Exploring the contributions of amateur astronomers to research, from Air Force Intelligence Officers in Uzbekistan to the discovery of the Crab Nebula in 1054. Delving into the aftermath and impact of supernova events in the cosmos, including the creation of heavy elements and the potential link to the origin of life. Discussing the phenomenon of pulsars and cosmic queries surrounding eclipses, binary star systems, and the role of eclipses in discovering exoplanets.
What can we learn from eclipses? Janna Levin joined by comedian Matt Kirshen and professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Columbia University, Joe Patterson, discuss the 2017 eclipse, binary star systems, super novae and more. What is an eclipse on Jupiter like?
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