What is an Astronomical Observatory?
A brief description of what constitutes and astronomical observatory with a few examples in the real world that you have probably heard of.
20 Heinä 20231min
What is Occam's Razor?
A brief description of the philosophical concept known as Occam's Razor, which asserts that “the simplest explanation of a particular natural phenomenon is usually the correct one.”
19 Heinä 20231min
Why is the Webb Telescope Optimized to Observe Infrared Light?
A brief description of why the Webb Telescope is optimized to observe infrared light. Hint: it has to do with the four main science areas that it will be studying: “Other Worlds,” “Star Lifecycle,” “G...
4 Tammi 20232min
What are the Main Science Goals of the Webb Telescope?
A brief description of the four main science goals of the James Webb Space Telescope - “Other Worlds,” “Star Lifecycle,” “Galaxies Over Time,” and “Early Universe.”
4 Tammi 20232min
What is the Hubble Space Telescope?
A brief description of the Hubble Space Telescope and its scientific capabilities.
14 Joulu 20221min
Why Do We Put Telescopes in Space?
A brief description of the two primary reasons why we send telescopes into space to observe and study celestial objects.
14 Joulu 20221min
What is Meant by Spiral Nebula?
A brief historical summary of what we mean when we refer to "Spiral Nebulae."
19 Kesä 20221min
