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➤ Introduction to Solar System • Celestial Motions • Historical Astronomy • Planetary Science • Tides and Gravity • Light and Matter • Telescopes • The Solar System's Age and Formation • ExoplanetsThis podcast series, titled "Astronomy 161 - Introduction to Solar System Astronomy," provides a comprehensive exploration of fundamental astronomical concepts, specifically focusing on the solar system. Aimed at non-science majors, this collection of lecture recordings from The Ohio State University spans a wide range of topics relevant to understanding the cosmos's structure and mechanics.
The series begins with foundational topics, such as the introduction of astronomical units, constellations, and Earth's measurement systems, setting the stage for more intricate discussions. It delves into celestial mechanics, explaining phenomena like daily and annual motions, the Earth’s rotation, and how these affect our perception of seasons and time. The lectures also explore the phases of the Moon, eclipses, and the principles of timekeeping and calendar systems, rooted in astronomical observations.
As the series progresses, it examines historical advancements in astronomy, covering the transitions from geocentric to heliocentric models and the pivotal contributions of key figures like Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton. These discussions contextualize the development of modern scientific understanding and introduce fundamental laws, such as Newton's Laws of Motion and the Law of Universal Gravitation.
The podcast shifts focus to the physical properties within our solar system, discussing the composition and behavior of planets, moons, rings, and smaller celestial bodies like asteroids and comets. It also covers the dynamic and geological aspects of various planetary atmospheres and surfaces, including Earth. Finally, the series looks beyond our solar system, addressing the discovery of exoplanets and considering the possibilities of life beyond Earth. The episodes aim to provide a structured narrative that ties together historical insights and scientific principles, offering listeners a holistic view of solar system astronomy.
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Welcome to Astronomy 161 2006-Sep-18 |
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Lecture 2: Astronomical Numbers 2006-Sep-21 |
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Lecture 3: The Starry Night 2006-Sep-22 |
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Lecture 4: Measuring the Earth 2006-Sep-25 |
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Lecture 5: Mapping Earth and Sky 2006-Sep-26 |
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Lecture 6: Daily and Annual Motions 2006-Sep-27 |
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Lecture 7: The Four Seasons 2006-Sep-28 |
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Lecture 8: Phases of the Moon 2006-Sep-29 |
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Lecture 9: Eclipses of the Sun and Moon 2006-Oct-02 |
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Lecture 10: Telling Time 2006-Oct-03 |
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Lecture 11: The Calendar 2006-Oct-04 |
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Lecture 12: The Wanderers - Planetary Motions 2006-Oct-05 |
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Lecture 13: Greek Astronomy 2006-Oct-09 |
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Lecture 14: The Revolutions of Nicolaus Copernicus 2006-Oct-10 |
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Lecture 15: The Watershed: Tycho and Kepler 2006-Oct-11 |
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Lecture 16: Galileo and the Telescope 2006-Oct-12 |
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Lecture 17: On the Shoulders of Giants: Isaac Newton and the
Laws of Motion 2006-Oct-13 |
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Lecture 18: The Apple and the Moon - Newtonian Gravity 2006-Oct-16 |
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Lecture 19: Orbits 2006-Oct-17 |
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Lecture 20: Tides 2006-Oct-18 |
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Lecture 21: The Rotation and Revolution of the Earth 2006-Oct-19 |
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Lecture 22: Light the Messenger 2006-Oct-23 |
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Lecture 23: Worlds Within: Atoms 2006-Oct-24 |
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Lecture 24: Matter and Light 2006-Oct-25 |
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Lecture 25: Measuring Light - Spectroscopy 2006-Oct-26 |
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Lecture 26: Telescopes 2006-Oct-27 |
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Lecture 27: Deep Time - The Age of the Earth 2006-Oct-30 |
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Lecture 28: Inside the Earth 2006-Oct-31 |
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Lecture 29: The Earth's Atmosphere 2006-Nov-01 |
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Lecture 30: The Moon 2006-Nov-02 |
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Lecture 31: The Family of the Sun 2006-Nov-06 |
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Lecture 32: The Origin of the Solar System 2006-Nov-07 |
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Lecture 33: Battered Mercury 2006-Nov-08 |
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Lecture 34: Venus Unveiled 2006-Nov-09 |
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Lecture 35: The Deserts of Mars 2006-Nov-13 |
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Lecture 36: Worlds in Comparison - The Terrestrial Planets 2006-Nov-14 |
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Lecture 37: Jupiter and Saturn 2006-Nov-15 |
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Lecture 38: Uranus and Neptune 2006-Nov-16 |
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Lecture 39: The Moons of Jupiter 2006-Nov-20 |
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Lecture 40: The Saturn System 2006-Nov-21 |
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Lecture 41: Planetary Rings 2006-Nov-22 |
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Lecture 42: Asteroids and Meteoroids 2006-Nov-27 |
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Lecture 43: Icy Worlds of the Outer Solar System 2006-Nov-28 |
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Lecture 44: Comets 2006-Nov-29 |
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Lecture 45: Is Pluto a Planet? 2006-Nov-30 |
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Lecture 46: ExoPlanets - Planets around Other Stars 2006-Dec-01 |
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Astronomy 141 Podcast Teaser 2009-Dec-06 |