Astronomy Minute

Astronomy Minute

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 ata.sarajedini@gmail.com. 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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Episoder(183)

What is Meant by Einstein’s Theory of Relativity?

What is Meant by Einstein’s Theory of Relativity?

A brief description of Einstein’s Theories of Special Relativity and General Relativity?

11 Mai 20211min

A Description of the Mathematical Basis of Cause-and-Effect

A Description of the Mathematical Basis of Cause-and-Effect

A brief description of how we mathematically relate cause and effect in science. A short description of the equation of a straight line, y=m*x + b is also included.

2 Mai 20212min

How do Lunar and Solar Eclipses Happen?

How do Lunar and Solar Eclipses Happen?

A brief description of the different kinds of lunar and solar eclipses and how they happen.

12 Apr 20211min

What do I Need to Know About Planet Earth?

What do I Need to Know About Planet Earth?

A brief description of what makes Earth unique from the other terrestrial planets - active plate tectonics, liquid water, a significant atmosphere, and the rich diversity of life.

7 Apr 20211min

So You Want to be a Professional Astronomer?

So You Want to be a Professional Astronomer?

Some advice for anyone wanting to pursue professional astronomy/astrophysics as a career choice.

30 Mar 20211min

How do Atoms Absorb and Emit Light?

How do Atoms Absorb and Emit Light?

A brief description of how atoms absorb and emit particles of light known as photons based on the Bohr Model of the atom. This leads directly to the creation of absorption and emission lines in the sp...

24 Mar 20212min

What are Some Well-Known Deep Sky Objects?

What are Some Well-Known Deep Sky Objects?

A brief description of some deep sky objects whose names you may have heard of in popular culture.

15 Mar 20212min

What is Meant by the Retrograde Motion of the Planets?

What is Meant by the Retrograde Motion of the Planets?

A brief description of what is meant by retrograde motion of the planets in the Solar System.

12 Mar 20211min

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