AaS! 25: How Do We Know How Far Away Stuff Is...Far Away?
How do we measure distances to…well, distant objects? What the heck is a Cepheid, and why is it useful? Standard candles? Standard rulers? Standard spheres? It all seems a bit much, don't you think? I...
2 Helmi 201637min
AaS! 24: What's the Beef With Quantum Gravity?
Why doesn't quantum mechanics agree with general relativity? Will we ever have a quantum picture of gravity? What are some candidates? What does it have to do with cuss words? Support the show: http:/...
19 Tammi 201645min
Aas! 23: What's Up With Exoplanets?
What's up with exoplanets? What's the variety, and how do we detect them? How did Hot Jupiters get so hot, anyway? Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episodes: http://www.AskASpace...
5 Tammi 201639min
AaS! Transient Special: What was the Christmas star?
It’s a special “transient” edition! What was the Christmas Star? Follow all the show updates at askaspaceman.com and support the show at patreon.com/pmsutter. Keep those questions about space, science...
22 Joulu 20158min
AaS! 22: Question Bonanza!
It's a BONANZA! Featuring many questions from a live event, including: Is time travel possible? Can a galaxy eat itself? Will we ever run out of stars? And so much more! Support the show: http://www.p...
15 Joulu 201559min
AaS! 21: Are We Really Made of Stars?
Are we really made of stars? How do we know? What does it mean for us? Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episodes: http://www.AskASpaceman.com Watch on YouTube: h...
1 Joulu 201528min
AaS! 20: How Much Light Is in the Universe?
How much light is in the universe? What's a "photon"? What's the brightest thing out there? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsut...
17 Marras 201529min
AaS! Special: What did you think of The Martian?
It’s a super-special episode, featuring a discussion with me, my “Space in your Face” co-hosts Wayne Schlingman and Anna Nierenberg, and Laura Aurenschield from the Columbus Dispatch about our thought...
12 Marras 201533min
