Astronomy Minute
Learn the basics of astronomy in one-to-two minute packets of concise information about specific topics. You are a busy person with a short attention span, and you want to learn about astronomical topics in a short amount of time. Your host Professor Ata is a PhD research astronomer and astrophysicist and a noted authority on stellar and galactic astronomy. I welcome your feedback at [email protected]. See the web site astronomyminute.org for more. The podcast logo is courtesy of Zachary Greathouse and shows a globular cluster photo taken by the author with the Hubble Space Telescope.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 183
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
What Professional Organizations Support the Work of Astronomers?
A brief description of the professional organizations that support the work of astronomers in North America and worldwide.
How do Astronomers Obtain Their Observations of the Sky?
A brief description of the process used to allocate telescope time to professional astronomers interested in addressing scientific questions.
How do Astronomers Disseminate Their Scientific Research Results?
A brief description of how astronomers disseminate their research results to other scientists.
What is Meant by Metal Abundance or Metallicity?
A brief description of how we quantify the amount of metals in a star, i.e. how much of the star is composed of elements heavier than Helium, using a logarithmic quantity designated as Fe over H, or …
What is Meant by Light Pollution?
A brief description of light pollution and why astronomers are so concerned about its effects on the brightness of the night sky.
Is Science the Only Path to the Truth?
A brief treatment of the limitations of science as pertains to seeking the truth in other areas outside of the natural world.
Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Virgo?
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Virgo.
Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Ursa Major?
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Ursa Major.
Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Tucana?
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Tucana.
Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Triangulum?
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Triangulum.
Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Scorpius?
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Scorpius.
Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Ophiuchus?
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Ophiuchus.
Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Monoceros?
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Monoceros.
Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Leo?
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Leo.
The Many Facets of Astronomy and the Lure of the Night Sky
A brief description of the many facets of astronomy and what attracts us to study and gaze upon the night sky.
What is the Relation Between Local Sidereal Time and Local Time?
A not-so-brief description of the relation between Local Sidereal Time and Local Time. For the purposes of this podcast, Local Time, Local Apparent Time, and Standard Time are largely interchangeable…
What is the Equation of Time?
A brief description of the definition of the Equation of Time.
What is Meant by Local Apparent Time?
A brief description of the definition of Local Apparent Time.
Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Dorado?
A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Dorado.
What is Meant by Local Sidereal Time?
A brief description of what is meant by Local Sidereal Time. In a nutshell, Local Sidereal Time or LST is the Right Ascension of the Meridian.