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60-Second Adventures in Astronomy - for iPod/iPhone

The Open University•www3.open.ac.uk
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Higher Education
Ever wondered where the Universe came from? Or more importantly, where it's headed? Voiced by David Mitchell, this series of 60 second animations examines different scientific concepts from the big bang to relativity, from black holes to dark matter. The series also explores the possibility of life beyond Earth and considers why David Bowie is still none the wiser about life on Mars.
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Episodes

The Big Bang

Just how big was the Big Bang? Discover how scientists have calculated the exact volume of the noise created at the birth of the Universe.

Dec 20, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- The Big Bang

Transcript -- Just how big was the Big Bang? Discover how scientists have calculated the exact volume of the noise created at the birth of the Universe.

Dec 20, 2012

Supernovae

What happens when a star explodes? Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where exactly your favourite silver necklace comes from.

Dec 20, 2012•13 min

Transcript -- Supernovae

Transcript -- What happens when a star explodes? Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where exactly your favourite silver necklace comes from.

Dec 20, 2012

Exoplanets

We can't see exoplanets, but we know they're there. This episode explores how scientists have studied distant stars to learn more about the invisible planets that orbit them.

Dec 20, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- Exoplanets

Transcript -- We can't see exoplanets, but we know they're there. This episode explores how scientists have studied distant stars to learn more about the invisible planets that orbit them.

Dec 20, 2012

A Day on Mercury

No-one on Mercury could claim there's not enough hours in the day. Find out how you'd pass the time on a planet where a single day lasts two years.

Dec 20, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- A Day on Mercury

Transcript -- No-one on Mercury could claim there's not enough hours in the day. Find out how you'd pass the time on a planet where a single day lasts two years.

Dec 20, 2012

The Rotating Moon

The Moon is like a loyal servant to a Queen, and never turns its back on the Earth. Discover how the Moon's orbit means we always see it's best side.

Dec 20, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- The Rotating Moon

Transcript -- The Moon is like a loyal servant to a Queen, and never turns its back on the Earth. Discover how the Moon's orbit means we always see it's best side.

Dec 20, 2012

Life on Mars

Discover how asteroids and microbes flying through space could hold the secret to life on Earth and Mars.

Dec 20, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- Life on Mars

Transcript -- Discover how asteroids and microbes flying through space could hold the secret to life on Earth and Mars.

Dec 20, 2012

Event Horizons

Just what is the point of no return? German physicist, Karl Schwarzchild calculated the event horizon of black holes. And it can tell us more about the eventual fate of all the galaxies.

Dec 20, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- Event Horizons

Transcript -- Just what is the point of no return? German physicist, Karl Schwarzchild calculated the event horizon of black holes. And it can tell us more about the eventual fate of all the galaxies.

Dec 20, 2012

Dark Matter

Fritz Zwicky was a Swiss astronomer who discovered Dark Matter in the Universe. But what's the matter with dark matter?

Dec 19, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- Dark Matter

Transcript -- Fritz Zwicky was a Swiss astronomer who discovered Dark Matter in the Universe. But what's the matter with dark matter?

Dec 19, 2012

Special Relativity

Who had more fun in life, Albert Einstein or Richard Feynman? Whichever one of them was travelling faster.

Dec 19, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- Special Relativity

Transcript -- Who had more fun in life, Albert Einstein or Richard Feynman? Whichever one of them was travelling faster.

Dec 19, 2012

Large Hadron Collider

Some thought it would create another Universe, while others thought it would suck us all into a black hole. But the Large Hadron Collider is not as dangerous as we thought.

Dec 19, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- Large Hadron Collider

Transcript -- Some thought it would create another Universe, while others thought it would suck us all into a black hole. But the Large Hadron Collider is not as dangerous as we thought.

Dec 19, 2012

Dark Energy

Who'd have thought Albert Einstein could make a mistake? Dark Energy explores how Einstein was right all along about the expanding Universe. We never should have doubted him.

Feb 08, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- Dark Energy

Transcript -- Who'd have thought Albert Einstein could make a mistake? Dark Energy explores how Einstein was right all along about the expanding Universe. We never should have doubted him.

Feb 08, 2012

Black Holes

Is it possible to make your own black hole? DIY experts take note.

Jan 08, 2012•1 min

Taking a Galactic Census

How do you take a census in space? Find out how it is possible to produce a 3D map of the galaxy, with a little help from the new Gaia Spacecraft and a whole heap of measuring.

Jan 08, 2012•1 min

Transcript -- Taking a Galactic Census

Transcript -- How do you take a census in space? Find out how it is possible to produce a 3D map of the galaxy, with a little help from the new Gaia Spacecraft and a whole heap of measuring.

Jan 08, 2012

Gaia and the Killer Asteroids

How do you avoid killer asteroids? With the unpredictable threat of killer asteroids attacking the Earth, it's Gaia to rescue!

Jan 08, 2012•1 min
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