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For some, hot moonless summer nights are synonymous with backyard stargazing. Amateur and expert astronomers join Kojo to explore the cosmos, explain how to find Jupiter (and tell it apart from the orbiting space shuttle), and preview this weekend's great meteor shower.
Elizabeth Warner, Astronomer, and Observatory Director at University of Maryland
Kevin Hartnett, Deputy Science Operations Manager for the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center; and President of the Goddard Astronomy Club
Jay Miller, amateur astronomer; and former President of the National Capitol Astronomers Club
Stressed-out Washingtonians look forward to it every year: the summer vacation. But this year, getting to your destination of choice is harder than usual. Airlines said nearly a third of flights were delayed in June -- and July and August weren't expected to be much better. We'll look at what's causing the air travel snares and whether there are any quick fixes for the problems.
Robert W. Mann, Jr., Principal, R.W. Mann & Company
Jim Mathews, Editor in Chief, Aviation Daily
Jim May, President and CEO, Air Transport Association
Mike Thompson, U.S. Congressman (D-California)
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