This week Cosmic Perspective: Dutch Astronomy in Wider Society discuss with Professor Ewine van Dishoeck about JWST. More at #365DaysOfAstro
May 22nd: Is Pluto a Planet?
In 2006, Pluto was officially stripped of its planetary status. Now that debate is being reignited with some astronomers calling for the reinstatement of Pluto as a planet, arguing that the icy world should never have been demoted in the first place. So what is the deal? Is Pluto a planet?
Apr 15th: 100 Years of the International Astronomical Union
Even though they might be scattered around our planet, astronomers have a way to come together to work out issues that face their entire field of study. It’s called the International Astronomical Union, and they’re the ones who work out the new names for stars, and sometimes de-planet beloved Kuiper Belt Objects.
August 2nd: Solar System Nomenclature
Date: August 2, 2010 Title: Solar System Nomenclature Podcaster: Brian Gray Organization: Wilderness Center Astronomy Club - www.twcac.org Description: The names of planetary features follow...