Astronomer and author Linda Schweizer talks about her comprehensive new history of Palomar Observatory --- “Cosmic Odyssey: How Intrepid Astronomers At Palomar Observatory Changed Our View of the Universe” from MIT Press. We focus on Palomar’s early 20th century construction and history. Schweizer is an expert on every aspect of the observatory; its history, and its many astronomical discoveries.
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Episode 6 --- The Evolution of Intelligence on Earth and Beyond
Episode 5 --- The Trouble with Dark Matter
Episode 4 --- Is the Sun an Oddball Star?
Episode 3 ---- Will We Get Back to the Moon By 2024?
Episode 2 --- The Mysteries of Our Planet Venus
Episode 1 --- How to Find Microfossils on Mars
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