Astronomy Cast
Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
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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Jun 26, 2012 • 33min
Ep. 266: Archimedes
It's time to look deep into history to the birthplace of modern mathematics - Ancient Greece. And the most famous mathematician of the time was Archimedes. We use many of his mathematical theories and inventions to this day; others are steeped in legend and mystery.
Jun 24, 2012 • 35min
265: Arthur Eddington
We can thank Arthur Eddington for much of our current understanding of stars. He provided some of the breakthrough concepts that explain what's going on, deep inside the hottest places in the Universe. Sadly, the spacecraft associated with his name wasn't so successful.
Jun 22, 2012 • 48min
Weekly Space Hangout - June 21, 2012
This week we talk about: Black Holes as particle detectors, New advances in Chinese space exploration, Asteroid research, History of women in space. We're joined by Amy Shira Teitel, Alan Boyle, Ian O'Neill, and Michael Wall. Hosted by Fraser Cain
Jun 22, 2012 • 48min
Weekly Space Hangout - June 14, 2012
This week we talk about: Lakes on Titan, Mars Curiosity landing, Earth-type worlds more common, NuSTAR Mission launch. We are joined by Amy Shira Teitel, Emily Lakdawalla, and Nicole Gugliucci
Jun 20, 2012 • 31min
AstronomyCast 264: The Hazards of Space Flight
AstronomyCast 264: The Hazards of Space Flight, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Jun 14, 2012 • 33min
AstronomyCast 263: Radioactive Decay
AstronomyCast 263: Radioactive Decay, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Jun 14, 2012 • 31min
AstronomyCast 262: Solar Sails
AstronomyCast 262: Solar Sails, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Jun 7, 2012 • 50min
Weekly Space Hangout - June 7, 2012
In this week's Weekly Space Hangout, we talk about the Transit of Venus, the transfer of the space shuttle Enterprise, the future of commercial space exploration, and the new movie Prometheus. We're joined by Alan Boyle from http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/ and Amy Shira Teitel from http://www.amyshirateitel.com/
Jun 5, 2012 • 30min
AstronomyCast 261: Lasers & Masers in Astronomy
AstronomyCast 261: Lasers & Masers in Astronomy, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
May 31, 2012 • 54min
Weekly Space Hangout - May 31, 2012
In this episode of the Weekly Space Hangout, we're joined by special guest Robert Nemiroff from Astronomy Picture of the Day. We also talked about the return of the SpaceX Dragon capsule, a manned mission to Venus, nomadic planets and the announcement of the Square Kilometer Array. Our team included: Amy Shira Tietel, Jason Major, Alan Boyle, Nicole Gugliucci and Robert Nemiroff
