Astronomers do April Fools Again!

About this episode

Moiya introduces Connie to the tradition of prank astronomy papers, highlighting the humor in the field.

Moiya introduces Connie to the tradition of prank astronomy papers to showcase how nerdy we truly are! Come for the jokes about pasta and pizza, stay for the hint about next week's episode. Messages Thanks for answering our Merch Interest Survey ! Become a star and join the patreon at  patreon.com/palebluepod ! Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on  PayPal   Listen to This Guy Sucked every Thursday Find Us Online Website:  palebluepod.com Patreon:  patreon.com/palebluepod Twitter:  twitter.com/PaleBluePod Instagram:  instagram.com/palebluepod Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier.  @GoAstroMo , Website:  moiyamctier.com Host Connie Gibbs.  @constar24 Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website:  mischastanton.com Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website:  shaemcmullin.com Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website:  evanjohnstonmusic.com About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and her best friend ConStar demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Moiya McTier, Connie Gibbs

Topics covered

• prank astronomy papers
• April Fools
• astronomy humor
• space
• podcast

Keywords

• astronomy
• April Fools
• pranks
• humor
• podcast

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