Astronomy Minute
What is an Astronomical Observatory?
Jul 20, 20232 minS0
<p>A brief description of what constitutes and astronomical observatory with a few examples in the real world that you have probably heard of.</p>
About this Podcast:
Learn the basics of astronomy in one-to-two minute packets of concise information about specific topics. You are a busy person with a short attention span, and you want to learn about astronomical topics in a short amount of time. Your host Professor Ata is a PhD research astronomer and astrophysicist and a noted authority on stellar and galactic astronomy. I welcome your feedback at ata.sarajedini@gmail.com. See the web site astronomyminute.org for more. The podcast logo is courtesy of Zachary Greathouse and shows a globular cluster photo taken by the author with the Hubble Space Telescope.
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What is Astronomy Minute about?
Learn the basics of astronomy in one-to-two minute packets of concise information about specific topics. You are a busy person with a short attention span, and you want to learn about astronomical topics in a short amount of time. Your host Professor Ata is a PhD research astronomer and astrophysicist and a noted authority on stellar and galactic astronomy.
Who hosts Astronomy Minute?
Astronomy Minute is hosted by Ata Sarajedini. The show has published 183 episodes to date.
What has Astronomy Minute covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What is an Astronomical Observatory?" (20 July 2023, 2 minutes), "What is Occam's Razor?" (19 July 2023, 2 minutes), and "Why is the Webb Telescope Optimized to Observe Infrared Light?" (4 January 2023, 2 minutes).
How often does Astronomy Minute publish?
Astronomy Minute publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 2 minutes across 183 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Astronomy Minute?
Booking probability for Astronomy Minute is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Astronomy Minute requires a Pod Score of 84 or higher. Astronomy Minute's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Astronomy Minute?
The strongest fits for Astronomy Minute are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Astronomy Minute has a science audience.
About the host
Ata Sarajedini hosts Astronomy Minute, a science podcast with 183 episodes published.
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Astronomy Minute
What is Occam's Razor?
Jul 19, 20232 minS0<p>A brief description of the philosophical concept known as Occam's Razor, which asserts that “the simplest explanation of a particular natural phenomenon is usually the correct one.” </p>
- Jan 4, 20232 minS2
<p>A brief description of why the Webb Telescope is optimized to observe infrared light. Hint: it has to do with the four main science areas that it will be studying: “Other Worlds,” “Star Lifecycle,” “Galaxies Over...
- Jan 4, 20232 minS2
<p>A brief description of the four main science goals of the James Webb Space Telescope - “Other Worlds,” “Star Lifecycle,” “Galaxies Over Time,” and “Early Universe.”</p>
Episode #3
What is the James Webb Space Telescope?
Dec 20, 20222 minS2<p>A brief description of the James Webb Space Telescope and how it's different than the Hubble Space Telescope.</p>
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Episode #2
What is the Hubble Space Telescope?
Dec 14, 20222 minS2<p>A brief description of the Hubble Space Telescope and its scientific capabilities.</p>
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Why Do We Put Telescopes in Space?
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Episode #175
What is Meant by Spiral Nebula?
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Episode #174
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Episode #172
What is the Local Group of Galaxies?
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- Apr 8, 20222 minS1
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Episode #169
What are Interacting Galaxies?
Mar 9, 20222 minS1<p>A brief description of what we mean when we talk about interacting galaxies.</p>
Episode #168
How do the Sun and Other Stars Shine?
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Episode #167
What are Giant Molecular Clouds?
Feb 25, 20221 minS1<p>A brief description of giant molecular clouds and why they are important for stars.</p>
- Feb 24, 20221 minS1
<p>A brief description of the observational evidence we have supporting our assertion that the Milky Way galaxy is spiral in shape. </p>
- Feb 4, 20222 minS1
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Episode #164
How are Neutron Stars and Pulsars Related?
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Episode #163
What is a Neutron Star?
Aug 3, 20212 minS1<p>A brief description of neutron stars, which are essentially the end state of massive stars some of which become pulsars.</p>
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