Podcasts about space astronomy

Dr. Kevin France is an Assistant Professor in the Department for Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences as well as an investigator within the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Kevin's research focuses on improving our understanding of planetary systems outside of our own solar system. His research helps determine how the earth was formed, how it came to look the way it does, and how it fits into the broader perspective of planetary systems throughout the galaxy. Kevin also does laboratory and space mission work to develop the technology that will allow them to answer these questions. Kevin spends his free time enjoying an outdoor lifestyle living in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. His hobbies include hiking, skiing, biking, trail running, and spending time with his wife and 9-month old baby. He received his bachelor's degree in Physics and Astronomy from Boston University, and he was awarded his Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Johns Hopkins University. Afterwards, Kevin conducted research as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Toronto. He next worked as a Research Associate and Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and during this time, Kevin was awarded the NASA Nancy Grace Roman Technology Fellowship. Kevin joined us to chat about his work as well as his life outside the lab.

A cosmic perspective on carbon--its importance in the universe and our livesWhen we think of carbon, we might first think of a simple element near the top of the periodic table: symbol C, atomic number 6. Alternatively, we might think of something more tangible--a sooty piece of coal or a sparkling diamond, both made of carbon. Or, as Earth's temperature continues to rise alarmingly, we might think of the role carbon plays in climate change. Yet carbon's story begins long ago, far from earthly concerns. In The Sixth Element, astronomers Theodore Snow and Don Brownlee tell the story of carbon from a cosmic perspective--how it was born in the fiery furnaces of stars, what special chemical and physical properties it has, and how it forms the chemical backbone of the planets and all life as we know it. Foundational to every part of our lives, from our bodies to the food, tools, and atmosphere that sustain our existence, carbon is arguably humankind's most important element.Snow and Brownlee offer readers the ideal introduction to the starry element that made our world possible and shapes our lives. They first discuss carbon's origin, discovery, and unique ability to bond with other elements and form countless molecules. Next, they reveal carbon's essential role in the chemical evolution of the universe and the formation and evolution of galaxies, stars, planets, and life, and then, more generally, its technological uses and its influence on Earth's climate. Bringing readers on a historical, scientific, and cross-disciplinary journey, The Sixth Element illuminates the cosmic wonder that is carbon.Theodore P. Snow is professor emeritus at the Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy at the University of Colorado Boulder. Over the course of his career, he has worked on two orbital telescopes, including the Hubble Space Telescope, built experiments for rocket and satellite observations, and studied chemical reactions important in interstellar space. He is the author of the award-winning textbook The Dynamic Universe. Don Brownlee is professor emeritus of astronomy at the University of Washington. He has been involved in spacecraft, rocket, high-altitude balloon, and U-2 airplane experiments since he was a graduate student, and he was the principal investigator in charge of the NASA Stardust mission that collected samples from a comet and returned them to Earth. He is the coauthor of Rare Earth and Life and Death of Planet Earth.

Did you know that the universe is estimated to be around 13.8 billion years old? Test your astronomical knowledge with our How Much You Know About Space Astronomy Quiz and see how well you navigate the cosmos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to episode 60, we have a very special guest, Will Young aka Deep Sky Dude to talk about space music and deep space astronomy. Will has a YouTube channel featuring his work as an amateur astronomer. He will be releasing a series of "space music" albums coming soon! CONNECT WITH WILL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Deepskydude/​ Music: https://spotify.com/deepskydude​ Website: http://deepskydude.com/​ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DeepSkyDude/ ​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepskydude --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spaceexplr/support

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Christina Koch and Jessica Meir make HISTORY as the first two women to complete spacewalks TOGETHER in space! Beth and Dean review what this means for women everywhere, why this is a significant milestone for women, and how women have been a significant part of our success in space exploration for over 50 years.  Beth and Dean discuss many firsts for women in space in this episode and more:  NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir successfully completed a spacewalk on Friday, October 18, 2019– the first to be conducted by two women, which Koch and Meir replaced a faulty battery charger on the International Space Station’s truss structure, restoring power capabilities for station operations and ongoing research. The spacewalk was Koch’s fourth and Meir’s first. Meir became the 15th U.S. woman to spacewalk, during the 43rd spacewalk to include a woman. Women have been performing spacewalks since 1984 – Russian cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya spacewalked that July, and NASA astronaut Kathryn Sullivan spacewalked in October that same year.   Dean and Beth predict who will be the FIRST WOMAN ON THE MOON!  If you want to hear MORE about the Women of the Johnson Space Center and the history of the work within the space program, Beth HIGHLY recommends, “Houston, We Have a Podcast, Episode 109 Women of JSC; Apollo to Artemis.” Listen here: https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/HWHAP/women-of-jsc-apollo-to-artemis   About Dean M: Dean is an American Astronomer who has been gazing at the heavens for over fifty years. From early trips to NASA centers, Dean caught the Space Bug at a very young age. Having many mentors in his quest to become an astronomer, Dean excelled at Physics & Astronomy.  The only problem I can see in becoming an astronomer is that I have trouble staying up at night. I was able to get around this situation by getting my Master's in Solar Physics. However, I did end up biting the astronomy bullet by doing research on Quasars and Galaxies. An early instructor of mine once said, “Dean, I don't understand how you can keep looking out the window and still get an "A" in my class." I responded to him by saying, "I hear and understand everything you're saying, but if I have questions, I'll ask. " That was my 6th grade science teacher Mr. Pederson. Dean went on to using major astronomical research centers in the Midwest, such as LARC Lindheimer Astronomical Research Center on the campus of Northwestern University and also Yerkes Observatory of the University of Chicago. Dean published 3 papers on his research. Published in the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Being very outspoken, Dean was able to land a position at Marshall Spaceflight Center as a Public Affairs Officer. Beside his regular duties of promoting NASA, Dean was able to study computer programming.  This led Dean to do minor software programs for the space shuttle. Recruited by the Jet propulsion laboratory in California Dean’s position directly supported the MER program to Mars. Dean continues to actively promote NASA through his lectures to students and space enthusiasts throughout the Midwest.  Dean's passion for Space & Astronomy has led him on a quest to educate the public through his classes and lectures on Space & Astronomy.   Where to find Dean: www.TritionCollege.edu/Cernan www.HarperCollege.edu   More news coverage about this historic spacewalk: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/10/18/nasa-astronauts-international-space-station-first-all-female-spacewalk/4020056002/ and https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/10/nasa-first-all-female-spacewalk/600331/ and https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/in-space-news-conference-to-review-first-all-woman-spacewalk and  https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/HWHAP/women-of-jsc-apollo-to-artemis

Like many things in the solar system, Mercury has been observed by humans for thousands of years. It has a connection to our collective psyche (even if it's only what we have projected onto it), and a history of eluding those that try to understand it. It is the smallest and innermost planet in the Solar System, bearing the full brunt of the Sun's volatile coronal mass ejections. It's orbital eccentricities fooled astronomers and mathematicians for centuries and it has amazed current scientists with it's recently discovered water-ice and organic compounds. Let's find out all about this temperamental, inferior planet with a voluminous iron core.Thanks for watching. #ASMR #Mercury #space

A star is type of astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its own gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye from Earth during the night, appearing as a multitude of fixed luminous points in the sky due to their immense distance from Earth. Historically, the most prominent stars were grouped into constellations and asterisms, the brightest of which gained proper names. Astronomers have assembled star catalogues that identify the known stars and provide standardized stellar designations. However, most of the stars in the Universe, including all stars outside our galaxy, the Milky Way, are invisible to the naked eye from Earth. Indeed, most are invisible from Earth even through the most powerful telescopes. Thanks for watching. The book used, "How the Universe Works": https://amzn.to/2Fv59g2 I've started a podcast to download to listen offline: http://letsfindoutasmr.libsyn.com/ (select videos) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l... (iTunes) #ASMR #star #space My current reading list (for those interested): Richard P. Feynman "The Pleasure of Finding Things Out" https://amzn.to/2Ftse3n Carl Jung "The Red Book" https://amzn.to/2TYBkbN Nietzsche "Beyond Good and Evil" https://amzn.to/2DcVyc4 Warren Ashby "Comprehensive History of Western Ethics: What Do We Believe?" https://amzn.to/2T1Let6 Jordan Peterson "Maps of Meaning" https://amzn.to/2FuirKj Carl Jung "Aion" https://amzn.to/2SZ52Ny James J. Walsh "Thirteenth: Greatest of Centuries" https://amzn.to/2SWxJe9 Walter Kaufman "Nietzsche: Philosopher, Psychologist, Antichrist" https://amzn.to/2MdrTlR Michael O'Mara "The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks" https://amzn.to/2MhjBJW Bryan Magee "The Story of Philosophy: A Concise Introduction to the World's Greatest Thinkers and Their Ideas" https://amzn.to/2SY9Kej ------------------------------------------------------------------ ►socials: •Email................... letsfindoutASMR@gmail.com •Instagram........... @lets_find_out_asmr •Twitter................. @Glycoversi ------------------------------------------------------------------ ►If you'd like to help support the channel: •A small kick-back from your purchases: https://amzn.to/2LnNXd6 •Amazon wishlist: http://a.co/9vUJ8eF •Venmo ......... @RichMcdaniel89 •PayPal ......... https://www.paypal.me/LetsFindOutASMR •Patreon ........ https://www.patreon.com/LetsFindOutASMR •Bitcoin: (A scannable QR code) ........ http://i.imgur.com/wKIsPIB.png (wallet address) ........ 1XPhPoyeqc3Xf1uktCPXCzfdEdi9PA7Xh If you'd like to mail me something (or send Penny a treat): Let's Find Out ASMR (Rich) P.O. Box 1582 Palm City, FL 34991 ------------------------------------------------------------------ ►my ASMR playlists: Space: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVojBLpecXuXY66IZixixYf8aE-FOozO1 History: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVojBLpecXuV3POreugMZyg9XTgxUZgGx Science: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVojBLpecXuU3-fEgM4V1T5P8U6l2_p2D Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVojBLpecXuU5kJPgNLyObyNQwyjmxOgy ------------------------------------------------------------------ ►ASMR channels you'll be happy you found: Niceguy Eddie ASMR (genuine, calm, funny) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2gMPY0tjN7ZLKQx6E9cNg ASMR Therapist Show & Tell (Natural gracefulness and soft voice) https://www.youtube.com/user/ASMRtherapist TirarADeguello (Fun, Creative, deep voice, graceful) https://www.youtube.com/user/TirarADeguello Peace and Saraity ASMR (Warm personality, divine nail tapping) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUuHphJumVAlJPf6phRfuVA ASMRctica (Relaxing deep voice, graceful drawing, maps) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8QgZckGYg3RFvEbdkMWfg French Whisperer (Deep voice, educational, history, science) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkS5vtp5gY3huyVkX4IfMw Chycho (Kind personality, math, comics, just a cool guy) https://www.youtube.com/user/chychochycho Phoenician Sailor (Deep voice, immersive roleplays, thoughtful) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKKaOoUZARUeHArVEN59GPA Gaslamp ASMR (Deep voice, unique antiques, graceful) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhhWOOFKbEfqzF3-lNqp3A Tingles with Flyby (Soft spoken, creative role plays, books, maps) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA30038vHYKugElnG8EbM8g

I received so much support, encouragement, and kind feedback from the last "Facts About Our Universe": (https://youtu.be/oTRlFduFhLM) so here's another look into some fascinating facts, theories, and narratives from our, Earth, Solar System, Galaxy, and Universe. If you stay awake, the last half is dedicated to the Now-Interstellar Voyager spacecraft and the Golden Record of Earth's culture and greetings to whoever discovers it next. Sleep well. As always, I want to seriously thank you for all your warm support these past couple years. #ASMR #Facts #VoyagerGoldenRecord I've started a podcast to download to listen offline: http://letsfindoutasmr.libsyn.com/ (select videos) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l... (iTunes) #ASMR ------------------------------------------------------------------ ►socials: •Email................... letsfindoutASMR@gmail.com •Instagram........... @lets_find_out_asmr •Twitter................. @Glycoversi ------------------------------------------------------------------ ►If you'd like to help support the channel: •A small kick-back from your purchases: https://amzn.to/2LnNXd6 •Amazon wishlist: http://a.co/9vUJ8eF •Venmo ......... @RichMcdaniel89 •PayPal ......... https://www.paypal.me/LetsFindOutASMR •Patreon ........ https://www.patreon.com/LetsFindOutASMR •Bitcoin: (A scannable QR code) ........ http://i.imgur.com/wKIsPIB.png (wallet address) ........ 1XPhPoyeqc3Xf1uktCPXCzfdEdi9PA7Xh If you'd like to mail me something (or send Penny a treat): Let's Find Out ASMR (Rich) P.O. Box 1582 Palm City, FL 34991 ------------------------------------------------------------------ ►my ASMR playlists: Space: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVojBLpecXuXY66IZixixYf8aE-FOozO1 History: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVojBLpecXuV3POreugMZyg9XTgxUZgGx Science: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVojBLpecXuU3-fEgM4V1T5P8U6l2_p2D Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVojBLpecXuU5kJPgNLyObyNQwyjmxOgy

The Fermi paradox, or Fermi's paradox, named after physicist Enrico Fermi, is the apparent contradiction between the lack of evidence and high probability estimates for the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations.  

Dr. Kevin France is an Assistant Professor in the Department for Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences as well as an investigator within the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Kevin spends his free time enjoying an outdoor lifestyle living in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. His hobbies include hiking, skiing, biking, trail running, and spending time with his wife and 9-month old baby. Kevin’s research focuses on improving our understanding of planetary systems outside of our own solar system. His research helps determine how the earth was formed, how it came to look the way it does, and how it fits into the broader perspective of planetary systems throughout the galaxy. Kevin also does laboratory and space mission work to develop the technology that will allow them to answer these questions. He received his bachelor’s degree in Physics and Astronomy from Boston University, and he was awarded his Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Johns Hopkins University. Afterwards, Kevin conducted research as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Toronto. He next worked as a Research Associate and Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and during this time, Kevin was awarded the NASA Nancy Grace Roman Technology Fellowship. Kevin joined us to chat about his work as well as his life outside the lab.

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