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Steve 'Dr. Sky' Kates

Steve 'Dr. Sky' Kates

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Steve Kates, known professionally as "Dr. Sky," is an astronomer, space educator, and media personality recognized for his enthusiastic and accessible presentations of astronomy, space exploration, and celestial events. As a guest on late-night radio, his expert commentary on meteor showers, planetary alignments, and space missions brought the wonders of the night sky to life for the late-night audience.

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Episode thumbnail for August 9, 1999: Eclipses & Meteor Showers - Hilly Rose, Steve "Dr. Sky" Kates

August 9, 1999: Eclipses & Meteor Showers - Hilly Rose, Steve "Dr. Sky" Kates

Aug 9, 1999
32m
Guest host Hilly Rose is joined by astronomer Steve "Dr. Sky" Kates for a preview of an extraordinary week of celestial events. The centerpiece is the last total solar eclipse of the century, set to cross Cornwall, England, and sweep through Europe on August 11th. Dr. Sky explains eclipse safety, describes the exper...
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