When the moon is near the horizon, it appears to be much bigger than when it's high in the sky. But is it really larger? Tune in to find out.
Mar 18
How Did One Woman Make Vincent van Gogh Famous?
Van Gogh didn't find fame or financial success during his life. But after he died, his widowed sister-in-law, Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, worked for decades to bring his life and work to the spotlight. Learn more about her in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https: ... Show More
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Dec 2020
Pourquoi la Lune parait-elle plus grosse près de l'horizon ?
Un observateur regardant la Lune descendre sur l'horizon aura l'impression qu'elle est plus grosse. Pour comprendre cette perception, considérée comme une illusion d'optique, plusieurs explications ont été avancées. Aucune, pourtant, ne paraît donner la clef de ce qui demeure en ... Show More
1m 59s
<p>How do we know the shape of our galaxy, since we're stuck in the middle of it?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com ... Show More
<p>Daniel talks about how astronomers can measure or deduce the mass of a star, and why it controls its fate.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio. ... Show More