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A Tour of GOODS (10-14-2010)
The most powerful telescopes on the ground and in space have joined forces over the last decade in a unique observing campaign, known as GOODS, which reaches across the spectrum and deep back into cosmic time.
The most powerful telescopes on the ground and in space have joined forces over the last decade in a unique observing campaign, known as GOODS, which reaches across the spectrum and deep back into cosmic time.
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G327.1-1.1 in 60 Seconds (10-08-2010)
G327.1-1.1 is the aftermath of a massive star that exploded as a supernova in the Milky Way galaxy.
- Related Links:
-- Pushing the Envelope
-- Tour of G327.1-1.1
G327.1-1.1 is the aftermath of a massive star that exploded as a supernova in the Milky Way galaxy.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Pushing the Envelope
-- Tour of G327.1-1.1
Rosette Nebula in 60 Seconds (09-17-2010)
This spectacular image shows the Rosette star formation region, which is located about 5,000 light years from Earth.
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-- The Heart of a Rose
-- Tour of Rosette Nebula
This spectacular image shows the Rosette star formation region, which is located about 5,000 light years from Earth.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- The Heart of a Rose
-- Tour of Rosette Nebula
Super-volcano M87 in 60 Seconds (09-03-2010)
This composite image from NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory with radio data from the Very Large Array shows a cosmic volcano being driven by a black hole in the center of the M87 galaxy.
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-- Galactic Super-volcano in Action
-- Tour of Super-volcano M87
This composite image from NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory with radio data from the Very Large Array shows a cosmic volcano being driven by a black hole in the center of the M87 galaxy.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Galactic Super-volcano in Action
-- Tour of Super-volcano M87
CH Cyg in 60 Seconds (08-20-2010)
Deep within this optical image lies an intriguing system known as CH Cyg. CH Cyg is a binary star system containing a white dwarf that feeds from the wind of a red giant star.
- Related Links:
-- A Close-up View of Codependent Stellar Living
-- Tour of CH Cyg
Deep within this optical image lies an intriguing system known as CH Cyg. CH Cyg is a binary star system containing a white dwarf that feeds from the wind of a red giant star.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- A Close-up View of Codependent Stellar Living
-- Tour of CH Cyg
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.

