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HD and the Void
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I pick a topic I want to know more about and dig into it for a year. 2017 is all about space! I'll look at anything that sends me down a research tangent. I do take requests, I don't keep it formal, I do my research, I don't like describing complex math but I do try. Wander with me into the cat’s-cradle tangle of society, history, science, and anything I thought was cool to mention.
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Ep. 34 Stargazing
Aug 26, 201900:15:36Tap to summarizeNot enough people in the real world listened to my stories about my recent stargazing adventure, so I distilled my process and plans so that the process of selecting a site and using a stargazing app seems more attainable for those who have never thought of stargazing. Short, sweet, and a story-based glimpse into amateur stargazing for fun!
Transcribe →Ep. 33 Comets
May 27, 201900:20:21Tap to summarizeThere are over 3,500 comets that we know of, so this is just a brief overview of what comets are, and then a list of some Great Comets and a few well-known comets. I also discuss some of the missions that various organizations and nations (i.e., NASA, the Soviet Union, ESA, Japan) have undertaken to examine comets up close and personal.
Transcribe →Ep. 32 Black Holes
Apr 22, 201900:14:32Tap to summarizeI have mentioned black holes in previous episodes, but now feels like the right time to talk about them in their very own episode! I also discuss the new photos of the supermassive black hole in the galaxy Messier 87 and the telescope that was needed to acquire those photos.
Transcribe →Ep. 31 Astrogeology
Mar 25, 201900:21:49Tap to summarizeThere is a branch of study where rocks and space meet (sometimes to explosive effect, when asteroids and meteorites are concerned)... It can be called planetary geology, exogeology, or astrogeology. Listen to hear more about what the life of an astrogeologist entails, from identifying features from a distance to exploring craters. The Shoemakers' contributions to the field are also discussed in-depth to give you a sense of what astrogeology can involve.
Transcribe →Ep. 30 Coriolis Effect
Jan 21, 201900:20:25Tap to summarizeThe Coriolis force is a force in physics that has profound impact on us here on Earth. Listen to hear how this apparent force has influence over the weather, tides, and even some creatures. I refuse to talk about the formulas surrounding it but I will discuss Rossby numbers, Kelvin waves, Ekman transport, and the Eötvös effect, so get ready for a lot of scientist names!
Transcribe →Ep. 29 Unusual Scales
Dec 17, 201800:23:46Tap to summarizeFrom Bortle to Torino, from asteroids to aliens, scientists have been working to classify experiences in a useful way. Some of those experiences are very specific, unusual, speculative, or just bizarre. Hear about a selection of scales currently in use that astronomers made to quantify very strange phenomena.
Transcribe →Ep. 28 Tidal Forces
Aug 27, 201800:23:27Tap to summarizeTidal forces are not only the cause of ocean tides, but affect how satellites orbit objects in space, and they can even tear some objects apart under their extreme stresses. Learn about types of tides on Earth and in our solar system.
Transcribe →Ep. 27 Edmond Halley
Jul 30, 201800:27:35Tap to summarizeEdmond Halley was heavily involved in the establishment of modern astronomy, whether through his direct observational work or through the support he offered others in his field. Hear a quick overview of the man who's popped up so much throughout the span of this podcast!
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Ep. 26 Transits and Oppositions
Jun 4, 201800:20:12Tap to summarizeIt's a history-heavy episode this week! Hear about the transits of Mercury and Venus, and learn what they have in common with the oppositions of planets like Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—they're like eclipses, but with planets instead of the Moon.
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Ep. 25 Southern Stars
May 7, 201800:18:21Tap to summarizeI live in the Northern Hemisphere of Earth, which means I see some constellations and stars that people in the Southern Hemisphere don't see. The opposite is true as well, and it's more interesting for me to talk about the constellations I don't get to see, so please enjoy an episode on the important constellations that appear in the Southern Hemisphere: Crux, the Pointers, and the Magellanic Clouds. Bonus: Aurora Australis!
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