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Astronomy Cast

By: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
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  • Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.
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  • Ep. 717: Understanding the Ages of Distant Cosmic Objects

    Ep. 717: Understanding the Ages of Distant Cosmic Objects
    Apr 29 2024

    Astronomy Cast Ep. 717: Understanding the Ages of Distant Cosmic Objects

    by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

    Streamed live on Apr 22, 2024.

    How old is that star? That planet? That nebula? Figuring out the ages of astronomical objects is surprisingly challenging. Fortunately, astronomers have developed a series of techniques they can use to work out the ages of stuff.

    This video was made possible by the following Patreon members:

    Jordan Young

    BogieNet

    Stephen Veit

    Jeanette Wink

    Siggi Kemmler

    Andrew Poelstra

    Brian Cagle

    David Truog

    Ed

    David

    Gerhard Schwarzer

    THANK YOU! - Fraser and Dr. Pamela
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    30 mins
  • Ep. 716 - The God**** Particle - Remembering Peter Higgs

    Ep. 716 - The God**** Particle - Remembering Peter Higgs
    Apr 22 2024

    Astronomy Cast Ep. 716 - The God**** Particle - Remembering Peter Higgs

    by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

    Streamed live on Apr 15, 2024.

    Last week, we learned about the death of Peter Higgs, a physicist and discoverer of the particle that bears his name. The Large Hadron Collider was built to find and describe the particle. Today, we’ll look back at the life of Peter Higgs and his particle.

    This video was made possible by the following Patreon members:

    Jordan Young

    BogieNet

    Stephen Veit

    Jeanette Wink

    Siggi Kemmler

    Andrew Poelstra

    Brian Cagle

    David Truog

    Ed

    David

    Gerhard Schwarzer

    THANK YOU! - Fraser and Dr. Pamela
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    29 mins
  • Ep. 715: Total Eclipse of the Science: Experiments During the Eclipse

    Ep. 715: Total Eclipse of the Science: Experiments During the Eclipse
    Apr 8 2024

    Astronomy Cast Ep. 715: Total Eclipse of the Science: Experiments During the Eclipse

    by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

    Streamed live April 1, 2024. NO JOKES!

    How to watch a solar eclipse and do some science!

    The next great eclipse is upon us, with viewers across North America witnessing the moon passing in front of the Sun. It’s an amazing experience, but also an opportunity to do science. Let’s talk about what we can learn from this momentous event.

    This video was made possible by the following Patreon members:

    Jordan Young

    BogieNet

    Stephen Veit

    Jeanette Wink

    Siggi Kemmler

    Andrew Polestra

    Brian Cagle

    David Truog

    Ed

    David

    Gerhard Schwarzer

    THANK YOU! - Fraser and Dr. Pamela
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    32 mins
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