web02.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:23:44 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Universe University - Episodes Tagged with “Astronomy” https://universeuniversity.fireside.fm/tags/astronomy Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0500 Universe University takes listeners on a cosmic adventure through outer space: from the history of human spaceflight and astronomy to the cutting edge theoretical physics. It is an entertaining and informative exploration of how human beings have sought and found answers to some of our most profound questions about the universe... as well as a look at those questions that are still unanswered. en-us episodic A journey through astronomy and space history to the outer boundaries of the universe. Universe University Production Universe University takes listeners on a cosmic adventure through outer space: from the history of human spaceflight and astronomy to the cutting edge theoretical physics. It is an entertaining and informative exploration of how human beings have sought and found answers to some of our most profound questions about the universe... as well as a look at those questions that are still unanswered. no Space, Astronomy, SETI, History, Space Travel, space race, armstrong, first man, cosmos, spacex, History, education, Mars, Elon Musk, Space Shuttle, black hole Universe University Production show@universeuniversity.space EPISODE 23: THE AXIS OF EVIL http://universeuniversity.fireside.fm/47 d7d3aefe-1db7-4248-863d-b8824173002a Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0500 Universe University Production full Universe University Production The big bang theory causes controversy and debate among cosmologists in the 20th century. 25:55 no In the latter half of the 20th century, the "steady state theory" was proposed as an alternative to the controversial big bang theory until a pair of young radio astronomers stumbled upon a strange radio signal coming from every corner of the sky. Their Nobel Prize winning discovery would answer many questions about the big bang... but the dawn of the space age raised some confounding new questions that astronomers are still trying to comprehend. EDITED BY: Jilyana Solis REFERENCES: 'Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos' by Dennis Overbye 'Astronomers Reveal a Cosmic Axis of Evil' by Liverpool John Moores University Astronomy Magazine MUSIC: "Nonstop" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/License "Thunder Dreams" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/License "Shores of Avalon" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/License NASA, JWST, james webb space telescope, cosmology, big bang In the latter half of the 20th century, the "steady state theory" was proposed as an alternative to the controversial big bang theory until a pair of young radio astronomers stumbled upon a strange radio signal coming from every corner of the sky. Their Nobel Prize winning discovery would answer many questions about the big bang... but the dawn of the space age raised some confounding new questions that astronomers are still trying to comprehend.

EDITED BY: Jilyana Solis

REFERENCES:

'Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos' by Dennis Overbye

'Astronomers Reveal a Cosmic Axis of Evil'
by Liverpool John Moores University
Astronomy Magazine

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"Nonstop" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Thunder Dreams" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Shores of Avalon" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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]]> In the latter half of the 20th century, the "steady state theory" was proposed as an alternative to the controversial big bang theory until a pair of young radio astronomers stumbled upon a strange radio signal coming from every corner of the sky. Their Nobel Prize winning discovery would answer many questions about the big bang... but the dawn of the space age raised some confounding new questions that astronomers are still trying to comprehend.

EDITED BY: Jilyana Solis

REFERENCES:

'Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos' by Dennis Overbye

'Astronomers Reveal a Cosmic Axis of Evil'
by Liverpool John Moores University
Astronomy Magazine

MUSIC:

"Nonstop" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Thunder Dreams" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Shores of Avalon" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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]]> Episode 21: The Great UFO Debate http://universeuniversity.fireside.fm/44 425c9a96-234f-4dd7-90b2-18d70d2fc63b Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Universe University Production full Universe University Production UFOs or UAPs are in the news again. Are extraterrestrials visiting the Earth? 32:51 no Are UFOs a worthy subject for scientific study? Is it really possible - or likely - that the Earth is currently being visited by extraterrestrials from other planets? On this controversial issue, how does one separate truth from fiction, myth from reality, and hoaxes from fact? In a series of congressional hearings, at least one high ranking member of the American intelligence community has claimed that multiple crashed UFOs with alien creatures on board have been recovered in the United States. This claim is not new. A famous announcement about a crashed flying saucer was made in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. But is there any truth to this account? The subject of UFOs - both historically and in the present day - is worthy of cauatious, skeptical, and objective consideration. EDITED BY: Jilyana Solis REFERENCES: 'The Edge of Reality' by J. Allen Hynek and Jacques Vallee 'Are UFOs a National Security Risk? Hearing puts Pentagon on Notice' by Ellen Mitchell, The Hill.com 'In Search of: UFO Coverups', Alan Landsburg Productions 'The Close Encounters Man: How One Man Made the World Believe in UFOs' by Mark O'Connell MUSIC: "Shores of Avalon" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Nonstop" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Walz of the Carnies" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Ossuary 1: A Begining" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ astronomy, UFO, UAP, aliens, SETI, extraterrestrials Are UFOs a worthy subject for scientific study? Is it really possible - or likely - that the Earth is currently being visited by extraterrestrials from other planets? On this controversial issue, how does one separate truth from fiction, myth from reality, and hoaxes from fact?

In a series of congressional hearings, at least one high ranking member of the American intelligence community has claimed that multiple crashed UFOs with alien creatures on board have been recovered in the United States. This claim is not new. A famous announcement about a crashed flying saucer was made in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. But is there any truth to this account?

The subject of UFOs - both historically and in the present day - is worthy of cauatious, skeptical, and objective consideration.

EDITED BY: Jilyana Solis

REFERENCES:

'The Edge of Reality'
by J. Allen Hynek and Jacques Vallee

'Are UFOs a National Security Risk? Hearing puts Pentagon on Notice'
by Ellen Mitchell, The Hill.com

'In Search of: UFO Coverups', Alan Landsburg Productions

'The Close Encounters Man: How One Man Made the World Believe in UFOs'
by Mark O'Connell

MUSIC:

"Shores of Avalon" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Nonstop" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Walz of the Carnies" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Ossuary 1: A Begining" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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]]> Are UFOs a worthy subject for scientific study? Is it really possible - or likely - that the Earth is currently being visited by extraterrestrials from other planets? On this controversial issue, how does one separate truth from fiction, myth from reality, and hoaxes from fact?

In a series of congressional hearings, at least one high ranking member of the American intelligence community has claimed that multiple crashed UFOs with alien creatures on board have been recovered in the United States. This claim is not new. A famous announcement about a crashed flying saucer was made in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. But is there any truth to this account?

The subject of UFOs - both historically and in the present day - is worthy of cauatious, skeptical, and objective consideration.

EDITED BY: Jilyana Solis

REFERENCES:

'The Edge of Reality'
by J. Allen Hynek and Jacques Vallee

'Are UFOs a National Security Risk? Hearing puts Pentagon on Notice'
by Ellen Mitchell, The Hill.com

'In Search of: UFO Coverups', Alan Landsburg Productions

'The Close Encounters Man: How One Man Made the World Believe in UFOs'
by Mark O'Connell

MUSIC:

"Shores of Avalon" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Nonstop" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Walz of the Carnies" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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"Ossuary 1: A Begining" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)
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]]> Episode 10: Black Holes: Windows to Oblivion http://universeuniversity.fireside.fm/21 ee4d71b6-4298-45b0-96b7-c3f0c53c48e2 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:15:00 -0500 Universe University Production full Universe University Production It was Albert Einstein who showed us just how strange the fabric of the universe really is... but black holes raise questions that are even more paradoxical. 1:00:28 no A European patent clerk with an overactive imagination revealed to the world the very fabric of space and time. But decades later, the discovery of black holes would reveal far more challenging facts about the nature of our universe: gaping holes in the very fabric of reality itself. Within the depths of black holes, we might find the keys to a comprehensive and unifiying understanding of quantum mechanics and General Relativity... or we might find a window to oblivion. If you would like to make a contribution to the program, click this link: https://www.patreon.com/universeuniversity?fbclid=IwAR0GJjAwa3C1f8KKxDi7aeGVEO-Ou3dL10vmf1kQHjssQu5eEgmCkyNFMgw PHOTO CAPTION: X-ray emissions as captured by the orbiting Chandra X-Ray Observatory. REFERENCES: "The Curious History of Relativity: How Einstein's Theory of Gravity was Lost and Then Found Again" by Jean Eisenstaedt "Cygnus X-1" StarDate.org http://blackholes.stardate.org/objects/factsheet-Cygnus-X-1.html "Case Study: John Michell and Black Holes" amnh.org https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/curriculum-collections/cosmic-horizons/case-study-john-michell-and-black-holes MUSIC: "Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Heavy Heart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Americana" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Ossuary 1: A Begining" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Ossuary 5: Rest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Einstein, Black Holes, Space, NASA, Yale, Astronomy, Singularity A European patent clerk with an overactive imagination revealed to the world the very fabric of space and time. But decades later, the discovery of black holes would reveal far more challenging facts about the nature of our universe: gaping holes in the very fabric of reality itself. Within the depths of black holes, we might find the keys to a comprehensive and unifiying understanding of quantum mechanics and General Relativity... or we might find a window to oblivion.

If you would like to make a contribution to the program, click this link: https://www.patreon.com/universeuniversity?fbclid=IwAR0GJjAwa3C1f8KKxDi7aeGVEO-Ou3dL10vmf1kQHjssQu5eEgmCkyNFMgw

PHOTO CAPTION: X-ray emissions as captured by the orbiting Chandra X-Ray Observatory.

REFERENCES:

"The Curious History of Relativity: How Einstein's Theory of Gravity was Lost and Then Found Again" by Jean Eisenstaedt

"Cygnus X-1" StarDate.org
http://blackholes.stardate.org/objects/factsheet-Cygnus-X-1.html

"Case Study: John Michell and Black Holes" amnh.org
https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/curriculum-collections/cosmic-horizons/case-study-john-michell-and-black-holes

MUSIC:

"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Heavy Heart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Americana" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Ossuary 1: A Begining" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Ossuary 5: Rest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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]]> A European patent clerk with an overactive imagination revealed to the world the very fabric of space and time. But decades later, the discovery of black holes would reveal far more challenging facts about the nature of our universe: gaping holes in the very fabric of reality itself. Within the depths of black holes, we might find the keys to a comprehensive and unifiying understanding of quantum mechanics and General Relativity... or we might find a window to oblivion.

If you would like to make a contribution to the program, click this link: https://www.patreon.com/universeuniversity?fbclid=IwAR0GJjAwa3C1f8KKxDi7aeGVEO-Ou3dL10vmf1kQHjssQu5eEgmCkyNFMgw

PHOTO CAPTION: X-ray emissions as captured by the orbiting Chandra X-Ray Observatory.

REFERENCES:

"The Curious History of Relativity: How Einstein's Theory of Gravity was Lost and Then Found Again" by Jean Eisenstaedt

"Cygnus X-1" StarDate.org
http://blackholes.stardate.org/objects/factsheet-Cygnus-X-1.html

"Case Study: John Michell and Black Holes" amnh.org
https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/curriculum-collections/cosmic-horizons/case-study-john-michell-and-black-holes

MUSIC:

"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Heavy Heart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Americana" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Ossuary 1: A Begining" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Ossuary 5: Rest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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]]> Episode 5 Preview http://universeuniversity.fireside.fm/9 56751072-5a80-47f7-b320-2a361f8118b2 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 03:00:00 -0500 Universe University Production full Universe University Production Preview of Episode 5. 1:38 no For over a millenium, our understanding of the universe and our place within it had been deeply flawed. A few pioneers in astronomy concieved of the universe in a different way, challenging the established order. Yet one of them was more brazen than all the others. His name was Galileo and he is considered the father of modern science... but in the eyes of the Catholic Church, he was also a heretic. Join us for Episode 5: The Heretic on November 19th. "Heavy Heart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ astronomy, Copernicus, Galileo, Jupiter, voyager, Ptolemy, telescope, Carl Sagan For over a millenium, our understanding of the universe and our place within it had been deeply flawed. A few pioneers in astronomy concieved of the universe in a different way, challenging the established order. Yet one of them was more brazen than all the others. His name was Galileo and he is considered the father of modern science... but in the eyes of the Catholic Church, he was also a heretic.

Join us for Episode 5: The Heretic on November 19th.

"Heavy Heart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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]]> For over a millenium, our understanding of the universe and our place within it had been deeply flawed. A few pioneers in astronomy concieved of the universe in a different way, challenging the established order. Yet one of them was more brazen than all the others. His name was Galileo and he is considered the father of modern science... but in the eyes of the Catholic Church, he was also a heretic.

Join us for Episode 5: The Heretic on November 19th.

"Heavy Heart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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