Episodes

  • The cosmic distance ladder is a series of methods by which astronomers determine the distances to celestial objects.

    The cosmic distance ladder is a series of methods by which astronomers determine the distances to celestial objects.
    Aug 16 2024
    The cosmic distance ladder is a series of methods by which astronomers determine the distances to celestial objects.
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    5 mins
  • The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (186,282 miles per second).

    The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (186,282 miles per second).
    Aug 16 2024
    The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (186,282 miles per second).
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    7 mins
  • The Oort Cloud is a distant spherical shell of icy objects surrounding the solar system.

    The Oort Cloud is a distant spherical shell of icy objects surrounding the solar system.
    Aug 16 2024
    The Oort Cloud is a distant spherical shell of icy objects surrounding the solar system.
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    8 mins
  • The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, containing many small icy bodies.

    The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, containing many small icy bodies.
    Aug 16 2024
    The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, containing many small icy bodies.
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    5 mins
  • The Hubble Deep Field is an image of a small region of space showing thousands of galaxies.

    The Hubble Deep Field is an image of a small region of space showing thousands of galaxies.
    Aug 16 2024
    The Hubble Deep Field is an image of a small region of space showing thousands of galaxies.
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    6 mins
  • The Virgo Cluster is a massive cluster of galaxies in the constellation Virgo.

    The Virgo Cluster is a massive cluster of galaxies in the constellation Virgo.
    Aug 16 2024
    The Virgo Cluster is a massive cluster of galaxies in the constellation Virgo.
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    5 mins
  • A gamma-ray burst is an extremely energetic explosion observed in distant galaxies.

    A gamma-ray burst is an extremely energetic explosion observed in distant galaxies.
    Aug 16 2024
    A gamma-ray burst is an extremely energetic explosion observed in distant galaxies.
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    6 mins
  • The Helix Nebula is known as the "Eye of God" due to its appearance.

    The Helix Nebula is known as the "Eye of God" due to its appearance.
    Aug 16 2024
    The Helix Nebula is known as the "Eye of God" due to its appearance.
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    5 mins