by Pamela | Jan 8, 2007 | People
Today I presented a video on perhaps the oldest living Ph.D. level female astromer in the world: Dr. E. Dorrit Hoffleit. At age 99, she was still brillent in mind and voice in this interview. Download the video (109.8 Mb) Dr. Ellen Dorrit Hoffleit, was born in...
by Pamela | Jan 7, 2007 | Personal
This is a crazy wonderful place. Over and over, I’ve heard people say this is the super bowl of astronomy. I’m not so sure that is the truth. I feel more like this is the 3 (or 5 or 10) ring circus of astronomy. In every ring there is a new group doing...
by Pamela | Jan 7, 2007 | Exo Solar Systems
In a universe filled with objects of beauty and power and general awe inspiring wonder I never expected to see dryer lint as a press conference prop. Its always good to be surprised. In the first press conference of the American Astronomical Society meeting in Seattle...
by Pamela | Jan 2, 2007 | Astronomy, People
I am working on a video project on E. Dorrit Hoeffleit, perhaps the oldest living female astronomer in the world. The American Association of Variable Star Observers has compiled some excellent historic footage of her from various events. Can you help identify where...
by Pamela | Jan 1, 2007 | Podcasting
The popular social networking site Digg.com has added a new Podcasting section to their site. If you use Digg, please go to digg.com, click on Podcasts on the top bar. Search for astronomy cast and then click “Digg it” on the number beside our show. This...