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:
Light pollution map:
Astronomy event calendars:
o Time and Date –Astronomy Events
Books & Concepts Mentioned
· The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan
· The Fermi Paradox: “Where is everybody?”
Fraser Cain
Fraser Cain is one of the most respected voices in space journalism and science communication. He is the founder and publisher of Universe Today, one of the internet’s longest-running and most widely read space news websites. Since 1999, Fraser has helped millions of readers stay connected to the cosmos through clear, accessible reporting on everything from black holes and planetary science to rocket launches and space policy.
He is also the longtime co-host of Astronomy Cast, a popular weekly podcast with over 700 episodes, co-produced with Dr. Pamela Gay. Together, they make complex astronomical concepts approachable to general audiences across the globe.
Fraser runs a thriving YouTube channel with over 466,000 subscribers, where he hosts live Q&As, interviews leading scientists, and publishes video explainers on breaking developments in space exploration.
Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just starting to look up, Fraser Cain is your guide to the universe.
