Learn the basics of astronomy in one-to-two minute packets of concise information about specific topics. You are a busy person with a short attention span, and you want to learn about astronomical topics in a short amount of time. Your host Professor Ata is a PhD research astronomer and astrophysicist and a noted authority on stellar and galactic astronomy. I welcome your feedback at ata.sarajedini@gmail.com. See the web site astronomyminute.org for more. The podcast logo is courtesy of Zach ...
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What is an Astronomical Observatory?
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A brief description of what constitutes and astronomical observatory with a few examples in the real world that you have probably heard of.
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A brief description of the philosophical concept known as Occam's Razor, which asserts that “the simplest explanation of a particular natural phenomenon is usually the correct one.”
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Why is the Webb Telescope Optimized to Observe Infrared Light?
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A brief description of why the Webb Telescope is optimized to observe infrared light. Hint: it has to do with the four main science areas that it will be studying: “Other Worlds,” “Star Lifecycle,” “Galaxies Over Time,” and “Early Universe.”
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What are the Main Science Goals of the Webb Telescope?
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A brief description of the four main science goals of the James Webb Space Telescope - “Other Worlds,” “Star Lifecycle,” “Galaxies Over Time,” and “Early Universe.”
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What is the James Webb Space Telescope?
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A brief description of the James Webb Space Telescope and how it's different than the Hubble Space Telescope.
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What is the Hubble Space Telescope?
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A brief description of the Hubble Space Telescope and its scientific capabilities.
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Why Do We Put Telescopes in Space?
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A brief description of the two primary reasons why we send telescopes into space to observe and study celestial objects.
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A brief historical summary of what we mean when we refer to "Spiral Nebulae."
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A brief description of what will happen if the universe stops expanding and collapses back on itself - this is known as the Big Crunch.
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What are the Basic Properties of Astronomical Objects?
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A brief description of the basic properties of astronomical objects such as mass, radius, distance, luminosity, and temperature.
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What is the Local Group of Galaxies?
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A brief description of the Local Group of galaxies which contains the Milky Way, the Andromeda galaxy, and dozens of dwarf galaxies all gravitationally bound to each other.
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What Does it Mean to “Know” Something in Science?
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A brief description of what scientists mean when they say we "know" something.
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How Can Atoms and Thus Matter be Mostly Empty Space?
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A brief description of the structure of atoms - how they are mostly empty space - and why the everyday objects you use don't collapse and fall in on themselves.
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A brief description of what we mean when we talk about interacting galaxies.
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How do the Sun and Other Stars Shine?
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A brief description of nuclear fusion, which is the process by which stars produce light so that they can shine.
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A brief description of giant molecular clouds and why they are important for stars.
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How do We Know that the Milky Way Galaxy is Spiral in Shape?
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A brief description of the observational evidence we have supporting our assertion that the Milky Way galaxy is spiral in shape.
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What is Meant by the 21 Centimeter Radiation of Hydrogen?
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A brief description of the 21 centimeter radiation (light) that the Hydrogen atom emits and the mechanism behind this emission.
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How are Neutron Stars and Pulsars Related?
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A brief description of what astronomers mean when they say that "all pulsars are neutron stars but not all neutron stars are pulsars."
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A brief description of neutron stars, which are essentially the end state of massive stars some of which become pulsars.
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A brief description of a white dwarf star, which is the end-state of a star that is less than 8 times the mass of Sun.
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How do We Know the Ages of Stars?
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A brief description of how we use the HR Diagram and the main sequence to measure the ages of stars in groups and clusters.
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What is Seeing and the Resolving Power of a Telescope?
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A brief description of seeing and the resolving power of a telescope.
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Are Black Holes Cosmic Vacuum Cleaners?
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A brief description of the true nature of black holes as highly localized sources of gravity and not cosmic vacuum cleaners.
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What Was Here Before the Big Bang?
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A brief description of what we think was here before the Big Bang. Short answer is that we don't know since "Science" is not equipped to answer questions where no data or information is available.
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Are UFOs Aliens From Outer Space?
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A brief description of my personal point of view regarding the possibility that UFOs harbor extraterrestrial beings visiting Earth.
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A brief description of the structure of the Milky Way galaxy - our galactic home.
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A brief description of the Hubble Law, now more formally known as the Hubble-Lemaitre Law.
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A brief description of starburst galaxies and why they are in star formation overdrive.
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A brief description of whether the findings of science are _absolutely_ true. It could also have been entitled “Are Scientific Results Absolute?” and “Is the Scientific Method Absolute?”
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What is Meant by Dimensional Analysis?
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A brief description of what is meant by dimensional analysis. In short, the final units in a calculation must be correct for the calculation to be correct.
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What are Sunspots and the Sunspot Cycle?
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A brief description of the nature of sunspots and the sunspot cycle.
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What is Meant by Einstein’s Theory of Relativity?
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A brief description of Einstein’s Theories of Special Relativity and General Relativity?
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A Description of the Mathematical Basis of Cause-and-Effect
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A brief description of how we mathematically relate cause and effect in science. A short description of the equation of a straight line, y=m*x + b is also included.
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How do Lunar and Solar Eclipses Happen?
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A brief description of the different kinds of lunar and solar eclipses and how they happen.
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What do I Need to Know About Planet Earth?
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A brief description of what makes Earth unique from the other terrestrial planets - active plate tectonics, liquid water, a significant atmosphere, and the rich diversity of life.
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So You Want to be a Professional Astronomer?
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Some advice for anyone wanting to pursue professional astronomy/astrophysics as a career choice.
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How do Atoms Absorb and Emit Light?
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A brief description of how atoms absorb and emit particles of light known as photons based on the Bohr Model of the atom. This leads directly to the creation of absorption and emission lines in the spectra of stars.
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What are Some Well-Known Deep Sky Objects?
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A brief description of some deep sky objects whose names you may have heard of in popular culture.
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What is Meant by the Retrograde Motion of the Planets?
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A brief description of what is meant by retrograde motion of the planets in the Solar System.
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What Professional Organizations Support the Work of Astronomers?
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A brief description of the professional organizations that support the work of astronomers in North America and worldwide.
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How do Astronomers Obtain Their Observations of the Sky?
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A brief description of the process used to allocate telescope time to professional astronomers interested in addressing scientific questions.
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How do Astronomers Disseminate Their Scientific Research Results?
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A brief description of how astronomers disseminate their research results to other scientists.
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What is Meant by Metal Abundance or Metallicity?
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A brief description of how we quantify the amount of metals in a star, i.e. how much of the star is composed of elements heavier than Helium, using a logarithmic quantity designated as Fe over H, or simply [Fe/H].
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What is Meant by Light Pollution?
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A brief description of light pollution and why astronomers are so concerned about its effects on the brightness of the night sky.
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Is Science the Only Path to the Truth?
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A brief treatment of the limitations of science as pertains to seeking the truth in other areas outside of the natural world.
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Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Virgo?
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A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Virgo.
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Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Ursa Major?
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A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Ursa Major.
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Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Tucana?
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A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Tucana.
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Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Triangulum?
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A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Triangulum.
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