Ep. 24 Airborne Infrared Astronomy

HD and the Void by HD

Apr 16, 201823:16Technology

I have spoken about radio astronomy, so it makes sense to move on to infrared astronomy. The method for gathering infrared data involves telescopes mounted in planes that can fly above Earth's atmosphere, and there...

Related Episodes

Continue listening to more episodes from HD and the Void.

Ep. 34 Stargazing

Aug 26, 2019 - 15:36

Not enough people in the real world listened to my stories about my recent stargazing adventure, so I dis...

Ep. 33 Comets

May 27, 2019 - 20:21

There are over 3,500 comets that we know of, so this is just a brief overview of what comets are, and the...

Ep. 32 Black Holes

Apr 22, 2019 - 14:32

I have mentioned black holes in previous episodes, but now feels like the right time to talk about them i...

Ep. 31 Astrogeology

Mar 25, 2019 - 21:49

There is a branch of study where rocks and space meet (sometimes to explosive effect, when asteroids and...

Ep. 30 Coriolis Effect

Jan 21, 2019 - 20:25

The Coriolis force is a force in physics that has profound impact on us here on Earth. Listen to hear how...

Ep. 29 Unusual Scales

Dec 17, 2018 - 23:46

From Bortle to Torino, from asteroids to aliens, scientists have been working to classify experiences in...

Ep. 28 Tidal Forces

Aug 27, 2018 - 23:27

Tidal forces are not only the cause of ocean tides, but affect how satellites orbit objects in space, and...

Ep. 27 Edmond Halley

Jul 30, 2018 - 27:35

Edmond Halley was heavily involved in the establishment of modern astronomy, whether through his direct o...