What’s the difference between a “dwarf” and “giant” star? How are stars born? What happens when stars die? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!
Dec 15th: What Happens When Stars Die?
Paul M. Sutter Archive
Dec 1st: Astro101 Part 3 – What is a Star?
What are the different kinds of stars? Why does classification in astronomy make no sense? How the heck do we define a “star”, anyway?
Nov 17th: Astro101 Part 2 – Who lives in the solar system?
How did the solar system form? What is a “planet” and who decided that? Just how much space is in space?
Nov 3rd: Astro101 Part 1 – Why bother with astronomy?
It’s time for school! Astro101 series with @PaulMattSutter will discuss why did people used to study astronomy? Why do they continue to study astronomy?
Oct 22nd: Could the “emdrive” really work?
What does the “emdrive” claim to do? How does it violate almost all of known physics? What were the problems with the experiments? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!
Oct 8th: Wet Mars For Real?
Water on Mars after all? Can black holes change shape? Could we even recognize life?
Oct 6th: What’s really at the center of a black hole?
What can possibly replace the singularity? What are Planck stars and Gravastars? What’s it like to fall into a rotating black hole?
Sep 24th: Is There Really Life on Venus?
Today Paul will dig deep into the potential discovery of life on Venus
Sep 15th: Can Planets Survive the Death of Their Star?
When stars die, do their planets die too? What can possibly survive after a supernova explosion? How will the death of the sun affect our solar system? Can zombie planets rise from the dead?
Sep 3rd: The Election Day Asteroid is Lame
About the Asteroid That Will Destroy Earth Right Before Election Day Hmm really? Listen to today’s space radio with @PaulMattSutter at #365DaysOfAstro