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60-Second Adventures in Astronomy - for iPad/Mac/PC

by The Open University

Ever wondered where the Universe came from? Or more importantly, where it's headed? Voiced by David Mitchell, this series of 60 second animations examines different scientific concepts from the big bang to relativity, from black holes to dark matter. The series also explores the possibility of life beyond Earth and considers why David Bowie is still none the wiser about life on Mars.

Episodes

The Big Bang

1m · Published 20 Dec 13:52

Just how big was the Big Bang? Discover how scientists have calculated the exact volume of the noise created at the birth of the Universe.

Transcript -- The Big Bang

0s · Published 20 Dec 13:52

Transcript -- Just how big was the Big Bang? Discover how scientists have calculated the exact volume of the noise created at the birth of the Universe.

Supernovae

1m · Published 20 Dec 13:42

What happens when a star explodes? Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where exactly your favourite silver necklace comes from.

Transcript -- Supernovae

0s · Published 20 Dec 13:42

Transcript -- What happens when a star explodes? Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where exactly your favourite silver necklace comes from.

Exoplanets

1m · Published 20 Dec 13:35

We can't see exoplanets, but we know they're there. This episode explores how scientists have studied distant stars to learn more about the invisible planets that orbit them.

Transcript -- Exoplanets

0s · Published 20 Dec 13:35

Transcript -- We can't see exoplanets, but we know they're there. This episode explores how scientists have studied distant stars to learn more about the invisible planets that orbit them.

A Day on Mercury

1m · Published 20 Dec 13:27

No-one on Mercury could claim there's not enough hours in the day. Find out how you'd pass the time on a planet where a single day lasts two years.

Transcript -- A Day on Mercury

0s · Published 20 Dec 13:27

Transcript -- No-one on Mercury could claim there's not enough hours in the day. Find out how you'd pass the time on a planet where a single day lasts two years.

The Rotating Moon

1m · Published 20 Dec 13:21

The Moon is like a loyal servant to a Queen, and never turns its back on the Earth. Discover how the Moon's orbit means we always see it's best side.

Transcript -- The Rotating Moon

0s · Published 20 Dec 13:21

Transcript -- The Moon is like a loyal servant to a Queen, and never turns its back on the Earth. Discover how the Moon's orbit means we always see it's best side.

60-Second Adventures in Astronomy - for iPad/Mac/PC has 28 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 18:19. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on December 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 21st, 2024 17:13.

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