I’ve a couple of exciting announcements I’d like to share with everyone!

First, Astrocast.TV‘s latest episode, #14-May, airs today with two new monthly segments and three new gorgeous reporters.  Astrophysicist and Earth Science Expert, Bente Lilja Bye, reports on Earth observations from space with A Green Space – A Green Earth;  Carolyn Collins Petersen’s The Astronomer’s Universe leads us through the cosmos with a focus on the latest astronomy research;  and Tavi Greiner (that’s me) is the new host of Our Night Sky, an existing monthly segment featuring amateur observing opportunities and skywatching tips.  This month’s episode also includes a solar report from University of Maryland Research Associate, Dr. Lori Feaga, and news about the hypothetical impactor planet, Theia, from NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, Greg Redfern.

Second, there’s a fun new place for amateur astronomers to hang out.  Astronomy.FM is a community-themed astronomy site offering space news, image sharing, blogs, a forum and chatroom, and even radio.  The best thing about it, members are encouraged to actively participate through a number of venues.  You can even learn more about robotic imaging by “sitting-in” on some of the members’ imaging sessions with the Canada-based observatory, My Telescope.com.  Registration is simple and free, so stop by and give it a look.

So, two things to include in your astronomy endeavors today – watch the latest episode of Astrocast.TV and check out the Astronomy.FM community!