REACHing Out: How Can I Become an Astronomer?
REACH A Space Podcast for Kids - A podcast by Soundsington Media
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REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Dee in Arkansas who asks "How Can I Become an Astronomer?" For an answer, we turn to REACH Special Contributor Joalda Morancy . Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edited by: Nate DuFort Music composed by: Jesse Case Logo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to the latest addition to the REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids team, Joalda Morancy, for sharing her passion and tons of great space education resources. Look for Joalda as a Special Contributor for upcoming episodes of REACH. You can follow Joalda on Twitter @solarrsystem To view some of Joalda's favorite YouTube videos, follow the links below: Astronaut Chris Hadfield making a peanut butter and honey sandwich on the International Space Station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-knoQh0kB20 A music video Chris Hadfield made while in space, covering Space Oddity by David Bowie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo This video comparing the sizes of different objects in the universe (which makes her think about how small we are!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i93Z7zljQ7I And as always, we encourage you to check out the incredible resources at NASA Space Place at https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/light-year/en/ Do you have a question for a future edition of “Reaching Out?” Just get your parents permission and give us a call at 312-248-3402 (or an email at [email protected]) and leave us a message with your first name, where you're from and your question for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode. You can find REACH on Twitter and Instagram or at www.ReachThePodcast.com REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to www.soundsingtonmedia.com
