June 30th, 2009

June 30th: It’s All About the Reference Frames

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Date: June 30, 2009 Title: It’s All About the Reference Frames [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090630-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Kenneth Johnston Organization: United States Naval Observatory Description: We’re all used to finding directions here on Earth. We orient ourselves based on our local experience of “up-down”, “left-right”, “front-back”. But how do you orient yourself in space? You need a reference frame, [...]

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June 29th, 2009

June 29th: Update from the 365 Days of Astronomy Team

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Date: June 29, 2009 Title: Update from the 365 Days of Astronomy Team [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090629-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcasters: Michael Koppelman, Pamela Gay, Nancy Atkinson, Stuart Lowe, Robert Simpson Organization: 365 Days of Astronomy Description: Michael, Pamela, Nancy, Stuart and Rob provide an update on the 365 Days of Astronomy. Bio: Find Michael on Slacker Astronomy, Pamela on Astronomy [...]

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June 28th, 2009

June 28th: Space Travel in Science Fiction

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Date: June 28, 2009 Title: Space Travel in Science Fiction [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090628-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Vance Weaver Organization: Its just little old me, Vance Weaver from Executive Painting and Texture www.executivepainting.net Description: In this edition of the 365 Days of Astronomy, enthusiast Vance Weaver of Executive Painting and Texture in Santa Clarita, California takes us on a journey [...]

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June 27th, 2009

June 27th: Cries From the Infant Universe

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Date: June 27, 2009 Title: Cries From the Infant Universe [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090627-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Richard Drumm Links: For more information on this topic link to Dr. Whittle’s home page at UVa: http://www.astro.virginia.edu/~dmw8f/ From here you can link to The Teaching Company site where you can order the 6 DVD set titled “Cosmology: The History and Nature of [...]

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June 26th, 2009

June 26th: Palomar Transient Factory – a new sky survey taking place at Palomar Observatory

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Date: June 26, 2009 Title: Palomar Transient Factory – a new sky survey taking place at Palomar Observatory [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090626-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Scott Kardel Organization: Palomar Observatory http://palomar-observatory.org Description: The Palomar Transient Factory combines a large digital camera, a high-speed data network, and intelligent computing in a unique way that will uncover secrets of the universe in [...]

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June 25th, 2009

June 25th: Galileo’s Telescope

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Date: June 25, 2009 Title: Galileo’s Telescope [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090625-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: The Adler Planetarium Organization: The Adler Planetarium Description: In 1609 when Galileo Galilei had fine-tuned his new instrument and turned it toward the night sky he revolutionized modern science. How great of an impact has his invention had on modern science and how did his discoveries [...]

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June 24th, 2009

June 24th: Telescopes for Schools

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Date: June 24, 2009 Title: Telescopes for Schools [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090624-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: The Society for Popular Astronomy Organization: The Society for Popular Astronomy Description: To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, the Society for Popular Astronomy in the UK thought it would be a great idea to be able to give free telescopes to schools throughout the [...]

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June 23rd, 2009

June 23rd: Star Parties: Fun in the Dark

Date: June 23, 2009 Title: Star Parties: Fun in the Dark [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090623-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Ted Judah Organization: None Description: All about star parties. From organized astronomy club outings to intimate star gazing and the grand opening star party of a newly built home-made observatory. Bio: Ted Judah is a total amateur. Amateur astronomer, carpenter, surfer, artist, [...]

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June 22nd, 2009

June 22nd: Galileo and His Lute

Date: June 22, 2009 Title: Galileo and His Lute [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090622-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Mark Thompson Organization: Galileo 1610 http://www.galileo1610.com/ Description: Music played not only a unique, but an essential role in leading Galileo to his new physics. Because it is an art demanding precise measurement and exact divisions, music reflected the spirit of Galileo’s science. This podcast [...]

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June 21st, 2009

June 21st: The June Solstice: The Week the Sun Stood Still

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Date: June 21, 2009 Title: The June Solstice: The Week the Sun Stood Still [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/astro365/20090621-365DoA.mp3[/podcast] Podcaster: Judith Young Organization: The Foundation for Astronomy and Spirituality, Inc. http://www.astronomyandspirituality.com Description: What is the astronomical meaning of the June Solstice? This podcast describes and explains the characteristics of the Solstice, a word which means ‘the standstill of the [...]

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