It is produced as a collaboration between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Astrosphere New Media Association.

[3] In 2008, astronomer Pamela Gay initiated brainstorming via e-mail on possible "new media" programs for 2009, the International Year of Astronomy (IYA).

[12] Contributors include both professional and amateur astronomers as well as other scientists, historians, and others with an interest in astronomy.

Avivah Yamani, project manager through 2012, was based in southeast Asia and expressed desire to encourage more diverse participants.

The variety of astronomy-related topics and 5 to 10-minute run-time makes the podcast an excellent learning and outreach resource for various venues including star parties, classrooms, home-school, drive-time, or while working at the computer.