AaS! 278: What's A Good Story About Chandrasekhar?
What was the big deal about Chandrasekhar's discovery? Why did he meet so much resistance? How is his work tied to everything from supernovae to black holes? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episod ...Show more
AaS! 277: What's It Like to Travel Near the Speed of Light?
What does high-speed motion through the universe do to your perspective? What is the Rindler horizon, and how does it appear? Would you get vaporized by a high-energy bath of radiation? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.pat ...Show more