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videos

Videos done by the director for educational purposes and from staff members.

2016 Lunar Eclipse
06:47
SketchFlygirl

2016 Lunar Eclipse

No music...sorry. Next time. Time speed up video of the lunar eclipse I did using a simple Nikon camera and a Newtonian Reflector telescope. To do better videos, please do not hesitate to donate. Page available at website.
Astrobiology - habitable zones
14:11
Paul Mason

Astrobiology - habitable zones

A description of habitable zones around stars and in the Milky Way and other galaxies.
Cosmic distance ladder
14:49
Paul Mason

Cosmic distance ladder

A description of the various methods used to measure distances in astronomy.
Comparative Planetology - Retention of atmospheres and geology
13:12
Paul Mason

Comparative Planetology - Retention of atmospheres and geology

A description of the planets, moons, and dwarf planets in the Solar System and how their mass and distance from the Sun determine their atmospheric properties.
Exoplanets
09:43
Paul Mason

Exoplanets

An introduction to the discoveries of planets beyond the Solar System.
Expansion of the universe and the hot Big-bang
12:48
Paul Mason

Expansion of the universe and the hot Big-bang

The history of our understanding of the expansion of the universe and evidence for a hot Big-bang.
The Local Group and Local Supercluster of galaxies
09:25
Paul Mason

The Local Group and Local Supercluster of galaxies

A description of the Local Group and Local Supercluster, known as the Virgo Supercluster, of galaxies.
McDonald Observatory November Otto

McDonald Observatory November Otto

Moving Otto for flat testing
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