Astronomy

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vicki Greene: “Newton’s Unfinished Business”

    Watch video from the November 2 Thinking Out of the Lunchbox event. Vicki Greene, professor of Physics and Astronomy, spoke on “Newton’s Unfinished Business.” What is the universe really made of? From Newton onward, the concept of mass, or inertia, has been central to our understanding of the nature of… Read More

    Nov 3, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Listen: Making astronomy meaningful

    Professor of Astronomy David Weintraub wanted his students to remember more of what they learned in his introductory class than the answers to typical questions on a quiz show. That was a strong impetus for his book How Old Is The Universe? It strives to make astronomy understandable… Read More

    Oct 25, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Taking introductory astronomy beyond Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit

    Astronomer David Weintraub has given introductory astronomy a “CSI” format by following the scientific evidence that gives us the age of the universe and has put this in a popular science book. Read More

    Oct 7, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Looking up: VU pediatrician is top amateur astronomer

    There is a list, famous among astronomers, of 110 faint objects in the night sky, first cataloged by French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century. A “Messier marathon” is when astronomers begin at dusk and work until dawn, hoping to locate every single one, searching amid the field of… Read More

    Sep 2, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    How old is the universe? (part 6)

    Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking April 27 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read More

    Apr 28, 2011

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    How old is the universe? (part 5)

    Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking April 20 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read More

    Apr 21, 2011

  • How Old Is The Universe? book cover

    Stellar Nights program at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory examines age of universe

    Vanderbilt University Professor of Astronomy David Weintraub will present the second half of a lecture series titled "How Old is the Universe?" at the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory on Tuesday, May 3, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Read More

    Apr 19, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    How old is the universe? (part 4)

    Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking April 13 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read More

    Apr 14, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    How old is the universe? (part 3)

    Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking April 6 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read More

    Apr 11, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    New minor in scientific computing launched

    Educating students in diverse disciplines in scientific computing is the aim of a new interdisciplinary major being offered this fall. Read More

    Apr 1, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    How old is the universe? (part 2)

    Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking March 30 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read More

    Mar 31, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    How old is the universe? (part 1)

    Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking March 23 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read More

    Mar 24, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Inflationary cosmology on trial

    Watch video of the Seyfert Lecture featuring Dr. Paul J. Steinhardt, the Albert Einstein Professor in Science and director of the Princeton Center for Theoretical Science at Princeton University. Steinhardt, who is also on the faculty of both the Department of Physics and the Department of Astrophysical Sciences, spoke at Vanderbilt… Read More

    Mar 21, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Two-Part Stellar Nights program at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory examines age of universe

    March 8th and May 3rd lectures open to the public Vanderbilt University Professor of Astronomy David A. Weintraub will present a two-part lecture series titled “How Old is the Universe?” at the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. The first lecture will take place on Tuesday, March 8, and the second lecture… Read More

    Feb 15, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUCast: The Gift of Life

    Nathan’s journey to life takes a turn filled with hope, thanks to the greatest gift of all…a new heart. Watch this VUCast update on the child whose story touched us all. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Jan 28, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt’s role in largest digital sky image

    The Sloan Digital Sky Survey-III collaboration, which includes Vanderbilt University, has resulted in a picture of the sky so big that it would take 500,000 high-definition TVs to view it at full resolution. The color image contains more than a trillion pixels and covers about one-third of the entire sky. Read More

    Jan 13, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUCast: Vanderbilt’s ties to Goldilocks

    See how Vanderbilt helped find Goldilocks; find out which political science professor is helping NBC with election coverage; and you’re never too young to support the Commodores! [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Oct 22, 2010

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    Stellar Nights program Sept. 21 to focus on the hunt for new planets

    The Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory is celebrating the anniversary of “The Sloan Digital Sky Survey: Ten Years Observing the Universe” with a series of special Stellar Nights lectures this fall. “New Worlds on our Doorstep: Hunting for Planets” will be given by astronomer Joshua Pepper on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7… Read More

    Sep 16, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University

    Stellar Nights program Aug. 17 to focus on ‘dark energy,’ quasars and how galaxies are born

    Photo courtesy of Sloan Digital Sky Survey The Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory is celebrating the anniversary of “The Sloan Digital Sky Survey: Ten Years Observing the Universe” with a series of special Stellar Nights lectures this fall. “Galaxies, Quasars and the Universe” will be given by Andreas Berlind on Tuesday, Aug. Read More

    Aug 13, 2010