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“Better late than never. I’m learning so much from such a gifted communicator and listening to these lectures is a joy ride for sure. Even though these podcast episodes predate many new astronomy related discoveries the information shared is really timeless. Thank you Prof Pogge for your...”Read full review »
MarinJeanne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/23
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“I love these lectures. Gratitude to Richard for generously uploading all of these.”
Tones3749 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/28/23
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“I am on about my third time through his lectures. Since they are from 2006, the lectures predate the New Horizons mission to Pluto, the James Webb telescope, the M87 black hole image, and a host of other advances over the past 17 years. The principles in these lectures are timeless and still...”Read full review »
DrBLarsen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/23
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“I am too lazy to write reviews but this guy deserves it! I’m 61 and listen to this before bed each night —helps me fall asleep —not because it’s boring! It is fascinating and I want to thank you for posting the lectures and keeping them in iTunes!”
Crankydonna via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/23
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“Absolutely love the podcasts ! I’ve been interested in space since I can remember ( a child of Apollo) Richard lectures have really helped me too understand how things work in the universe and on the smaller scale of atoms, thank you.
Ray McCarthy Chelmsford Essex UK”
ginge1961 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/22
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“For a long time astronomy man, I love this podcast.”
maxy the king via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/22
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“I have always been interested in astronomy and the universe. Oddly enough I live in central Ohio and I’m a life long buckeye. So the fact this professor is teach at THE Ohio State University is cool. I also commute a lot for work and the podcast format helps pass the time with topics that...”Read full review »
MUFC_4_life via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/22
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“I learned so much from this podcast. I absolutely enjoyed every episode. Thank you Mr. Pogge.”
Jo Blo 3636 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/21
“Educational and interesting. Richard makes the subject approachable and entertaining. Brilliant course overall or even for bite sized stand alone seminars. I'm learning in 2021 from London, England. Caroline DM”Read full review »
Caro D M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/02/21
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“Just fantastic. This is the first podcast I've taken the time to rate and write a review for. This is why the internet is so amazing - content like this is available for free.”Read full review »
Nicod3mouse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/21
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“I love this podcast, and never get sick of listening to it. if I only had 1% of his knowledge I'd be over the moon, (pun intended). And that person who left that nasty comment should be ashamed of himself, your mother must be so proud.”Read full review »
Import arame via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/02/21
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do you do you do you do do via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/21
“I’ve been listening to Richard’s podcasts since around 2014. I’ve ran through them several times, so a lot of the stuff is drilled into me. Still listening in Spring 2021!”
Starman1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/11/21
“I am thoroughly enjoying this even though we don’t have the accompanying graphics. For it to be educational and enjoyable even without the graphics and 15 years later is a testament to the material and the presenter and I can listen along while driving and at work and look up the graphics and...”Read full review »
Islander13111 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/18/21
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“Fantastic guy and has opened my eyes to a fantastic topic. Well done sir!
There is one thing that plays on my mind probably through lack of understanding.
If falling bodies are pulled from a constant and equal gravitational force regardless of weight.
And the laws of motion dictate an equal...”Read full review »
carlos269269 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/17/21
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“Thanks Richard, I’m listening in 2020 from Woodend in regional Victoria, Australia where I’ve been taking nightly dog walks under the Milky Way while listening to your lectures answer some of my life-long questions. Now half way through 162... A very informative and entertaining lecture series -...”Read full review »
adsonitschko via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/06/20
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“Very content rich presentations by a gifted professor with great passion and enthusiasm for his field. A thorough and enjoyable introduction to astronomy of the solar system; accessible for anyone with an interest in learning more about it, even though continuing discoveries in planetary...”Read full review »
benvenutocellini via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/20
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“I’ve just discovered this and am loving it. Great resource . Thank you.”
Miriam, UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/21/20
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“I have just started listening and I can say that these lectures are brilliant. Just what I’ve been looking for. Thank you.”
Jonmossy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/30/20
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“I would say great lectures but I would have liked to know what book corresponds to the lecture. As I would have liked to have read them.”
KD9CWX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/20
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“Thank you for having the foresight and gall to tape these lectures. Ahead of the curve, by years. But time is relative.”
Chato_Vegas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/19
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“I’m searching all over to find something equally good as this but keep failing. Love it!”
Snakseeee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/18
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“I downloaded the Astronomy 161 and 162 series several years ago. The professor is a gifted speaker that makes listening fun. I feel like I man right there in the lecture hall with the class, except for seeing the visuals.
My daughter is going into the AF and looking at the Space Systems field...”Read full review »
Jukalimi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/18
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“I’m only about halfway though, but I feel like I’ve learned more in these lectures than I learned in most of my high school and college science classes. I love that you made these available and I appreciate your website with visuals to go to after listening. Thank you!”
brandypethel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/18
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“This lecturer gives his all. His is ALWAYS great to listen to.”
Franchesca.1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/21/17
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“Very informative!!”
Pretty Princess 1219 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/16
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“Dr. Pogge recorded Astronomy161 in 2006. I found it, 162 and 141 in 2015. Still fascinating and informative. My work is such that I spend long periods alone on tasks that keep me busy but allow my mind to wander. He kept me riveted thru some one hundred and twenty 40 minute lectures. I was truly...”Read full review »
KB9WVI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/15
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“A great selection of Astronomy lectures.”
Derrick_Fields via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/15
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“Thank you so much for making these. I'm not at a place in my life where I can become a scientist. Atleast I can dream and this podcast brings me one step closer.”Read full review »
Skeluhtor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/15
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“These are great lectures. I am a homeschooling mom of an eighth grader, and I am using these lectures to help me prepare astronomy lessons. This is a fantastic resource. It also makes car trips go by in a flash.
The lecture about Copernicus cuts off just as he is about to explain the...”Read full review »
PictureFan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/14
“I absolutely loved this series of lectures and have listened to the whole series 2-3 times.
Prof. Pogge is a fantastic speaker who also really knows his stuff. He explains all the concepts in a clear manner so that I now have the feeling that I have a good grounding in a lot of the aspects of...”Read full review »
Timy2470 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/29/13
“I listen on the way to work, but I'd love to go to a companion site after work to look at the visuals.”Read full review »
Chris Heisel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/13
“This podcast was by far the most intriguing to me. I always had this interest in space and wanted to major astronomy at University. That however was not possible for me in Japan and for economical reasons. But now I get the chance to learn and study astronomy through this excellent lecture by...”Read full review »
Kohki e via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
08/26/13
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“This professor, Richard Pogge, definitely has excellent and in-depth astronomy knowledge. He is clear concise and witty. Excellent! I would love to take his class in person!”
Thai27Dylan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/12/13
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“I don't think the lecturer has gone through puberty yet. I understand it's a recording for college or uni lectures but its posted as an audio podcast and the lecturer makes references to slides and such that we can't see. You could've at least posted pictures of references or...”Read full review »
Bloodsukka via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/05/13
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“Really good listening for the lifelong learner. Nice details and easy to follow with instructor”
Broncos #1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/13
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“This class helped me to understand the Exoplanet App I got for my iPad. He describes the methods used to find extrasolar planets, and makes it easy to understand. I would have gotten an A in this class!”
mjr5255 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/12
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Mad_Man_Dave via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
06/27/12
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“Can't believe so few people have reviewed these podcasts. Please do another series. Feynman, once said ,
'never speak more clearly than you think'. Well this course demonstrates he is master of the material he teaching.”Read full review »
WILLSI via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/08/12
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“Very easy to follow, always fascinating! Loving this and all his other podcasts.”
hrb_vsca via Apple Podcasts ·
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12/18/11
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“I first listened to this course back in 2008. I then followed with course 162 and later course 141. Richard Pogge put together an entertaining and informative collection of lectures here. In particular I found the history of important astronomers from the past very interesting. If astronomy...”Read full review »
Starry Expanse via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/24/11
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“Bought a telescope and wanted background information to supplement what I was viewing. Very informative and interesting, going for astro162”
granch22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/11
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“He needs to do more. So much has happened.”
Nixxonmcts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/11
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“Dr Pogge's enthusiasm really shines through with these lectures. Each one is well thought out, easy to follow and very interesting.”Read full review »
Jon515 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/20/10
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“Great, easy to understand descriptions even when you can't see his slides. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting a good introduction to astronomy.”Read full review »
urbanastro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/10
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“This is a great podcast. I listened to this podcast during my commutes and I've learned a lot about Astronomy. It has really fueled my interest. Great for anyone that wants to learn about Astronomy and our Solar System. The history presented was fascinating. Professor Pogge is a great...”Read full review »
PLNUPotter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/10
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“Just got done listening to 161 moving on to 162. Listened to the entire semester in just over a week as I drive for a living and have lots of free time. Very easy to listen to and very informative. You don't have to know anything about astronomy to benefit from these lectures. Thanks for...”Read full review »
A116 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/10
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“This podcast is amazing, is like having an awesome proffesor at your disposal.
Highly recommend!”
vizruy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/10
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