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Each weekday at noon, KFSR's listeners are treated to a 2 minute program which makes
science fun and interesting, called "Earth & Sky." Produced
by radio veterans Deborah Byrd and Joel Block, this winning program airs
on over 950 radio stations across the country, and since 1991 has grown
into one of the premier programs of its kind in the world. Prior to
starting the Earth & Sky series in 1991, Block and Byrd were the hosts
of the popular astronomy only program "Star Date," producing
over 5,000 episodes.. The two left "Star Date" 1991 to begin
their new program, which intended to focus on the contrasting worlds of
both the heavens and the terra firma. As host Deborah Byrd says on the
Earth & Sky website, "The idea for Earth & Sky came into my
head in one piece -- whoosh! The idea was to have these two opposite but
interconnected things -- me and Joel, a man and a woman -- talking about
opposite but interconnected things -- the Earth and the sky."
Today,
listeners tuning in to the program can expect to hear segments about a
wide variety of topics. Many of the programs focus on specific
astronomical events, giving listeners an idea of what to look for in the
night sky. In addition to reporting on the current events of
astronomy, "Earth & Sky" also produces programs which focus
on new scientific discoveries, established scientific theories,
environmental concerns, as well as listener questions. The program
is currently funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation and
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "Earth &
Sky" also produces and excellent award winning website, which has
daily information about the program, the scientific world, sky charts, an
online store, and much more.
Visit
the official Earth & Sky website...
The
Downing Planetarium at Fresno State...
Earth
& Sky is presented on KFSR in cooperation with the Downing
Planetarium, located on the Campus of California State University, Fresno.
More information about show times and tickets and be found at 278-2141 or
online at the Downing
Planetarium's website.
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