http://www.odeo.com/channels/2102703-Ask-an-Astronomer-Videos no Real NASA astronomers answer questions about the exciting science of astronomy. Real NASA astronomers answer questions about the exciting science of astronomy. Brought to You by NASA's Spitzer Science Center (SSC) and the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC) en-us 40 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:20:00 -0700 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:20:00 -0700 Astronomy, astronomer, NASA's, Spitzer Space Telescope, ask an astronomer, infrared astronomy, ipac Natural Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25026620-Where-Is-the-Center-of-the-Universe Dr. Varoujan Gorjian explains the mind-boggling expansion of the Universe. Dr. Varoujan Gorjian explains the mind-boggling expansion of the Universe. Dr. Varoujan Gorjian explains the mind-boggling expansion of the Universe. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-26,25026620 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:20:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24053986-What-Is-It-W-5-Star-Forming-Region Visit the W-5 star-forming region with Ask an Astronomer! Visit the W-5 star-forming region with Ask an Astronomer! Visit the W-5 star-forming region with Ask an Astronomer! tag:odeo.com,2009-02-05,24053986 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:07:00 -0800 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23795136-Why-Is-the-Sky-Blue Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth fills us in on what the color of the sky has to do with finding life on distant planets. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth fills us in on what the color of the sky has to do with finding life on distant planets. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth fills us in on what the color of the sky has to do with finding life on distant planets. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-22,23795136 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:11:00 -0800 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23793551-Why-Is-the-Sky-Blue Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth fills us in on what the color of the sky has to do with finding life on distant planets. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth fills us in on what the color of the sky has to do with finding life on distant planets. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth fills us in on what the color of the sky has to do with finding life on distant planets. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-22,23793551 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:03:00 -0800 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23524143-What-s-Between-the-Stars Dr. Michelle Thaller explains how there can be an interstellar medium in a vacuum. Dr. Michelle Thaller explains how there can be an interstellar medium in a vacuum. Dr. Michelle Thaller explains how there can be an interstellar medium in a vacuum. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-23,23524143 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:55:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23793552-What-s-Between-the-Stars Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth explains how there can be an interstellar medium in a vacuum. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth explains how there can be an interstellar medium in a vacuum. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth explains how there can be an interstellar medium in a vacuum. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-23,23793552 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:55:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23213433-Special-Spitzer-Turns-Five On the Spitzer Space Telescope's fifth anniversary, we look back at a few of its most remarkable discoveries. On the Spitzer Space Telescope's fifth anniversary, we look back at a few of its most remarkable discoveries. On the Spitzer Space Telescope's fifth anniversary, we look back at a few of its most remarkable discoveries. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-25,23213433 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23041397-What-Will-Happen-to-the-Earth-When-the-Sun-Dies Our Sun won't last forever. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth explains the ramifications for our home planet. Our Sun won't last forever. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth explains the ramifications for our home planet. Our Sun won't last forever. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth explains the ramifications for our home planet. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-01,23041397 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:20:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22492885-Can-a-Planet-Have-Two-Suns Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth examines whether science fiction could be science fact. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth examines whether science fiction could be science fact. Dr. Carolyn Brinkworth examines whether science fiction could be science fact. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-08,22492885 Thu, 08 May 2008 10:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22406016-Can-a-Galaxy-Die Dr. Varoujan Gorjian fills us in on the end of a galaxy. Dr. Varoujan Gorjian fills us in on the end of a galaxy. Dr. Varoujan Gorjian fills us in on the end of a galaxy. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22406016 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:40:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22167503-Why-Aren-t-There-Any-Green-Stars Dr. Michelle Thaller why some stars appear red or blue, but not green. Dr. Michelle Thaller why some stars appear red or blue, but not green. Dr. Michelle Thaller why some stars appear red or blue, but not green. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-13,22167503 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:25:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22136432-How-Do-You-Discover-an-Asteroid Dr. Bidushi Bhattacharya helps us understand how astronomers find these tiny space rocks. Dr. Bidushi Bhattacharya helps us understand how astronomers find these tiny space rocks. Dr. Bidushi Bhattacharya helps us understand how astronomers find these tiny space rocks. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-13,22136432 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:04:00 -0800 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116869-Special-Infrared-More-Than-Your-Eyes-Can-See Dr. Michelle Thaller explains infrared light in this classic video. Dr. Michelle Thaller explains infrared light in this classic video. Dr. Michelle Thaller explains infrared light in this classic video. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-18,22116869 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:30:00 -0800 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116871-Special-M51-and-Gizmo-in-Half-Baked-Plan What makes the Earth livable? In this special animated cartoon, innocent alien M51 moves the Earth into a closer orbit around the sun, and learns an important lesson about life in the Universe. What makes the Earth livable? In this special animated cartoon, innocent alien M51 moves the Earth into a closer orbit around the sun, and learns an important lesson about life in the Universe. What makes the Earth livable? In this special animated cartoon, innocent alien M51 moves the Earth into a closer orbit around the sun, and learns an important lesson about life in the Universe. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-05,22116871 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:45:00 -0800 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116873-What-Happens-When-Galaxies-Collide Dr. Varoujan Gorjian takes us inside interacting galaxies. Dr. Varoujan Gorjian takes us inside interacting galaxies. Dr. Varoujan Gorjian takes us inside interacting galaxies. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-14,22116873 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:45:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116875-What-Is-the-Nearest-Galaxy-to-the-Milky-Way Dr. Michelle Thaller takes us into the murky answer to this not-so-simple question. Dr. Michelle Thaller takes us into the murky answer to this not-so-simple question. Dr. Michelle Thaller takes us into the murky answer to this not-so-simple question. tag:odeo.com,2007-07-27,22116875 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:15:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116877-Why-Isn-t-Pluto-a-Planet-Any-More Dr. Robert Hurt explains why Pluto got... well... plutoed. Dr. Robert Hurt explains why Pluto got... well... plutoed. Dr. Robert Hurt explains why Pluto got... well... plutoed. tag:odeo.com,2007-02-12,22116877 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:15:00 -0800 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116879-How-Can-We-See-a-Black-Hole If no light can escape from a black hole, how do we see them? Dr. Tom Jarrett answers. If no light can escape from a black hole, how do we see them? Dr. Tom Jarrett answers. If no light can escape from a black hole, how do we see them? Dr. Tom Jarrett answers. tag:odeo.com,2006-08-24,22116879 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:20:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116881-What-Is-a-Redshift Dr. Tom Jarrett helps us understand this difficult scientific concept using a biplane, a flying saucer, and a cow. Dr. Tom Jarrett helps us understand this difficult scientific concept using a biplane, a flying saucer, and a cow. Dr. Tom Jarrett helps us understand this difficult scientific concept using a biplane, a flying saucer, and a cow. tag:odeo.com,2006-05-24,22116881 Wed, 24 May 2006 15:30:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116882-Do-the-Stars-Really-Move Dr. Steve Lord explains that the stars do move, but not in the way they appear to. Dr. Steve Lord explains that the stars do move, but not in the way they appear to. Dr. Steve Lord explains that the stars do move, but not in the way they appear to. tag:odeo.com,2005-12-09,22116882 Fri, 09 Dec 2005 17:00:00 -0800 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116884-Why-Do-We-See-Spiral-Arms-in-Some-Galaxies Dr. Steve Lord describes the processes that cause us to see spiral arms. Dr. Steve Lord describes the processes that cause us to see spiral arms. Dr. Steve Lord describes the processes that cause us to see spiral arms. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-25,22116884 Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116886-Are-Other-Solar-Systems-Like-Our-Own Dr. Davy Kirkpatrick explains the weird and wonderful solar systems we know about. Dr. Davy Kirkpatrick explains the weird and wonderful solar systems we know about. Dr. Davy Kirkpatrick explains the weird and wonderful solar systems we know about. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-14,22116886 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116888-Do-Other-Solar-Systems-Exist Dr. Davy Kirkpatrick discusses extrasolar planets. Dr. Davy Kirkpatrick discusses extrasolar planets. Dr. Davy Kirkpatrick discusses extrasolar planets. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-14,22116888 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116890-What-Is-a-Brown-Dwarf Dr. Davy Kirkpatrick explains the nature of one of the most unusual objects in space. Dr. Davy Kirkpatrick explains the nature of one of the most unusual objects in space. Dr. Davy Kirkpatrick explains the nature of one of the most unusual objects in space. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-14,22116890 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116892-How-Do-Stars-Live-and-Die Dr. Michelle Thaller explains the life cycle of stars. Dr. Michelle Thaller explains the life cycle of stars. Dr. Michelle Thaller explains the life cycle of stars. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-14,22116892 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116894-Why-Is-Spitzer-Painted-Black Dr. Michelle Thaller explains the color scheme of the Spitzer Space Telescope. Dr. Michelle Thaller explains the color scheme of the Spitzer Space Telescope. Dr. Michelle Thaller explains the color scheme of the Spitzer Space Telescope. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-14,22116894 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116896-Why-Are-Solar-Eclipses-Only-Visible-in-Some-Parts-of-the-World Dr. Susan Stolovy answers the question of why only certain regions can see a solar eclipse. Dr. Susan Stolovy answers the question of why only certain regions can see a solar eclipse. Dr. Susan Stolovy answers the question of why only certain regions can see a solar eclipse. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-14,22116896 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116898-What-Causes-an-Eclipse-of-the-Moon Doris Daou explains what causes eclipses. Doris Daou explains what causes eclipses. Doris Daou explains what causes eclipses. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-14,22116898 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116900-Why-Does-the-Moon-Look-Like-It-Changes Doris Daou answers a question about the phases of the moon. Doris Daou answers a question about the phases of the moon. Doris Daou answers a question about the phases of the moon. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-14,22116900 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116901-Can-You-Feel-a-Solar-Wind Dr. Robert Hurt answers a question about solar physics. Dr. Robert Hurt answers a question about solar physics. Dr. Robert Hurt answers a question about solar physics. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-14,22116901 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22116902-Why-Doesn-t-the-Moon-Fall-Down Doris Daou answers a question about gravity and orbits. Doris Daou answers a question about gravity and orbits. Doris Daou answers a question about gravity and orbits. tag:odeo.com,2005-10-14,22116902 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0700 no Ask an Astronomer Videos Astronomy astronomer NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ask an astronomer infrared astronomy ipac