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By: chris watt

chris watt — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:09:39 +0000

Hello Pamela! I am a huge fan of astronomycast. However this message is not astronomy based. I’m listening to a certain science fiction podcast, and the woman reading this fantastic short story sounds exactly like you! Could you confirm or deny my suspicions?

Please keep up the great work! You rock!

By: space zone

space zone — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:09:15 +0000

Hi,

I like your site very much and You are offering niche news related to space, planetary, astronomy..etc

By: Jake Angell

Jake Angell — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:58:57 +0000

Great cast, I’m hoping to look into astrophysics in the future.

Good luck for your future though, loving the casts, keep it up!

By: Telecom Devices

Telecom Devices — Thu, 20 May 2010 03:51:03 +0000

2. I found your page on your faith unsatisfying. I don’t understand how you can use such strong rationality and reason in your scientific thinking and then defend the existence of something for which there is no evidence whatsoever. Indeed, all evidence points to an evolutionary origin of life, an incomprehensible loneliness of our planet’s life on an astronomical scale, and the non-existence of a soul. My question to you is: apart from the comforting factor of religious belief, of which I accept there is some, how can you make religious claims with your scientific mind?
+1

By: Dijckmans Theo

Dijckmans Theo — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:57:38 +0000

I love Astronomy Cats. I’m an old ‘amateur’ astronomer. Ihave listen to every podcast from the beginning. But what i think, for me; is that i can understand you perfect while you speak very claerly while talking to Fraser Cain. I’m from Belgium and i’m 69 years old. I whish you a lot of succes for the future and still a lot of podcast to come.

By: pamela Gay

pamela Gay — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:02:06 +0000

Hi John: Tensors are an application of matrix math. There are matrixes that aren’t tensors, but I think all tensors can be expressed as matrixes.

Here is a possible book:
Introduction to Tensor Calculus, Relativity and Cosmology, by D. F. Lawden

By: John

John — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:07:49 +0000

What is your recommendation for the best introduction to tensors? I would like to read Einstein’s paper on General Relativity. (the 1916 one) So far I find them mysterious. e.g. what makes any old matrix or array an actual tensor?

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By: Robert Reppy

Robert Reppy — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:12:56 +0000

What I like best about the way you and Fraser do the Astronomycast podcast is how you avoid descending to the tabloid-level of cheap sensationalism used by far too many of the science casts out there. You don’t talk down to us; you both seem confident that the material itself is fascinating enough in its own right that it doesn’t need sensationalism to hype it. And you know what? You’re right!
Thanks for sharing your sense of wonder and awe of the Universe so that we can appreciate it, too.

By: lolspace

lolspace — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:38:05 +0000

Hi,
I’ve listened to astronomycast since ep1 as Universetoday pointed me at it of course. LOVE the show. Just donated some small amount but it all counts! Thanks so much for the awesome info, in such an accessible format. Please keep them coming!

By: Chriss

Chriss — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:27:29 +0000

Dr. Gay,
I’m such a geek I got an iPod touch just to listen to Astronomy Today podcasts and to check my local weather for astrophotography sessions! Love you and Fraiser are awesome together, thanks for doing it and doing it so well! You rock girl! Look for a small donation to Astronomy Today coming momentarily, sorry it’s so little I can’t afford much these days.

By: craigR

craigR — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:54:16 +0000

Pamela, strong work with Astronomy Cast. The ‘Lists” are a great idea. Three thoughts: 1. One Orson Card book is one too many; 2. How about Farmer’s ‘Riverworld’ series; and , 3. Time Traveloid novels, got to have them. ‘Replay’ by Grimwood and ‘Spin’ by RC Wilson are great.

By: Felix Catski

Felix Catski — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:34:22 +0000

I wanted to let you know your doing great work with the podcasts. I think you are probably one of the favorite professors at your institution. I really liked the projects your students created. We really need hard working people like you to lead the next generation forward. Keep impressing us and hopefully the podcast productions keep rolling.
I also think music needs to be on the list. Probably first.
An avid listener from California.
Felix.

By: Dave A.

Dave A. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:17:32 +0000

Dear Pam, I am intoxicated by this site, subject and info. On your philosophy and reading, don’t let the narrow minded (twits) get you down. A great sage once ascribed, “Its the Glory of God to conceal a matter, and The Honor of Kings (and Queens) to seek it out (discover it)” A vast and exciting quest to be exercised with (or by).

The second law of the consevation of energy flies in the face of “evolution”. No, all evidence does not point to an ever increase in compexity and “order” build up of atoms(evolution) into amazing complexity. What fine order and continuance thereof came from nothing, without an orderer (with greater order and ability).

Dave A.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:21:55 +0000

Hi Pam,
I believe I know what your water problem is. I had the same thing happen to mine several years ago. The thermocouple is getting clogged. When I replaced mine the problem went away. Over the years this gets clogged with dust and assorted gunk that is in the natural gas (or propane)pipe.

Hope this helps. BTW, I saw the webcam of the flame on badastronomy.com great site!

Mike A.

By: Albion

Albion — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:58:11 +0000

Cocktail parties? Quips? My memory of a geek party was getting together to play D&D, trade commie 64 titles and smoke a lot of … well you know. I agree with the last post, where are the movies and TV shows?

Movies
-Monty Python: Life of Brian & Holy Grail
-Legend
-Dark Crystal
-2001
-Secret Agent 420
-Black Hole
-Logan’s Run
-Blade Runner
-Star Trek

TV
-Cosmos
-NOVA
-James Burke’s Connections
-The Star Gazer
-Voltron
-Star Trek TOS
-Battlestar Galactica
-Lexx
-Dr. Who (Tom Baker was the best Doctor)

By: Freiddie

Freiddie — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:47:17 +0000

Where’s Part 2?

I always felt as if The List is expanding at the same rate as the Universe itself.

By: joey

joey — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:25:52 +0000

I wonder if Rand knew classical economics was based on failed physics?

By: NANCY KELLEY

NANCY KELLEY — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:21:21 +0000

I just saw the “nerd culture” closely followed by a comment about cocktail parties and I thought it relevant to point out that in a nerd society, people don’t make quips at cocktail parties. The closest contact they have with others is via webcam. If anyone really wanted to immerse themself in the culture, they’d have to stay in doors and study some kind of science or math. Trust me, I know. I go to one of the biggest nerd colleges in Missouri.

By: Nick - Supaproofread

Nick - Supaproofread — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:51:23 +0000

Some really good thoughts and perceptions of people on culture. I think some people are just destined to have little understanding of the culture they live in and the surroundings, and they’re not going to understand cultural awareness alltogether.
Some interesting ideas in your writing though, and I’ve bookmarked it to return to read it in more depth later. Thanks.