Astronomy 141 Podcast Teaser

Welcome to the Astronomy 162 Lecture Podcasts! This is a brief message from me explaining the podcasts, and welcoming new and old listeners. Recorded 2006 Mar 10 on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University. 

Where are Lectures 1-4? This is a good question, and one I've gotten from many listeners. Here's the answer. Recorded 2006 Nov 27 on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University. 

How do we measure the distances to the stars? This lecture introduces the method of trigonometric parallaxes and the units of the Parsec and Light Year. Recorded 2006 January 9 in 1008 Evans Laboratory on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University. 

A new podcast, Astronomy 141, Life in the Universe, is available for those interested in continuing an exploration of topics in modern astronomy. 

In this episode as we (attempt) to answer your burning questions, you will be able to: · Explore the mind-bending mysteries of black holes and event horizons. · Discover fascinating specializations within the fields of physics and astronomy. · Uncover the constant evolution and b ... Show More