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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.
December's Geminid Shower
What's Up in the Winter Sky
Dec 14, 2004 — There's a lot of night-time to enjoy these days. Martha Foley talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about sky-gazing in mid-December. Go to full article
The Lunar Eclipse from an Adirondack Mountain
Oct 28, 2004 — Last night, the earth passed between the sun and the full moon, creating a spectacular lunar eclipse. The moon glowed orange over the north country. Clear skies in much of our listening area made for wonderful viewing. Brian Mann and a friend climbed a mountain in the Adirondacks to get a slightly closer look. He sends this audio postcard. Go to full article
Wednesday's Night Sky: Eclipse of the Hunter's Moon
Oct 26, 2004 — According to folklore, October's full moon is called the "Hunter's Moon." Wednesday night at 9:14 pm the moon will begin moving toward total eclipse. Martha Foley and St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue talk about the last eclipse of the year. Go to full article
September Star Trekking?Morning Planets & the Autumnal Equinox
Sep 14, 2004 — Martha Foley talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about some of the highlights of the late summer and early autumn sky. Morning is the time to... Go to full article
The Night Sky Behind the Clouds
Mar 19, 2004 — Martha Foley looks skyward with astronomer and physicist Aileen O'Donogue of St. Lawrence University. They cover the spring equinox, Mercury on the horizon, and a "new" body... Go to full article
January's Night Sky: Cold Moon and Bright Saturn
Jan 27, 2004 — St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue explains the heavens during these cold January nights. Go to full article
Adirondack Boosters Gleeful Over Mars Rock
Jan 23, 2004 — NASA scientists are planning some serious trouble-shooting today, hoping to regain contact with the Mars rover "Spirit". It's been two days since we've heard from "Spirit",... Go to full article
Star Talk: A Look at the December Sky
Dec 16, 2003 — What is a solstice, anyway? Where's Mars these days? St. Lawrence University Astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue considers the December sky and takes listener questions. Go to full article
The Stellar Wonders of Autumn
Nov 04, 2003 — Martha Foley talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about solar storms, northern lights and a lunar eclipse. Go to full article
Mars: A Close Encounter Call-in
Aug 28, 2003 — Mars is closer to Earth than it's been in 60,000 years. Host Martha Foley and St. Lawrence University astronomers Aileen O'Donoghue and Jeff Miller held a special call-in on... Go to full article
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