Non-physical Cosmology
In this section, explore the questions posed by non-physical cosmology, which focuses on why and how the universe exists.
In this section, explore the questions posed by non-physical cosmology, which focuses on why and how the universe exists. Less
What did Hubble's law establish about our universe?
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American astronomer Edwin Hubble used his telescope to study the light from neighboring galaxies...
Science Channel
Site Director, Curiosity.com
How do exoplanets get their names?
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TRANSCRIPT: The first normal extrasolar planet discovered was 51 Peg B, and so it goes around the...
Dr. Gerard van Belle
Astronomer, Lowell Observatory
Which technological breakthroughs in astronomy have been surprising?
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TRANSCRIPT: I think the thing that has surprised me the most with the technological breakthroughs...
Dr. Gerard van Belle
Astronomer, Lowell Observatory
Can ground-based telescopes compete with space-based telescopes?
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TRANSCRIPT: So with a space-based telescope versus a ground-based telescope, if you can afford...
Dr. Gerard van Belle
Astronomer, Lowell Observatory
How do astronomers combine many telescopes to capture larger images?
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TRANSCRIPT: In astronomy, over about the last 30 years, there've been radio telescopes where you...
Dr. Gerard van Belle
Astronomer, Lowell Observatory
What is Hubble's Law?
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American astronomer Edwin Hubble formulated his law in 1929 after observing the red shifts of...
Science Channel
Site Director, Curiosity.com
How did Newton's discovery of gravity advance astronomy?
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English scientist Isaac Newton discovered gravity while observing how an apple fell from a tree. He...
Discovery Channel
Site Director, Curiosity.com
