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Learning by William William Gottemoller
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Learning by William is a podcast that explores the wonders in astronomy, physics, history, and the arts. New episodes post every Saturday at 11 AM EST, 10 AM CST.
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What is the James Webb Space Telescope? How Does it Compare to the Hubble Space Telescope?
The launch window is from 7:20 to 7:52 AM EST on December 25th, 2021! Tune in to see live broadcasts of the launch!!!!
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The Right to Privacy and the Abortion Debate
We discuss the right to privacy and its basis (Louis Brandeis), the justification for the right, the constitutional basis for abortion in Roe v. Wade, the two arguments regarding abortion (moral and constitutional approaches), along with the doctrines of stare decisis, selective incorporation, the "right to be left alone," substantive due process, equal protection of the laws, and undue burden.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Right_to_Privacy_(article)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incorporation_of_the_Bill_of_Rights#Selective_versus_total_incorporation
https://www.oyez.org/cases/1991/91-744
https://www.oyez.org/cases/1960/60
https://www.oyez.org/cases/1964/496
https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/19-1392
https://www.oyez.org/cases/1900-1940/268us652
https://www.oyez.org/cases/2019/17-1618 -
COVID-19 New Variant: A Case for "Cautious Optimism" With the Omicron Strain
The Omicron variant has caused considerable panic recently. Having many more mutations, a greater ability to reinfect, and potentially far more transmissibility, Omicron presents humanity with unprecedented danger. However, some recent developments may give us reason to be optimistic, not profoundly worried. In this episode, we present a speech discussing these stories and advocating "cautious optimism."
References:
(n.d.). Retrieved from https://osf.io/f7txy/
Miller, K. (2021, December 09). How Omicron Stacks Up Against the Delta Variant-Including Whether or Not We'll Need a New Vaccine. Retrieved from https://www.prevention.com/health/a38400888/omicron-vs-delta-covid-19-variant-comparison/
Pearson_Epidemics8_Omicron.pdf. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hA6Mec2Gq3LGqTEOj35RqSeAb_SmXpbI/view
Person, & Lapid, N. (2021, December 04). Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold virus. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/omicron-variant-may-have-picked-up-piece-common-cold-virus-2021-12-03/
Regencia, T., Melimopoulos, E., & Ibrahim, A. (2021, December 03). WHO says Omicron detected in 38 countries, no deaths reported. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/3/new-york-becomes-fourth-us-state-to-confirm-omicron-live
Situation Reports Obtained Through: Home - ProMED - ProMED-mail. (2020, December 10). Retrieved from https://promedmail.org/
Update on Omicron. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news/item/28-11-2021-update-on-omicron
Image Obtained Through Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=covid-19&title=Special:MediaSearch&go=Go&type=image -
What is Deep-Sky Astrophotography?
My Profile on Astrobin:
https://www.astrobin.com/users/WilliamGott/
Starburst Galaxy (Taken by the President of our Astronomical Society) - Astrobin
https://www.astrobin.com/gek830/
Astrophotography - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrophotography
Milky Way Image (a Shot I Took) - Astrobin
https://www.astrobin.com/be7t7j/
Apochromatic Lens - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apochromat
Bino-Refractor that is $27,310 - Deep Space Products
https://www.deepspaceproducts.com/product/cff-bino-refractor-160mm-oil-spaced-triplet-apochromat?gclid=CjwKCAjw1JeJBhB9EiwAV612y4Uq1I-9Q1J7o6-K9mAJFySwplVHqsM1z1FI7PLxqDb3_YqAuTLUbxoC0I4QAvD_BwE
Field Flattener - Night Sky Pix
https://nightskypix.com/what-does-a-field-flattener-do/
Petzval Lens - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petzval_lens
Newtonian Reflector - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtonian_telescope
Dolphin Nebula (Diffraction Spikes are Present on Stars) - Astrobin
https://www.astrobin.com/zihlpc/
Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmidt%E2%80%93Cassegrain_telescope
Telescope Pier - OPT Telescopes
https://optcorp.com/collections/telescope-piers
Planetarium Software - Wikipedia
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What is the History of Literature? - Part 3
For anyone who wants to hear only the information on the third part of the series on the history of literature, please skip to 5:45. The first 5:44 covers a new format this channel will take in the forthcoming months.
References:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GevT2W-HwTFphiWe_iitjmpteGMTcggQOhuep_Dhcjw/edit?usp=sharing -
What is the History of Literature? - Part 2
References:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GevT2W-HwTFphiWe_iitjmpteGMTcggQOhuep_Dhcjw/edit?usp=sharing
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