

Richard Ellis: When Galaxies Are Born: The Quest for Cosmic Dawn (#337)
Aug 13, 2023
Richard S. Ellis, a world-renowned observational astronomer, and Professor of astrophysics at University College London, discusses the quest to understand the history of the universe and witness cosmic dawn. The podcast explores topics such as the role of observers in astronomy, advancements in telescopes, the significance of theory in STEM, and mistakes in claiming distances of galaxies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Title, Subtitle, and Cover of the Book
03:44 • 4min
The Role of Observers in Astronomy
07:16 • 18min
Advancements in Telescopes and Observational Astronomy
24:54 • 19min
The Importance of Theory in STEM
43:48 • 7min
The Most Magical Technology Invented by Humans
50:55 • 2min
Mistakes in Claiming Distances of Galaxies
52:33 • 5min
The Importance of the Branch of Science
57:11 • 2min