IRrelevant Astronomy
Behind the Scenes: When Galaxies Collide
Felicia Day explains some of the science behind galactic "collisions," including the upcoming collision between the galaxy Andromeda and our own galaxy, in this mock behind-the-scenes look at the making of an educational video. Sean Astin also stars.
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10.26.09 Behind the Scenes: When Galaxies CollideFelicia Day explains some of the science behind galactic "collisions," including the upcoming collision between the galaxy... |
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04.23.09 Robot Astronomy Talk Show: Gravity and the Great AttractorGeorge Takei, Mark Hamill, and Ed Wasser provide voices as IR-2 and the robot crew take a look at the Great Attractor... |
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10.22.08 Robot Astronomy Talk Show: Sculpting With StarsIR-2 opens diplomatic relations with the Earth, as a first step toward ruling over all humans on the planet. |
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07.21.08 Robot Astronomy Talk Show: The Building Blocks of LifeIR-2 and his crew learn about PAHs, which may be the building blocks of all life in the Universe, and decide to put them... |
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07.02.08 Robot Astronomy Talk Show: Omega CentauriWhile the robots are away, a sad and lonely man calls in with a beautiful image of the Omega Centauri globular cluster. |
05.16.08 Robot Astronomy Talk Show: Baby StarsWhere do stars come from? IR-2 analyzes recent Spitzer imagery to find out, while an imposing Ratings-bot oversees the... |
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03.13.08 Robot Astronomy Talk Show: Water in the UniverseAstronomers have discovered huge amounts of water around baby stars; IR-2 and his crew plan to make use of it. |
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03.04.08 Robot Astronomy Talk Show: AsteroidsWill an asteroid strike the Earth and wipe out all life as we know it? IR-2 and his robotic crew make random phone calls... |
02.08.08 Skinfrared #2: Water and IceViewing liquids in extreme temperatures in both visible and infrared light, this episode of the Skinfrared series gives... |
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01.17.08 Spaceship Spitzer: Enemy MineWhile in battle around the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy, Dr. Michelle teaches IR-1 the science... |
01.15.08 Skinfrared #1What is infrared light? The Skinfrared series contrasts the world around us in both visible and infrared light, giving... |

















