Posts Tagged ‘Michael Foerster’
Saturday, August 27th, 2011
AFM’s Tavi Greiner right smack dab in the middle of one of this year’s major astronomy discoveries – supernova PTF 11kly, spotted in the near-by Pinwheel Galaxy (M101).
It’s the closest supernova of its type since 1986, and astronomers from around the Earth – and in space – are racing to see it. The supernova was first spotted by the Palomar Transient Factory survey, and Tavi has been credited by the IAU as providing the first confirmation. The supernova (given the temporary name PTF 11kly) is of the type Ia, a critical “standard candle” tool used by astronomers to measure the size and expansion of the Universe.
Also on today’s Event^Horizon: Hurricane Irene, Global Warming, Diamond Planet Discovered, & A Black Hole Devours a Star!
Tonight’s Event^Horizon is hosted by Rob Keown and Michael Foerster, joined by our newest celebrity – Mighty Supernova Hunter Tavi Greiner! (Our regular Event^Horizon hosts, Nick Evetts and Marty Kunz, are expected to return next week.)
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Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Space Pirate Radio tonight: SkyGuide Michael joins Captain Marty as Diane takes the night off. Tonight’s topics are; What objects are the easiest to find in the early evening. The latest sunspots, flares and CME’s. Where to find fresh meteorites. A 500 foot rock to fly by in November. And where would you have be to see a Perseid meteor below you.
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Sunday, May 8th, 2011
(originally broadcast on Michigan public broadcasting’s WNMC FM+TV on December 17th, 2010)
Every week join “First*Light”! for a look at news from the intersection of science & society! “First*Light!” originates from the studios of Michigan public broadcasting’s WNMC/FM+TV. It airs each Friday LIVE at 7:15am (U.S. Eastern time), and repeats on AFM*Radio every Saturday / Sunday (see our broadcast schedule for times). “First*Light!” is hosted by David Gault, Eric Hines, and Michael Foerster.
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Story #1: ESA astronaut Paolo Napoli has suffered a personal loss, while stationed on the International Space Station.
Story #2: The Space Shuttle Endeavour will not launch for Mother’s Day. When will the penultimate Shuttle flight get off the pad?
Story #3: Get out and look up! Aurora as well as a planetary conjunction.
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Sunday, May 1st, 2011
(originally broadcast on Michigan public broadcasting’s WNMC FM+TV on December 17th, 2010)
Every week join “First*Light”! for a look at news from the intersection of science & society! “First*Light!” originates from the studios of Michigan public broadcasting’s WNMC/FM+TV. It airs each Friday LIVE at 7:15am (U.S. Eastern time), and repeats on AFM*Radio every Saturday / Sunday (see our broadcast schedule for times). “First*Light!” is hosted by David Gault, Eric Hines, and Michael Foerster.
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Friday, April 29th, 2011
Story #1: No Green – No Little Green Men – At just the very moment in history that we are finding planets to examine for signs of life, the SETI Institute finds itself strapped for operational funds.
Story #2: Talking Space partners with AFM*Radio to prepare for LIVE COVERAGE of the penultimate Shuttle launch – the final flight of Endeavour.
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Story #1: Physicists bounce neutrons, hoping to learn the nature of gravity. Why is gravity so much weaker than the other forces of nature?
Story #2: The penultimate launch of the Shuttle Endeavour; Pres Obama, as well as Congresswoman Giffords (wife of mission commander) expected to be at the launch
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