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May 17, 2013 — Generations of physicists have claimed that time is an illusion. But not all agree. In his book Time Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the Universe, theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that time exists—and he says time is key to understanding the evolution of the universe.
May 10, 2013 — Saul Perlmutter shared the 2011 Nobel Prize in physics for his discovery that the universe was expanding at an accelerating rate. Perlmutter explains how supernovae and other astronomical artifacts are used to measure the expansion rate, and explains what physicists are learning about "dark energy" — the mysterious entity thought to be driving the acceleration.
May 10, 2013 — The SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute's Jill Tarter has spent decades searching for the signals that would tell us we aren't alone in the cosmos. Tarter discusses the hunt, and what the presence of intelligent life elsewhere might tell us about our own future on Earth.
May 7, 2013 — Turns out our solar system — with its medium sized sun, its four small rocky planets, its four big gassy ones farther out — isn't like the others. We are unusual. Very unusual. Says one prominent astronomer, we are "a bit of a freak."
Apr 26, 2013 — The James Webb Space Telescope will succeed Hubble in 2018, boasting modern computers and a mirror with seven times the viewing area. Bob Hellekson, ATK Program Manager for the telescope, discusses the telescope's newly constructed wings, designed to support the telescope's folding mirror, and astrophysicist Stacy Palen talks about what the telescope may reveal about the cosmos.
Mars Call-in:
Archive of call-in about the Mars near encounter.
Mars' path over Canton
St. Lawrence University Physics Professor Dr. Aileen O'Donoghue
keeps an eye on the stars for North Country Public Radio.
Astronomy questions
for Dr. O'Donoghue.
Dr. O'Donoghue's Sky Events page
Astronomy Resources - astronomy related news, books and web resources.
More Astronomy Resources - submitted by Bruce McClure.
The sky at sunset on December 27, 2011
Venus, Jupiter, and about Fridays the 13th
Canton, NY, Jan 10, 2012 — St. Lawence University physics professor Aileen O'Donoghue talks astronomy with Martha Foley. She's got a lot to say about this year of Fridays the 13th; the first one is this Friday. Also, Venus is up in the evening sky, and Jupiter is moving its way. Go to full article
Physics in the news, Jupiter in the sky
Canton, NY, Oct 04, 2011 — St. Lawrence University physics professor Aileen O'Donoghue was in the NCPR studio this morning, just after two Americans and one Australian-American, Saul Perlmutter, Adam Riess and Brian Schmidt, were announced as this year's Nobel Prize winners in physics. Their analysis of exploding stars showed that the universe is expanding at an accelerated rate.
She and Martha Foley talked about their work and its implications, and about other recent news that neutrinos have been measured at speeds faster than the speed of light. O'Donoghue also gave tips on what to see in the night sky, and how: Jupiter and its moons, with good binoculars. Go to full article
She and Martha Foley talked about their work and its implications, and about other recent news that neutrinos have been measured at speeds faster than the speed of light. O'Donoghue also gave tips on what to see in the night sky, and how: Jupiter and its moons, with good binoculars. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Moon Watching
Paul Smiths, NY, Sep 22, 2011 — Why does the moon look bigger when it's on the horizon, than it does when it is high in the sky? Curt Stager shares some theories with Martha Foley. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Why is the sky blue?
Paul Smiths, NY, Sep 15, 2011 — Martha Foley poses the classic child's question. According to Dr. Curt Stager, the answer lies in the composition of the atmosphere, and in the refractive qualities of... Go to full article
The night sky: sun cycle is rising
Canton, NY, Aug 16, 2011 — St. Lawrence University physicist and astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue was in the studio this morning, with a heads-up on the night sky.
She gave Martha Foley the... Go to full article
She gave Martha Foley the... Go to full article
A summer sky of stars
Canton, NY, Jun 14, 2011 — Next Tuesday's solstice is usually taken as the beginning of summer in our region. The days are at their longest, but the short nights still remain awash with bright stars... Go to full article
The mid-winter night sky
Canton, NY, Jan 11, 2011 — Martha Foley talks with astronomer Aileen O'Donohue of St. Lawrence University about what's happening with the stars this time of year. Go to full article
Solstice, eclipse and a full moon
Canton, NY, Dec 15, 2010 — Next Monday night, December 20, is a big night: it's the solstice, and there'll be a full eclipse of the full moon. Here's hoping for clear skies! St. Lawrence University... Go to full article
Lots to see in the night sky
Canton, NY, Nov 09, 2010 — Venus, Jupiter, the Square of Pegasus and the Circle of Picses are just a few of the highlights in the night sky this time of year. St. Lawrence University Physics Professor... Go to full article
Wonders of the autumn night sky
Canton, NY, Sep 21, 2010 — Martha Foley talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about autumn and the night sky. The fall equinox occurs Wednesday night and as the summer night... Go to full article
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