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The Star Field

The Star Field

By Active Galactic Videos

A podcast about the field of astronomy and the people who study space, as seen through the lens of a student. Featuring students and staff in the Astronomy department and Steward Observatory at The University of Arizona.
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Episode 6: Dr. Medeiros, NASA Booties, and Impostor Syndrome

The Star FieldAug 15, 2019

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Episode 6: Dr. Medeiros, NASA Booties, and Impostor Syndrome
Aug 15, 201919:55
Episode 5: Dr. Frye, the Spanish Inquisition, and the Challenge of Learning
Jul 15, 201913:42
Live Session 4: Dark Matter and the Future of Astronomy

Live Session 4: Dark Matter and the Future of Astronomy

In the fourth of The Star Field's live session episodes, Dr. Chris Impey takes questions from listeners.

Jul 01, 201950:18
Episode 4: Dr. Ziurys, the Leg, and Astronomical Resources
Jun 16, 201913:21
Live Session 3: Black Holes, and More Black Holes

Live Session 3: Black Holes, and More Black Holes

In the third of The Star Field's live session episodes, Dr. Chris Impey takes questions from listeners.

Jun 02, 201946:56
Episode 3: Dr. Willman, the Pope, and the Voyager Golden Record
May 15, 201916:16
Live Session 2: Galactic Morphology, The Black Hole Image, and More

Live Session 2: Galactic Morphology, The Black Hole Image, and More

 In the second of The Star Field's live session episodes, Dr. Chris Impey takes questions from listeners.

May 02, 201949:50
Episode 2: Dr. Zabludoff, the Budget, and Mars Explorers
Apr 16, 201916:24
Episode 1: Dr. Kratter, the Alien, and Moon Naming
Mar 16, 201917:54
Bonus: The Brian May Story

Bonus: The Brian May Story

Dr. Chris Impey tells the story of how he met astrophysicist Dr. Brian May, also known as the lead guitarist for Queen and opener for this year's Academy Awards.

Mar 14, 201904:13
Live Session 1: Relativity, the Age of the Universe, and More

Live Session 1: Relativity, the Age of the Universe, and More

In the first of The Star Field's live session episodes, Dr. Chris Impey takes questions from our listeners and discusses the speed of light, how old the universe is, and if we all have parallel selves.

Feb 09, 201946:43