Radio Astronomy hosts Erika Carlson and Brianna Smart explain dark matter and the discovery of a galaxy with little or no dark matter. Dark matter has mass and can experience gravity but does not reflect light. Dark matter is extremely common in our universe, however it is invisible and cannot be seen with the naked […]
Radio Astronomy: The First Stars
What can a big antenna tell us about the very first stars that formed in the universe? Tune in today as Erika and new host Bri describe how an instrument the size of a kitchen table can make this incredible discovery!
Radio Astronomy: Cold, But Not Icy!
Where can you find cold lakes that aren’t frozen? Learn about the outer solar system with Zach and Erika today!
Radio Astronomy: An Old, Distant Sun
How do we know what our Sun will look like at the end of its life, in about 5 billion years? Jacqueline and Erika will describe today some recent observations of a far-off star thought to be acting similarly to how the Sun will.