AaS! 142: Astro101 Part 4 - What Happens When Stars Die?
It's time for school! The Astro101 series will cover some of the most important questions in astronomy. In today's lesson, we have: What's the difference between a "dwarf" and "giant" star? How are st...
15 Joulu 202034min
AaS! 141: Astro101 Part 3 - What is a Star?
It's time for school! The Astro101 series will cover some of the most important questions in astronomy. In today's lesson, we'll have: What are the different kinds of stars? Why does classification in...
1 Joulu 202035min
AaS! 140: Astro101 Part 2 - Who lives in the solar system?
It's time for school! The Astro101 series will cover some of the most important questions in astronomy. In today's lesson, we'll have: How did the solar system form? What is a "planet" and who decided...
17 Marras 202035min
AaS! 139: Astro101 Part 1 - Why bother with astronomy?
It's time for school! The Astro101 series will cover some of the most important questions in astronomy. In today's lesson, we'll have: Why did people used to study astronomy? Why do they continue to s...
3 Marras 202035min
AaS! 138: Could the "emdrive" really work?
What does the "emdrive" claim to do? How does it violate almost all of known physics? What were the problems with the experiments? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support...
20 Loka 202033min
AaS! 137: What's really at the center of a black hole?
What can possibly replace the singularity? What are Planck stars and Gravastars? What's it like to fall into a rotating black hole? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Suppor...
6 Loka 202032min
AaS! 136: Can Planets Survive the Death of Their Star?
When stars die, do their planets die too? What can possibly survive after a supernova explosion? How will the death of the sun affect our solar system? Can zombie planets rise from the dead? I discuss...
15 Syys 202030min
AaS! 135: Why Aren't There More Black Physicists?
What are the accomplishments of black astronomers and physicists? Why does diversity remain so low in higher education, especially physics? What can we do to prevent bias and discrimination? I discuss...
1 Syys 202030min
