Black Cat Astronomy
Black Cat Astronomy is all about the scientific wonders of the universe.
From the planets, moons and asteroids in our own solar system to far distant galaxies. From Stars and interstellar gas clouds to neutron stars and black holes. And of course about what you see when you look up in the night sky.
Join me for a new, exciting and easy going 10 to 15 minute episode every week.
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The Noether Theorem
A very brief and simple introduction to the Noether theorem. A beautiful mathematical theorem that had an enormous impact on our modern day understanding of physics.
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Purple Earth
There was likely a time where the waters of earth where purple. In this episode we explore why. And what that means for our search for life outside earth.
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How to find life
Ever since mankind learned that there are other worlds besides earth out there in the cosmos we have been wondering:
What is going on on those worlds?
Is there anything alive out there?
Maybe even intelligent civilizations?
In this episode we don't answer those questions, because nobody knows the answer - yet. What we will do is to discuss a few ways of how these questions could be answered. And you will get to hear my own personal predictions of when I will have an answer for you.
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Heavy Metal
In this episode we go for the big picture. Where does the gold in your wedding ring and the platinum in the catalytic converter in your car your come from? And why do we have so much of it?
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Matariki
In this episode we are exploring some of the astronomical background of Matariki the new year festival of the Maori from New Zealand.