Show overview
Deep Sage Nine StarCast has published 15 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 7 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 33 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Science show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 15 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Skylapser.
From the publisher
Deep Sage Nine StarCast: Your Guide to the Cosmos. Explore astronomy for beginners and curious sky watchers! Get the latest astronomy news, learn essential stargazing tips, and discover educational content. Hosted by astrophotographer Jay Shaffer from the Deep Sage Nine Observatory near Taos, New Mexico.
Latest Episodes
Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 049
Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 048
Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 047
Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 046
Nukes in Space!
S1 Ep 44Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 044
The Final Fun-tier In this episode of Starcast, titled “The Final Fun-tier,” hosts Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski celebrate April Fool’s Day by pairing the latest space weather and Artemis mission updates with a lighthearted collection of astronomy, physics, and science jokes.
S1 Ep 43Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 043
Science Projects In this episode of the Deep Sage 9 StarCast, Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski break down a week of intense celestial activity—from sonic booms in Ohio to a surprise visitor in a Houston kitchen. We dive into the technical side of our personal observatories, discussing the Raspberry Pi upgrades and software shifts required […]
S1 Ep 42Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 042
The B612 Foundation In this episode of Starcast, hosts Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski discuss current space weather and astronomical sights before diving into the history of asteroid impacts and the B612 Foundation’s data-driven efforts to detect potentially hazardous objects. Episode Links: https://b612foundation.org/ https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/zodiacal-light-false-dusk-how-to-see-explanation/ https://www.space.com/stargazing/march-is-a-great-time-to-spot-the-odd-glow-of-zodiacal-light-heres-how-to-see-it
S1 Ep 41Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 041
Highway in the Sky   Hosts Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski explore the “main street” of our solar system by discussing the ecliptic, planetary alignments, and the environmental impact of satellite mega-constellations on our upper atmosphere
S1 Ep 40Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 040
Shooting the Blood Moon   In this episode of Starcast, hosts Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski discuss current space weather, NASA’s strategic pivot for the Artemis program, and technical strategies for photographing the upcoming total lunar eclipse on March 3rd. Episode Links: Planning & Ephemeris Apps The Photographer’s Ephemeris (TPE): Used for calculating the exact […]
S1 Ep 39Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 039
E. T. and the Presidents In this episode of the Starcast, hosts Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski discuss the history of U.S. presidential involvement with UFOs—from JFK’s Cold War concerns to recent disclosures by Obama and Trump—while weighing these political admissions against scientific frameworks like the Drake Equation and the Fermi Paradox.
S1 Ep 38Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 038
Voyage to the Center of the Galaxy.   In this episode of StarCast, hosts Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewenski explore three conflicting scientific studies that challenge our understanding of the Milky Way’s center, debating whether it houses a traditional supermassive black hole or a dense core of fermionic dark matter.
S1 Ep 37Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 037
Go Dark Hosts Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski discuss the importance of preserving pristine night skies while highlighting International Dark Sky Week, occurring April 13th to 20th, 2026, through community advocacy, citizen science, and local astronomical events. Episode Links: International Dark Sky Week (official): https://idsw.darksky.org/ Crestone Dark Sky : https://www.darkskycrestone.com/ Globe at Night App: https://globeatnight.org/ Sky […]
S1 Ep 36Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 036
Tracking Space Junk Hosts Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski discuss the latest solar activity, lunar events, and a groundbreaking new method for tracking re-entering space junk using seismic sensors.   Episode Links: Dragon Re-entry: https://youtu.be/F9ByyNkjUt8?si=CoYVpI95Lr5KsaSw Space Junk Paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adz4676 Global Meteor Network: https://globalmeteornetwork.org/
S1 Ep 35Deep Sage Nine Starcast Episode 035
The Mystery of “M” In this episode of Starcast, hosts Jay Shaffer and Mike Lewinski discuss recent solar activity, upcoming celestial events, and the history of astronomical catalogs such as the Messier and New General Catalog. Episode Links: https://earthsky.org/clusters-nebulae-galaxies/what-are-messier-objects/ https://astrodaily.mro.nmt.edu/2020/08/11/the-messier-catalogue-the-masterpiece-in-the-mess/ https://www.space.com/16686-charles-messier-biography.html http://www.messier.seds.org/xtra/marathon/marathon.html https://donmachholz.com/messier-marathon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Comet_of_1744https://georgebishopjr.com/2013/07/03/cheseauxs-comet-of-1744/