Mountain Radio Astronomy

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Stellar Flares on the Tiniest Stars of All Apr 08, 2006

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Rachel Osten, University of Maryland, discusses her research on M-dwarf stars, which can produce flares that are much stronger than solar flares.

Life Cycles of the Rich and Famous Stars Mar 25, 2006

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Tom Troland, University of Kentucky, chats about the role magnetic fields play in forming stars, his life as an astronomy professor, and how his dad got him started.

Z Machines Feb 11, 2006

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Not only does Andy Harris (U. Maryland) search for distant galaxies, but he designs his own equipment with which to do it. Learn more about Harris' work on a Z machine that will enable him and others to search for the most distant galaxies.

The Beginning of Radio Astronomy Feb 03, 2006

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What a Gem! During a recent spring-cleaning at the local radio station, a recording of a 1996 interview with the father of radio astronomy, Grote Reber was found. Enjoy learning about the science AND the man!

The Most Distant Objects in the Universe Jan 14, 2006

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Astronomer Yuri Kovalev, chats about growing up in Russia and using the largest telescope on Earth to image radio jets in the most distant objects in the universe: quasars. You'll also hear from amateur astronomer Bob Anderson who describes the January-February night sky.

Wild Wonderful M82 Dec 10, 2005

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Astronomer Kristy Dyer, Naval Research Lab is using the GBT to image M82, a starburst galaxy in Ursa Major. Her goal: to learn what triggers star formation.

Prebiotic Molecules Nov 12, 2005

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Astronomer Mike Hollis of NASA-Goddard and colleagues are searching for large organic molecules in the interstellar medium. Learn more about these molecules of prebiotic significance.

Pulsars, Globular Clusters, and the Best Clocks in the Universe Oct 08, 2005

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Astronomer Scott Ransom has discovered 30 pulsars and counting in a globular cluster known as Terzan 5. Learn more about these bizarre spinning neutron stars.

Carbon Monoxide in Quasars Sep 10, 2005

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Kirsten Knudson describes galaxies containing super massive black holes and her work to detect Carbon Monoxide in the surrounding gas and dust.

Deep Impact! Jul 09, 2005

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Astronomer Amy Lovell (Agnes Scott College), takes time from observing to describe how she uses the GBT to detect evidence of water in Comet Tempel 1-- post collision with the NASA Impactor.

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