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G1.9+0.3 in 60 Seconds (06-27-2013)
Astronomers estimate that a star explodes as a supernova in our Galaxy, on average, about twice per century.
- Related Links:
-- The Remarkable Remains of a Recent Supernova
Astronomers estimate that a star explodes as a supernova in our Galaxy, on average, about twice per century.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- The Remarkable Remains of a Recent Supernova
M31 in 60 Seconds (06-18-2013)
Many consider Andromeda, also known as Messier 31, to be a sister galaxy to our own Milky Way.
- Related Links:
-- Black Hole Bonanza Turns up in Galaxy Next Door
-- Tour of M31
Many consider Andromeda, also known as Messier 31, to be a sister galaxy to our own Milky Way.
- Dowload Video Podcast (45.2 MB, Runtime: 2:27)
- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Black Hole Bonanza Turns up in Galaxy Next Door
-- Tour of M31
The Flow of Electric Charge (05-28-2013)
While most of us use electricity every day without thinking about it, maybe take a moment to look around.
- Related Links:
-- Here, There, and Everywhere
While most of us use electricity every day without thinking about it, maybe take a moment to look around.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Here, There, and Everywhere
SGR 0418+5729 in 60 Seconds (05-23-2013)
A magnetar is a type of neutron star that occasionally generates bursts of X-rays.
- Related Links:
-- A Hidden Population of Exotic Neutron Stars
-- Tour of SGR 0418+5729
A magnetar is a type of neutron star that occasionally generates bursts of X-rays.
- Dowload Video Podcast (34 MB, Runtime: 2:10)
- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- A Hidden Population of Exotic Neutron Stars
-- Tour of SGR 0418+5729
4C+29.30 in 60 Seconds (05-15-2013)
Astronomers think that just about every galaxy contains a giant, or supermassive, black hole at their center.
- Related Links:
-- Black Hole Powered Jets Plow Into Galaxy
-- Tour of 4C+29.30
Astronomers think that just about every galaxy contains a giant, or supermassive, black hole at their center.
- Dowload Video Podcast (37 MB, Runtime: 2:18)
- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Black Hole Powered Jets Plow Into Galaxy
-- Tour of 4C+29.30
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: January 11, 2013