The Sky Isn’t the Limit: Awakening Wonder Through Astronomy With Fraser Cain

Welcome to The Last Easy Mile, a show for men who know there’s more waiting—but aren’t sure where to begin. Hosted by Josh Farahi, each episode explores that moment before the leap, when the excuses run out and something real needs to start.

In this episode, Fraser Cain—founder of Universe Today and co-host of Astronomy Cast—shares why space still matters. From watching meteor showers with your kids to seeing Saturn’s rings through binoculars in a city, Fraser offers practical ways to reconnect with awe. He reflects on raising science-minded kids, his love of tabletop RPGs, and how parents can create deeper imaginative experiences than screens can provide.

We also talk about the James Webb Space Telescope, the Mars rovers, and the Vera Rubin Observatory, which will capture time-lapse images of the sky. Fraser warns against the growing distrust of experts, advocating for humility, critical thinking, and Carl Sagan’s “baloney detection toolkit.”

Fraser Cain – Follow & Learn More

·       Website: https://www.universetoday.com

·       Podcast: https://www.astronomycast.com

·       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@universetoday

·       Twitter/X: https://x.com/fcain

Practical Astronomy Tools DiscussedSky-viewing apps:

o  SkyView(iOS/Android)

o  Stellarium

Light pollution map:

o  Dark SkyFinder

o  LightPollution Map

Astronomy event calendars:

o  EarthSky.org’sSky Guide

o  Time and Date –Astronomy Events

Books & Concepts Mentioned

·       The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan

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·       The Fermi Paradox: “Where is everybody?”

Wikipedia – Fermi Paradox

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