Astronomy Minute

By Ata Sarajedini

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

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How many episodes does Astronomy Minute have?

The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.

Astronomy Minute episodes:

July 14, 2020 What is the Solar System?
A description of the basic constituents of the Solar System.
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3min
July 14, 2020 What is Cosmology?
A basic description of what cosmology is and the assumption we need to make in order to apply it to the universe.
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2min
July 12, 2020 What is Light?
A basic explanation of our theory for how light, a.k.a. electromagnetic radiation, behaves.
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2min
July 12, 2020 What is the Big Bang?
A brief description of the Big Bang Theory and one of its primary predictions.
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2min
July 10, 2020 What is Dark Matter?
A brief description of how we know dark matter exists.
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2min
July 10, 2020 What are M-numbers and NGC-numbers?
An explanation of what M-numbers and NGC-numbers mean and represent in astronomy.
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3min
July 10, 2020 What is a Galaxy?
A brief description of a galaxy and a cluster of galaxies.
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2min
July 10, 2020 What is a Nebula?
A brief description of the 4 types of nebula we have identified in astronomy.
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3min
July 10, 2020 What is a Star Cluster?
A description of the different kinds of star clusters and their properties.
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3min
July 10, 2020 How do Stars Form?
A brief description of the process by which "A Star is Born."
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2min

FAQs about Astronomy Minute:

How many episodes does Astronomy Minute have?

The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.