Podcasts about Edwin Hubble

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StarTalk Radio
Quantum Quandary: StarTalk Live! With Brian Greene & Janna Levin

StarTalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 78:41


Why three dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedians Chuck Nice and Hasan Minhaj celebrate 100 years of quantum physics and everywhere it's taken us, joined by theoretical astrophysicists Brian Greene and Janna Levin.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/quantum-quandary-startalk-live-with-brian-greene-janna-levin/Thanks to our Patrons Dr. Philip Forkuo Mensah, robert mihai ticu, Brian Purser, german moreno, Dylan Bell, John Bickford, Rogue Ryter, Ethan Rice, Mi Ra, Jalen Grimble, Nick Salverson, Cranjis McBasketball, Jesse Eisenhardt, Thomas Lanphear, Monica Pena, Tolu, Jim Coulter, Morgan Fisher, Julie Schultz, Paradox, Rico Wyder, Thomas Aasrud, Ralph Leighton, J.C. De la Cruz, James Gallagher, Maverick Blue, Casey, David Bellucci, Cj Purcell, Edward Q Teague, Douglas Cottel, Bach Ong, Stephen Lewis, T_Titillatus, Jonathan, Thoritz, John Weldt, Anthony Gamble, Sergey Masich, Jay Park, Jean, Bradley Bodanis, Kylee Ronning, Oliver Boardman, Lars-Ola Arvidsson, Douglas Burk, Holdin Ross, Danelle Hayes, Chau Phan, Mark Caffarel, Eric Turnbull, and D Mavrikas for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Cosmic Coffee Time with Andrew Prestage
#78 The Andromeda Galaxy is a cosmic neighbour that's going to collide with our Milky Way Galaxy. Should we panic?

Cosmic Coffee Time with Andrew Prestage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 8:55


No need to panic. Yet! We'll be fine for the next 4 or 5 billion years, but Andromeda is heading our way. The Andromeda Galaxy was the first object to be identified as being outside our own galaxy, and it introduced us to extragalactic astronomy. And that's not all. It can teach us more about dark matter and it could be home to billions of planets.It's a very cool neighbour, but one day - it's kinda going to move in!Follow Cosmic Coffee Time on X for some special contentX.com/CosmicCoffTimeEmail us! cosmiccoffeetime@gmail.comYou can request a topic for the show! Or even just say hi!We'd love to hear from you.

Aparici en Órbita
VuFyuM s07e19: Edwin Hubble y el tamaño del universo

Aparici en Órbita

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 29:53


¿Qué tamaño tiene el universo? Durante dos milenios, la respuesta a esta pregunta parecía sencilla: el universo es el Sistema Solar, así que sólo tenemos que medir cómo de lejos están las estrellas de nosotros. Esta imagen, que fue el paradigma durante la Antigüedad y la Edad Media, empezó a mostrar signos de agotamiento en la Edad Moderna, cuando se descubrió que algunas estrellas se mueven, y que por lo tanto no pueden ser "puntos de luz pintados en la pared exterior del Sistema Solar". En el siglo XIX se consiguió, al fin, medir las distancias a algunas estrellas y se descubrió que estaban *realmente lejos*. El universo se había hecho grande de repente. A partir de entonces, el paradigma pasó a ser "el universo es la Vía Láctea", y se asumía que quizá el universo tendría miles de años luz de diámetro; a lo sumo, decenas de miles de años luz. Ésta es la idea con la que llegamos a principios del siglo XX, y el destino de esta idea también era ser refutada. Esto ocurrió hace exactamente 100 años, en los primeros días de enero de 1925, y hoy os contamos su historia. La historia de cómo el universo "creció" en nuestra mente y pasó a tener no sólo una galaxia, sino miles de ellas. El protagonista de esta historia es famoso, pero no por este descubrimiento. En estos momentos era un astrónomo perfectamente desconocido que se especializaba en medir distancias. Cuatro años después, en 1929, se convertiría en el descubridor de la expansión del universo. Estamos hablando, claro, de Edwin Hubble. Si os interesa este asunto, os contamos más sobre el tamaño del universo y de los objetos que hay en él en el capítulo s01e36 de Aparici en Órbita. También podéis encontrar más información en varios capítulos de nuestro pódcast hermano, La Brújula de la Ciencia: buscad los episodios s11e10, s08e29 y s14e07. Y si queréis aprender más sobre el otro trabajo de Hubble, la expansión del universo, buscad los capítulos s05e30 y s03e22 de La Brújula. Este programa se emitió originalmente el 9 de enero de 2025. Podéis escuchar el resto de audios de Más de Uno en la app de Onda Cero y en su web, ondacero.es

Mevlana Takvimi
EVRENİN GENİŞLEMESİ MUCİZESİ-19 ŞUBAT 2025-MEVLANA TAKVİMİ

Mevlana Takvimi

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 2:34


Kur'an-ı Kerim tam 1400 sene önce evrenin genişlediğinden haber vermektedir. Ayet-i kerimede şöyle buyrulmaktadır: “Biz göğü kudretimizle bina ettik ve şüphesiz biz onu genişletiyoruz.” (Zariyat s. 47) Kur'an'ın evrenin genişlemesinden haber veren ayetini bu şekilde tahlil ettikten sonra şimdi de bu konuda ilmin ne dediğine bakalım: 20. yüzyılın başlarına kadar bilim dünyasında hâkim olan tek bir görüş vardı. Bu görüş evrenin durağan bir yapıya sahip olduğu ve sonsuzdan beri aynı şekliyle süregeldiği görüşüydü. 20. yüzyıla kadar hiçbir bilim adamı evrenin genişlemesinden bahsetmemiş, bırakın bahsetmeyi belki bunu hayal bile etmemişti. Rus fizikçi Alexander Friedmann ve Belçikalı evren bilimci Georges Lemaitre 20. yüzyılın başlarında evrenin sürekli hareket hâlinde olduğunu ve genişlediğini teorik olarak hesapladılar. Bu gerçek 1929 yılında gözlemsel olarak da ispatlandı. Amerikalı astronom Edwin Hubble kullandığı dev teleskopla gökyüzünü incelerken, yıldızların ve galaksilerin sürekli olarak birbirlerinden uzaklaştıklarını keşfetti. Yıldızlar ve galaksiler sadece bizden değil, birbirlerinden de uzaklaşıyorlardı. Evrenin genişlemekte olduğu ilerleyen yıllarda yapılan gözlemlerle de kesinlik kazandı. Her şeyin sürekli olarak birbirinden uzaklaştığı bir evren ise “sürekli genişleyen” bir evren anlamına gelmektedir. Evrenin genişlemesini şişirilen bir balonun yüzeyi gibi düşünün. Balonun yüzeyindeki noktaların balon şiştikçe birbirlerinden uzaklaşmaları gibi, evrendeki cisimler de evren genişledikçe birbirlerinden uzaklaşmaktadırlar. 20. asırda ancak keşfedilebilen bilimsel bir gerçeğin bundan 14 asır evvel bir kitapta yazması ve bu hakikatin okuma yazma bilmeyen bir beşer tarafından haber verilmesi bu haberin Allâh (c.c.)'un vahyi olduğuna ve Kuran'ın Allâh (c.c.)'un kitabı olduğuna delalet eder.(www.mevlanatakvimi.com)

All Of It
A Space Science Roundup With Brian Cox

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 24:11


Particle physicist and science communicator Brian Cox takes questions on the nature of the universe, and shares his insights on the study of the sun, the upcoming 'planetary parade,' and the 100-year anniversary of Edwin Hubble's confirmation of galaxies beyond the Milky Way.

The Kingdom Perspective
The Limitless Abundance of God's Being

The Kingdom Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 1:52


Transcript:Hello, this is Pastor Don of Christ Redeemer Church. Welcome to The Kingdom Perspective. Our God is a god of generosity and abundance. We see this in several ways. First is the limitlessness of His very being. God is not bound by time and space. He's not bound by anything outside Himself, at all. God needs nothing to exist for He is being itself, and so, He alone possesses the power to call into being that which does not exist. Secondly, God's abundance is demonstrated in all He has made. The universe we see is bigger than we can imagine. It's only been about a hundred years or so since Edwin Hubble discovered that our galaxy is one among others. Since that time, we've learned there are at least hundreds of billions of galaxies, each on average containing billions of stars. And we are discovering more all the time! This means that from our human vantage point, for all practical purposes, the universe God made is beyond limit. But all of this is backdrop to His greatest demonstration of generosity of all—the abundance of the riches of His grace toward us in Christ Jesus! When God decided to redeem fallen humanity, He spared no expense. He liquidated the full riches of heaven. He gave us the fullness of Himself in Christ. As Paul puts it in Ephesians, He has “blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 1:3). The God we serve is not stingy. Why in the world should we be? Something to think about from The Kingdom Perspective. “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”~Ephesians 2:1-7 (ESV)

Welt der Physik - heute schon geforscht?
Folge 365 – Vermessung des Universums

Welt der Physik - heute schon geforscht?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 17:06


Wenn wir in einer klaren Nacht in den Himmel schauen, können wir eine atemberaubende Vielzahl an funkelnden Punkten beobachten. Doch der Blick in den Sternenhimmel liefert immer nur zweidimensionale Bilder. Die dritte Dimension der Himmelsobjekte – also ihre Entfernung zur Erde – ist nicht so leicht zu bestimmen. Mit welchen Methoden Astronominnen und Astronomen den Kosmos dennoch vermessen und welche bedeutende Rolle das Bestimmen von Entfernungen im Weltall heute noch spielt, berichtet Hendrik Hildebrandt von der Universität Bochum in dieser Podcastfolge von Welt der Physik. *** Ein Beitrag von Julia Thomas, gesprochen von Ulrike Kapfer. Aufnahme: Das Hörspielstudio Kreuzberg, Tonbearbeitung und Schnitt: Daniel Lewy und Elias Emken. Redaktion: Welt der Physik https://www.weltderphysik.de/ Welt der Physik wird herausgegeben vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung und von der Deutschen Physikalischen Gesellschaft. *** Die Website zum Podcast: https://www.weltderphysik.de/mediathek/podcast/vermessung-des-universums/ Bei Fragen, Anmerkungen und Kritik schreibt uns: feedback@weltderphysik.de

SWR2 Impuls - Wissen aktuell
Wie Edwin Hubble Galaxien entdeckte

SWR2 Impuls - Wissen aktuell

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 8:31


Vor 100 Jahren entdeckte Edwin Hubble, dass es nicht nur eine Galaxie gibt, unsere Milchstraße – sondern das, was davor als „Nebel“ bezeichnet wurde, auch Galaxien sind. Jede Millionen Lichtjahre von uns entfernt und mit Milliarden von Sternen.

SWR2 Impuls - Wissen aktuell
Edwin Hubble – Vom Sportlehrer zum Star-Astronom

SWR2 Impuls - Wissen aktuell

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 5:58


Sein Vater verbot ihm Football zu spielen und wollte, dass er Jura studiert. Erst nach dessen Tod kann Edwin Hubble sich seiner eigentlichen Leidenschaft widmen: der Astronomie – und wird zum einflussreichsten Astronomen des 20. Jahrhunderts.

God se Woord VARS vir jou Vandag
Slaan jou oë Hemelwaarts

God se Woord VARS vir jou Vandag

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 3:14


Send us a textJesaja 40:26 Kyk op na die hemel. Wie het die sterre gemaak? Hy laat hulle soos 'n leërmag uitmarsjeer, die een ster na die ander, en roep elkeen by sy naam. Met sy groot krag en mag sorg Hy dat nie een wegraak of verdwaal nie. (NLV) Dis hier! 2025 is hier! Kan ek jou op hierdie eerste dag van die nuwe jaar 'n waarlik geseënde jaar toewens? En, weet jy in hierdie deurmekaar wêreld, het nie een van ons ‘n idee wat hierdie jaar gaan oplewer nie.Op hierdie dag, presies ‘n 100 jaar gelede, het 'n man genaamd Edwin Hubble, 'n wetenskaplike referaat by 'n obskure konferensie aangebied. Maar, wat net nog 'n gewone dag was, net nog 'n kalenderblaadjie wat omgeblaai is, was op die ou end ‘n dag wat deur die Discover Magazine as "een van die mees buitengewone datums in die geskiedenis van die wetenskap" bestempel is.Deur noukeurige navorsing en waarneming het Hubble aangekondig dat daar ander sterrestelsels buite ons eie is; dat die Andromeda-nebula of newel, nie bloot nabygeleë gaswolke was nie, maar hele sterrestelsels wat deur die ruimte gewentel het. Dit was letterlik die dag wat die Heelal ontdek is.Ons kyk op na die miljoen of so sigbare sterre van die Melkweg, en weet dat hulle net 'n handvol van die ontelbare sterre in die heelal is – en ons weet nie eers waar dit eindig nie.Dit laat ons son, ons aarde, ons lewens, ons probleme so oneindig klein lyk, so ongelooflik onbelangrik, nie waar nie? En weet jy God … God het hulle almal geskep.Jesaja 40:26 Kyk op na die hemel. Wie het die sterre gemaak? Hy laat hulle soos 'n leërmag uitmarsjeer, die een ster na die ander, en roep elkeen by sy naam. Met sy groot krag en mag sorg Hy dat nie een wegraak of verdwaal nie. (NLV).Soms kan die jaar 'n bietjie wankelrig begin. Miskien tref ons padblokkades langs die pad. Maar die realiteit is dat die God wat daardie "leërmag" in die lug geskep het; Hy wat elke ster op sy naam ken, dieselfde God is wat jou ongelooflik liefhet. En Hy het die begeerte om jou deur alles wat in jou toekoms oor jou pad kom, te lei.Dit is God se Woord. Vars … vir jou … vandag.Support the showEnjoying The Content?For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can enable Christianityworks to reach 10,000+ people with a message about the love of Jesus!DONATE R50 MONTHLY

The Wonder World Podcast
Wonder World Podcast Monday, December 30

The Wonder World Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 7:37


Pam and Olivia celebrate the transition from 2024 to 2025 with New Year's traditions, fun spaghetti trivia, and fascinating history like Edwin Hubble's galaxy announcement in 1924. They also share jokes, phrases for the New Year, and a heartfelt poem by Robert Herrick. Wishing all listeners a Happy New Year—keep wondering!Links and ResourcesThe Wonder Kids Club - bonus audio and printables for each showSupport the show with a one-time donation.The TeamHost: Pam BarnhillHost: Olivia BarnhillResearch and Writing: Betsy CypressProduction: Thomas BarnhillGraphics: Katy WallaceOperations: Meg Angelino

Cosmic Latte
CL048 Galaktische Kollisionen und das Schicksal der Milchstraße

Cosmic Latte

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 57:03 Transcription Available


Wenn die größten Objekte im Weltall kollidieren, dann passiert jede Menge. Eva und Jana reden dieses Mal über galaktische Kollisionen - denn wenn Galaxien zusammenstoßen, dann hat das Einfluss auf so gut wie alles, inklusive uns selbst. Was passiert, wenn zwei gewaltige Sternensysteme miteinander verschmelzen und was bedeutet das für das Schicksal unserer eigenen Milchstraße? Unterstützt uns bei [Steady](https://steadyhq.com/de/cosmiclatte/), [Patreon] (https://patreon.com/CosmiclattePodcast), oder [Paypal](https://paypal.me/cosmiclattepod)!

StarDate Podcast
Expanding the Universe

StarDate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 2:14


A hundred years ago today, the New York Times reported that Edwin Hubble had made a big discovery. He confirmed that many of the spiral objects known as nebulae were really separate galaxies – “island universes” of stars far outside the Milky Way. The story ran on page six, and it misspelled Hubble’s name. But it was the first public announcement of one of the greatest scientific findings of the 20th century. The discovery dramatically expanded the known universe. Instead of consisting of the Milky Way alone, the universe contained billions of galaxies, spread across billions of light-years of space. Hubble studied a class of stars in two spiral nebulae – Andromeda and M33. Called Cepheid variables, the stars pulse in and out. Measuring the length of its pulses and other details reveals the star’s true brightness. From that, astronomers can calculate the star’s distance. Hubble calculated that Andromeda was about 860,000 light-years away, and M33 a bit farther. Modern calculations show that they’re about three times farther than Hubble thought. Still, the concept was proved: the universe extends far beyond our galactic home – a concept revealed a century ago. Andromeda – now known as the Andromeda Galaxy – is in the east-northeast at nightfall. Under dark skies, it’s visible to the eye alone – 2.5 million light-years away. We’ll talk about the most famous Cepheid tomorrow. Script by Damond Benningfield

Big Brains
Why Can't Scientists Agree On The Age Of The Universe? with Wendy Freedman

Big Brains

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 24:28


How old is the universe—and how fast is it expanding? These are part of one of the biggest—and most contested—questions in science, and the answers could change our understanding of physics.In this episode, we talk with renowned UChicago astronomer Wendy Freedman, who's spent decades trying to solve these very questions. There are two ways to measure how fast the universe is expanding, also known as the Hubble constant; Freedman has done groundbreaking research to calculate this number using stars, but the problem is, her numbers don't match up with scientists using a different method. And the implications of that difference are massive, because it could indicate that our Standard Model of physics could be broken.Yet Freedman's latest research, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope, might finally give us a clearer answer. In our conversation, we explore the age of the universe, the mysteries of dark matter and what all this could mean for the future of physics—and maybe even the discovery of life beyond Earth.

Perfect English Podcast
The Digest Facts | Dreams, Lightning, and the Expanding Universe

Perfect English Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 11:40


In this captivating episode of The Digest Facts, we dive deep into the science and mysteries behind some of the most fascinating phenomena in nature and the cosmos. First, we explore the hidden role of dreams in memory consolidation—revealing how your brain uses dreams to process emotions and strengthen your memories while you sleep. We'll answer questions like: Why do we dream, and what purpose do dreams really serve? Next, we'll uncover the fiery truth behind lightning strikes and the magical formations they create when they meet sand. Learn all about fulgurites—nature's own glass sculptures—and how they're formed by one of the most powerful forces on Earth. Finally, we'll take you on a journey to the stars, breaking down the discovery of our universe's expansion. Learn how astronomers like Edwin Hubble and scientists like Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson discovered that the universe is growing—and what that means for the future of space exploration and our understanding of the cosmos. Tune in to this episode to explore the intersection of neuroscience, natural wonders, and cosmic mysteries. Plus, stick around to find out how you can access more mind-expanding content by becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon!

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss
Solving one of cosmology's biggest conundrums with Wendy Freedman

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 117:02


Wendy Freedman, the former director of the Carnegie Observatories and now distinguished professor at University of Chicago, has been a leading figure in observational cosmology and astronomy for over 30 years. I have known her as a friend and colleague, and have learned much from her over the years, and was very excited to be able to snag her amidst her busy schedule to record a podcast a week or two before the release of a new blockbuster result her team had produced. I am very happy that Critical Mass listeners will be among the first to get the detailed lowdown on the likely resolution of a problem that has been plaguing cosmology for the past decade. In the 1990's Wendy led a major international team of astronomers in carrying the Hubble Space Telescope Key Project. The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was named in part because of this project, to establish the distance scale of the universe and measure its current expansion rate, a quantity not coincidentally called the Hubble Constant, first measured by Edwin Hubble in 1929. Since that time, different groups have measured this most important single observable in our universe and gotten widely different values. In the 1980's and early 90's two different groups got values that differed by a factor of 2, even though each claimed errors of less than 10%. In 2001, Freedman's team published their result, truly accurate to 10%, and the value, perhaps not surprisingly, fell right in the middle between the previous two discrepant values. All was good, until inferences based on the Cosmic Microwave Background, the most precise observable in modern cosmology suggested that measurements at a time when the universe was 300,000 years old, when extrapolated forward using the best current theory of cosmology today, would give a value that different from the HST value. The difference was statistically significant, and as time proceeded, and error bars got smaller, the discrepancy between the HST (and then the James Web Space Telescope (JWST)) measurement, and the CMB measurement got more significant. Was our current model of cosmology simply wrong?Such was the claim in various places over the past few years. Most recently, Wendy led a team to measure cosmic distances in 3 different ways using JWST, and as she describes in our discussion, it looks like the problem may now be solved, although not without leaving other mysteries.We talked about a lot more than this though. Wendy's background, what got her into astronomy, her experiences throughout her career, and her leadership in a new project building the Giant Magellan Telescope, what will be the largest telescope in the world in Chile. The discussion was as fun as it was exciting. Wendy is a wonderful popular expositor, and as always, I really enjoyed talking to her. Tune in to hear, for the first time, about the newest and most important recent result in cosmology from one of my favorite colleagues and a world class scientist.As always, an ad-free video version of this podcast is also available to paid Critical Mass subscribers. Your subscriptions support the non-profit Origins Project Foundation, which produces the podcast. The audio version is available free on the Critical Mass site and on all podcast sites, and the video version will also be available on the Origins Project YouTube. Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

The Mike Wagner Show
Chicago author/writer Ron Voller talks about his latest “Hubble, Humanson & The Big Bang:..."!

The Mike Wagner Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 41:43


Chicago author/writer with an interest in Astronomy Ron Voller talks about his latest “Hubble, Humanson & The Big Bang: The Race to Uncover the Expanding Universe” about a 30-year old janitor Milton Humanson at an observatory and at 40 is known as the greatest astronomical observer of the 20th century co-discovering the Big Bang Theory with Edwin Hubble of the Hubble Telescope! Ron earned his undergraduate degree in music & literature from Univ. of Denver, moved to NYC in '99 earning his Masters in Interdisciplinary studies at James Hopkins University, hosts a podcast on cosmic origins and serves as executive producer on a documentary about a Michigan disabled law student and his mission to make 24/7 care affordable across the economic sector, plus discusses The Big Bang Theory as “The Theory of Everything”, special skills Milton Humanson possessed plus going from janitor to astronomer, and Edwin Hubble using the telescope test one of Einstein's theories! Check out the amazing Ron Voller and latest release plus “The Muleskinner and the Stars” on many major platforms and www.ronvoller.com today! #ronvoller #chicago #author #writer #astronomy #hubblehumansonandthebigbang #miltonhumanson #edwinhubble #hubbletelescope #thebigbang #podcast #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerronvoller #themikewagnershowronvoller   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

The Mike Wagner Show
Chicago author/writer Ron Voller talks about his latest “Hubble, Humanson & The Big Bang:..."!

The Mike Wagner Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 32:42


Chicago author/writer with an interest in Astronomy Ron Voller talks about his latest “Hubble, Humanson & The Big Bang: The Race to Uncover the Expanding Universe” about a 30-year old janitor Milton Humanson at an observatory and at 40 is known as the greatest astronomical observer of the 20th century co-discovering the Big Bang Theory with Edwin Hubble of the Hubble Telescope! Ron earned his undergraduate degree in music & literature from Univ. of Denver, moved to NYC in '99 earning his Masters in Interdisciplinary studies at James Hopkins University, hosts a podcast on cosmic origins and serves as executive producer on a documentary about a Michigan disabled law student and his mission to make 24/7 care affordable across the economic sector, plus discusses The Big Bang Theory as “The Theory of Everything”, special skills Milton Humanson possessed plus going from janitor to astronomer, and Edwin Hubble using the telescope test one of Einstein's theories! Check out the amazing Ron Voller and latest release plus “The Muleskinner and the Stars” on many major platforms and www.ronvoller.com today! #ronvoller #chicago #author #writer #astronomy #hubblehumansonandthebigbang #miltonhumanson #edwinhubble #hubbletelescope #thebigbang #podcast #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerronvoller #themikewagnershowronvoller   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

The Mike Wagner Show
Chicago author/writer Ron Voller talks about his latest “Hubble, Humanson & The Big Bang:..."!

The Mike Wagner Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 41:44


Chicago author/writer with an interest in Astronomy Ron Voller talks about his latest “Hubble, Humanson & The Big Bang: The Race to Uncover the Expanding Universe” about a 30-year old janitor Milton Humanson at an observatory and at 40 is known as the greatest astronomical observer of the 20th century co-discovering the Big Bang Theory with Edwin Hubble of the Hubble Telescope! Ron earned his undergraduate degree in music & literature from Univ. of Denver, moved to NYC in '99 earning his Masters in Interdisciplinary studies at James Hopkins University, hosts a podcast on cosmic origins and serves as executive producer on a documentary about a Michigan disabled law student and his mission to make 24/7 care affordable across the economic sector, plus discusses The Big Bang Theory as “The Theory of Everything”, special skills Milton Humanson possessed plus going from janitor to astronomer, and Edwin Hubble using the telescope test one of Einstein's theories! Check out the amazing Ron Voller and latest release plus “The Muleskinner and the Stars” on many major platforms and www.ronvoller.com today! #ronvoller #chicago #author #writer #astronomy #hubblehumansonandthebigbang #miltonhumanson #edwinhubble #hubbletelescope #thebigbang #podcast #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerronvoller #themikewagnershowronvoller  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Astronomy Cast
Ep. 162: Edwin Hubble - REMASTER

Astronomy Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 26:47


Astronomy Cast Ep. 162: Edwin Hubble - REMASTER By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay From November 2, 2009. You might know the name “Hubble” because of the Hubble Space Telescope. But this phenomenal observatory was named after one of the most influential astronomers in modern history. Hubble discovered that galaxies are speeding away from us in all directions, leading to our current understanding of an expanding Universe. Let's learn about the man behind the telescope.

Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Inner Strength: 4 Ways Being Wrong Boosts Growth w/John R. Miles EP 486

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 21:32


In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles delves into the transformative power of being wrong and how it can significantly boost your personal and intellectual growth. Titled "Inner Strength: 4 Ways Being Wrong Boosts Growth," John explores how embracing mistakes and changing your mind can lead to profound improvements in your inner dialogue and overall resilience.Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/inner-strength-4-ways-being-wrong-boosts-growth/In this episode, you will learn: Reframing Failure as Learning: How to shift your perspective to see mistakes as valuable learning experiences rather than setbacks, fostering continuous personal development.Cultivating Intellectual Humility: The importance of recognizing the limits of your knowledge and being open to new information, which helps in developing a growth mindset that welcomes change.Practicing Radical Openness: Approaching conversations and new information with genuine curiosity and a willingness to learn, broadening your perspective, and enhancing constructive engagement with others.Celebrating Corrections: The value of recognizing and valuing the process of identifying and rectifying mistakes, reinforcing a positive feedback loop that encourages continuous improvement and resilience.Join John R. Miles as he uncovers how these four key principles can transform your inner dialogue, helping you harness the power of being wrong to unlock new levels of wisdom, strength, and personal growth. Embrace the journey of continuous improvement and discover how being wrong can be a catalyst for profound transformation.Sponsors--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was selected by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and received numerous accolades, including Best Non-Fiction Book at the International Book Awards, the Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Award, Business Minds Best Book 2024, a Gold Medal from the Non-Fiction Book Awards, and the Eric Hoffer Book Award.Unlock Your Best Year Yet: Join The Passion Struck Weekly Challenges!Prepare to embark on a life-changing journey with our weekly Passion Struck challenges. This isn't just a series of tasks; it's a comprehensive quest toward personal fulfillment, growth, and self-discovery. Every week introduces a new challenge, carefully crafted to enhance every aspect of your life.Why Take The 50-Week Challenge?Unearth New Perspectives: Each week unveils new viewpoints, skills to acquire, or untapped strengths.Push Your Boundaries: Embrace challenges that extend your comfort zone and amplify your capabilities.Join a Supportive Community: Connect with a dynamic group of individuals on the same path, offering encouragement, inspiration, and solidarity.Benefit from Expert Guidance: As your mentor, I'll provide insights, support, and professional advice to help you through each challenge.What Awaits You?Diverse Challenges: Addressing physical health, mental sharpness, emotional resilience, and spiritual enrichment.Practical Actions: These are straightforward, achievable steps that easily blend into your daily life.Weekly Encouragement: Newsletters featuring tips, success stories, and encouragement to keep you motivated.Exclusive Resources: Access to unique materials, expert interviews, and tailored advice as a subscriber.Start Your Transformative JourneySigning up is the first step toward a year of growth and self-discovery. Overcome each challenge and become an inspiration to others.How to BeginSubscribe to Our Newsletter: Fill in your details to join the challenge and receive your weekly guide.Initiate with Your First Challenge: Start your adventure with an engaging task delivered to your inbox.Engage with Our Online Community: Exchange experiences and find support in our exclusive group.Embrace a Year of Evolution: Prepare for a year where each week brings you closer to your best self.Catch More of Passion StruckCheck My solo episode on The Power of Choice — Why Our Choices Are PowerfulWatch my interview with Robin Steinberg on Humanizing Justice Through CompassionCan't miss my episode with Jeffrey C. Walker On The Criticality of Collaboration in Systems ChangeMy episode with Lori Gottlieb on Embracing Self-Compassion for a Better LifeCatch my solo episode on 7 Reasons Why Acts of Kindness Are More than Meets the EyeLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with JohnConnect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles.Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMilesSubscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclipsWant to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class with five simple steps to achieving it.Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior change, women at the top of their game, longevity, and well-being, and overcoming adversity.Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/

MinddogTV  Your Mind's Best Friend
Meet The Author- Hubble, Humason and the Big Bang - Ron Voller

MinddogTV Your Mind's Best Friend

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 72:50


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A hombros de gigantes
A hombros de gigantes - Kitmon, un cúbit estable para la computación cuántica - 15/06/24

A hombros de gigantes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 54:54


El ordenador cuántico promete revolucionar la sociedad con su capacidad para resolver en segundos problemas complejos que llevarían miles de años a los mejores supercomputadores. Sin embargo, aún se necesita superar grandes desafíos en términos de estabilidad, escalabilidad y corrección de errores. Hemos entrevistado a Ramón Aguado, investigador del CSIC en el Instituto de Ciencias de Materiales de Madrid, que participa en el desarrollo del Kitmón, un cúbit híbrido tolerante a los errores de coherencia que actualmente limitan la computación cuántica.El yacimiento de Casas de Turuñuelo está proporcionando abundante información sobre la misteriosa civilización tartesia. Sara Adán nos ha informado del hallazgo de grabados de guerreros, con testimonios de Esther Rodríguez y Sebastián Celestino, directores de la excavación. Rusia ha encontrado las mayores reservas de petróleo del mundo en la Antártida, un continente –como nos ha recordado Javier Cacho-- para la paz y la cooperación internacional en el que está prohibida cualquier explotación minera. Con Jesús Martínez Frías hemos hablado de la importancia del Patrimonio Geológico y la necesidad de su preservación. Con nuestro matemago Fernando Blasco hemos jugado al juego de la coincidencia, que ya fue objeto de estudio del gran Leonhard Euler en el s. XVIII, y nos ha comentado que los inicios de la probabilidad estuvieron en partidas de cartas. Eulalia Pérez Sedeño nos ha acercado a la biografía de María Luisa Aguilar Hurtado, la primera astrónoma profesional de Perú. Fundadora de los “Viernes astronómicos” y el “Seminario de Astronomía y Astrofísica”, tuvo que sortear resabios coloniales, una gerontocracia muy dura y un machismo muy oscuro en las instituciones. En nuestros destinos con ciencia, hemos viajado con nuestra compañera Esther García al observatorio astronómico del Monte Wilson (EEUU), donde Edwin Hubble demostró la existencia de otras galaxias más allá de la Vía Láctea y la expansión del Universo.Escuchar audio

Lo mejor de Ciencia y Cultura en iVoox
1018 - El gran sondeo de la materia oscura y el mapa de toda la materia del universo

Lo mejor de Ciencia y Cultura en iVoox

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 56:57


sm7 - Hace ahora cien años, Edwin Hubble descubrió que el universo se estaba expandiendo. El astrónomo observó que casi todas las galaxias se alejaban de la Vía Láctea, y que las más lejanas lo hacían más deprisa. Pero, a finales del siglo xx, aquel hallazgo revolucionario fue sucedido por otro aún más asombroso: que la expansión cósmica se estaba acelerando. Durante largo tiempo, los científicos supusieron que la atracción gravitatoria frenaría la velocidad a la que se hincha el universo. En 1998, sin embargo, dos equipos de astrónomos que estaban estudiando supernovas (explosiones estelares que sirven como jalones cósmicos y que permiten medir distancias) constataron justo lo contrario.

Universo de Misterios
1018 - El gran sondeo de la materia oscura y el mapa de toda la materia del universo

Universo de Misterios

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 56:57


sm7 - Hace ahora cien años, Edwin Hubble descubrió que el universo se estaba expandiendo. El astrónomo observó que casi todas las galaxias se alejaban de la Vía Láctea, y que las más lejanas lo hacían más deprisa. Pero, a finales del siglo xx, aquel hallazgo revolucionario fue sucedido por otro aún más asombroso: que la expansión cósmica se estaba acelerando. Durante largo tiempo, los científicos supusieron que la atracción gravitatoria frenaría la velocidad a la que se hincha el universo. En 1998, sin embargo, dos equipos de astrónomos que estaban estudiando supernovas (explosiones estelares que sirven como jalones cósmicos y que permiten medir distancias) constataron justo lo contrario. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Choses à Savoir SCIENCES
L'expansion de l'univers ralentit-elle ?

Choses à Savoir SCIENCES

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 2:01


À la fin des années 1920, les astronomes Georges-Henri Lemaître et Edwin Hubble mettent au point deux théories qui sont à la base de notre conception actuelle de l'univers : le Big-Bang et l'expansion de cet univers.Depuis cette époque, les spécialistes, forts de connaissances plus approfondies sur la composition de l'univers, ont affiné ces notions.Ils ont pu ainsi apporter de très intéressantes précisions sur la croissance de l'univers, qui n' a pas cessé de s'agrandir depuis le Big-Bang, voilà environ 13,8 milliards d'années.Ce qui est nouveau, d'après les recherches des astronomes, ce n'est pas l'expansion, qui semble confirmée par les observations, mais la vitesse à laquelle elle se produit.Ces travaux se fondent donc sur une étude plus précise de la composition de l'univers, et de son rôle dans le rythme de l'expansion.En effet, l'univers ne serait composé que de 5 % de matière "baryonique", autrement dit la matière telle que nous la concevons. Le quart serait fait d'une "matière noire", dont l'existence n'a jamais été constatée.En fait, la présence de cette matière hypothétique est nécessaire pour expliquer certains calculs faits par les astronomes. Le reste de l'univers, soit environ 70 %, serait composé d'une "énergie sombre", qu'on ne connaît guère mieux et dont l'existence n'est, là encore, que supposée.Or, la matière baryonique et la matière noire tendraient à ralentir l'expansion de l'univers, tandis que l'énergie sombre contribuerait à l'accélérer. Or, on le voit, c'est cette dernière qui remplit le plus l'univers.Est-ce à dire que l'univers va grandir plus vite ? Ce n'est pas aussi simple. Grâce aux données fournies par un instrument très sophistiqué, installé en Arizona, et qui étudie la fuite des galaxies, on peut plutôt conclure à une différence de rythme dans l'expansion de l'univers.D'après ces observations, en effet, l'univers aurait grandi très vite environ six milliards d'années après le Big-Bang, puis cette expansion se serait ralentie à une époque récente. Ce qui tendrait à prouver, comme le disent les spécialistes, le "comportement dynamique" de l'énergie sombre. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Creative Science for Kids
Cosmic science – into the unknown

Creative Science for Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 10:25 Transcription Available


Let's get cosmic with fascinating fast facts about the universe, a deep dive into the life cycle of stars, a question about the distance from Earth to outer space, some history of cosmic science, and a galactic activity for you to try yourself at home. Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Purple Planet Music. Sound effects by Pixabay.   https://www.creativescience.com.au   Episode content: 00:00 Introduction and fast facts 02:48 The life cycle of a star 04:54 How far away is outer space? 06:05 Space telescopes, Edwin Hubble, and Henrietta Swan Leavitt 08:14 Swirling spiral galaxy activity You will need: a large round bowl, water, a splash of milk, a dessert spoon, and food colouring in a dropper bottle

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
Cheap Astronomy - Fantastic Physics Formulas - Episode 9

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 17:15 Very Popular


Expanding and lifting. The Hubble – Lemaitre Law: v=H0D V (Velocity) equals D (distance) times H-nought (the Hubble-Lemaitre constant).   This formula describes the relationship between the distance of galaxies and the velocity at which they are receding from us. Put simply it says the farther away a galaxy is, the faster it is receding.   This relationship has been widely accepted as evidence that the Universe must be expanding, with the notable exception of Edwin Hubble who was happy there was a relationship between the redshift of galaxies and their distance, but never really accepted it as evidence that the whole Universe was expanding.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

逐工一幅天文圖 APOD Taigi
1096. Edwin Hubble 發現宇宙 ft. 草莓大福 (20231006)

逐工一幅天文圖 APOD Taigi

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 2:22


咱 ê 宇宙是有偌大?這个問題 tī 1920 年代,是 所有天文問題內底,2 个上有名 ê 天文學家 leh 諍 ê 問題,這就是歷史上有名 ê「天文大辯論」。有足濟天文學家相信講,咱 ê 銀河系 就是規个宇宙。毋過其他天文學家認為,咱 ê 銀河系 是所有星系內底 ê 其中一个。Tī「大辯論」內底,每一个論點攏講甲足詳細--ê,毋過無共識。這个答案一直到 3 年後,tī 仙女座星雲 內底揣著一粒變光星,才解決。這張相片就是證明這个答案 ê 原始玻璃底片,經過數位方式重新處理 ê 結果。Edwin Hubble 比較無仝張影像,注意著這个 光點 ê 強度會變化,煞 tī 1923 年 10 月 6 號 ê 時陣,tī 玻璃底片頂懸寫一字「變!(VAR!)」。Hubble 知影上好 ê 解說就是,這个光點是 tī 遙遠所在 ê 變光星。所以 M31 應該是 仙女座星系 才著,可能 kah 咱銀河系有成。這張 tī 100 年前做記號 ê 影像可能毋是蓋媠,毋過變光星 ê 紀錄 拍開人類智識 ê 窗仔門。這是頭一擺咱知影講,咱 ê 宇宙是大甲毋是款。 ——— 這是 NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day ê 台語文 podcast 原文版:https://apod.nasa.gov/ 台文版:https://apod.tw/ 今仔日 ê 文章: https://apod.tw/daily/20231006/ 影像:致謝 Carnegie Institution for Science 音樂:P!SCO - 鼎鼎 聲優:草莓大福 翻譯:An-Li Tsai (NSYSU) 原文:https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap231006.html Powered by Firstory Hosting

Bright Side
What Was There Before Our Universe?

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 14:40


Have you ever wondered what was there before our Universe? While scientists are looking for the answer to the most difficult question in history, let's find out what they've come up with so far. In the 20th century, we've shed light on this mystery. All thanks to this man — Edwin Hubble. One day, on Mount Wilson in Southern California, he aimed his telescope at the sky and found out that these random clouds of gas flying everywhere were actually… other galaxies. Read more: https://brightside.me/articles/who-cr... #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Más de uno
Aparici en órbita: Galaxias oscuras: ¿puede una galaxia no tener estrellas?

Más de uno

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 21:04


La primera observación registrada de una galaxia ocurrió en 964 por el astrónomo persa Abderramán al-Sufi, quien observó en la constelación de Andrómeda "una pequeña nube". Esas "nubes" fueron "galaxias" tras el descubrimiento de Edwin Hubble de varias estrellas individuales en esa galaxia de Andrómeda. Durante años se creyó que una galaxia siempre estaba formada por un gran conjunto de estrellas, pero la cosa ha cambiado. En el siglo XXI las estrellas son un componente habitual, pero no esencial de las galaxias. Desde hace 25 años los científicos están empezando a descubrir "islas" de otro tipo: grandes nubes de gas, como cualquier galaxia, pero tienen muy pocas estrellas, así que son nubes muy oscuras. De estas galaxias oscuras hablamos con Alberto Aparici y Nacho Trujillo, investigador en el Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias y en la Universidad de La Laguna. 

Sermons from Grace Cathedral
The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young

Sermons from Grace Cathedral

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 15:05


Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2D87 Christmas Eve (Proper 1) 7:30 p.m. Eucharist Sunday 24 December 2023 Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96:1-4, 11-13 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-20   “Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people” (Lk. 2)   “We stand with one hand on the door looking into another world, / That is this world.” The farmer poet Wendell Berry (1934-) wrote these words about Christmas in a poem called “Remembering that It Happened Once.” [1] Here's the whole poem.   “Remembering that it happened once, / We cannot turn away the thought, / As we go out, cold, to our barns / Toward the long night's end, that we / Ourselves are living in the world / It happened in when it first happened, / That we ourselves, opening a stall / (A latch thrown open countless times / Before), might find them breathing there, /”   “Foreknown: the Child bedded in straw, / The mother kneeling over Him, / The husband standing in belief / He scarcely can believe, in light / That lights them from no source we see, / An April morning's light, the air / Around them joyful as a choir. / We stand with one hand on the door, / Looking into another world / That is this world, the pale daylight / Coming just as before, our chores / To do, the cattle all awake, / Our own white frozen breath hanging / In front of us; and we are here / As we have never been before, / Sighted as not before, our place / Holy, although we knew it not.” [2]   On Christmas Eve we stand between worlds. And for a moment, if we pay attention, we see our place as holy. We do not always experience our life this way. We inhabit a confusing world full of terror and distraction. These days wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and Africa cast a long shadow over the human family. Every year we become even more aware that our indifference is endangering the planet itself.   Other forms of sadness threaten to overcome us. Perhaps you have been lying awake at night because you have a child who is in serious trouble. Or perhaps, you have suddenly found yourself alone in the world to face the storms of life without someone to lean on. Or perhaps some kind of addiction holds you in its grip, or you are looking back to brighter years that you know are gone forever and will never come back. [3]   To the shepherds, to all of us tonight the angel announces a sign. A young woman is having a baby called Emmanuel which means God with us. This is the message: we are not alone or abandoned. The sign shows that joy is at the heart of being alive. Because of this baby, the world is being turned upside down. Violence is not at the center of reality, love is. [4]   Seeing the world like this may sound easy, but there is a catch. In order to experience this joy we have to be satisfied with living in a mystery. This does not mean that we have to believe what is unbelievable, that we have to give up critical thinking, or that we are not allowed to have doubts. It's just that the infinite will not fit into our finite minds. And so our existence is made strange by the kind of creatures we are. We long for the infinite but can never really control or comprehend it.   In the way that a mother gives birth to her child, we become who we are by giving ourselves away. For me this is what makes being a parent such a transcendent experience. Taking care of our children, walking in the oak woodlands, reading stories at sunset after a warm bath, all this made joy an even more central part of my life. Joy is that experience of being called into existence as a kind of creature who is different than God and yet who has a share in the mystery of God. We are made for this delight. [5]   Our friend and Dean Emeritus Alan Jones used to remind us that in Christianity the, “things of God can be handled and held.” In fact, “[T]he things of God can be kissed and caressed.” He talks about how strange it is that Christ enters into history in order to offer us the gift of peace. And that for this reason the true Christ can never assume the shape of violence. The baby and her child are a sign of three great truths. First, the world is a gift. Second the nature of the gift is communion (for all people and the world). Third, this true communion celebrates diversity and difference. Let me say only a little more about each of these. [6]   1. The Gift. Ninety-nine years ago this week the astronomer Edwin Hubble announced the discovery of the first galaxy outside our own Milky Way. By 2019 we believed that there were 200 billion galaxies. Now after the New Horizon space probe we think there are 2 trillion galaxies. [7] This is the world we inhabit. This is the generosity of God.   One of my favorite Christmas moments happened years ago, after everyone went home from the midnight service. I turned off the lights and closed up my old church. In the cold, alone on that holy night with the stars, with trillions of worlds stretching across the heavens, I felt God with me, overwhelmed by the miracle that we exist. All of this beauty, everything that is good, is a gift from God. [8]   And this is the peculiarity and the scandal of our faith. It is not chiefly about big ideas or philosophical principles but a God who is particular. At Christmas we celebrate and take delight in the God who can be touched, who can be held as a baby. [9] At the Christmas pageant this morning we asked children what they wanted to pray for. A boy said, “For the fighting to stop.” Loud applause followed. A girl announced that she wanted her neutered cat to have kittens. Another prayed that a particular candidate would not be elected as president (also to enthusiastic applause). But the most beautiful thing of all was Sinclair our baby Jesus sitting on her father's lap giving us such joy.   2. Communion. I've been reading Jill Lepore's book These Truths, a one volume history of America. American history always fascinated me but there is so much that I missed. [10] She writes about the Emancipation Proclamation that freed enslaved Americans and what it felt like for them. “In South Carolina the proclamation was read out to the First South Carolina Volunteer Infantry, a regiment of former slaves. At its final lines, the soldiers began to sing, quietly at first, and then louder: My country ‘tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing!”   She goes on, “American slavery had lasted for centuries. It had stolen the lives of millions and crushed the lives of millions more... It had poisoned a people and a nation. It had turned hearts to stone… The American odyssey had barely begun. From cabins and fields they left. Freed men and women didn't always head north.”   “They often went south or west, traveling hundreds of miles by foot, on horseback, by stage and by train, searching. They were husbands in search of wives, wives in search of children, mothers and fathers looking for children, children looking for parents, chasing word and rumors about where their loved ones had been sold, sale after sale, across the country. Some of their wanderings lasted years. They sought their own union, a union of their beloved.” This year at Christmas as I'm imagining the joy of those reunions, I'm reminded how we are made for communion.   3. Diversity. Finally let me say a short word about diversity. The two largest religious denominations in America do not permit women to be ordained as leaders of churches. This week Pope Francis gave permission for Roman Catholic priests to give same sex couples blessings in private. He said that these should not in any way look like marriage ceremonies. [11] In our church we have women, trans, gay and lesbian people serving at every level of ordained ministry. We believe that God is present when same sex couples get married here in church. I have experienced such a deep sense of joy at their ordinations and weddings. I wish every person could see it.   We are all different from each other. But this is not a problem. We should not feel threatened by this. We are not competing. There is not one of us that has gotten it all right. Our diversity is part of God's gift to us. We are one human family.   What happens when we do not receive the world, communion with each other and diversity as a gift? The theologian Martin Luther (1483-1546) says that we become incurvatus se, that is curved in on ourself. We refuse to be fully alive. We are cut off from each other and the very sources of what should be our greatest happiness. We become distanced from our true self. This is a kind of hell that we all experience in varying degrees. In this condition we become walled off from joy.   But tonight is holy. It is time to make peace with the mystery and come back home. For many years the famous religion scholar Huston Smith was a member of my grandfather's congregation in Massachusetts. He said that churches waiting for Christmas are like a child with her face pressed against the window on a cold winter night. Then she runs through the household saying, “Daddy's home. Daddy's home.”   Tonight we share this joy in our Christmas carols and in stories whose meaning can never be exhausted. The world is not made of atoms but of stories. Our stories are imperfect ways of expressing an unsayable encounter with the infinite God. Tonight we are here as we never have been before. There is joy at the very heart of being alive. As a mother gives birth to her child let us become who we are by giving our self away. Because in these 2 trillion galaxies, the things of God can be kissed and caressed. The world is a gift. The nature of that gift is communion. True communion celebrates diversity and difference. We stand with one hand on the door looking into another world…”

WDR ZeitZeichen
Edwin Hubble beweist Galaxien außerhalb der Milchstraße

WDR ZeitZeichen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 14:40


Vor hundert Jahren glaubten die Menschen, dass die Milchstraße das ganze Universum sei. Dann, am 7.12.1923, führte Edwin Hubble einen bahnbrechenden Beweis... Von Ralph Erdenberger.

StarTalk Radio
Cosmic Queries – Galaxies Galore

StarTalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 42:35 Very Popular


What does JWST tell us about galaxy formation? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer questions about galaxies, measuring the distance of far away objects, dark matter, primordial galaxies, and more!NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-galaxies-galore/Thanks to our Patrons Will Bailey, Joanie Nelson, Holly Harlin, Terry Eby, Brian Pennington, Dan Dymek, and Alex Florescu for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Nielander, CC0, via Wikimedia Commo

Horizonte de Eventos
Horizonte de Eventos - Episódio 63 - Vesto Slipher E A Expansão do Universo

Horizonte de Eventos

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 36:53


No episódio de hoje do Horizonte de Eventos vamos contar a história do astrônomo Vesto Slipher, o Vesto foi um dos astrônomos mais importantes da história, ele trabalhou no Observatório Lowell, com um dos primeiros espectrógrafos da história, e com isso ele conseguiu medir o espectro das galáxias, e usando o Efeito Dopler ele conseguiu determinar a velocidade com a qual as galáxias estão se afastando de nós. Essas medidas juntamente com as medidas de distâncias feitas pelo Edwin Hubble no Observatório de Monte Wilson, foram responsáveis por montar um dos gráficos mais importantes da astronomia, que nos mostrou que o universo está em expansão.

La Brújula de la Ciencia
La Brújula de la Ciencia s13e03: Los Nobel que nunca fueron

La Brújula de la Ciencia

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 9:57


Los Nobel son los premios más prestigiosos en ciencias, pero como todos los premios también tienen sus errores, omisiones e incluso injusticias. Mucha gente tiene en mente a autores que deberían haber recibido el Nobel de Literatura pero la fortuna les fue esquiva: hoy hablamos de sus equivalentes en el mundo de las ciencias. ¿De quién se olvidaron, incomprensiblemente, los galardones de Física, Química y Medicina? Esta pregunta, desde luego, daría para un programa mucho más largo que nuestra sección, pero hoy os ofrecemos un primer bocado a este tema: una selección de científicos y científicas que merecían el máximo reconocimiento en su campo pero nunca lo recibieron. Sus nombres dan vértigo de lo grandes que son: hablamos de gente como Edwin Hubble y Dmitri Mendeleyev. Los otros "no premiados" de los que hablamos, por si queréis buscar información sobre ellos, son Oswald Avery, Colin MacLeod y Maclyn McCarty, por descubrir que la información genética reside en el ADN, Lise Meitner, por ser una de las descubridoras de la fisión nuclear, y Vera Rubin, por sus investigaciones de las curvas de rotación de galaxias, que llevaron a establecer la existencia de la materia oscura. Y también hablamos, desde luego, de la polémica entre Santiago Ramón y Cajal y Camillo Golgi. Este programa se emitió originalmente el 18 de octubre de 2023. Podéis escuchar el resto de audios de La Brújula en la app de Onda Cero y en su web, ondacero.es

Aberdeen Proving Ground's Hidden History
Aberdeen Proving Ground's Hidden History - Podcast Episode 1 - "Hubble Bubble Toil and Trouble"

Aberdeen Proving Ground's Hidden History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023


Sean Kief and Susan Thompson discuss the history of Spesutie Island at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, from Native American use to it's place in the Space age, and relate some of the spooky tales associated with APG's Hidden History.

StarDate Podcast
Astounding Star

StarDate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 2:16


It's not often that a single star transforms our view of the universe. But it happened with a star that was photographed 100 years ago tonight. The star proved that there's more to the universe than just the Milky Way Galaxy — much more. The star is known today as M31-V1. It's in M31, the Andromeda Galaxy. A century ago, M31 was called the Andromeda Nebula. Many astronomers thought it was a mote of matter inside the Milky Way. Others thought it was a separate galaxy — an “island universe” of billions of stars. On the night of October 5th of 1923, Edwin Hubble snapped a picture of a small segment of M31. He identified three stars that had grown much brighter since the last time he looked at them. Follow-up observations showed that one star's brightness changed from night to night. That star was a Cepheid — a supergiant star that's unstable. It pulses in and out like a beating heart. The duration of the pulses revealed the star's true brightness. And from that, Hubble calculated its distance — a million light-years. Studies of other Cepheids confirmed the distance. So M31 had to be well beyond the Milky Way — vastly expanding our understanding of the universe. Modern observations put the distance to M31 at two-and-a-half million light-years. And the galaxy is visible to the unaided eye. Under dark skies, it looks like a faint smudge of light, in the north-northeast at nightfall.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

Engines of Our Ingenuity
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2876: The Scientists Speak

Engines of Our Ingenuity

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 3:50


Episode: 2876 In which engineers and scientists assess their work in 1945.  Today, scientists speak as WW-II ends.

Universo de Misterios
735 - La Ley de Hubble-Lemaître

Universo de Misterios

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 61:09


BTD - La ley de Hubble-Lemaître publicada en inglés en el siglo xx por Edwin Hubble en 1929, y descubierta y publicada en francés en 1927 por George Lemaître1​, anteriormente llamada ley de Hubble,2​ 3​ es una ley de la física que establece que el corrimiento al rojo (velocidad de recesión) de una galaxia es proporcional a la distancia a la que está, lo que es lo mismo que expresar que cuanto más lejos se encuentra una galaxia de otra, más rápidamente aparenta alejarse con respecto a ella. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Into the Impossible
Nobel Laureate Adam Riess: Tension In The Cosmos!

Into the Impossible

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 61:54


Watch the full video on youtube here: https://youtu.be/b3Tx1g8gKmY Other Episode with Adam Riess: https://youtu.be/WZUqzHRuzhA Adam Riess is a renowned astrophysicist recognized for his groundbreaking research on the expansion of the universe with the 2011 Nobel Prize in physics Through extensive measurements and collaborations with other scientists, Riess discovered an intriguing tension in the size of the universe's expansion, which has steadily grown over the past decade. These results, reaching a significant level of more than 5 sigma, revealed an unexpected phenomenon: the rate of the universe's expansion seems to differ based on whether one starts from the beginning shortly after the big bang or from the present. This unexpected autonomy in the expansion challenged the traditional cosmological model, which tells the story of the universe's evolution from its inception to its current state. Riess's research has generated suspicion among many scientists, leading them to question whether the cosmological model itself needs revision. In his pursuit of unraveling the mysteries of the universe, Riess reminds us that advanced technology may often be mistaken for something magical. On this episode of INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Riess explores the challenges of measuring distances in the universe and the discrepancies between measurements of the expansion rate of the universe first observed by Edwin Hubble namesake of The Hubble Constant, a pillar of cosmology. From the use of parallax (dating back to ancient Greece) to the use of Cepheid variables and Type 1a supernovae, Riess takes listeners on a journey through the cosmic distance ladder and the problem of the variation in the measurement of the Hubble constant known as the Hubble Tension. The possible role of dark energy is discussed, opening up new avenues for scientific investigation. Riess shares insights into the concept of the cosmological principle, and how it is challenged by the Hubble Tension. The conversation touches on peak experiences, the awe-inspiring encounters with nature that trigger moments of gratitude and curiosity, and the importance of sustaining these feelings in scientific exploration. Riess highlights the empirical nature of observational cosmology and the need for continued data collection and refining of models. Black holes, gravitational lensing, and Adam's motivations to pursue precision science are discussed. Subscribe to the Jordan Harbinger Show for amazing content from Apple's best podcast of 2018! https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcasts  Please leave a rating and review: On Apple devices, click here, https://apple.co/39UaHlB On Spotify it's here: https://spoti.fi/3vpfXok On Audible it's here https://tinyurl.com/wtpvej9v  Find other ways to rate here: https://briankeating.com/podcast Support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drbriankeating  or become a Member on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LIUniverse with Dr. Charles Liu
The Poetry of the Stars with Midge Goldberg and Yun Wang Part 2

The LIUniverse with Dr. Charles Liu

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 29:12


Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu continue our exploration into the poetry of the stars with Part 2 of our episode featuring poet/astronomer/cosmologist Dr. Yun Wang and poet/author Midge Goldberg, editor of “Outer Space: 100 Poems.” We pick up right where we left off in Part 1, with a discussion of standard candles and how Edwin Hubble used Cepheid Variable Stars to determine the distance to Andromeda – incorrectly, as Chuck explains. We then find out that Yun is working on not one, but two upcoming space telescopes: The Euclid Space Telescope launching in July 2023 and the Roman Space Telescope, a Hubble-class space telescope named after Nancy Grace Roman, NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, launching in 2027. As with Part 1, The LIUniverse couldn't possibly have two poets as guests on the show without a little poetry reading and analysis. Allen kicks it off by reading a Walt Whitman poem, “A Noiseless, Patient Spider.” Midge follows up with a reading excerpted from “My God, It's Full of Stars” by Tracy K. Smith, one of the first poems she chose to put into “Outer Space: 100 Poems.” Yun reads both the original Chinese version and then the translation of a poem by Su Dongpo, the Song Dynasty poet who is the third of the greatest poets in Chinese history, followed by an English translation. (The group discussed the other two, Du Fu and Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty era in China, in Part 1 – just another reason to go and listen if you haven't already, poetry fans!) Chuck reads from a poem by Salvatore Quasimodo, the Nobel prize-winning Italian poet, after which he reminds us all about Commander Data's unfortunate attempt at poetry about his cat Spot on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Allen begrudgingly reads the first couplet, and Midge describes what happens when AI writes a sonnet. Finally, Charles ends the episode with a reading and discussion of “When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer” from Walt Whitman's “Leaves of Grass,” which Yun explains she doesn't hate anymore, but still doesn't love. If you'd like to know more about Dr. Yun Wang and her many scientific and poetic publications, see her bio page at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech): https://web.ipac.caltech.edu/staff/wang/. To learn more about Midge Goldberg, visit her website: https://www.midgegoldberg.com/ or follow her on Twitter at @MidgeGoldberg. “Outer Space: 100 Poems” is published by Cambridge University Press: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/outer-space-100-poems/7D8D674BE0C7215CCC9FD0284044B819 We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon. Credits for Images Used in this Episode: – Edwin Hubble in 1931 – John Hagemeyer, Public Domain – Euclid Space Telescope (rendering) – European Space Agency, CC BY-SA 3.0 – Roman Space Telescope (rendering) – NASA (WFIRST Project and Dominic Benford), Public Domain – Painting of Su Dongpo (posthumous) – Zhao Mengfu, 1301, Public Domain

Choses à Savoir SCIENCES
Comment sait-on que l'Univers est en expansion ?

Choses à Savoir SCIENCES

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 2:30


En 1929, l'astronome américain Edwin Hubble annonce que les galaxies s'éloignent les unes des autres à une vitesse proportionnelle à la distance qui les sépare. Autrement dit, plus une galaxie est loin de nous, plus elle semble s'éloigner rapidement. Cette découverte par l'observation implique que l'univers soit en expansion avec une vitesse de fuite évaluée aujourd'hui à environ 74 kilomètres par seconde et par mégaparsec. Toutefois, George Lemaître, un prêtre et physicien belge, avait prédit théoriquement cette loi de récession des galaxies, c'est à dire le fait qu'elle s'éloigne les unes des autres, dès 1927, c'est-à-dire deux années auparavant. Mais sa publication en français était passée inaperçue ! Comment cette expansion a-t-elle été mise en évidence ? Grâce à l'effet Doppler. Cet effet prédit que le mouvement d'un corps affecte les ondes lumineuses, ou sonores, qu'il émet. Ce phénomène est par exemple observable lorsqu'une ambulance vous dépasse. La sirène est plus aiguë lorsqu'elle se rapproche et plus grave lorsqu'elle s'éloigne. Dans une échographie Doppler, l'image du sang qui s'éloigne de la sonde à ultrasons est colorée en rouge et celui qui s'en rapproche en bleu. De la même façon, pour évaluer la vitesse d'éloignement d'une galaxie, les astronomes mesurent le décalage vers la couleur rouge de la lumière qu'elle émet, grâce aux techniques spectroscopiques. Dans le détail, la lumière observée est décomposée en ses différentes longueurs d'onde ou couleurs à l'aide d'un spectromètre, puis les raies caractéristiques des différents éléments chimiques sont identifiées. Ensuite le décalage spectral vers le rouge est évalué en comparant la longueur d'onde observée pour un atome sur cette galaxie avec celle du même atome sur terre. On parvient de la sorte à mesurer le décalage vers le rouge. C'est ainsi que l'on a observé un décalage vers le rouge chez les objets astronomiques lointains. Et donc leur éloignement, témoin de l'expansion de l'univers. Et il y a même encore plus étonnant ! Des observations plus récentes sur des supernovæ ont permis à trois lauréats du prix Nobel de physique 2011 de prouver que l'expansion de l'univers se poursuit, mais qu'elle s'accélère aussi ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choses à Savoir SCIENCES
Comment sait-on que l'Univers est en expansion ?

Choses à Savoir SCIENCES

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 2:00


En 1929, l'astronome américain Edwin Hubble annonce que les galaxies s'éloignent les unes des autres à une vitesse proportionnelle à la distance qui les sépare. Autrement dit, plus une galaxie est loin de nous, plus elle semble s'éloigner rapidement.Cette découverte par l'observation implique que l'univers soit en expansion avec une vitesse de fuite évaluée aujourd'hui à environ 74 kilomètres par seconde et par mégaparsec.Toutefois, George Lemaître, un prêtre et physicien belge, avait prédit théoriquement cette loi de récession des galaxies, c'est à dire le fait qu'elle s'éloigne les unes des autres, dès 1927, c'est-à-dire deux années auparavant. Mais sa publication en français était passée inaperçue !Comment cette expansion a-t-elle été mise en évidence ?Grâce à l'effet Doppler. Cet effet prédit que le mouvement d'un corps affecte les ondes lumineuses, ou sonores, qu'il émet. Ce phénomène est par exemple observable lorsqu'une ambulance vous dépasse. La sirène est plus aiguë lorsqu'elle se rapproche et plus grave lorsqu'elle s'éloigne. Dans une échographie Doppler, l'image du sang qui s'éloigne de la sonde à ultrasons est colorée en rouge et celui qui s'en rapproche en bleu.De la même façon, pour évaluer la vitesse d'éloignement d'une galaxie, les astronomes mesurent le décalage vers la couleur rouge de la lumière qu'elle émet, grâce aux techniques spectroscopiques.Dans le détail, la lumière observée est décomposée en ses différentes longueurs d'onde ou couleurs à l'aide d'un spectromètre, puis les raies caractéristiques des différents éléments chimiques sont identifiées. Ensuite le décalage spectral vers le rouge est évalué en comparant la longueur d'onde observée pour un atome sur cette galaxie avec celle du même atome sur terre. On parvient de la sorte à mesurer le décalage vers le rouge.C'est ainsi que l'on a observé un décalage vers le rouge chez les objets astronomiques lointains. Et donc leur éloignement, témoin de l'expansion de l'univers.Et il y a même encore plus étonnant ! Des observations plus récentes sur des supernovæ ont permis à trois lauréats du prix Nobel de physique 2011 de prouver que l'expansion de l'univers se poursuit, mais qu'elle s'accélère aussi ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Good Heavens!  The Human Side of Astronomy

(Galactic image in the thumbnail - NASA - the James Webb Space Telescope Cartwheel galaxy, previously imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope). Galaxies, we might say, are kings of the cosmos. Their splendor and size has really only come to be known in the last 100 years, since Edwin Hubble finally determined that Andromeda, and many other galaxies just like it, were not just nebulae in our own universe. Hubble's telescope, the Hooker Telescope atop Mt. Wilson in California, was the largest of its day. But it's main mirror was only 100 inches. We say "only" because the collective surface area of the new James Webb Space Telescope, made up of 18 individual mirrors, is 21 feet, four inches!  And what it has thus far captured is nothing short of astonishing, like being in the presence of royalty. On this episode, Wayne and Dan discuss some unsolved mysteries of star and galaxy formation and just how Webb's new galactic discoveries only serve to deepen the mystery and threaten to make scientists completely rewrite their assumptions about how stars and galaxies form! Come and see! Some stuff we talked about during the episode. Stellar streams Geraint Lewis's work on stellar streams New JWST discoveries of distant galaxies. Galaxy basics, NASA.  Wayne's article on galaxies.  Dan's article on galaxies and our place in the cosmos.  Watchman.org   Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.  To support Good Heavens! on Podbean as a patron, you can use the Podbean app, or go to https://patron.podbean.com/goodheavens.  This goes to Wayne Spencer. If you would like to give to the ministry of Watchman Fellowship or to Daniel Ray, you can donate at https://www.watchman.org/daniel. Donations to Watchman are tax deductible.

StarTalk Radio
Cosmic Queries – JWST's Primordial Galaxies with Wendy Freedman

StarTalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 43:06


What do the early galaxies discovered by JWST tell us about the early universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore the expansion of space, dark energy, and the age of the universe with astronomer, Wendy Freedman.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Fernando Colón, Richie Mercado, Miami John, David Rivera, Matthew Reason, and Kostas Chaskis for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, I. LABBE

StarDate Podcast
Dark Matter

StarDate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 2:15


The Coma Cluster consists of more than a thousand galaxies, all moving through space together. Yet most of the cluster is invisible — it consists of dark matter. It produces no energy, but its gravity pulls on the visible matter around it. The Coma Cluster provided the earliest evidence of dark matter. It was first suspected by Fritz Zwicky, who was born 125 years ago this week. We'll have more about him tomorrow. Zwicky was studying observations of the Coma Cluster made by Edwin Hubble, the namesake of Hubble Space Telescope. He found that many of the galaxies were moving too fast to be held by the gravity of the cluster's visible matter. He surmised that some form of “dark matter” was contributing to the cluster's total gravity. But there were so many uncertainties in the observations that other astronomers didn't buy it. It wasn't until the 1970s that enough evidence began to pile up to convince most astronomers. Today, we know that dark matter makes up about 85 percent of all the matter in the universe. Yet we still don't know what it is. The leading idea has been that it's a heavy subatomic particle. But searches have all come up empty. So new searches are focusing on much lighter particles — perhaps the “missing mass” of the universe. The Coma Cluster is in the constellation Coma Berenices, which climbs into good view in the northeast by 10 or 11 p.m. Small telescopes reveal several of the cluster's galaxies.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

Reasons to Believe Podcast
Hubble's Theft and Other Scientific Inaccuracies | Stars, Cells, and God

Reasons to Believe Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 36:25


Join Jeff Zweerink and David Block as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, including the reality of God's existence.   Hubble's Theft & Other Scientific Inaccuracies The data showing the expansion of the universe is usually referred to as Hubble's law. However, historical studies show that astronomer Edwin Hubble used others' research without proper attribution in writing his paper on the subject in 1929. In 2018, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) officially voted to rename it the Hubble-Lemaître law since astronomer Georges Lemaître published a paper on the same subject in 1927, two years before Hubble. We will discuss the implications and apologetic value of this development as well as other common science/faith related misconceptions.   References: Belgian Priest Recognized in Hubble-Law Name Change IAU Members Vote to Recommend Renaming the Hubble Law as the Hubble-Lemaître Law

Intelligent Design the Future
Stephen Meyer: James Webb Telescope Supports the Big Bang

Intelligent Design the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 21:25 Very Popular


On this ID The Future, Return of the God Hypothesis author Stephen Meyer again speaks with radio host Michael Medved about the extraordinarily powerful new James Webb space telescope. One researcher, Eric Lerner, has claimed that what the Webb telescope is seeing many billions of light years away (and therefore, many billions of years in the past) undercuts the Big Bang theory. But according to Meyer, the new photographs coming back from Webb actually further confirm the reality that our universe had a beginning (“the Big Bang”) and that it has been expanding ever since. What these Webb images are forcing a rethink on, Meyer says, is the conventional wisdom among cosmologists on galaxy formation in the early universe. Meyer Read More › Source

TED Talks Daily
Our longing for cosmic truth and poetic beauty | Maria Popova

TED Talks Daily

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 7:15 Very Popular


Linking together the histories of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Edwin Hubble and Tracy K. Smith, poet and thinker Maria Popova crafts an astonishing story of how humanity came to see the edge of the observable universe. (Followed by an animated excerpt of "My God, It's Full of Stars," by Tracy K. Smith)