Mountain Radio Astronomy: Recent Episodes
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Ever wonder about radio astronomy? Join us at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, WV for fascinating interviews with astronomers who are using the largest fully steerable telescope in the world: The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telelscope. Each episode is about 20-30 minutes in length.
Mike Holstine, Business Manager and engineer at the NRAO in Green Bank, describes the project to replace the GBT track this summer.
Dr. Jay Lockman of NRAO discusses how bubbles can form in the Milky Way, and tells us we might be in one.
Dr. Jules Harnett describes her work, daily life and other adventures at the South Pole.
Dr. Jim Condon of NRAO chats about what we know and what we DON'T know about the universe.
Dr. Frank Ghigo of NRAO, talks about the founding of NRAO in 1956 and the Observatory's early years
Bruce Campbell, National Air and Space Museum astronomer, describes how he maps the moon through the use of radar.
Scott Ransom, NRAO astronomer, describes his research on a bizarre type of neutron star called a Magnetar.
Glen Langston, NRAO astronomer, is searching for H-C-C-C-C-C-C-C-C-C-C-C-C-C-N. Glen talks about how the discovery will impact our knowledge about pre-biotic molecules.
Jeff Mangum, NRAO astronomer, describes NRAO's newest telescope project, ALMA , as well as his research looking for formaldehyde in nearby galaxies.
Ron Maddalena, discusses other solar systems, how they differ from our own, and what a new radio telescope called ALMA will be able to teach us about extrasolar planets.
Rachel Osten, University of Maryland, discusses her research on M-dwarf stars, which can produce flares that are much stronger than solar flares.
Tom Troland, University of Kentucky, chats about the role magnetic fields play in forming stars, his life as an astronomy professor, and how his dad got him started.
Not only does Andy Harris (U. Maryland) search for distant galaxies, but he designs his own equipment with which to do it. Learn more about Harris' work on a Z machine that will enable him and others to search for the most distant galaxies.
What a Gem! During a recent spring-cleaning at the local radio station, a recording of a 1996 interview with the father of radio astronomy, Grote Reber was found. Enjoy learning about the science AND the man!
Astronomer Yuri Kovalev, chats about growing up in Russia and using the largest telescope on Earth to image radio jets in the most distant objects in the universe: quasars. You'll also hear from amateur astronomer Bob Anderson who describes the January-February night sky.
Astronomer Kristy Dyer, Naval Research Lab is using the GBT to image M82, a starburst galaxy in Ursa Major. Her goal: to learn what triggers star formation.
Astronomer Mike Hollis of NASA-Goddard and colleagues are searching for large organic molecules in the interstellar medium. Learn more about these molecules of prebiotic significance.
Astronomer Scott Ransom has discovered 30 pulsars and counting in a globular cluster known as Terzan 5. Learn more about these bizarre spinning neutron stars.
Kirsten Knudson describes galaxies containing super massive black holes and her work to detect Carbon Monoxide in the surrounding gas and dust.
Astronomer Amy Lovell (Agnes Scott College), takes time from observing to describe how she uses the GBT to detect evidence of water in Comet Tempel 1-- post collision with the NASA Impactor.
U.C. Berkeley graduate student, and avid Red Socks fan, Tim Robishaw explores elusive magnetic fields in our Milky Way.
Thomas Greve of Cal Tech describes his quest to understand star formation in galaxies far far away.