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Questions on observational astronomy, optics, and astrophysics. Specializing in the evolution of stars, variable stars, supernovae, neuton stars/pulsars, black holes, quasars, and cosmology.
I was a professional astronomer (University of Texas, McDonald Observatory), lecturer at the Adler Planetarium, professor of astrophysics, and amateur astronomer for 42 years. I have made numerous telescopes, and I am currently building one of the largest private observatories in Canada.
StarDate, University of Texas, numerous Journal Publications
Hi Richard, Sorry - I forgot to include the link to Prof. Susskind's videos - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Eeuqh9QfNI Wow - a painter/decorator. Well, Einstein was a patent clerk! Although
Hello Richard, Let me preface my remarks with the comment that my research has not included the "early universe" nor the implications of quantum entanglement. But I can probably make a informed opinion
Hi Todd, Yes, indeed there is! But let me first say that one of the most important things you can do (IMHO) is just look (and learn, in the process). When you see things first hand (even through a small
Hello Taylor, A lot depends on the size of the asteroid. If it had enough mass to eject material beyond the "escape velocity" of the moon, the earth undoubtedly would be bombarded by a meteor storm
Hello Everette, You've asked a very interesting question, and one in which there has been some research, but no definitive answer. But I'll give you the best current guess. First, some history. You've
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