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Astronomy Minute

Astronomy Minute

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 topics in a short amount of time. Your host Professor Ata is a PhD research astronomer and astrophysicist and a noted authority on stellar and galactic astronomy. I welcome your feedback at [email protected]. See the web site astronomyminute.org for more. The podcast logo is courtesy of Zachary Greathouse and shows a globular cluster photo taken by the author with the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Astronomy Minute episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Astronomy Minute for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Astronomy Minute episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Astronomy Minute - What is an Astronomical Observatory?
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07/20/23 • 1 min

A brief description of what constitutes and astronomical observatory with a few examples in the real world that you have probably heard of.

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Astronomy Minute - What is the HR Diagram and the Main Sequence?
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07/27/20 • 1 min

A brief description of the Hertzsprung Russell (HR) Diagram and its primary feature known as the main sequence.

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A description of the main piece of evidence supporting the hypothesis that there is a black hole at the center of our galaxy.

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Astronomy Minute - What are Newton's Laws of Motion?
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07/24/20 • 1 min

A brief description of Isaac Newton's three laws of motion.

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A basic definition of the distance unit we call a Parsec.

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Astronomy Minute - Does Science Prove Things?
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07/23/20 • 1 min

A brief description of how science does not prove things but rather provides evidence in favor of or against a particular theory.

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Astronomy Minute - What is the Inverse Square Law of Light?
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07/24/20 • 1 min

A brief description of the inverse square law of light and how we use it to determine the distances of celestial objects.

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Astronomy Minute - What are Kepler's Laws?

What are Kepler's Laws?

Astronomy Minute

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07/23/20 • 1 min

A brief description of Kepler's Three Laws of Planetary Motion.

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Astronomy Minute - What are Active Galaxies?
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07/22/20 • 1 min

A basic description of an active galaxy and how it produces the energy that we observe from it.

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Astronomy Minute - What is Conservation of Angular Momentum?
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07/28/20 • 1 min

A brief description of angular momentum and how it is conserved in rotating systems that we encounter in astronomy.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Astronomy Minute have?

Astronomy Minute currently has 183 episodes available.

What topics does Astronomy Minute cover?

The podcast is about Astronomy, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Astronomy Minute?

The episode title 'What is an Astronomical Observatory?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Astronomy Minute?

The average episode length on Astronomy Minute is 2 minutes.

How often are episodes of Astronomy Minute released?

Episodes of Astronomy Minute are typically released every 1 day, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of Astronomy Minute?

The first episode of Astronomy Minute was released on Jul 3, 2020.

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