astrophysics – Wanderings

NASA captures 3 years of our sun’s peak activity in a 3 minute video

Ra, the Sun God, has moods. Shot at NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), this fascinating 3 minute time-lapse video captures 3 years of our sun’s peak activity during it’s “normal” 11 year cycle.

Watching it, I felt quite vulnerable… (more…)

By Decaf, 13 years ago

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REAL Stephen Colbert interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson ~ Montclair Kimberley Academy

Stephen Colbert (out of character, as himself) interviews astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson at the prep school MontClair Kimberley Academy. The topics are far ranging, but orbit around science, culture, truth, and Tyson’s enthusiasm for learning–all wrapped in good, biting humor and mutual respect. Stephen Colbert Interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson at Read more

By Decaf, 14 years ago