Astronomy Cast Ep. 719: Galaxy Series - Spiral Galaxies by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Apr 30, 2024. Our galaxy series continues, on to spiral galaxies. In fact, you're living in one right now, but telescopes show us the various shapes and sizes these galaxies come in. Thanks to JWST, we're learning how these spirals got big, early on in th ... Show More
Dec 2023
Cosmic Queries – Galaxies Galore
<p>What does JWST tell us about galaxy formation? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer questions about galaxies, measuring the distance of far away objects, dark matter, primordial galaxies, and more!</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial ... Show More
42m 35s
Oct 2024
Spiral Galaxy's Ancient Order, Earth's Mantle Mystery, and Hera's Asteroid Adventure
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*Discovery of the Most Distant Spiral Galaxy
Astronomers have identified the most distant spiral galaxy ever seen, named REBELS 25. This galaxy, observed as it was 13.1 billion years ago, challenges current models of galaxy formation with its order ... Show More
33m 2s
Mar 2023
Cosmic Queries – JWST’s Primordial Galaxies with Wendy Freedman
<p>What do the early galaxies discovered by JWST tell us about the early universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore the expansion of space, dark energy, and the age of the universe with astronomer, Wendy Freedman.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to t ... Show More
43m 6s
Mar 2023
62 - JWST and the Earliest Galaxies in the Universe (ft. Mike Boylan-Kolchin)
<p>Astronomers' newest telescope, JWST, just discovered galaxies that formed earlier than previously thought possible. What does this discovery mean for our understanding of the early universe?<br/><br/>To support our show and get ad-free episodes and other exclusives, join ... Show More
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