Episodes
A brief description of what we think was here before the Big Bang. Short answer is that we don't know since "Science" is not equipped to answer questions where no data or information is available.
Published 06/11/21
A brief description of my personal point of view regarding the possibility that UFOs harbor extraterrestrial beings visiting Earth.
Published 06/09/21
A brief description of the structure of the Milky Way galaxy - our galactic home.
Published 06/06/21
A brief description of the Hubble Law, now more formally known as the Hubble-Lemaitre Law.
Published 06/02/21
A brief description of starburst galaxies and why they are in star formation overdrive.
Published 06/01/21
A brief description of whether the findings of science are _absolutely_ true. It could also have been entitled “Are Scientific Results Absolute?” and “Is the Scientific Method Absolute?”
Published 05/26/21
A brief description of what is meant by dimensional analysis. In short, the final units in a calculation must be correct for the calculation to be correct.
Published 05/17/21
A brief description of the nature of sunspots and the sunspot cycle.
Published 05/11/21
A brief description of Einstein’s Theories of Special Relativity and General Relativity?
Published 05/11/21
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.
Published 05/02/21
A brief description of the different kinds of lunar and solar eclipses and how they happen.
Published 04/12/21
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.
Published 04/07/21
Some advice for anyone wanting to pursue professional astronomy/astrophysics as a career choice.
Published 03/30/21
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 spectra of stars.
Published 03/24/21
A brief description of some deep sky objects whose names you may have heard of in popular culture.
Published 03/15/21
A brief description of what is meant by retrograde motion of the planets in the Solar System.
Published 03/12/21
A brief description of the professional organizations that support the work of astronomers in North America and worldwide.
Published 03/10/21
A brief description of the process used to allocate telescope time to professional astronomers interested in addressing scientific questions.
Published 03/09/21
A brief description of how astronomers disseminate their research results to other scientists.
Published 03/03/21
A brief description of how we quantify the amount of metals in a star, i.e. how much of the star is composed of elements heavier than Helium, using a logarithmic quantity designated as Fe over H, or simply [Fe/H].
Published 02/24/21
A brief description of light pollution and why astronomers are so concerned about its effects on the brightness of the night sky.
Published 02/24/21
A brief treatment of the limitations of science as pertains to seeking the truth in other areas outside of the natural world.
Published 02/19/21
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Virgo.
Published 02/14/21
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Ursa Major.
Published 02/14/21
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Tucana.
Published 02/12/21