Neil & David Kipping Explore The Latest in Exoplanet Discovery

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Chapters & Sections (75)

0:24 The Dispersal of Stars and the Search for EX chapter 2
0:24 The Fate of Stars in the Galaxy
1:01 Neil deGrasse Tyson's Comedy Special and Personal Journey
2:04 Personal Experience with Astronomy and Education chapter 1
2:04 Introduction to Cool Worlds Lab
2:38 Cool Worlds and Exoplanets chapter
3:40 Discussion on Jupiter's Orbit and EXO Trojans chapter
4:42 Comparison of Solar Systems chapter
6:49 Balancing Research and Teaching chapter 4
6:49 Maintaining Freshness in Research
7:19 Graduate Student Supervision and Power Dynamics
7:50 PhD Defense Committee and Stumping
8:22 Challenges in Research and Operation
9:54 Introduction to Kepler Planet chapter 1
9:54 Why Kepler is important for finding cool worlds
10:26 Kepler Mission and Exomoons chapter 3
10:26 Kepler's discovery of a Jupiter twin with exomoons
11:28 Detecting exomoons using transit method
12:30 Limitations of detecting exomoons
13:01 Discussion on Building a Telescript Observatory chapter 5
13:01 Initial Thoughts on Telescript Observatory and Naming
13:31 Future Plans for Observing Plants and Atmosphere
14:03 Cosmic on Star Talk and Podcast Availability
14:33 Question from Sai about Occultations for Exomoon Detection
15:06 Discussion on Eclipses and Their Importance in Astronomy
16:09 Introduction to Radial Velocity Method chapter 4
16:09 Radial Velocity Method Explanation
16:40 Pitch Change and Gravitational Tug
17:12 Edge-on Systems vs Face-on Systems
18:13 Birth of the Sun and Star Nursery
19:15 Studying Star Chemistry and Family Reunions chapter 2
19:15 Measuring Star Chemistry and Comparing to Our Sun
19:47 Unique Chemical Fingerprints of Gas Clouds
20:18 Insights from Direct Imaging of Young Planetary Systems chapter 1
20:18 Birth of Other Stars and Planets, Insights for Our Own System
20:48 Introduction and Initial Questions chapter 1
20:48 Discovery of Jupiters in Young Systems and Rogue Planets
23:25 Star Rotation and Breakup Speed chapter
24:59 Magnetic Breaking and Angular Momentum Loss chapter
25:30 Magnetic Breaking and Astrophysics chapter 4
25:30 Magnetic Breaking in Stars and Astrophysics
26:01 Gyrochronology and Star Age
27:05 Future Telescope Upgrades and Goals
27:38 Habitable Worlds Observatory and Decadal Surveys
28:40 Introduction to JWST and its Capabilities chapter 1
28:40 JWST's Flagship Mission and Infrared Capabilities
29:12 JWST's Multifaceted Research Applications chapter 5
29:12 JWST's Ability to Observe the Early Universe and Gas Clouds
30:12 JWST's Interdisciplinary Research Potential
30:43 JWST's Ultraviolet Capability and High-Energy Universe Access
31:15 Funding for JWST and the Importance of Community Support
31:47 Cosmic Curiosity and Patreon Membership Perks
32:17 Introduction and Book Promotion chapter 3
32:17 Book Signing and Charity Link
32:48 Hamster Cinnamon and Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients
33:19 Astronomy Mysteries and Unexplained Phenomena
35:57 The Origin of Heavy Metals and the Universe's Manufacturing Method chapter 6
35:57 The Main Reason for the Universe's Interest in Heavy Metals
36:28 The Connection Between Stars and the Origin of Life
36:59 The Process of Molecules from Stars into Planets and Moons
37:29 The Possibility of Frozen Cores in Moons and the Universe's Evolution
38:01 The Fate of Planets and Moons in the Future and the Possibility of a Frozen Universe
38:34 The Frequency of Atypical Rotations in Planets and Other Astronomical Bodies
39:06 Discussion on Planet Rotation and Orbit chapter 4
39:06 Unusual Planet Rotation and Counter-Revolution
39:37 Measuring Orbit and Red/Blue Shifts
40:08 Resourcefulness in Science and Data Analysis
40:52 Constellations, Star Systems, and Planet Discovery
41:57 Reflections on Science and Technology Limitations chapter 1
41:57 Limitations of Technology in Science Discovery
42:58 The Future of Science and Technology chapter 4
42:58 Advancing Science with New Technologies and Perspectives
43:29 Exploring the Edge of Current Technology
44:00 The Cosmic Perspective on Science and Progress
44:31 Sharing Discoveries with the World

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