Here We Are Astronomy and Planetariums w/ Andrew Kerr
Jul 17, 2023
Today, Andrew Kerr, head of the Dale Etheridge Planetarium in Las Vegas, discusses the state of planetariums, the utility of constellations and star classifications, the milestones and timescales of the universe, and the future of our solar system. They also explore the role of constellations in navigation and highlight the contributions of underappreciated women astronomers throughout history.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Status of Their Planetarium Compared to Others
03:12 • 4min
Exploring Physics and Astrophysics
07:05 • 16min
The Role of Constellations in Navigation
23:11 • 16min
The Key Milestones in the History of the Universe
38:57 • 13min
Galactic Collision and Merger
51:40 • 4min
Classification of Stars and Spectral Analysis
55:37 • 4min
Underappreciated Women Astronomers
59:42 • 7min