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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

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All Episodes

00:01:36

What Professional Organizations Support the Work of...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/03/10

A brief description of the professional organizations that support the work of astronomers in North America and worldwide.

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00:01:39

How do Astronomers Obtain Their Observations of the Sky?

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/03/09

A brief description of the process used to allocate telescope time to professional astronomers interested in addressing scientific questions.

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00:02:15

How do Astronomers Disseminate Their Scientific...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/03/03

A brief description of how astronomers disseminate their research results to other scientists.

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00:02:03

What is Meant by Metal Abundance or Metallicity?

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/24

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].

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00:01:23

What is Meant by Light Pollution?

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/24

A brief description of light pollution and why astronomers are so concerned about its effects on the brightness of the night sky.

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00:01:23

Is Science the Only Path to the Truth?

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/19

A brief treatment of the limitations of science as pertains to seeking the truth in other areas outside of the natural world.

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00:01:35

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Virgo?

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/14

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Virgo.

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00:01:09

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/14

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Ursa Major.

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00:00:56

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/12

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Tucana.

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00:01:27

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/11

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Triangulum.

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00:01:18

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/11

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Scorpius.

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00:01:21

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/10

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Ophiuchus.

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Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/10

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Monoceros.

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00:01:14

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Leo?

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/02/07

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Leo.

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00:02:07

The Many Facets of Astronomy and the Lure of the...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/01/29

A brief description of the many facets of astronomy and what attracts us to study and gaze upon the night sky.

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00:02:42

What is the Relation Between Local Sidereal Time and...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/01/28

A not-so-brief description of the relation between Local Sidereal Time and Local Time. For the purposes of this podcast, Local Time, Local Apparent Time, and Standard Time are largely interchangeable.

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00:01:15

What is the Equation of Time?

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/01/26

A brief description of the definition of the Equation of Time.

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00:02:09

What is Meant by Local Apparent Time?

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/01/26

A brief description of the definition of Local Apparent Time.

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00:01:14

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of...

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/01/23

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Dorado.

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00:01:36

What is Meant by Local Sidereal Time?

Astronomy Minute ·

2021/01/23

A brief description of what is meant by Local Sidereal Time. In a nutshell, Local Sidereal Time or LST is the Right Ascension of the Meridian.

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