Ask an Astronomer! @ Cornell University show

Ask an Astronomer! @ Cornell University

Summary: We at Ask an Astronomer are a collection of volunteer graduate students at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, along with David Kornreich, a professor at Ithaca College. We have a website which we have run for about a decade where we answer a variety of astronomy related questions submitted by readers. Our website is http://curious.astro.cornell.edu.

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 #018: Common misconceptions in Astronomy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month we will be clearing up some commonly held misconceptions, starting with the Earth and Moon, then moving out through the solar system, and eventually discussing the Universe as a whole, and some misunderstandings people might have regarding its expansion. To resolve these issues I interview an array of Cornell graduate students: Joyce Byun, Rebecca Harbison, Jason Hofgartner, Michael Lam, Dustin Madison, Sean Marshall, and Eva-Maria Mueller.

 #018: Common misconceptions in Astronomy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month we will be clearing up some commonly held misconceptions, starting with the Earth and Moon, then moving out through the solar system, and eventually discussing the Universe as a whole, and some misunderstandings people might have regarding its expansion. To resolve these issues I interview an array of Cornell graduate students: Joyce Byun, Rebecca Harbison, Jason Hofgartner, Michael Lam, Dustin Madison, Sean Marshall, and Eva-Maria Mueller.

 #017: Mythology of the Night Sky - Fall Constellations | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month we will be taking a trip outside under the night sky to discuss the origins and mythology of the fall constellations.Luke gives some background on where our constellations come from, and then tells the stories displayed in the constellations visibile in the fall sky.

 #017: Mythology of the Night Sky - Fall Constellations | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month we will be taking a trip outside under the night sky to discuss the origins and mythology of the fall constellations.Luke gives some background on where our constellations come from, and then tells the stories displayed in the constellations visibile in the fall sky.

 #016: CCAT Podcast 2 - Astronomy and Geology in Chile | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month we return to CCAT but instead of focusing on it, we learn a bit about why makes Chile such great place for astronomy. 1) Carl talks with astronomers to learn what telescopes Chile has to offer. 2) Betsey interviews Prof. Terry Jordon to learn about the geology of Chile and why the Atacama desert is such a great place for astronomy.

 #016: CCAT Podcast 2 - Astronomy and Geology in Chile | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month we return to CCAT but instead of focusing on it, we learn a bit about why makes Chile such great place for astronomy. 1) Carl talks with astronomers to learn what telescopes Chile has to offer. 2) Betsey interviews Prof. Terry Jordon to learn about the geology of Chile and why the Atacama desert is such a great place for astronomy.

 #015: Pulsars as Gravitational Wave Detectors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month we learn about how pulsars can be used to detect gravitational waves. 1) Laura and Dusty provide an introduction to pulsars and pulsar timing 2) Dusty interviews Curran Muhlberger to find out what a gravitational wave is. 3) Laura interviews Prof. Maura McLaughlin of West Virgina University on the North American Nanoherz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav).

 #015: Pulsars as Gravitational Wave Detectors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month we learn about how pulsars can be used to detect gravitational waves. 1) Laura and Dusty provide an introduction to pulsars and pulsar timing 2) Dusty interviews Curran Muhlberger to find out what a gravitational wave is. 3) Laura interviews Prof. Maura McLaughlin of West Virgina University on the North American Nanoherz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav).

 #014: Astronomy and Fiction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month on the Ask An Astronomer Podcast, Ann Martin and Sarah Scoles take a look at the relationship between science and fiction, and between scientists and the art they create. We'll hear a reading of a piece of original short fiction, "The Formation of Structure," written by Sarah for the podcast. Afterwards, we'll sit down with Dr. Jennifer Rohn of LabLit.com to discuss the power of fiction to draw readers into the real world of science. Today's podcast is written and produced by Ann Martin. You can ask us your own questions by visiting us at our website, curious.astro.cornell.edu. This segment uses music and sound effects from the website Freesound.org. Most of the sounds used in the piece are licensed under Creative Commons Zero. We've also used music entitled "Swell Pad" from Freesound user ERH, solo cello improvisations called "Fundamentals" from Freesound user Rich T Cello, and an effect titled "Fanfare" from Freesound user Toby K.

 #014: Astronomy and Fiction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month on the Ask An Astronomer Podcast, Ann Martin and Sarah Scoles take a look at the relationship between science and fiction, and between scientists and the art they create. We'll hear a reading of a piece of original short fiction, "The Formation of Structure," written by Sarah for the podcast. Afterwards, we'll sit down with Dr. Jennifer Rohn of LabLit.com to discuss the power of fiction to draw readers into the real world of science. Today's podcast is written and produced by Ann Martin. You can ask us your own questions by visiting us at our website, curious.astro.cornell.edu. This segment uses music and sound effects from the website Freesound.org. Most of the sounds used in the piece are licensed under Creative Commons Zero. We've also used music entitled "Swell Pad" from Freesound user ERH, solo cello improvisations called "Fundamentals" from Freesound user Rich T Cello, and an effect titled "Fanfare" from Freesound user Toby K.

 #013: A Visit to the Arecibo Observatory | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month on the Ask An Astronomer Podcast...Betsey brings you on a trip to the Arecibo Observatory, along with the Undergraduate ALFALFA Team. We'll tour the telescope, hear from a group of undergraduates who had a chance to visit and use Arecibo, and sit down with some of the Observatory staff. Today's podcast is written and produced by Ann Martin and Betsey Adams, along with some help from Tom Balonek, Dana Whitlow, Elliott Gonzales, Israel Cabrera, Patrick Taylor, and the Undergraduate ALFALFA Team. You can ask us your own questions by visiting us at our website, curious.astro.cornell.edu.

 #013: A Visit to the Arecibo Observatory | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month on the Ask An Astronomer Podcast...Betsey brings you on a trip to the Arecibo Observatory, along with the Undergraduate ALFALFA Team. We'll tour the telescope, hear from a group of undergraduates who had a chance to visit and use Arecibo, and sit down with some of the Observatory staff. Today's podcast is written and produced by Ann Martin and Betsey Adams, along with some help from Tom Balonek, Dana Whitlow, Elliott Gonzales, Israel Cabrera, Patrick Taylor, and the Undergraduate ALFALFA Team. You can ask us your own questions by visiting us at our website, curious.astro.cornell.edu.

 #012: Questions on cosmology and the universe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month on the Ask An Astronomer Podcast... Dan talks with Manolis and Joyce about what it means for space to be expanding and about the geometry and ultimate fate of the universe. I then ask professor Rachel Bean whether the universe is infinite and how much we can hope to learn about the universe's initial conditions. Today's podcast is written and produced by Dan Tamayo with help from Manolis, Joyce and Laura. You can ask us your own questions by visiting us at our website, curious.astro.cornell.edu.

 #012: Questions on cosmology and the universe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month on the Ask An Astronomer Podcast... Dan talks with Manolis and Joyce about what it means for space to be expanding and about the geometry and ultimate fate of the universe. I then ask professor Rachel Bean whether the universe is infinite and how much we can hope to learn about the universe's initial conditions. Today's podcast is written and produced by Dan Tamayo with help from Manolis, Joyce and Laura. You can ask us your own questions by visiting us at our website, curious.astro.cornell.edu.

 #011: When I grow up I want to be... | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This month on the Ask An Astronomer Podcast... Laura and Betsey discuss the questions "why did you become a scientist?" and "why do you study the specific branch of astronomy that you do?". We interview over a dozen astronomers and ask them their motivations for becoming a scientist and astronomer. Today's podcast is written and produced by Laura Spitler and Betsey Adams with help from many other Cornell graduate students. You can ask us your own questions by visiting us at our website, curious.astro.cornell.edu.

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