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Learn the basics of astronomy in one-to-two minute packets of concise information about specific topics. You are a busy person with a short attention span, and you want to learn about astronomical top... more
FAQs about Astronomy Minute:How many episodes does Astronomy Minute have?The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.
July 20, 2023What is an Astronomical Observatory?A brief description of what constitutes and astronomical observatory with a few examples in the real world that you have probably heard of....more2minPlay
July 19, 2023What is Occam's Razor?A brief description of the philosophical concept known as Occam's Razor, which asserts that “the simplest explanation of a particular natural phenomenon is usually the correct one.” ...more2minPlay
January 04, 2023Why is the Webb Telescope Optimized to Observe Infrared Light?A brief description of why the Webb Telescope is optimized to observe infrared light. Hint: it has to do with the four main science areas that it will be studying: “Other Worlds,” “Star Lifecycle,” “Galaxies Over Time,” and “Early Universe.”...more2minPlay
January 04, 2023What are the Main Science Goals of the Webb Telescope?A brief description of the four main science goals of the James Webb Space Telescope - “Other Worlds,” “Star Lifecycle,” “Galaxies Over Time,” and “Early Universe.”...more3minPlay
December 20, 2022What is the James Webb Space Telescope?A brief description of the James Webb Space Telescope and how it's different than the Hubble Space Telescope....more2minPlay
December 14, 2022What is the Hubble Space Telescope?A brief description of the Hubble Space Telescope and its scientific capabilities....more2minPlay
December 14, 2022Why Do We Put Telescopes in Space?A brief description of the two primary reasons why we send telescopes into space to observe and study celestial objects....more2minPlay
June 19, 2022What is Meant by Spiral Nebula?A brief historical summary of what we mean when we refer to "Spiral Nebulae." ...more2minPlay
May 31, 2022What is the Big Crunch?A brief description of what will happen if the universe stops expanding and collapses back on itself - this is known as the Big Crunch....more2minPlay
May 18, 2022What are the Basic Properties of Astronomical Objects?A brief description of the basic properties of astronomical objects such as mass, radius, distance, luminosity, and temperature....more3minPlay
FAQs about Astronomy Minute:How many episodes does Astronomy Minute have?The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.