Astronomy Minute

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Scorpius? 11.02.2021 1:18 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Scorpius.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Ophiuchus? 10.02.2021 1:21 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Ophiuchus.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Monoceros? 10.02.2021 1:03 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Monoceros.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Leo? 07.02.2021 1:14 ↓

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 29.01.2021 2:07 ↓

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? 28.01.2021 2:42 ↓

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? 26.01.2021 1:15 ↓

A brief description of the definition of the Equation of Time.

What is Meant by Local Apparent Time? 26.01.2021 2:09 ↓

A brief description of the definition of Local Apparent Time. 

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Dorado? 23.01.2021 1:14 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Dorado.

What is Meant by Local Sidereal Time? 23.01.2021 1:36 ↓

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.

What is Meant by Galactic Coordinate System? 22.01.2021 1:11 ↓

A brief description of the way astronomers identify the locations of stars and other celestial objects relative to the plane of the Milky Way galaxy known as the Galactic Coordinate System.

What is Meant by Altazimuth Coordinate System? 22.01.2021 1:02 ↓

A brief description of one of the ways astronomers identify the locations of stars and other celestial objects in the sky known as the Altazimuth Coordinate System.. 

What is Meant by Altitude and Azimuth? 22.01.2021 1:23 ↓

A brief description of altitude and azimuth and how they are used to located objects in the sky. 

What is Meant by Equatorial Coordinate System? 22.01.2021 0:59 ↓

A brief description of one of the ways astronomers identify the locations of stars and other celestial objects in the sky known as the Equatorial Coordinate System.

What is Meant by Quantum Mechanics? 17.01.2021 1:35 ↓

A brief description of what quantum mechanics is and how it relates to other areas of physics.

How do We Know the Age of the Universe? 17.01.2021 1:48 ↓

A simplified description of one method we can use to calculate the age of the universe using the Hubble Constant. 

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Crux? 17.01.2021 1:09 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Crux.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Coma Berenices? 13.01.2021 1:23 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Coma Berenices.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Cetus? 13.01.2021 1:24 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Cetus.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Cassiopeia? 10.01.2021 1:24 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Cassiopeia.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Canis Major? 10.01.2021 1:23 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Canis Major.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Cancer? 10.01.2021 1:23 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Cancer.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Canes Venatici? 24.12.2020 1:29 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Canes Venatici.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Centaurus? 23.12.2020 1:54 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Centaurus.

Which Notable Objects are in the Constellation of Taurus? 22.12.2020 1:09 ↓

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Taurus.