245 episodes

This collection focuses on the study of astronomy through history. It includes materials from the earliest observations of the stars through discoveries of the 20th century. The instructor discusses major eras in astronomical discovery as well as major astronomers. The podcasts also look at how the scientific method has been used in major astronomical discoveries.

Historical Astronomy Robert Wagner

    • Science
    • 3.3 • 8 Ratings

This collection focuses on the study of astronomy through history. It includes materials from the earliest observations of the stars through discoveries of the 20th century. The instructor discusses major eras in astronomical discovery as well as major astronomers. The podcasts also look at how the scientific method has been used in major astronomical discoveries.

    Space Age - Dawn Spacecraft - Orbiting Asteroid Vesta

    Space Age - Dawn Spacecraft - Orbiting Asteroid Vesta

    • 9 min
    Space Age - Deep Impact - First Comet Impact

    Space Age - Deep Impact - First Comet Impact

    • 9 min
    Space Age - Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter - Studying Mars from Orbit

    Space Age - Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter - Studying Mars from Orbit

    • 10 min
    Space Age - Rosetta - First Craft to Orbit a Comet

    Space Age - Rosetta - First Craft to Orbit a Comet

    • 9 min
    Space Age - MESSENGER - Mercury Orbiter

    Space Age - MESSENGER - Mercury Orbiter

    • 9 min
    Space Age - Huygens - First Landing in the Outer Solar System

    Space Age - Huygens - First Landing in the Outer Solar System

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

3.3 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

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Very interesting!

Very educational! Not for those that need cartoon pictures to learn though. Thanks!

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