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The AstrOlympics Project: DISTANCE (07-01-2016)
Despite how large some Olympic distances may seem, they are just a tiny fraction of the lengths we see across space.
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Despite how large some Olympic distances may seem, they are just a tiny fraction of the lengths we see across space.
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A Tour of VLA J2130+12 (06-27-2016)
Astronomers have found many black holes both here in our Milky Way galaxy and beyond.
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-- Clandestine Black Hole May Represent New Population
Astronomers have found many black holes both here in our Milky Way galaxy and beyond.
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-- Clandestine Black Hole May Represent New Population
The AstrOlympics Project: SPEED (06-23-2016)
By converting speeds from common experiences into meters per second, we can use this as a reference point for exploring the enormous range of speeds around the world and across the Universe.
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By converting speeds from common experiences into meters per second, we can use this as a reference point for exploring the enormous range of speeds around the world and across the Universe.
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The AstrOlympics Project: ROTATION (06-16-2016)
In the Olympic Games, athletes often need to rotate in order to compete in their sports. We also find things in space that rotate.
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In the Olympic Games, athletes often need to rotate in order to compete in their sports. We also find things in space that rotate.
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A Tour of TW Hya (06-15-2016)
One of the most exciting developments in astronomy in the last couple of decades has been the discovery and study of planets around stars other than our Sun.
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-- Smaller Stars Pack Big X-ray Punch For Would-be Planets
One of the most exciting developments in astronomy in the last couple of decades has been the discovery and study of planets around stars other than our Sun.
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-- Smaller Stars Pack Big X-ray Punch For Would-be Planets
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: January 11, 2013