Skies Alive: Planets, Meteors, and Satellites in Motion

This week we start with Jupiter's dazzling conjunction with the waning Beaver Moon and look for meteors from the Leonid shower, which peaks tonight.

We’ll also explore satellite-spotting with tips for catching sight of the International Space Station, China's Tiangong space station, and even SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. As a bonus, Drew talks about how space and astronomy connected him to the hobby of amateur radio, and how you can use amateur radio to interact with the ISS.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Heavens Above (Track satellites and more)
• Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
• NASA's Spot the Station
• Gpredict (Satellite tracking software)

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