May 12th, 2009

May 12th: Michael Turner on Dark Energy

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Date: May 12, 2009 Title: Michael Turner on Dark Energy [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090512-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Full, unedited interview available at Slacker Astronomy! Podcaster: Michael Koppelman of Slacker Astronomy Organization: Slacker Astronomy http://www.slackerastronomy.org/ Description: Slacker Astronomy talks with cosmologist Dr. Michael Turner about Dark Energy. Bio: Slacker Astronomy is ranked as one of the top 10 astronomy podcasts. Today’s sponsor: [...]

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May 11th, 2009

May 11th: The Magnetosphere

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Date: May 11, 2009 Title: The Magnetosphere [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090511-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Terry and Stephen Whelan Organization: None Description: This is a short non mathematical introduction to some important elements of space plasma physics. Stephen plays the role of a confused student to allow a pedagogical dialog to progress. Bio: Terry did graduate research in space physics at [...]

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May 10th, 2009

May 10: End of the Universe in 10 Minutes

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Date: May 10, 2009 Title: End of the Universe in 10 Minutes [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090510-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcasters: The Astronomy Cast team of Dr. Pamela Gay and Fraser Cain Summary: From the End of the Earth to the end of matter itself, come hear about how astrophysics predicts the universe will wind down. Don’t worry though, you have time [...]

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May 9th, 2009

May 9th: What’s in a Day?

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Date: May 9, 2009 Title: What’s in a Day? [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090509-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Steve Nerlich Organization: Cheap Astronomy www.cheapastro.com Description: Everyone knows there’s 24 hours to a day, but astronomers know there’s a whole different time scale required to make sense of the night. Every night our night sky orientates itself to the previous night’s configuration 4 [...]

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May 8th, 2009

May 8th: Peering Into the X-ray Future

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Date: May 8, 2009 Title: Peering Into the X-ray Future [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090508-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Chandra X-Ray Center Organization: Chandra X-Ray Center http://chandra.harvard.edu Description: This year marks 10 years since Chandra was launched and deployed from the Space Shuttle Columbia. Such a milestone not only gives us a chance to look back, but it also provides an opportunity [...]

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May 7th, 2009

May 7th: Variable Stars and the Stories They Tell

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Date: May 7, 2009 Title: Variable Stars and the Stories They Tell [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090507-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Mike Simonsen Organization: American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) Description: In this episode of Restless Universe we discuss why variable stars are so important to astronomers and the impact variable star research has had on all aspects of astronomy. Bio: [...]

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May 6th, 2009

May 6th: All Aboard the Milky Way Railroad

Date: May 6, 2009 Title: All Aboard the Milky Way Railroad [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090506-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Colin Stuart Description: In today’s podcast we jump aboard The Milky Way Railroad and explore the childrens book of the same name by Kenji Miyazawa. We also look at the Japanese star festival of Tanabata on which the book is based. Bio: [...]

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May 5th, 2009

May 5th: Seeing the Universe in a Whole New Light

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Date: May 5, 2009 Title: Seeing the Universe in a Whole New Light [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090505-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Nicole Gugliucci Links: Karl Jansky and the Discovery of Cosmic Radio Waves from NRAO, along with a picture of his Bruce array antenna – http://www.nrao.edu/whatisra/hist_jansky.shtml Nicole’s Podcast Page – http://astronoise.wordpress.com/365‐days‐of‐astronomy/ Nicole Gugliucci (UVa/NRAO) – http://www.nrao.edu/whatisra/hist_jansky.shtml Description: May 5th is the [...]

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May 4th, 2009

May 4th: Don’t Forget your Binoculars

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Date: May 4, 2009 Title: Don’t Forget your Binoculars [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090504-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Robin Scagell Organization: None Description: Almost every amateur astronomer has binoculars, and many people advise you to buy binoculars before bothering with a telescope. But is this the best advice, and will you ever be happy without a telescope? Robin is the author of [...]

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May 3rd, 2009

May 3rd: Webcam Astrophotography

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Date: May 3, 2009 Title: Webcam Astrophotography [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090503-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Alexander Hobson Organization: Discovery Space http://space.discovery.com Links: Astrosnap: http://www.astrosnap.com/ Registax: http://www.astronomie.be/registax/ K3 CCD Tools: http://www.pk3.org/Astro/ Mogg Adapters: http://moggadapters.com/astro/adapter.asp Webcam Astroimaging on DVD: www.webcamimaging.com Description: In this podcast, Alexander Hobson talks about webcam astrophotography and how easy it is to get started imaging with a simple webcam, [...]

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