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NGC 3627 in 60 Seconds (12-13-2012)
The spiral galaxy NGC 3627 is located about 30 million light years from Earth. Astronomers recently completed a survey of galaxies to look for supermassive black holes.
- Related Links:
-- Revealing Hidden Black Holes
-- Tour of NGC 3627
The spiral galaxy NGC 3627 is located about 30 million light years from Earth. Astronomers recently completed a survey of galaxies to look for supermassive black holes.
- Dowload Video Podcast (15.5 MB, Runtime: 1:27)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Revealing Hidden Black Holes
-- Tour of NGC 3627
NGC 922 in 60 Seconds (12-06-2012)
By comparing NGC 922 to galaxies with different mixtures of elements, astronomers hope to master the ideal recipe for what it takes to make these large black holes.
- Related Links:
-- Searching for the Best Black Hole Recipe
-- Tour of NGC 922
By comparing NGC 922 to galaxies with different mixtures of elements, astronomers hope to master the ideal recipe for what it takes to make these large black holes.
- Dowload Video Podcast (20.4 MB, Runtime: 1:50)
- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Searching for the Best Black Hole Recipe
-- Tour of NGC 922
When Atoms Collide (12-03-2012)
Where can we observe light emitted by atoms? The answer: Here, there, and everywhere.
- Related Links:
-- Here, There, and Everywhere
Where can we observe light emitted by atoms? The answer: Here, there, and everywhere.
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- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Here, There, and Everywhere
GB 1428+4217 in 60 Seconds (11-29-2012)
The most distant jet in X-ray light has been discovered using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
- Related Links:
-- Record-Setting X-ray Jet Discovered
-- Tour of GB 1428+4217
The most distant jet in X-ray light has been discovered using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
- Dowload Video Podcast (17.2 MB, Runtime: 1:43)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Record-Setting X-ray Jet Discovered
-- Tour of GB 1428+4217
Abell 30 in 60 Seconds (11-19-2012)
A planetary nebula is formed in the late stage of the evolution of a sun-like star, after it expands to become a red giant.
- Related Links:
-- X-rays from a Reborn Planetary Nebula
-- Tour of Abell 30
A planetary nebula is formed in the late stage of the evolution of a sun-like star, after it expands to become a red giant.
- Dowload Video Podcast (19.5 MB, Runtime: 1:46)
- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- X-rays from a Reborn Planetary Nebula
-- Tour of Abell 30
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: January 11, 2013