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Phil Plait
Astronomer and science communicator
Phil Plait is an astronomer and science communicator. He is the host of the podcast StarTalk Radio and has written several books on science and astronomy. He is a vocal advocate for science education and critical thinking.
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Associated podcasts
GuestAstronomy 141 - Life in the Universe - Autumn Quarter 200947 eps
GuestThe Unexplained With Howard Hughes842 eps
GuestThe Urban Astronomer Podcast Archives - Urban Astronomer30 eps
GuestThe SciManDan Podcast90 eps
GuestSky Tour Astronomy Podcast12 eps
GuestBright Side5247 eps
GuestTiny Matters188 eps
GuestBright Side Universe1456 eps
GuestThai PBS Podcast10623 eps
HostPlanetary Radio589 eps
GuestHistory of Astronomy, A by Walter W. Bryant (1865 - 1923)34 epsChronological feed
Recent appearances
NASA Astronomers Discovered a 'Bear' on MarsBright Side UniverseJan 21, 20269:58GuestNovember Podcast: Five Fascinating StarsSky Tour Astronomy PodcastNov 1, 202515:13GuestSeptember Podcast: Hello, Saturn!Sky Tour Astronomy PodcastSep 1, 202512:39GuestAugust Podcast: Planets Dance at DawnSky Tour Astronomy PodcastJul 31, 202514:29GuestJuly Podcast: Scorpius in the SpotlightSky Tour Astronomy PodcastJul 1, 202516:23GuestJune Podcast: A Month of MoonwatchingSky Tour Astronomy PodcastMay 31, 202514:02GuestThese Space Facts Will Make You Feel Like a Tiny Spec of DustBright SideFeb 21, 202452:38GuestAsteroid Bennu, OSIRIS-REx, and the Apollo 11 moon microbe scare: The challenge of bringing samples home from spaceTiny MattersOct 4, 202330:57GuestStarstuff เรื่องเล่าจากดวงดาว EP. 84: กว่าจะเป็นโลโก้นาซาThai PBS PodcastMay 13, 202335:53GuestUnder Alien Skies with Phil PlaitPlanetary RadioApr 19, 202355:32GuestPhil Plait & The Bad AstronomerThe SciManDan PodcastSep 1, 202152:52GuestStar colours and what space is likeThe Urban Astronomer Podcast Archives - Urban AstronomerDec 5, 201932:42GuestA Comet’s Legacy, and a Helicopter is Ready for MarsPlanetary RadioSep 4, 20191:01:12GuestBuzz Aldrin and Other MartiansPlanetary RadioMay 31, 201758:28HostSpace Policy Edition #6: Election 2016! Where Do Clinton and Trump Stand on Space?Planetary RadioNov 4, 20161:02:16HostSaving the Planet at the Planetary Defense ConferencePlanetary RadioApr 21, 201528:51GuestSpecial Edition - Remembering Sir Patrick MooreThe Unexplained With Howard HughesDec 9, 2012GuestLecture 22: The Family of the SunAstronomy 141 - Life in the Universe - Autumn Quarter 2009Oct 26, 200946:22GuestXXIV Minor PlanetsHistory of Astronomy, A by Walter W. Bryant (1865 - 1923)11:17Guest