AstroBebop » Astronomy http://www.astrobebop.com/blog Videos on space exploration, space tourism, robotics, astronomy, astrophotography, and aeronautics. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:04:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Introduction to Theoretical Astrophysics – Kavli Foundation http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2011/introduction-to-theoretical-astrophysics-kavli-foundation/ http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2011/introduction-to-theoretical-astrophysics-kavli-foundation/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:05:16 +0000 flyingeraser http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/?p=685  

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]]> http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2011/introduction-to-theoretical-astrophysics-kavli-foundation/feed/ 0 The Known Universe from Hayden Planetarium (AMNH) http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2010/the-known-universe-from-hayden-planetarium-amnh/ http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2010/the-known-universe-from-hayden-planetarium-amnh/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:57:35 +0000 flyingeraser http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/?p=535 The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film is possible because of the world’s most complete four-dimensional map of the universe, the Digital Universe Atlas that is maintained and updated by astrophysicists at the American Museum of Natural History. The new film, created by the Museum, is part of an exhibition, Visions of the Cosmos: From the Milky Ocean to an Evolving Universe, at the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan through May 2010.

Source: http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/universe

]]> http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2010/the-known-universe-from-hayden-planetarium-amnh/feed/ 0 The Citizen Sky Project – Epsilon Aurigae http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/the-citizen-sky-project-epsilon-aurigae/ http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/the-citizen-sky-project-epsilon-aurigae/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:05:11 +0000 flyingeraser http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/?p=402 A brief description of the AAVSO’s new citizen science (astronomy) project – Citizen Sky. www.citizensky.org

Want to help solve a 175-year-old mystery?

You can contribute to the understanding of the universe that we all share.

Help us solve the mystery of epsilon Aurigae, a star that has baffled scientists since 1821. You dont need any prior scientific training— we will give you all of the tools you need to become a citizen scientist.

Everyone, regardless of science background, can play a role in the Citizen Sky Project discover yours! Get involved and you can do things like: Learn about Astronomy, Observe Stars, Collaborate with Others, Create Theories, Study Data, and even Publish Papers.

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Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/macworld

]]> http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/macworld-video-iphone-astronomy-apps/feed/ 0 Century’s longest total solar eclipse http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/centurys-longest-total-solar-eclipse/ http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/centurys-longest-total-solar-eclipse/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:58:54 +0000 flyingeraser http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/?p=330 Millions have gathered across Asia to watch the sun disappear and the sky fade to near darkness during the century’s longest total solar eclipse. July 22, 2009

]]> http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/centurys-longest-total-solar-eclipse/feed/ 0 International Year of Astronomy 2009 Overview http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/international-year-of-astronomy-2009-overview/ http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/international-year-of-astronomy-2009-overview/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:13:26 +0000 flyingeraser http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/?p=279 The vision of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 is to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery. All humans should realize the impact of astronomy and basic sciences on our daily lives, and understand better how scientific knowledge can contribute to a more equitable and peaceful society. For more information www.astronomy2009.org

Credit: International Year of Astronomy 2009, IAU and UNESCO
Visual design: Martin Kornmesser & Luis Calçada
Music and Sound Effects: MoveTwo (Axel Kornmesser & Markus Löffler)
Footage and photos: Gemini Observatory (Kirk Pu’uohau-Pummill/Peter Michaud), CFHT (Jean-Charles Cuillandre), TWAN (Babak Tafreshi, Laurent Laveder), Martin Kornmesser (ESA/Hubble), NASA, NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, ESA/Mars Express, Kevin Govender, NASA/Spitzer Space Telescope, ESO/VLT/ALMA, & Akira Fujii
Project lead: Lars Lindberg Christensen (ESA/Hubble)
Category: Education

]]> http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/international-year-of-astronomy-2009-overview/feed/ 0 Star Trek’s Warp Drive: Are We There Yet? http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/star-treks-warp-drive-are-we-there-yet/ http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/2009/star-treks-warp-drive-are-we-there-yet/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:50:17 +0000 flyingeraser http://www.astrobebop.com/blog/?p=227 Marc Millis, former head of NASA’s Breakthrough Propulsion Physics Project, explains how physicists approach the intriguing possibility of faster-than-light travel.

Credit: Imaginova Studios Enterprise

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