He is the founder and CEO of Blue Marble Space, a non-profit dedicated to scientific research, disseminating science, and training next-generation scientists.
2021-05-031h 06Space ExplrVariable Star Observations and Participating in Astronomy Research - STELLA KAFKA | EP.88Dr. Stella Kafka is talking about variable star observations, participating in astronomy research, and much more. She is the Executive Director and CEO of the American Association of Variable Star Observers, an international organization focusing on engaging professional and amateur astronomers in science. Within the auspices of the AAVSO, Dr. Kafka is working towards enabling individuals from all backgrounds to actively participate in research projects, building a diverse and inclusive community of science-savvy citizens who work collectively to understand some of the most dynamic phenomena in the universe. Dr Kafka acquired her Bachelors of Science in Physics from the...
2021-04-301h 22Space ExplrRocket Engineering, Space Photography, Fusion Energy and Plasma Physics - TREY HENDERSON | EP.87Trey Henderson talks about rocket engineering, space photography, fusion energy, plasma physics, and much more. He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with experience designing rocket engines and high-field plasma fusion devices, Trey is an avid landscape and astrophotographer who started his journey with astronomy about 4 years ago.
2021-04-281h 35Space ExplrAerospace Engineering, Future Space Missions and Becoming an Astronaut - BAILEY BURNS | EP.86Bailey talks about aerospace engineering, future space missions, becoming an astronaut and much, much more. She is an Aerospace Systems Engineer at Paragon Space working on the life support for the next lunar lander. She is also a master's student in Space Resources. Bailey also hopes to be an astronaut one day, doing plenty of work to prepare herself such as g-force training, microgravity, and living a simulated moon base for two weeks at HI-SEAS as an analog astronaut. Her goal is to be the first person to solve a Rubik's cube in space.
2021-04-261h 04Space ExplrAnalog Astronaut Training, Chronobiology and Science Innovations - DR. AGATA KOLODZIEJCZYK | EP.85Dr. Agata Kołodziejczyk talks about analog astronaut training, chronobiology, science innovations, and much, much more. She is a neurobiologist with a space mission, she obtained her doctorate at the University of Stockholm, she is a co-founder of Space Garden and Analog Astronaut Training Center, the main originator and creator of analog bases for simulating space missions in Poland, organizer of 26 lunar and Martian analog space missions, mentor of 85 analog astronauts. She worked at the European Space Agency in the Advanced Concepts Team in the Netherlands.
Author of numerous educational and scientific publications on chronobiology, space biology, a...
2021-04-231h 09Space ExplrAstronomy, Fossils, Photography, Planetarium Work and Life in The Universe - DEREK DEMETER | EP.84Derek talks about astronomy, fossils, photography, planetarium work, life in the universe, and much, much more. Ever since Derek could remember, he has been looking to the stars. Derek began working at the Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida in 2003 while a Physics and Technical Education student. By 2007, Derek was offered the position of planetarium director, and immediately began the process of writing and producing new shows, including a complete series of presentations that explore the astronomy and history of numerous cultures from around the world.
Over much of the last decade, his passion fo...
2021-04-212h 07Space ExplrAstronomy, Exoplanets, Telescopes and Your Pursuing Career in Science - DANIELLE WILCOX | EP.83Danielle talks about astronomy, exoplanets, telescopes, pursuing your career in science, and much more. She is a Resident Astronomer and Telescope Operator at Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork, Ireland. She is also the coordinator for Space Week Ireland and runs space events across the country. She does a lot of Astronomy outreach events with the public and is involved in bringing space directly into the classroom.
Her passion is telescopes, where her favorite part of her job is getting to run a 16" Meade LX200R research telescope at the observatory. She works alongside their co-founder and resident A...
2021-04-191h 33Space ExplrBuying Your Astrophotography Equipment And Capturing The Beauty of Space - JONATHAN HILL | EP.82Jonathan Hill talks about buying your astrophotography equipment and capturing the beauty of space. He is a 21-year-old amateur astrophotographer and mechanical engineering student based in Alabama in the United States. He has loved space for as long as he can remember but didn't get into astronomical imaging and astronomy until the summer of 2017 when he bought his Nikon DSLR camera. He hopes that those who see his images can experience the same wonder and beauty of space that has made such a huge impact on him.
2021-04-1556 minSpace ExplrAstrophysics, Analog Missions, Spacesuit Simulations and TV Science Show - GERNOT GROEMER | EP.81Gernot Groemer talks about astrophysics, analog missions, spacesuit simulations, TV science show, and much more. He is an astrophysicist with a Ph.D. in Astrobiology, he serves as the Director of the Austrian Space Forum, where he leads the development team for a Mars spacesuit simulator. Besides that, he is the TV host of the prime-time science show on Austrian and German television “PM Wissen”.
He is an active analog astronaut, logging 30min of weightlessness and currently 113 hours of simulated spacewalks. So far, Dr. Groemer leads 12 international Mars simulations in Mars-like locations on Earth: from the Utah Badla...
2021-04-0952 minSpace ExplrSpace Medicine and Igniting Future Generations to Pursue Careers in Space - GITIKA GORTHI | EP.80Gitika Gorthi talks about space medicine and igniting future generations to pursue careers in space. She is the Founder and CEO of IgnitedThinkers and is currently a junior at Chantilly High School in Virginia, USA. Gitika developed IgnitedThinkers, a non-profit organization to spread space education to students across the world regardless of their age, gender-identification, ethnicity, and economic status, in 8th grade and has ever since then worked to spread space to all.
Gitika conducts free webinars, workshops, space champion interviews on the IgnitedThinkers youtube channel, collaborates with other space organizations, and is working to incorporate space in...
2021-04-0753 minSpace ExplrHow VR Training Technology Benefits The Space Industry - JASON MICHAUD & JAWAD EL HOUSSINE | EP.79Jason Michaud and Jawad El Houssine talk about how VR training technology benefits the space industry, Jason is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology, aerospace, and services industry. Mr. Michaud is a strong business development professional, with a passion for entrepreneurship and the business marketing world. Jason is also a youth entrepreneur at the age of 29 and has been the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Founder of Stardust Technologies and Tech Galaxy with over 10 years of entrepreneurship and business development in Northern Ontario, Canada. Jason studied at Collège Boréal...
2021-04-0549 minSpace ExplrAstronomy, Space Photography, Science and The Future of Our Planet - ALEX MCCULLOCH | EP.78Alex talks about astronomy, space photography, science, the future of our planet, and much more. He is a 17-year-old astronomer/astrophotographer from the cloudy skies of Seattle.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmccphoto/
2021-04-021h 31Space ExplrRocket Technology, Working at SpaceX and Capital Allocation in The Space Industry | HANS UY | EP.77Hans Uy talks about rocket technology, working at SpaceX, capital allocation in the space industry, and much more. He is a SpaceX financial analyst, former Wall Street investment banker, the University of Texas at Austin class of 2018, born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and is a lifelong space fan.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astronomical_returns/
Website: https://www.astronomicalreturns.com/
2021-03-3152 minSpace ExplrBeginners Guide to Getting Started in Astrophotography | SAM O'CONNELL | EP.76Sam O'Connell gives us the beginner's guide to getting started in astrophotography. He is a 17-year-old amateur astrophotographer from the humble state of Missouri. He’s been a space enthusiast for most of his life and still am completely awe-struck by the grandeur of the universe to this very day. He is still a junior in high school which comes with its perks and downsides but it's nice to have this hobby at such a young age.
CONNECT WITH SAM:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.oconnell_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.oconne...
2021-03-2945 minSpace ExplrSpace Engineering, Space Law & Policy and Working for an Aerospace Company | ANA CASTRO | EP.75Ana Paula Castro de Paula Nunes is talking about space engineering, space law & policy, working for an aerospace company, and much more. She is an Aerospace Engineer from Brazil and has a master’s degree in Space Law & Policy. On her journey, Ana has also gained valuable experience in the space sector as an intern at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (@unoosa).
Ana was the first South-American to join the EuroMoonMars team during the second campaign of the analog space mission EMMIHS-II in 2019, where she acted as Chief Crew Engineer on the lunar simulation org...
2021-03-2621 minSpace ExplrAstronomy, Astrophysics, Space Technology and Science Communication | PARSHATI PATEL | EP.74Parshati Patel talks about astronomy, astrophysics, space technology, science communication and much more. She is an astrophysicist, science communicator and STEM education researcher based in London, Ontario, Canada. She is passionate about communicating space science and technology with the students and public to ignite their curiosity about the environment and our place in the universe. Apart from astronomy and communicating science, she enjoys capturing the night sky when time and weather permits!
CONNECT WITH PARSHATI:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParshatiPatel
Instagram: http://instagram.com/ParshatiPatel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parshati.patel
2021-03-2414 minSpace ExplrSpace Science, Mechanical Engineering and Building NASA Cleanrooms | REGGIE MCNEILL | EP.73Reginald McNeill II talks about space science, mechanical engineering, building NASA cleanrooms, and much more. He is a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with a focus on planning and project management for complex facilities and infrastructure projects. He currently serves as a Directorate Planner at NASA GSFC, where he lends his expertise to directly support Earth Science, Space Science, and Space Flight missions. His previous experiences as a design engineer and materials engineer have provided him with the necessary knowledge to oversee multi-discipline initiatives. Reginald’s first internships were at NASA GSFC; he has come full circle and appreciates the impact th...
2021-03-221h 13Space ExplrAstrophysics, Supernovae Research, Data Science and Life in the Universe - ANDY TZANIDAKIS | EP.72Andy Tzadinakis talks about astrophysics, supernovae research, data science, life in the universe, and much more. He is a post-baccalaureate research scholar at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) working as an astrophysicist researcher. His current research focuses on the physical process of stars going supernovae using telescopes around the world. Andy is particularly very passionate about using data science, software development, and innovative data visualization techniques to further understand the universe.
CONNECT WITH ANDY:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andytzaastro/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndyTzan
2021-03-191h 27Space ExplrAstrophotography, Deep Space Images and Women in Space Science | HELENA COCHRANE | EP.71Helena Cochrane talks about astrophotography, deep space images, and women in space science. She is a 16-year-old astrophotographer from Scotland! She officially started deep space work in April 2020 but always had a huge interest in the moon and space. When she began the hobby, she started to realize how challenging it was! So, in the hope of being a help to others at the same time, she decided to set up a YouTube channel! Through this, she made connections with some leading telescope retailers (OPT and Highpointscientific) who couldn’t have been more supportive of her work (especially with th...
2021-03-1752 minSpace ExplrAstronomy, Astrophotography and Finding Your Passion For Space | BOWEN CAMERON | EP.70Bowen Cameron talks about astronomy, astrophotography, finding your passion for space, and more. He is 18 years old APOD-winning astrophotographer, astronomy student, and 3D renderer - with a passion for space.
CONNECT WITH BOWEN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bojay_stellar/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bojay_stellar
2021-03-1555 minSpace ExplrLearning Astrophotography, Understanding Cosmos and The Future of Humankind | JULIAN SHROFF | EP.69Julian Shroff talked about learning astrophotography, understanding the cosmos, the future of humankind, and much more. Julian is a 23-year-old student and astrophotographer living in Freiburg, which is in southern Germany. His main interests are photographing the faint objects inside and outside of our Galaxy. This can be anything from the moon to faint dust.
CONNECT WITH JULIAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazed_conceptions/
2021-03-1242 minSpace ExplrLunar Gateway, Space Technology and Becoming Nasa Engineer | KENNY HARRIS | EP.68Kenneth Harris talks about Lunar Gateway, space technology, and becoming a Nasa engineer. Acknowledged by Forbes Magazine amongst the world’s youngest and most impactful individuals in the field of science, Kenneth Harris is known for delivering thoughtful and dynamic leadership on programs of critical national and international importance. Since the age of 16, Kenneth has been involved in projects at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, totaling seven satellite missions over his 12-year tenure with the Center.
Kenneth currently serves as a Senior Project Engineer for the Lunar Gateway HERMES Instrument, which will help us send Astronauts back to...
2021-03-101h 19Space ExplrCosmic Art, Science Communication and Tackling Worldwide Light Pollution | CATHRIN MACHIN | EP.67Cathrin Machin talks about cosmic art, science communication, and tackling worldwide light pollution. Cathrin is a cosmic artist and a science communicator. Through her artwork, Cathrin allows people to contemplate the biggest questions in the universe by connecting them with the stars. Having become the world's highest crowd-funded painter on Kickstarter, she has gone on to paint for some of the world's most influential people including top Fortune 100 companies.
CONNECT WITH CATHRIN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathrinmachin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cathrinmachin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CathrinMachin/
2021-03-081h 15Space ExplrMicrogravity, Aerospace Medicine and Traveling to Mars | ELEONOR FROST | EP.66Eleonor Frost talks about microgravity, aerospace medicine, and traveling to Mars. Eleonor is a recent graduate of UCL with an honors degree in Physics and Medical Physics, currently studying medicine in Scotland. Her experience in Space Medicine started with teaching and mentoring by Dr. Kevin Fong on UCL’s Space Medicine and Extreme Environment Physiology course. Alongside this, her thesis researching the “Feasibility and Design of a Microgravity Surgical Workstation” has won a UK-wide competition and gold medal at the international IAC in Washington DC.
Last year she was working as a research assistant at ISSET developing microbio...
2021-03-0753 minSpace ExplrSpace Engineering, Launching Satellites and Creating a Space Service | DENNIS SILIN | EP.65Dennis Silin talks about space engineering, launching satellites, and creating a space service. Dennis is an accomplished software developer and a space entrepreneur Dennis has the experience, wisdom, and tenacity to push through the obstacles on the path to success. His contributions to space exploration include making it into the finals of the 2016 NASA Space App challenge, speaking at the 2011 NASA/DARPA Hundred Year Starship conference, and taking part in the ESA space mission since 2019. His education includes BSc in Computer Science from Ryerson University and MSc in Astronautics and Space Engineering from Cranfield University.
CONNECT WITH D...
2021-03-061h 01Space ExplrProject PoSSUM, Neuroscience and Search for Space Medicine | DR.SHAWNA PANDYA | EP.64Dr. Shawna Pandya talks about project PoSSUM, neuroscience, and search for space Medicine. Dr. Shawna is a scientist-astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, physician, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, and Fellow of the Explorers’ Club. She is also Director of the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS)/PoSSUM Space Medicine Group, Chief Instructor of the IIAS/PoSSUM Operational Space Medicine course, Chair of Strategic Directives for the PoSSUM13, a clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta, a newly appointed podcast host with the World Extreme Medicine’s WEMCast series, Primary Investigator (PI...
2021-03-0559 minSpace ExplrAstrobiology, Science Communication and Alien Life Beyond Earth | DR.GRAHAM LAU | EP.63Dr. Graham Lau talks about astrobiology, science communication, and alien life beyond Earth. Graham is an astrobiologist and communicator of science. With an academic background spanning biology, chemistry, astrophysics, and geology, Dr. Lau is an expert on how living things affect the environment around them and how we search for alien life beyond the Earth. He serves as the Director of Communications and Marketing for Blue Marble Space, as the Director of Logistics for the University Rover Challenge, and as the Host of the NASA-funded show “Ask an Astrobiologist”. He's also a martial artist, a professional public speaker, and a me...
2021-03-041h 20Space ExplrSpace Photography From Your Background | RAFAEL GONZALEZ | EP.62Rafael Gonzalez talks about how to do space photography from your background.
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https://www.instagram.com/urbancityastronomer/
2021-03-031h 05Space ExplrSpace Missions And Spending a Lifetime with NASA | HERB BAKER | EP.61Herb Baker talks about space missions and spending a lifetime with Nasa. Herb recently retired from NASA after 42 years of service. He spent most of his career at the Johnson Space Center supporting the Space Shuttle, Space Station, and Orion Programs but also worked at the Kennedy Space Center and NASA Headquarters. His last position was serving as the Manager of the Operations Support Office which provided support to the Flight Operations Directorate and included support to the Astronaut Office, Mission Control operations, NASA’s Aircraft Operations at Ellington Airport, and astronaut training. He is currently on the Board of...
2021-03-022h 02Space ExplrWILL YOUNG - Space Music and Deep Space Astronomy | Space Explr Podcast | EP.60Welcome to episode 60, we have a very special guest, Will Young aka Deep Sky Dude to talk about space music and deep space astronomy. Will has a YouTube channel featuring his work as an amateur astronomer. He will be releasing a series of "space music" albums coming soon!
CONNECT WITH WILL:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Deepskydude/
Music: https://spotify.com/deepskydude
Website: http://deepskydude.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DeepSkyDude/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepskydude
2021-02-272h 03Space ExplrROBERT JACOBSON: How Space Industry is Getting Open For Business | Space Explr Podcast | EP.59Welcome to Space Explr Podcast episode 59 where we have a very special guest, Robert C. Jacobson, where he will be talking about how the space industry is getting open for business. Robert is a multi-faceted entrepreneur and accomplished space industry enabler, advocate, and investor. Jacobson is the founder of Space Advisors, a strategic and financial consulting firm and co-founder of Galactic Legacy Labs. His decade-plus of professional experience in NewSpace includes roles at Arch Mission Foundation, where he notably worked to initiate the first Solar Library (the payload famously launched in Elon Musk’s Tesla in 2018), and Space Angels (fo...
2021-02-261h 17Space ExplrVI TRAN - Space Medicine and Keeping Astronauts Strong in Space | Space Explr Podcast | EP.58Welcome to episode 58 where we have a really special guest, Vi Tran, she will be talking about space medicine, keeping astronauts strong in space and much more. Vi is a medical student and aspiring space doctor from Australia. In 2020 she received a First Class for her Honours thesis about using artificial gravity to maintain the hip muscles in space. She is an alumnus of the International Space University Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program (ISU SHSSP 2020). In her spare time, Vi is an environmental advocate, long-distance runner and STEM tutor. Her favorite space movie is 2001: A Space Odyssey.
C...
2021-02-251h 12Space ExplrSABRINA KERBER: Space Architecture and Analog Missions | Space Explr Podcast | EP.57Welcome to Space Explr podcast episode 57 where we have a very special guest, Sabrina Kerber, she will be talking about space architecture, analog missions and more. Sabrina has collected valuable experience in the space sector at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and with the International Lunar Exploration Working Group’s EuroMoonMars (EMM) Team. In 2019, Sabrina was part of a lunar simulation at the renowned HI-SEAS habitat, where she acted as a crew engineer. As founder and CEO of Explaneta Space Solutions, Sabrina has been working on leveraging the benefits of additive manufacturing for extra-terrestrial habitation.
2021-02-241h 16Space ExplrMACK MURDOC - Uncovering Secrets From The Stars | EP.56Welcome to episode 56 where we have a really special guest, Mack Murdoc, where he will be talking about uncovering secrets from the stars. He is a world-known, award-winning long exposure photographer that specializes in astrophotography and light painting. With his latest book out "Secrets From The Stars" Mack's goal is to teach and inspire the hearts of many to have fun, be creative, and not forget to once in a while...lookup.
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https://www.instagram.com/mackmurdoc/
2021-02-231h 35Space ExplrMICHAELA MUSILOVA - Mission Simulations For The Moon and Mars | EP.55Welcome to episode 55 where we have a special guest, Dr. Michaela Musilova where she will be talking about mission simulations for the Moon and Mars. She is an astrobiologist and the Director of the HI-SEAS analog space station. Michaela studied and conducted research at the University of Bristol, University College London, California Institute of Technology, Chiba University, International Space University (ISU) and others. She worked for NASA, University of London Observatory, Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope and was the Commander of over 20 simulated missions to the Moon and Mars. She is also a visiting Professor at the Slovak University of Technology, Vice-Chair...
2021-02-2246 minSpace ExplrJONATHAN FETTER VORM - Teaching About Space Through Graphic Novels | EP.54In episode 54 we have another special guest, Jonathan Fetter is teaching others about space through graphic novels, as he is an author and artist. His first book, Trinity: A Graphic History of the First Atomic Bomb was selected by the American Library Association as a Best Graphic Novel for Teens in 2013 and has been translated into half a dozen languages.
His other books include Battle Lines: A Graphic History of the Civil War, co-authored with historian Ari Kelman, and the Eisner Award-nominated Moonbound: Apollo 11 and the Dream of Spaceflight. His work has appeared in The New York T...
2021-02-211h 04Space ExplrRASHMI SHEORAN - Why More People Need to Know About Cosmos | EP.53In episode 53 we have a very special guest, Rashmi Sheroan will be talking about why more people need to know about the cosmos. She is a Physics Graduate from Delhi University (2020). Currently, she works at @spaceonova as chief Astronomer. For the past 2 years, she has been been involved in various citizen science projects like zoouniverse, IASC, RAD@home, and more. She does Science Communication on her Instagram, Twitter and recently started producing science videos on her youtube channel - Astro Roxy.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AstroRoxy
Instagram: https://www...
2021-02-191h 32Space ExplrANTON VIETROV - How to Explore Space From Your City | EP.52Anton, dreaming about space exploration while fighting the harsh Swedish weather, and today in episode 52 he will talk about how to explore space from your city.
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/tony.ad.astra
2021-02-1759 minSpace ExplrANDREW MCCARTHY - How to Explore The Universe From Your Backyard | EP.51Andrew is a professional astrophotographer who is exploring the universe from a backyard in Sacramento, California.
CONNECT WITH ANDREW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmic_background/
Visit: https://www.imagekind.com/artists/cosmic_background/all/fine-art-prints
Support his work: https://www.patreon.com/ajamesmccarthy
2021-02-151h 06Space ExplrROD STUBBINGS - Visual Variable Star Observing | EP.50Welcome back to Space Explr, we have episode 50 and a great guest, Rod Stubbings is an Amateur Astronomer who is observing variable stars. His first observation of a variable star was in May 1993. On June 8, 2002, his 9th year of observing, he recorded 100,000 visual observations of variable stars being the first Australian observer to do so. On January 24, 2012, he made his 200,000th variable star observation which was achieved in 18 years and 8 months. He believes only the seventh person in the world to reach this milestone. October 9, 2015, his 250,000th visual variable star observation was recorded! This has taken 22 years and 10 months. ...
2021-02-121h 03Space ExplrJUAN PUERTA - Orbital Mechanics And Problems With Space Debris | EP.49Welcome to episode 49 where we have Juan Puerta who is from Colombia, South America, he mainly focuses on orbital mechanics and how to handle the problems with space debris. He is also an engineer with a passion for space exploration and engineering. He has an M.Sc. in Space Systems Engineering from the University of Southampton (UK) and he teaches at Universidad de Antioquia, a local Uni, about orbital mechanics, space debris, and space sustainability.
CONNECT WITH JUAN:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jfpuerta
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanfpuerta/
Facebook: https://www.fa...
2021-02-1055 minSpace ExplrERIK PIRTALA - Space Photography in Finland Skies | EP.48Erik is 23 years old from Finland who will be talking about space photography in Finland skies. Ever since he got his first telescope as an 11-year-old kid, he has been totally addicted to gazing upwards. He is relatively new to astrophotography, where he bought his first "real" scope in 2018 and it's been a magical journey since that.
CONNECT WITH ERIK:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikpirtala_astro/
Visit: https://www.astroart-store.fi/
2021-02-0838 minSpace ExplrNICO CARVER - Learn About Deep Sky Astrophotography | EP.47Nico Carver has a keen interest in helping others get started with the hobby. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts in the United States.
CONNECT WITH NICO:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nebulaphotosdotcom
YouTube: https://youtube.com/nebulaphotos
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nebulaphotos
Visit: https://www.nebulaphotos.com/
2021-02-061h 20Space ExplrWILLIAM BURNS - Space Science And Taking Photos of The Cosmos | EP.46William is a 21-year-old junior undergraduate studying Software Engineering and Astrophysics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Started doing astrophotography seriously about 4 years ago. Now he is Meade Instruments Brand Ambassador and OPT Affiliate.
CONNECT WITH WILLIAM:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astroburns/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/astroburns_
2021-02-051h 09Space ExplrROSS CLARK - How to Becoming Astronomy Photographer of The Year | EP.45Ross lives in the cloudy North East of England so of course, he loves astrophotography. He gets out whenever he can and aims to produce the best possible results with usually low integration stacks.
Ross was awarded Newcomer of the Year in 2019 at the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards held by Royal Museums Greenwich. He had his work shared by NASA, Canon, Sigma, BBC, OPT, and others.
CONNECT WITH ROSS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrophotoross
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrophotoross/
Visit: https://www.astrophotoross.com/
2021-01-291h 29Space ExplrNIKOLA BUKOWIECKA - Understanding The Laws of The Universe | EP.44Nikola is 23, from Szczecin in Poland. She is currently in her second-to-last year of master’s degree in physics at the University of Szczecin Szczecin, and a third-year student of automation and robotics at the Pomeranian University of Technology. Her goal is to be involved in creating technological progress and she hopes she will do it by working in the fascinating space industry.
CONNECT WITH NIKOLA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikolabukowiecka
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_space.fairy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikola-bukowiecka-4699461b4
2021-01-2757 minSpace ExplrDANIEL SMITH - Discover The Wonders in Space and Caves on Earth | EP.43Daniel Smith, but his nickname in photography is Daniel Zoliro...a name that he came up with using the first two letters from each of his kids' names. He is a pastor and volunteer firefighter in the town where he lives. He got his first telescope, an 8-inch Dobsonian, about 4 years ago. Where he did his first stacked astrophoto about one year ago with a DSLR, 100mm lens, and a Star Adventurer.
Since then, he dove in headfirst into astrophotography working with much better gear and refining his processing skills, he also currently serves as vice president o...
2021-01-261h 17Space ExplrHALIT MIRAHMETOGLU - Turkish Technology and Future in Space | EP.42Halit studied Astronomy and Space Sciences at Ege University, Turkey. He holds an M. Sc. degree in Space Management from ISU (MSM09) and joined the Summer Program in Beijing, China (SSP07). He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Space Technologies at the National Defense University of Turkey. Halit accumulated over 4000 hours of training experience delivering both formal and non-formal learning training as well as accumulated various international and intercultural working experiences in Barcelona, Tokyo, and Rome over the last decade. He is the founder of Estonia-based consulting company Spaceagenda OÜ and Turkey-based TRC Space Technologies Training, Research, and Con...
2021-01-2348 min
Space ExplrRON SPARKMAN - Making Space Science Approachable & Accessible to Everyone | EP.41Ron Sparkman is one of Space Foundation’s newest editions as the organization’s Digital Content Strategist, as well as the Space Foundation Discovery Center’s Chief Curiosity Correspondent. In these roles, he leads the organization’s social media team, hosts livestreaming events like Space4U Live and Universal Live with industry leaders, produces engaging video content such as Space Symposium 365 with team member Slade Bradbury, and much more.
Ron is also the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Stardom, a space media company, with the mission to make space science more approachable & accessible to everyone on the plan...
2021-01-201h 15Space ExplrVICKI PINK - How to Take Images of Deep Sky Objects | EP.40Vicki is a 38-year-old mum who lives in the UK with Bortle 5 skies. She started her Astro journey in May 2018 with a Newtonian reflector which she still has but since then she has been on a deep sky object imaging journey for 2 years also.
Connect with Vicki:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickipink/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Superlunarchick
2021-01-1948 minSpace ExplrIAN LAUER - Buying Your First Astrophotography Equipment | EP.39Ian is an astronomer, astrophotographer, adventurer, and public speaker with a passion for sharing the wonders of the night sky. With a background in astrophysics, Ian has worked with the top telescope manufacturers and retailers in the world, building telescope systems for private & professional observatories, astrophotographers, government projects, and educational institutes. Outside of astronomy, backpacking, camping, and metal music are among his other passions.
Connect with Ian:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ianlauerastro
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ianlauerastro
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianlauerastro
2021-01-1554 minSpace ExplrTIM CHRISMAN - Making Space Accessible to All | EP.38Tim Chrisman is the founder and executive director of Foundation for The Future (climb2.space), author of "Humanity in Space", a look at the future of the second century of human spaceflight, and former U.S. Army Special Operations officer. Foundation for The Future is focused on the creation of a secure, sustainable, and efficient gateway to outer space.
Connect with Tim on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/climbtospace
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/climb2space
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climb2space/
Email: info@climb2.space
Vis...
2021-01-1550 minSpace ExplrKATE ADAMALA - Science And Engineering of Building Synthetic Cells | EP.37Kate Adamala is a biochemist building synthetic cells. Her research aims at understanding the chemical principles of biology, creating tools for bioengineering and basic research. Adamala lab studies the origin and earliest evolution of life develops tools for using synthetic biology to colonize space and works on new tools for biotechnology and medicine. She is one of the leaders of the Build-a-Cell research community.
Connect with Kate on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KateAdamala
Visit: https://www.buildacell.org/
http://www.protobiology.org/
2021-01-1244 minSpace ExplrMYLES HARRIS - How to Reduce Risk and Disaster in Space | EP.36Myles Harris is a Ph.D. student at University College London, Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction. Myles is researching prolonged field care (healthcare) in remote environments and space. Myles is collaborating with the not-for-profit organization Remote Area Risk International and the Ministry of Defence, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MylesHarrisMH
2021-01-0847 minSpace ExplrBRADY FINN - Taking a Journey Through Space | EP.35He is a 27-year-old amateur astrophotographer from Tamworth, England. He has been passionate about both space and photography for years but this past year has given him the chance to learn and improve which he loves to share on Instagram.
Connect with Brady:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finnstargram1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/who_framed_finn/
2021-01-0842 minSpace ExplrCHARLOTTE POUWELS - Everything to Know About CHILL-ICE Mission 2021 | EP.34Charlotte is 24 years old with a degree in applied physics with a specialization in radiation and cube satellites. Working as an analog astronaut and mission organizer for EuroMoonMars, ILEWG ESA, HI-SEAS which is the Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation is an analog habitat for human spaceflight to Mars.
She is the head of logistics & organizer for the CHILL-ICE mission 2021 where they will be constructing a Habitat Inside a lava tube on Iceland for lunar missions. Full-time test engineer at Airbus Defense and Space Netherlands, Charlotte is also an entrepreneur, advanced scuba diver, wanderer, and traveler.
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2021-01-0648 minSpace ExplrSTACEY DOWNTON - How to Take Pictures of Space From Light Polluted Areas | EP.33Stacey aka AstroStace takes pictures of space from a very light polluted garden in Birmingham, UK. She also has a YouTube channel where she puts up tutorials for Astro imaging and processing and also reviews astronomy and astrophotography gear!
Connect with Stacey:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrostace/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Astrostace
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8sYnvvjWLiUIfuZedmzeKg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrostace/
Visit: https://www.astrostace.com/
2021-01-0441 minSpace ExplrMICHAEL WILSON - Space Photography And Microbiology Science | EP.32Michael is an amateur astrophotographer, nightscape photographer, and occasional solargrapher, he began doing this in 2018. Besides that, he also works as a microbiology scientist.
Connect with Michael on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/M.Wilson_Astrophotography
Instagram: https:/instagram.com/M.Wilson_Astrophotography
Twitter: https:/twitter.com/mwilsonastro
2021-01-041h 18Space ExplrJAMIE MACDOUGALL - How to Take Space Photos From Your Backyard | EP.31Jamie has been taking amateur astrophotos since 2014. He focuses on deep space but dabbles in solar imaging, too. All operated from his garden in England.
Connect with Jamie on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backyardspacedude/
Visit: https://www.backyardspacedude.com
2021-01-0152 minSpace ExplrMARK JOHNSTON - Learn And Get Involved With Astronomy And Space Science | EP.30Mark is NASA's Solar System Ambassador, Astronomical League Master of Outreach, astronomy, and space science cruise ship speaker, amateur astronomer for 50 years.
Connect with Mark on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azastroguy/
Webpage: https://www.telementrix.com/astronomy-outreach
2020-12-3054 minSpace ExplrARKADIUSZ KOLODZIEJ - Building a Hospital on The Moon | EP.29Arkadiusz Kołodziej is a 5th-year medical student and space enthusiast. He is interested in brains and space medicine. In the future, he would like to connect his interests and do research on space conditions’ impact upon the Central Nervous System. He is also an analog astronaut and a member of the Innspace group. One of his newest projects was Hospital on the Moon.
Connect with Arkadiusz on:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/arekolodziej
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arkadiusz-ko%C5%82odziej-36147a1b2
Visit: http://www.innspace.pl/
2020-12-2645 minSpace ExplrDOMINIK HAMALA - How to Develop High Power Rockets | EP.28Dominik is UX user experience /UI user interface Designer, Illustrator, and Rocketry hobbyist. An active member of the Polish Rocketry Association. Founder of hamaLab project where he develops high power rockets with all subsystems. In addition, he manages the Astronomical Observatory in Radomyśl Wielki and provides illustrations for the Polish Space Professionals Association. He was also selected for 2020 to be a Space Ambassador for the ESERO ( European Space Education Resource Office, ESA's education program).
Connect with Dominik on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHA9fWOkVxz8LIRIfHPubKg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/v1g...
2020-12-2449 minSpace ExplrSAURAV MODAK - Beginners Guide To Astrophotography | EP.27He is a data scientist who has very recently taken up astrophotography as a hobby. He is a beginner in most of the aspects, but learning a lot and it's a lot of fun.
Connect with Saurav on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saurav_and_stars/
2020-12-1835 minSpace ExplrETHAN WONG - How to Take Pictures of Nebula And Galaxies | EP.26Ethan is an avid astrophotographer from Singapore! Imaging there in the tropics is never easy, especially when Polaris cannot be seen. Fortunately, that has not deterred him from doing what he loves. He wishes that more people can take some time off their screens and look up to the night skies: it’s always full of surprises! Currently a final year mechanical engineering student, that hopes to pursue postgraduate studies in the likes of cosmology or astrophysics.
Connect with Ethan on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethanw.astrophotography/
For more information visit: https://ewast...
2020-12-1558 minSpace ExplrREG PRATT - How to Learn Astrophotography Quicker | EP.25Reg lives in Vallejo, California, where he works as a wire technician for a major telecom company. He started doing astrophotography in March of this year but has a background in photography as well.
Connect with Reg :
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itz_reg
2020-12-0851 minSpace ExplrRUZEEN FARSAD - Learning The Greatest Hobby in The Universe | EP.24Ruzeen takes photos of things in space. He enjoys sharing his experience with others via YouTube, as well as teaching how to edit photos as well as reviewing equipment. He enjoys using YouTube -as well as his other social medias - to help inform, inspire and share the greatest hobby in the universe: astrophotography.
Connect with Ruzeen on:
Visit: https://www.astrofarsography.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/astrofarsography
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrofarsography/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/astroruz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AstroFarsography/
2020-12-0543 minSpace ExplrMUSTAFA AYDIN - Beginner Guide For Astrophotography | EP.23Mustafa Aydin is from Ankara Turkey, he is 46 years old amateur astronomer and astrophotographer. Science and astronomy have been his passion since childhood. In the last 7 years, he’s concentrated on astrophotography in both nightscapes/widefield and deep space astrophotography. Where he is also Meade Instruments brand ambassador.
Connect with Mustafa on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aydinmustafa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aydinmustafaaa
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aydinmustafaaa
2020-12-0256 minSpace ExplrFRITZ LAUN - Becoming an Astrophotographer and Aerospace Engineer | EP.22Fritz is an aerospace engineer and amateur Astrophotographer in central Florida. He has been fascinated by the wonders hidden in the night sky ever since his father first showed him what the moon looked like through a small telescope. It was at that point that he realized there are all of these amazing objects in plain view above us every day - just waiting there to be seen. He took up astrophotography when he was in high school back in 2005. This was the beginning of the digital camera revolution, but it hadn’t yet become affordable for amateur astronomy pu...
2020-11-3039 minSpace ExplrJUSTYNA PELC - On The Mission to Colonize Mars | EP.21Engineer, leader of Innspace group. They are an interdisciplinary team, realizing space-related projects, mostly space bases. They won Student Aerospace Challenge, had 5th place at Mars Colony Prize, gained Gold Winner and Winner title for two their projects at Future Mars Life Competition and more.
Justyna is cooperating with other space associations as well. She is a member of Student Council at Polish Space Agency, member of a board of Polish Astrobiology Society or member of Advisory Board of Mars Society South Asia.
Connect with Justyna:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/juspelc
Ins...
2020-11-281h 05Space ExplrJOEY DESMOND - How to Take Photos of Galaxies And Planets | EP.20Joey Desmond born and lives in Dublin, Ireland. He's been taking photos of galaxies, nebula, planets and has been intensely studying about astrophotography for the last one and half years.
Connect with Joey on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.des.54
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joey.desmond.16/
2020-11-2555 minSpace ExplrAGNIESZKA ELWERTOWSKA - Steps to Becoming an Astronaut | EP.19Agnieszka Elwertowska is ambitious student who is currently training to become next Polish Astronaut. She is participating in AdvancingX Programme as Career Astronaut Candidate and she is Astronaut Candidate in Lady Rocket Foundation. Also she took part in few Analog Space Missions in Poland and Brazil and she learn to become great Space Engineer by participating in Students Space Projects like PW-Sat3.
Connect with Agnieszka:
https://www.instagram.com/space.dark.horse/
https://www.facebook.com/Dark.Horse.Projects
2020-11-241h 14Space ExplrIOAN POPA - Pushing The Limits of Space Photography | EP.18Ioan is an astrophotographer and mobile designer fascinated by technology and pushing the limits of what we can realize.
Connect with Ioan on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioan.astro
Visit: http://anca.photography/
2020-11-201h 04Space ExplrMARC MANTHA - Capturing The Cosmic Pixels | EP.17Marc is from the Ottawa region, Canada's capital. During the day, he is a web developer and father of 3 beautiful daughters and at night he alternated between dad duties, astrophotography and gaming. He had a fascination with space since he was a little kid and got his first visual telescope in 2014. He played around with basic astrophotography with a DSLR between 2014 and 2019 when he decided to get better gear in a year ago where he have been learning a lot since then!
Connect with Marc on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantha.marc/
Fa...
2020-11-1754 minSpace ExplrJOSHUA DAVIS - Hunting Down Deep Space Objects | EP.16Joshua Davis is an artist, educator, and amateur astrophotographer. He lives in Ohio with his wife and two children. When he was a boy, he wanted to be an astronaut, archaeologist, or artist. He chose the career with the least amount of mathematics. He likes hunting down Deep Space Objects and photographing them.
Connect with Joshua on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astropics_by_josh/
Visit his website: http://www.theartofjoshuadavis.com
2020-11-1339 minSpace ExplrJAŠA REBULA - How to Become a Professional Space Photographer | EP.15Jaša is young and very perspective astrophotographer from Slovenia where he has been taking space photos for about a year now.
Connect with Jaša on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Rebula_astrophoto/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9zp4-sSzQ6YtmwB7XGipw
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rebula_astrophoto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasa.rebula
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rebula_astrophotography
2020-11-1128 minSpace ExplrAKASH ANANDH - Steps to Milky Way and Lunar Astrophotography | EP.14Akash is an amateur astronomer, astrophotographer, writer and science communicator. He is also a management committee member of the astronomical society of Singapore. He has been featured on; BBC world news, European Space Agencies both Instagram accounts, space.com's 100 Best Space Photos of 2016. He also conducts workshops on milky way and lunar astrophotography, outreach programs & talks on astronomy, light pollution.
Connect with Akash on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AkashAnandhAstrophotography
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akashanandh/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/akashanandh/
2020-11-0949 minSpace ExplrMICHAEL CALLER - Complete Guide to Space Photography | EP.13Michael Caller also know as Astrocaller an astrophotograper from south east England. He is an accomplished astrophotographer who have spent the last year helping other's get into astrophotography with guidance on equipment. Help with progressing via his self written book My PixInsight Guide available on Apple iBook's.
Connect with Michael on: Facebook:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrocaller/
For more information visit: https://www.astrocaller.co.uk
2020-11-0624 minSpace ExplrPHILIPP STUDER - How to Take Pictures of Galaxies And Nebula | EP.12Philipp is an astrophotographer, aviation engineering student who loves taking pictures, especially pictures of galaxies and nebulae.
Connect with Philipp on:
https://www.facebook.com/astrophilipp
https://www.instagram.com/astro_philipp
https://www.pmastro.com/
2020-10-2628 minSpace ExplrMILENA MICHALSKA - Creating Web Applications For European Space Agency | EP.11She is a programmer creating web applications for European Space Agency, computer science student and big space enthusiast. Every space-related activity excites her so is taking model rocketry workshops, taking part in analog astronaut missions and organizing space events in her area to get more people interested in this topic, which creates new opportunities.
Connect with Milena on:
https://www.instagram.com/kommonkosmos/
2020-10-2627 minSpace ExplrMICHELE VONCI - Bringing You The Wonders of The Night Sky | EP.10Michele describes himself as an amateur astrophotographer bringing the wonders of the night sky from a rainy and light-polluted backyard in Greater Manchester.
Connect with Michele on:
https://www.instagram.com/astrophotomik/
https://www.twitter.com/astrophotomik
https://www.astrobin.com/users/micvon/
2020-10-2631 minSpace ExplrGALEN GILMORE - Finding Your Passion For Space And Science | EP.09Galen Gilmore is 17 years old and a senior in high school. He has a passion for space and science that he had since he was little, now he plans on going to college to study aerospace engineering, so he can one day work to help change the world. Currently he use budget equipment to produce his astrophotography, but as he says, he still has a lot to learn.
Connect with Galen on:
https://www.instagram.com/galen_astrophotography/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVyFMTtTTGfntK736fWu_A
2020-10-2628 minSpace ExplrMATT DIETERICH - Helping People to Learn Professional Astrophotography | EP.08Matt is a photographer who enjoys night sky and landscape shooting, he has a passion for teaching workshops and they can be found https://www.mattdieterich.com/workshops
Connect with Matt on:
https://www.facebook.com/MattDieterichPhotography/
https://www.instagram.com/mattdieterich
https://www.youtube.com/mattdieterich
2020-10-2631 minSpace ExplrSIMON TANG - Steps to Becoming a Smart Astronomer | EP.07For Simon what started as a thing to do during the cold months became an addiction into the world of astrophotography.
Connect with Simon on:
https://www.instagram.com/simon2940/
2020-10-2649 minSpace ExplrISAAC ARMAS - Finding Your Passion For Space Photography | EP.06Isaac describes himself as a regular guy who loves to look at the stars, but he is sure not regular when it comes to producing these beautiful images of galaxies, nebulas, comets, planets, so make sure to connect and ask questions about his great work.
Connect with Isaac on:
https://www.instagram.com/iceman_astrophotography/
2020-10-2623 minSpace ExplrBENJAMIN GODSON - The Road to Astronomy And Space Photography | EP.05Benjamin is astrophotographer, physics student and president of the astronomy society at the University of Exeter in United Kingdom.
Connect with Benjamin on:
https://www.instagram.com/go.dastro
https://www.instagram.com/bendgodson/
https://twitter.com/Go_dastro
https://www.facebook.com/BenGodPhoto
2020-10-2620 minSpace ExplrRIFATH SHAAROOK - Making The Worlds Smallest Satellite And Launching it With NASA | EP.04Rifath is a Chief technology officer and Lead Scientist of Space Kidz India. Developed world's lightest satellite Kalamsat along with his team mates at Space Kidz India. It was launched into space by NASA. Also launched Kalamsat-2 into orbit from ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and 14 other balloon satellites. Now he and his team are working towards making space accessible and affordable.
Make sure to go and follow Rifath on:
https://www.facebook.com/rifathshaarook
https://www.instagram.com/rifi_shaarook/
https://twitter.com/rifath_shaarook
2020-10-2628 minSpace ExplrTOBI HOFFMANN - How to Start Your Journey in Astronomy | EP.03Tobi Hoffmann born 1983 and is an amateur astronomer since 1993 with some large breaks in between. Now back into his hobby since 5 years especially interested in astrophotography.
Connect with Tobi on:
https://www.instagram.com/astrophotographytools/
https://www.youtube.com/user/tobidd83?sub_con
https://astro-mod.com/
2020-10-2629 minSpace ExplrROBERT ARKINS - Taking Photos of Deep Space From Your Balcony | EP.02Rob is 33 years old, originally from Dublin, Ireland but living in Vilnius, Lithuania for the past 4 years with his fiancée and 2 kids. He describes himself as a complete beginner in astrophotography, where he got started in March of 2020.
Connect with Robert on:
https://www.instagram.com/vilnius_astro
https://www.astrobin.com/users/vilnius_astro/
2020-10-2637 minSpace ExplrCHRISTIAN GRAINGER - How to Become a Pro Astronomer | EP.01Christian Grainger has been an amateur astronomer for almost ten years. He finds the universe endlessly fascinating and beautiful and now he works to spread interest in science through his pictures and images.
Connect with Christian on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astronomer39000/
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