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Astronomy: The Big Bang (21 of 30) Nucleosynthesis (time = 3min to 20min) – Video

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Astronomy: The Big Bang (21 of 30) Nucleosynthesis (time = 3min to 20min)
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! In this video I will explain nucleosynthesis where 25% of hydrogen was converted to helium.

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Audubon State Park and Evansville museum teaming up to offer 'Astronomy Day'

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John James Audubon State Park and Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science are teaming up to offer a full day of activities for Astronomy Day on Saturday.

At the Evansville museum, volunteers will be on hand to help participants observe, learn, discover and explore the wonders of astronomy.

Following the daytime events, an evening lecture and viewing will take place at Audubon State Park.

Daytime activities will take place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Visitors can experience a mini astronomy exhibition, a meteorite display, a telescope display, a chance to make your own come and the opportunity to look at the sun through a solar telescope. Astronomy Day activities are free with museum admission. Five Koch Immersive Theater presentations will be offered at a special, one-day only price of $3 per person.

The evening events will take place at Audubon State Park and include a lecture by retired astronomer Joe Caruso. Following the lecture, the Moon, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will be targets for telescopes and public viewing at the golf course.

Some of the days events are weather permitting.

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How Does the Asteroid Belt Exert Influence on Its Neighbors? : Astronomy & the Solar System – Video

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How Does the Asteroid Belt Exert Influence on Its Neighbors? : Astronomy the Solar System
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It’s Raining Stars in the Chile Chill – Episode 13 of Astronomy: Secrets of the Universe Revealed – Video

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It #39;s Raining Stars in the Chile Chill - Episode 13 of Astronomy: Secrets of the Universe Revealed
It #39;s Raining Stars in the Chile Chill - Episode 13 of Astronomy: Secrets of the Universe Revealed Segment 1: [8:42] Chile Chill 1 This episode of the ESOcast introduces a new type of ESOcasts...

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STARGAZERS: Cornwall marks International Astronomy Day

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Published on May 11, 2014

By Adam Brazeau CORNWALL, Ontario - Eyes were on the skies as fans of the planets and stars celebrated International Astronomy Day in Cornwall Saturday morning.

SD&G BackYard Astronomers (BYA) members Dan Bobka (left) and Ray Lalonde (right) stand with a visitor at the BYA astronomy display.

The SD&G BackYard Astronomers (BYA) set up a variety of telescopes at the Second Street entrance of the Cornwall library for public viewing sessions.

Traditionally, most viewing is done during the night sky since darkness enhances the view. But local residents were able to see the unique surface of the sun in daylight through BYA's powerful telescopes.

Many attendees seized the opportunity to learn more about the world of astronomy from the area's most active stargazers.

"The BackYard Astronomers were happy to share the wonders of the night sky, the moon, and the sun with visitors," said Dan Bobka, BYA member.

Museums, astronomy clubs, and planetariums across the world took part in the annual event, which was founded in California in 1973 and started in Canada in the '80s.

BYA meets monthly and also when the sky is good for viewing. Anyone interested in astronomy locally can contact http://www.ca.groups.yahoo.com/Groups/BYA.

SD&G BackYard Astronomers (BYA) members Dan Bobka (left) and Ray Lalonde (right) stand with a visitor at the BYA astronomy display.

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Great view of Saturn this weekend; see it in the sky or online

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Saturn lovers, listen up! This weekend is your best chance to view the most gorgeous planet in our solar system for all of 2014, and you don't want to miss it.

On Saturday Saturn will be in opposition, which means it will be directly opposite the sun from the perspective of Earth. The ringed planet will rise into view just as the sun sets and will dip beneath the horizon just as the sun rises.

At the same time, Saturn will be closer to the Earth than any other time in 2014, so it will look bigger and brighter, and its rings will be visible in heightened detail compared to the rest of the year.

Saturn will be shining brightly in the night sky near the constellation Libra, but you will need a telescope to make out the planet's iconic rings.

According to Alan MacRobert ofSky and TelescopeMagazine, a telescope with an aperture just 2.6 inches wide should let you see the rings quite nicely, as well as Saturn's giant moon Titan. Larger telescopes will reveal more detail in the rings, and allow you to see more of the planet's many moons.

If you live in Los Angeles, and you don't have your own telescope, consider heading over to the Griffith Observatory, where you can look through public telescopes on the lawn for free until 10 p.m. PDT.

If you prefer to do your sky watching on the computer, the astronomy website Slooh.com will live stream a view of Saturn from its telescopes in the Canary Islands beginning at 6:30 p.m. PDT.

Happy Saturn watching!

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Astronomy: The Big Bang (15 of 30) Electroweak Era (time = 10^-12 sec) – Video

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Astronomy: The Big Bang (15 of 30) Electroweak Era (time = 10^-12 sec)
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! In this video I will explain the Electro Weak Era where the Nuclear Strong Force separated form the Grand Unified Force.

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Astronomy: The Big Bang (16 of 30) The Inflationary Period (time = 10^-35 to10^-12 sec) – Video

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Astronomy: The Big Bang (16 of 30) The Inflationary Period (time = 10^-35 to10^-12 sec)
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! In this video I will explain the Inflationary Period where the universe expanded by a factor of 10^50.

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Astronomy: The Big Bang (14 of 30) GUT: Grand Unification Era (time = 10^-43 sec) – Video

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Astronomy: The Big Bang (14 of 30) GUT: Grand Unification Era (time = 10^-43 sec)
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! In this video I will explain the GUT Era where gravity separates from the super force.

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Be sure to enjoy Astronomy Day

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There are plenty of ways to enjoy Astronomy Day in the Washington, D.C. area, says columnist Greg Redfern.

WASHINGTON -- Today is Astronomy Day in the United States and around the world. Since its inception in 1973 as a means to bring "Astronomy to the People," the day has been very successful in doing just that.

Astronomy Day is established by the lunar cycle so it changes from year to year. This is done to include the moon in telescope viewing when it's most dramatic, without it being so bright that it totally washes out the night sky.

Here in the DMV, we have a wonderful selection of astronomy clubs, colleges and museums that are dedicated to astronomy and space. Astronomy Day is also celebrated in October to take advantage of the changing night sky. October's Astronomy Day is October 4.

The Astronomical League, an organization comprised of more than 240 astronomy clubs and a major force in amateur astronomy, maintains the official Astronomy Day Webpage.

Though May 10 is the official Astronomy Day, related events go on throughout the month. The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC) will host one of the biggest Astronomy Day events in the DMV on May 31, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Each year, this has been a real crowd pleaser, as NOVAC goes all out with providing facilities, telescopes and speakers for the general public - especially families - to enjoy. I hope to be there this year with my own telescope.

I will be at George Mason University Observatory(check the website for weather updates)on May 12 to give a presentation on the Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater(CBIC). Afterwards, the Observatory's telescopes will be open to the public for observing.

You can see a monthly listing of DMV astronomy events at the Astronomy in D.C. Web site. This is a very nifty way to keep up on astronomy related events in our area. The site also has a comprehensive listing of resources that you can check to see what's in your area.

The night sky of May (once the clouds clear) has a great planetary lineup and a possible new meteor shower for skywatchers to enjoy.

Jupiter dominates the Western sky as it gets dark; it's the brightest "star" in that part of the sky. Binoculars held steady will show the four main moons of Jupiter. NASA's latest mission to Jupiter, Juno, is en route and will arrive in July 2016.

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