Founder Deborah Byrd created the StarDate radio series in 1978 and launched the daily Earth & Sky radio series on public radio in 1991. EarthSky.org – was established in 1994. We’re a small team, but we work hard to bring you the night sky information and science news that so many of you say you love.
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