Steve Kates
Steve Kates “Dr. Sky” has been engaged in the science of astronomy, space, aviation and weather since a young child. Kates was a child model of the 1960s, having appearing in many TV commercials and product ads while in New York City. During high school, Steve was awarded many gold medals for his record-setting events in the 440 yard and 880 yard races. During his college years, he was a student of the legendary astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at New Mexico State University, the discoverer of the then-known planet, Pluto. A natural on both radio and TV, Steve Kates “Dr. Sky” is an “edutainer” with expertise in the realms of astronomy, space, aviation and weather, with radio shows and TV experience from New York’s 77 WABC, to his decade-long radio show, the Dr. Sky Show heard on KTAR News 92.3 FM in Phoenix, as well as a decade-long correspondent on the popular radio show, Coast To Coast AM, with George Noory. Steve also has a long relationship on air, with Arizona’s 3TV and Fox 10, as well as AZTV. He can be reached at drskyshow@gmail.com.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Aug 3, 2022Look high and higher for the beautiful noctilucent clouds
With the intensity of the summer monsoon season here in Arizona, we look to the subject of meteorology and in particular, clouds.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 27, 2022Meteor showers and more will take their places in August night skies
August will be here once again, a time of monsoon weather, thunderstorms and showers as well as meteor showers!
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 20, 2022Here’s what you should know about the weather phenomenon known as hail
To many people, the weather component known as hail is strange. Hail can appear in weather systems at any time and in many parts of the world.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 13, 2022Reaching for the moon is super idea in July
July skies bring us an amazing sight - the super thunder moon!
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 6, 2022James Webb Telescope ready to unlock mysteries of the cosmos
Get set for some interesting images from the James Webb Telescope. NASA is expected to release the images on or about July 12.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jun 29, 2022July skies offer monsoon storms, super thunder moon and Pluto
With the summer monsoon well underway, the night skies of July offer up some interesting sights and events.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jun 22, 2022The summer solstice marks longest day of year
As you were sleeping Tuesday, the Earth moved to another key position around the sun, with the annual arrival of the summer solstice.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jun 15, 2022Arizona sky watchers will see alignment of 5 planets in early-morning skies
Our great Arizona skies offer up a rare celestial treat in one viewing - a lineup of five of the major planets in proper order from the sun.