StarTalk Radio Eclipses, Cosmic Cataclysms, and More with Janna Levin
Apr 5, 2024
Join Janna Levin, Professor of astronomy at Columbia University, as she talks about eclipses, binary star systems, super novae, lunar orbits, cosmic relationships, explosions in star systems, supernovas, and pulsars with comedian Matt Kirshen and Joe Patterson. Dive into the wonders of the universe, the contributions of amateur astronomers, and the use of eclipses for studying stars with planets.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Eclipse Excitement and Scientific Significance
02:06 • 18min
Lunar Orbits and New Moon Phases
19:45 • 4min
Cosmic Relationships: Moon, Sun, and Eclipses
23:35 • 14min
Cosmic Interactions and Explosions in Star Systems
37:54 • 4min
Amateur Astronomers, Supernovas, and Pulsars
41:29 • 16min
Exploring Eclipses and South Dakota Adventures
57:12 • 2min