Slacker Astronomy podcast http://www.odeo.com/channels/3870-Slacker-Astronomy-podcast Happygecko no Astronomy news and slack Astronomy news and slack An irreverent astronomical road-less-traveled. en 40 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:04:00 -0700 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:04:00 -0700 Natural CCDs, Cosmology and Ben http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25320708-CCDs-Cosmology-and-Ben Michael, Doug and Mike discuss the charge coupled device (CCD), answer reader mail about cosmology and interivew Slacker Blogger Ben Huset. Michael, Doug and Mike discuss the charge coupled device (CCD), answer reader mail about cosmology and interivew Slacker Blogger Ben Huset. Michael, Doug and Mike discuss the charge coupled device (CCD), answer reader mail about cosmology and interivew Slacker Blogger Ben Huset. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25320708 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:04:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast North Star Special http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25231473-North-Star-Special A thorough and lengthy show about the North Star, Polaris, including an interview with Dr. Edward Guinan. A thorough and lengthy show about the North Star, Polaris, including an interview with Dr. Edward Guinan. A thorough and lengthy show about the North Star, Polaris, including an interview with Dr. Edward Guinan. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-03,25231473 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:40:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Slackerchat with Michael, Doug and Mike http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25000927-Slackerchat-with-Michael-Doug-and-Mike Michael, Doug and proto-Slacker Mike Simonsen Citizen Sky, Jupiter, Stardust, Active SETI and much, much more. Michael, Doug and proto-Slacker Mike Simonsen Citizen Sky, Jupiter, Stardust, Active SETI and much, much more. Michael, Doug and proto-Slacker Mike Simonsen Citizen Sky, Jupiter, Stardust, Active SETI and much, much more. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,25000927 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:50:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: Evalyn Gates http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24663768-Interview-Evalyn-Gates Doug and Michael interview cosmologist Dr. Evalyn Gates about white dwarfs, dark matter, dark energy and women in science. Doug and Michael interview cosmologist Dr. Evalyn Gates about white dwarfs, dark matter, dark energy and women in science. Doug and Michael interview cosmologist Dr. Evalyn Gates about white dwarfs, dark matter, dark energy and women in science. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-07,24663768 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:05:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: Peter Brookhouse http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545233-Interview-Peter-Brookhouse Doug Welch interview Peter Brookhouse about protecting Australia's observatories from bush fires. Doug Welch interview Peter Brookhouse about protecting Australia's observatories from bush fires. Doug Welch interview Peter Brookhouse about protecting Australia's observatories from bush fires. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24545233 Mon, 11 May 2009 12:20:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Simo-Slacker Interviews Pt. II http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24445686-Simo-Slacker-Interviews-Pt-II Mike Simonsen interviews Christopher Tout, Paula Szkody and Boris Gaensicke about cataclysmic variable stars. Mike Simonsen interviews Christopher Tout, Paula Szkody and Boris Gaensicke about cataclysmic variable stars. Mike Simonsen interviews Christopher Tout, Paula Szkody and Boris Gaensicke about cataclysmic variable stars. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-13,24445686 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:25:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Simo-Slacker Interviews Pt. I http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24389073-Simo-Slacker-Interviews-Pt-I A full show complete with discussion by Michael and Doug, 2 interviews by Mike Simonsen about cataclysmic variable stars and more chatter and laughing. A full show complete with discussion by Michael and Doug, 2 interviews by Mike Simonsen about cataclysmic variable stars and more chatter and laughing. A full show complete with discussion by Michael and Doug, 2 interviews by Mike Simonsen about cataclysmic variable stars and more chatter and laughing. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24389073 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:15:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast 365 Days of Astronomy: 2/12/09 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24259841-365-Days-of-Astronomy-2-12-09 This is a cross-post of our third contribution to The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. It is part 2 of a 2 part series with Dr. Roberta Humphreys and Dr. Kris Davidson from the University of Minnesota, discussing massive stars. This is a cross-post of our third contribution to The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. It is part 2 of a 2 part series with Dr. Roberta Humphreys and Dr. Kris Davidson from the University of Minnesota, discussing massive stars. This is a cross-post of our third contribution to The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. It is part 2 of a 2 part series with Dr. Roberta Humphreys and Dr. Kris Davidson from the University of Minnesota, discussing massive stars. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24259841 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:45:00 -0800 no Slacker Astronomy podcast 365 Days of Astronomy: 1/12/09 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24259842-365-Days-of-Astronomy-1-12-09 This is a cross-post of our second contribution to The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. It is part 1 of a 2 part series with Dr. Roberta Humphreys and Dr. Kris Davidson from the University of Minnesota, discussing massive stars. This is a cross-post of our second contribution to The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. It is part 1 of a 2 part series with Dr. Roberta Humphreys and Dr. Kris Davidson from the University of Minnesota, discussing massive stars. This is a cross-post of our second contribution to The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. It is part 1 of a 2 part series with Dr. Roberta Humphreys and Dr. Kris Davidson from the University of Minnesota, discussing massive stars. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24259842 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:40:00 -0800 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview with George Hrab http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23936946-Interview-with-George-Hrab An interivew with musician, skeptic, podcaster and 365 Days of Astronomy theme song writer George Hrab. Also includes a live extended version of the 365 Days of Astronomy theme song! An interivew with musician, skeptic, podcaster and 365 Days of Astronomy theme song writer George Hrab. Also includes a live extended version of the 365 Days of Astronomy theme song! An interivew with musician, skeptic, podcaster and 365 Days of Astronomy theme song writer George Hrab. Also includes a live extended version of the 365 Days of Astronomy theme song! tag:odeo.com,2009-01-24,23936946 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:45:00 -0800 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Dark Energy with Dr. Michael Turner http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23855250-Dark-Energy-with-Dr-Michael-Turner An interivew with cosmologist Dr. Michael Turner, who coined the term Dark Energy. We caught up with Dr. Turner at the AAS Meeting in Long Beach, CA on Jan 7th, 2009. An interivew with cosmologist Dr. Michael Turner, who coined the term Dark Energy. We caught up with Dr. Turner at the AAS Meeting in Long Beach, CA on Jan 7th, 2009. An interivew with cosmologist Dr. Michael Turner, who coined the term Dark Energy. We caught up with Dr. Turner at the AAS Meeting in Long Beach, CA on Jan 7th, 2009. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-09,23855250 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:45:00 -0800 no Slacker Astronomy podcast 365 Days of Astronomy: 1/5/09 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23838508-365-Days-of-Astronomy-1-5-09 This is a cross-post of our first contribution to The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. Doug and Michael discuss the cause of the seasons here on earth and other aspects of the night sky as explained by simple geometry. This is a cross-post of our first contribution to The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. Doug and Michael discuss the cause of the seasons here on earth and other aspects of the night sky as explained by simple geometry. This is a cross-post of our first contribution to The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. Doug and Michael discuss the cause of the seasons here on earth and other aspects of the night sky as explained by simple geometry. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-05,23838508 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: Ken Mogul on using Global Rent-a-Scope http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23804905-Interview-Ken-Mogul-on-using-Global-Rent-a-Scope Doug interviews Ken Mogul, who has been using the Global Rent-a-scope system to observe variable stars from his bed. Doug interviews Ken Mogul, who has been using the Global Rent-a-scope system to observe variable stars from his bed. Doug interviews Ken Mogul, who has been using the Global Rent-a-scope system to observe variable stars from his bed. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-23,23804905 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:00:00 -0800 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: JJ Kavelaars and the Kuiper Belt http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23633358-Interview-JJ-Kavelaars-and-the-Kuiper-Belt Michael and Doug discuss Mars Phoenix, Hubble and iPhone rockets plus an interview with Dr. JJ Kavelaars about Kuiper Belt objects. Michael and Doug discuss Mars Phoenix, Hubble and iPhone rockets plus an interview with Dr. JJ Kavelaars about Kuiper Belt objects. Michael and Doug discuss Mars Phoenix, Hubble and iPhone rockets plus an interview with Dr. JJ Kavelaars about Kuiper Belt objects. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-16,23633358 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:35:00 -0800 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Is Geoff Clayton the man from Nantucket? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23524860-Is-Geoff-Clayton-the-man-from-Nantucket From the Nantucket studios of Slacker Astronomy, we join Aaron, Michael and Doug for some astronomical chatter, including an interview with Dr. Geoff Clayton, an expert on R Coronae Borealis stars. From the Nantucket studios of Slacker Astronomy, we join Aaron, Michael and Doug for some astronomical chatter, including an interview with Dr. Geoff Clayton, an expert on R Coronae Borealis stars. From the Nantucket studios of Slacker Astronomy, we join Aaron, Michael and Doug for some astronomical chatter, including an interview with Dr. Geoff Clayton, an expert on R Coronae Borealis stars. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-22,23524860 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:10:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Another Slacker Chat! http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23397356-Another-Slacker-Chat After the tragedy of the "lost episode", undaunted, we got the gang together on Skype and had some fun recording a new show. Warning: Some politics within! After the tragedy of the "lost episode", undaunted, we got the gang together on Skype and had some fun recording a new show. Warning: Some politics within! After the tragedy of the "lost episode", undaunted, we got the gang together on Skype and had some fun recording a new show. Warning: Some politics within! tag:odeo.com,2008-09-24,23397356 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:20:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast SOFIA and Hubble http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23239687-SOFIA-and-Hubble Brief discussions about SOFIA and the upcoming Hubble servicing mission from the AAS meeting in Saint Louis. Cameos by Phil Plait (Bad Astronomy) and Mike Simonson (AAVSO). Brief discussions about SOFIA and the upcoming Hubble servicing mission from the AAS meeting in Saint Louis. Cameos by Phil Plait (Bad Astronomy) and Mike Simonson (AAVSO). Brief discussions about SOFIA and the upcoming Hubble servicing mission from the AAS meeting in Saint Louis. Cameos by Phil Plait (Bad Astronomy) and Mike Simonson (AAVSO). tag:odeo.com,2008-08-26,23239687 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:50:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Sophia and Hubble http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23219928-Sophia-and-Hubble Brief discussions about Sophia and the upcoming Hubble servicing mission from the AAS meeting in Saint Louis. Cameos by Phil Plait (Bad Astronomy) and Mike Simonson (AAVSO). Brief discussions about Sophia and the upcoming Hubble servicing mission from the AAS meeting in Saint Louis. Cameos by Phil Plait (Bad Astronomy) and Mike Simonson (AAVSO). Brief discussions about Sophia and the upcoming Hubble servicing mission from the AAS meeting in Saint Louis. Cameos by Phil Plait (Bad Astronomy) and Mike Simonson (AAVSO). tag:odeo.com,2008-08-26,23219928 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:50:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Slacker Chat with Doug, Michael, Aaron and Travis http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23201694-Slacker-Chat-with-Doug-Michael-Aaron-and-Travis We bring the old gang back together for a chit chat about Mars, Brian May, kinematic footprints, IYA and more. We had some technical problems so please ignore the occasional static, beeps or bad jokes. We bring the old gang back together for a chit chat about Mars, Brian May, kinematic footprints, IYA and more. We had some technical problems so please ignore the occasional static, beeps or bad jokes. We bring the old gang back together for a chit chat about Mars, Brian May, kinematic footprints, IYA and more. We had some technical problems so please ignore the occasional static, beeps or bad jokes. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-21,23201694 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: Doug Baum on the BIPH http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23160646-Interview-Doug-Baum-on-the-BIPH Doug and Michael interview Doug Baum who, along with his partner Russ Lederman, has developed the Binocular Photon Machine (BIPH), a device which amplifies incoming light 50,000 times, effectively tripling your telescope aperture. We talk about the device, how it works and the cool ways it can be used. Doug and Michael interview Doug Baum who, along with his partner Russ Lederman, has developed the Binocular Photon Machine (BIPH), a device which amplifies incoming light 50,000 times, effectively tripling your telescope aperture. We talk about the device, how it works and the cool ways it can be used. Doug and Michael interview Doug Baum who, along with his partner Russ Lederman, has developed the Binocular Photon Machine (BIPH), a device which amplifies incoming light 50,000 times, effectively tripling your telescope aperture. We talk about the device, how it works and the cool ways it can be used. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-07,23160646 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:50:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: Ethan Vishniac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23119707-Interview-Ethan-Vishniac An interview with Dr. Ethan Vishniac who is the editor-in-chief of The Astrophyscial Journal and a professor of astronomy at McMaster University. An interview with Dr. Ethan Vishniac who is the editor-in-chief of The Astrophyscial Journal and a professor of astronomy at McMaster University. An interview with Dr. Ethan Vishniac who is the editor-in-chief of The Astrophyscial Journal and a professor of astronomy at McMaster University. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-27,23119707 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:40:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: Science Cafes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23060678-Interview-Science-Cafes An interview with Ben Wiehe of WGBH about science cafes. An interview with Ben Wiehe of WGBH about science cafes. An interview with Ben Wiehe of WGBH about science cafes. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-08,23060678 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Aaron Price on BZ UMa [FF] http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23036610-Aaron-Price-on-BZ-UMa-FF Aaron Price won a Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award for this poster on the cataclysmic variable star BZ UMa. Aaron walks us through his poster and results. Aaron Price won a Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award for this poster on the cataclysmic variable star BZ UMa. Aaron walks us through his poster and results. Aaron Price won a Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award for this poster on the cataclysmic variable star BZ UMa. Aaron walks us through his poster and results. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-29,23036610 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: Juan Collar and Detecting Dark Matter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22618064-Interview-Juan-Collar-and-Detecting-Dark-Matter An interview with Juan Collar of the Kavli Institute on detecting dark matter in the laboratory. An interview with Juan Collar of the Kavli Institute on detecting dark matter in the laboratory. An interview with Juan Collar of the Kavli Institute on detecting dark matter in the laboratory. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-16,22618064 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast The Goddess of the IYA [FF] http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22609278-The-Goddess-of-the-IYA-FF A short interview with Susana Deustua about the International Year of Astronomy, with a brief cameo by Mike Simonson of the AAVSO. A short interview with Susana Deustua about the International Year of Astronomy, with a brief cameo by Mike Simonson of the AAVSO. A short interview with Susana Deustua about the International Year of Astronomy, with a brief cameo by Mike Simonson of the AAVSO. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-12,22609278 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: Rick Fienberg of Sky and Telescope [FF] http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22582932-Interview-Rick-Fienberg-of-Sky-and-Telescope-FF A short interview with Rick Fienberg of Sky and Telescope magazine. A short interview with Rick Fienberg of Sky and Telescope magazine. A short interview with Rick Fienberg of Sky and Telescope magazine. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-04,22582932 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Ice Cube http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22557343-Ice-Cube Michael and Doug discuss the Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory, supernovae light echos and buying a star. Michael and Doug discuss the Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory, supernovae light echos and buying a star. Michael and Doug discuss the Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory, supernovae light echos and buying a star. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-26,22557343 Mon, 26 May 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Light Pollution http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22505601-Light-Pollution Julie Wilbert brings us a report on light pollution with members of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. Julie Wilbert brings us a report on light pollution with members of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. Julie Wilbert brings us a report on light pollution with members of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-11,22505601 Sun, 11 May 2008 11:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Whatever the hell is Slacker Astronomy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22439536-Whatever-the-hell-is-Slacker-Astronomy An interview with Aaron Price about the history of Slacker Astronomy plus ramblings by Michael. An interview with Aaron Price about the history of Slacker Astronomy plus ramblings by Michael. An interview with Aaron Price about the history of Slacker Astronomy plus ramblings by Michael. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-18,22439536 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:00:00 -0700 yes Slacker Astronomy podcast Podcast interview with Brant Robertson http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22199171-Podcast-interview-with-Brant-Robertson Doug and Michael chat with Brant Robertson, who is a Spitzer Fellow doing research at The Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics. Brant is a theoretical astrophysicist involved with computer simulations of the evolution of galaxies. Doug and Michael chat with Brant Robertson, who is a Spitzer Fellow doing research at The Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics. Brant is a theoretical astrophysicist involved with computer simulations of the evolution of galaxies. Doug and Michael chat with Brant Robertson, who is a Spitzer Fellow doing research at The Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics. Brant is a theoretical astrophysicist involved with computer simulations of the evolution of galaxies. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-27,22199171 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Slackerpedia Galactica 8.0: A Brief History of the Universe http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016688-Slackerpedia-Galactica-8-0-A-Brief-History-of-the-Universe A brief history of the universe according to modern cosmology. Also a brief discussion of asteroid 2007 WD5, which may hit Mars. A brief history of the universe according to modern cosmology. Also a brief discussion of asteroid 2007 WD5, which may hit Mars. A brief history of the universe according to modern cosmology. Also a brief discussion of asteroid 2007 WD5, which may hit Mars. tag:odeo.com,2008-01-06,22016688 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:55:00 -0800 no Slacker Astronomy podcast First Principles 4.0 - Inside Stars [FF] http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016692-First-Principles-4-0-Inside-Stars-FF Discussion on what stars are and how they work. Discussion on what stars are and how they work. Discussion on what stars are and how they work. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-26,22016692 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:45:00 -0800 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: Timothy Ferris [FF] http://www.odeo.com/episodes/16818673-Interview-Timothy-Ferris-FF tag:odeo.com,2007-09-15,16818673 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Interview: Timothy Ferris [FF] http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016695-Interview-Timothy-Ferris-FF Astrotalk about news and events followed by an exclusive interview with author and film maker Timothy Ferris. Astrotalk about news and events followed by an exclusive interview with author and film maker Timothy Ferris. Astrotalk about news and events followed by an exclusive interview with author and film maker Timothy Ferris. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-15,22016695 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Video: DAO Visit [FF] http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016702-Video-DAO-Visit-FF A tour of the DAO Observatory in Victoria, BC, Canada. A tour of the DAO Observatory in Victoria, BC, Canada. A tour of the DAO Observatory in Victoria, BC, Canada. tag:odeo.com,2007-08-09,22016702 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:00:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast SG Chit Chat #6 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/12878083-SG-Chit-Chat-6 tag:odeo.com,2007-05-25,12878083 Fri, 25 May 2007 08:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast SG Chit Chat #6 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016705-SG-Chit-Chat-6 Opening skit, Astro news, another First Principles, discussions of astronomy tenure policies and the first of a new recurring segment: Kavli Cosmology Nugget, where cosmologists sit around a table with wine and cheese and talk shop. Opening skit, Astro news, another First Principles, discussions of astronomy tenure policies and the first of a new recurring segment: Kavli Cosmology Nugget, where cosmologists sit around a table with wine and cheese and talk shop. Opening skit, Astro news, another First Principles, discussions of astronomy tenure policies and the first of a new recurring segment: Kavli Cosmology Nugget, where cosmologists sit around a table with wine and cheese and talk shop. tag:odeo.com,2007-05-25,22016705 Fri, 25 May 2007 01:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #8: Dr. Lucy Fortson on VERITAS and new forms of astro research http://www.odeo.com/episodes/12878053-Cosmology-8-Dr-Lucy-Fortson-on-VERITAS-and-new-forms-of-astro-research tag:odeo.com,2007-05-18,12878053 Fri, 18 May 2007 08:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #8: Dr. Lucy Fortson on VERITAS and new forms of astro research http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016718-Cosmology-8-Dr-Lucy-Fortson-on-VERITAS-and-new-forms-of-astro-research Dr. Lucy Fortson is vice president for research at the Adler Planetarium and a member of the VERITAS gamma ray experiment. She talks about VERITAS, gamma rays, astronomy artifacts and new roles for the public in astronomy research practices. Dr. Lucy Fortson is vice president for research at the Adler Planetarium and a member of the VERITAS gamma ray experiment. She talks about VERITAS, gamma rays, astronomy artifacts and new roles for the public in astronomy research practices. Dr. Lucy Fortson is vice president for research at the Adler Planetarium and a member of the VERITAS gamma ray experiment. She talks about VERITAS, gamma rays, astronomy artifacts and new roles for the public in astronomy research practices. tag:odeo.com,2007-05-18,22016718 Fri, 18 May 2007 01:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #7: The CMB Soap Opera w/Dr. Stephan Meyer http://www.odeo.com/episodes/12878043-Cosmology-7-The-CMB-Soap-Opera-w-Dr-Stephan-Meyer tag:odeo.com,2007-05-17,12878043 Thu, 17 May 2007 08:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #7: The CMB Soap Opera w/Dr. Stephan Meyer http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016722-Cosmology-7-The-CMB-Soap-Opera-w-Dr-Stephan-Meyer Dr. Stephen Meyer has been a part of most of the major CMB discoveries in the past two decades. He takes us on a journey of all the experiments, their challenges and successes and then sets the stage for the next phase of CMB experiments. Dr. Stephen Meyer has been a part of most of the major CMB discoveries in the past two decades. He takes us on a journey of all the experiments, their challenges and successes and then sets the stage for the next phase of CMB experiments. Dr. Stephen Meyer has been a part of most of the major CMB discoveries in the past two decades. He takes us on a journey of all the experiments, their challenges and successes and then sets the stage for the next phase of CMB experiments. tag:odeo.com,2007-05-17,22016722 Thu, 17 May 2007 01:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #6: Dark Energy w/Dr. Josh Frieman http://www.odeo.com/episodes/12877993-Cosmology-6-Dark-Energy-w-Dr-Josh-Frieman tag:odeo.com,2007-05-16,12877993 Wed, 16 May 2007 17:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #5: Dr. Michael Turner updates his famous 1998 paper: Cosmology Solved? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/12877933-Cosmology-5-Dr-Michael-Turner-updates-his-famous-1998-paper-Cosmology-Solved tag:odeo.com,2007-05-16,12877933 Wed, 16 May 2007 10:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #6: Dark Energy w/Dr. Josh Frieman http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016725-Cosmology-6-Dark-Energy-w-Dr-Josh-Frieman Dr. Josh Frieman discusses dark energy and alternative theories along with current and pending experiments to test it. Dr. Josh Frieman discusses dark energy and alternative theories along with current and pending experiments to test it. Dr. Josh Frieman discusses dark energy and alternative theories along with current and pending experiments to test it. tag:odeo.com,2007-05-16,22016725 Wed, 16 May 2007 10:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #5: Dr. Michael Turner updates his famous 1998 paper: Cosmology Solved? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016728-Cosmology-5-Dr-Michael-Turner-updates-his-famous-1998-paper-Cosmology-Solved Dr. Michael Turner updates his famous 1998 checklist of the seven major cosmological questions Dr. Michael Turner updates his famous 1998 checklist of the seven major cosmological questions Dr. Michael Turner updates his famous 1998 checklist of the seven major cosmological questions tag:odeo.com,2007-05-16,22016728 Wed, 16 May 2007 03:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #4: Nobel Laureate Dr. Jim Cronin On Cosmic Rays http://www.odeo.com/episodes/12541233-Cosmology-4-Nobel-Laureate-Dr-Jim-Cronin-On-Cosmic-Rays tag:odeo.com,2007-05-15,12541233 Tue, 15 May 2007 20:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #4: Nobel Laureate Dr. Jim Cronin On Cosmic Rays http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016732-Cosmology-4-Nobel-Laureate-Dr-Jim-Cronin-On-Cosmic-Rays Dr. Jim Cronin, winner of the 1980 Nobel Prize in physics, discusses cosmic rays and the Pierre Auger Observatory Dr. Jim Cronin, winner of the 1980 Nobel Prize in physics, discusses cosmic rays and the Pierre Auger Observatory Dr. Jim Cronin, winner of the 1980 Nobel Prize in physics, discusses cosmic rays and the Pierre Auger Observatory tag:odeo.com,2007-05-15,22016732 Tue, 15 May 2007 13:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #3: The Big Bang and CMB w/Dr. Clem Pryke http://www.odeo.com/episodes/12541223-Cosmology-3-The-Big-Bang-and-CMB-w-Dr-Clem-Pryke tag:odeo.com,2007-05-15,12541223 Tue, 15 May 2007 08:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #2: Dark Matter w/Dr. Andrey Kravtsov http://www.odeo.com/episodes/12541203-Cosmology-2-Dark-Matter-w-Dr-Andrey-Kravtsov tag:odeo.com,2007-05-15,12541203 Tue, 15 May 2007 07:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast Cosmology #3: The Big Bang and CMB w/Dr. Clem Pryke http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22016737-Cosmology-3-The-Big-Bang-and-CMB-w-Dr-Clem-Pryke Dr. Clem Pryke discusses the Big Bang, the cosmic microwave background, and various properties of it currently being tested in an effort to test and answer open questions about the Big Bang. Dr. Clem Pryke discusses the Big Bang, the cosmic microwave background, and various properties of it currently being tested in an effort to test and answer open questions about the Big Bang. Dr. Clem Pryke discusses the Big Bang, the cosmic microwave background, and various properties of it currently being tested in an effort to test and answer open questions about the Big Bang. tag:odeo.com,2007-05-15,22016737 Tue, 15 May 2007 01:30:00 -0700 no Slacker Astronomy podcast