What are the different kinds of stars? Why does classification in astronomy make no sense? How the heck do we define a “star”, anyway?
Dec 1st: Astro101 Part 3 – What is a Star?
Paul M. Sutter Archive
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
Sep 1st: Why Aren’t There More Black Physicists?
What are the accomplishments of black astronomers and physicists? Why does diversity remain so low in higher education, especially physics? What can we do to prevent bias and discrimination? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!