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Podcast Profile: Astronomy 162 - Stars, Galaxies, & the Universe

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43 episodes
2006 to 2009

Collection: Physics, Math, and Astronomy


Description (podcaster-provided):

Astronomy 162, Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe, is part 2 of a
2-quarter introductory Astronomy for non-science majors taught at The
Ohio State University. This podcast presents lecture audio from
Professor Richard Pogge's Winter Quarter 2006 class. All of the
lectures were recorded live in 1008 Evans Laboratory on the OSU Main
Campus in Columbus, Ohio.


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Stars • Galaxies • Universe Expansion • Stellar Evolution • Black Holes • Cosmic Distances • Dark Matter • Dark Energy • Extraterrestrial Life Exploration • General Relativity • Astronomy Education

This podcast, "Astronomy 162 - Stars, Galaxies, & the Universe," offers a comprehensive series of lectures that delve into various aspects of astronomy. Taught by Professor Richard Pogge at The Ohio State University, it serves as part two of an introductory course for non-science majors. The episodes cover a broad range of topics, beginning with fundamental concepts about stars, including their distances, motions, brightness, masses, and spectra. The lectures explore the life cycles of both low-mass and high-mass stars, touching on phenomena such as supernovae, white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes.

Further episodes examine the structure and dynamics of galaxies, including the Milky Way, Andromeda, and various galaxy types such as spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies. The discussions also extend to cosmic structures like galaxy clusters and superclusters, along with the fascinating interactions and potential collisions between galaxies.

Not only do the lectures impart knowledge about star and galaxy formation and evolution, but they also address larger cosmological questions. The series delves into themes of space and time, exploring theories of special and general relativity, the expanding universe, and cosmological principles. The Big Bang theory, along with the concepts of dark matter and dark energy, provides a framework for understanding the universe's past, present, and future.

Finally, the podcast touches on explorative subjects such as time travel, and the intriguing possibility of life beyond Earth, examining conditions necessary for life and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. This academic yet accessible podcast offers a thorough introduction to astronomy, highlighting both observed cosmic phenomena and theoretical constructs that shape modern understanding of the universe.


Episodes:
Welcome to Astronomy 162
2006-Mar-10

Lectures 1-4: An Explanation
2006-Nov-27

Lecture 05: Distances of the Stars
2006-Jan-09

Lecture 06: The Motions of the Stars
2006-Jan-10

Lecture 07: Stellar Brightness
2006-Jan-11

Lecture 08: Stellar Masses & Radii
2006-Jan-12

Lecture 09: Stellar Spectra
2006-Jan-13

Lecture 10: Synthesis: The Herzsprung-Russell Diagram
2006-Jan-17

Lecture 11: The Internal Structure of Stars
2006-Jan-18

Lecture 12: As Long as the Sun Shines
2006-Jan-19

Lecture 13: Energy Generation and Transport in Stars
2006-Jan-23

Lecture 14: Star Formation
2006-Jan-24

Lecture 15: The Main Sequence
2006-Jan-25

Lecture 16: The Evolution of Low-Mass Stars
2006-Jan-26

Lecture 17: The Evolution of High-Mass Stars
2006-Jan-27

Lecture 18: Supernovae
2006-Jan-30

Lecture 19: Extreme Stars: White Dwarfs & Neutron Stars
2006-Jan-31

Lecture 20: Black Holes
2006-Feb-01

Lecture 21: Testing Stellar Evolution
2006-Feb-02

Lecture 22: The Cosmic Distance Problem
2006-Feb-06

Lecture 23: The Milky Way
2006-Feb-07

Lecture 24: The Realm of the Nebulae
2006-Feb-08

Lecture 25: A Tale of Two Galaxies, The Milky Way and Andromeda
2006-Feb-09

Lecture 26: Spiral Galaxies
2006-Feb-10

Lecture 27: Spirals, Ellipticals, & Irregular (Oh My!)
2006-Feb-13

Lecture 28: Groups & Clusters of Galaxies
2006-Feb-14

Lecture 29: When Galaxies Collide
2006-Feb-15

Lecture 30: Active Galaxies & Quasars
2006-Feb-16

Lecture 31: A Tale of Two World Views: Special Relativity
2006-Feb-20

Lecture 32: Space, Time, & Gravity: General Relativity
2006-Feb-21

Lecture 33: Einstein's Universe
2006-Feb-22

Lecture 34: The Expanding Universe
2006-Feb-23

Lecture 35: The Cosmic Distance Scale
2006-Feb-24

Lecture 36: The Big Bang
2006-Feb-27

Lecture 37: The Whispers of Creation
2006-Feb-28

Lecture 38: The First Three Minutes
2006-Mar-01

Lecture 39: The Fate of the Universe
2006-Mar-02

Lecture 40: The Once and Future Sun
2006-Mar-06

Lecture 41: Dark Matter & Dark Energy
2006-Mar-07

Lecture 42: Time Travel
2006-Mar-08

Lecture 43: Life in the Universe, Part I
2006-Mar-09

Lecture 44: Life, the Universe, and Everything (Life Part II)
2006-Mar-10

Astronomy 141 Podcast Teaser
2009-Dec-06