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  • Studying Jupiter - NASA's Juno Mission

    The University of Leicester is home to the only formal UK science lead for the Juno mission, NASA's programme to study our solar system's largest planet, Jupiter ...

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  • The University of Leicester's role in NASA's Mars Curiosity mission

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  • Open University Degree blog #1, Introduction and S104 materials arrive.

    Starting Bsc (hon) Natural Sciences, specializing in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences so I thought id do a blog of my experiences. This blog does not contain ...

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  • White Dwarfs & Planetary Nebulae: Crash Course Astronomy #30

    Today Phil follows up last week's look at the death of low mass stars with what comes next: a white dwarf. White dwarfs are incredibly hot and dense objects ...

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  • Jupiter's Vivid Auroras Captured by Hubble - University of Leicester

    Astronomers are using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to study auroras — stunning light shows in a planet's atmosphere — on the poles of the largest ...

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  • The Anthropocene - with Jan Zalasiewicz and Christian Schwägerl

    The human epoch, and how it shapes our planet. Jan Zalasiewiczand Christian Schwägerl discuss the innovations, fears and promise of a pivotal moment in ...

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  • S283 S2015J introductory video

    Introductory video for anyone thinking of studying the Open University module S283 Planetary Science & the Search for Life, starting October 2015.

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  • Binary and Multiple Stars: Crash Course Astronomy #34

    Double stars are stars that appear to be near each other in the sky, but if they're gravitationally bound together we call them binary stars. Many stars are actually ...

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  • Hubble Space Telescope composite video of vivid auroras in Jupiter's atmosphere

    This composite video shows auroras on Jupiter relative to their position on the gas giant planet. Credit: NASA, ESA, J. Nichols (University of Leicester), and G.

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  • How is calculus used in space travel?

    This video is from https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/real-world-calculus/ 'Real World Calculus: How Maths Drives Formula One and Launches Angry Birds' is ...

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  • Scientists Develop Hopping Robot for Mars Exploration

    A team of researchers from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom and Astrium, a European space company has come up with another way for a ...

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  • Mars Diffracts! X-ray Crystallography and Space Exploration

    An epic journey into the role of X-ray diffraction in space! Astrobiologist and intrepid science communicator Lewis Dartnell reveals the crucial role that x-ray ...

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  • Simulated Enceladus cryovolcanism plume.

    University of Leicester physics, group G2-2 students investigating planetary crater imaging.

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  • First Images from NASA's Juno Spacecraft

    NASA's Juno spacecraft sent back the first-ever images of Jupiter's north pole, taken during the spacecraft's first flyby of the planet with its instruments switched ...

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  • Beagle 2 Found on the Planet Mars

    The UK-led Beagle 2 was due to land on Mars on 25 December 2003. The spacecraft was ejected from Mars Express on 19 December 2003. Nothing had been ...

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  • Mars - The Bringer of War, by Gustav Holst (complete)

    Part of The Planets Live: spectacular visuals choreographed live for orchestra. Coming to Florida, Michigan, Bath, Tucson, and more. For info see ...

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  • Mars Diffracts! - Trailer: Sending Humans to Mars

    Coming soon... An epic journey into the role of X-ray diffraction in space! Astrobiologist and intrepid science communicator Lewis Dartnell presents a new short ...

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  • Mystery of how Saturn's rings formed is solved: Rock and ice were repeatedly smashed together to cr

    Scientists at the University of Leicester have calculated particles in the rings appear to have repeatedly aggregated together and broken apart to produce more ...

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  • Earth Sciences is the Natural Sciences

    As Part of the Natural Sciences Degree - there are two Streams UCL Earth Sciences offers: Earth and Environment ...

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  • Open University Degree Blog #3, MST 124, Essential Mathematics 1 Unboxing and Update :o)

    The continuing story of my Bsc (hon) Natural Sciences, specializing in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences studies. In this one, I update you with what's happened ...

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  • Mars Diffracts! - Curiosity Rover Lego Timelapse

    An epic journey into the role of X-ray diffraction in space! Astrobiologist and intrepid science communicator Lewis Dartnell presents a new short film revealing the ...

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  • Simulated Enceladus conical shaped cryovolcanism plume 2.

    University of Leicester physics, group G2-2 students investigating planetary crater imaging.

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  • K2 Observes Neptune in a Dance with Its Moons

    NASA's Kepler spacecraft, known for its planet-hunting prowess of other stars, is also studying solar system objects. In its new K2 mission, Neptune and two of its ...

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  • Meet BSc Geology alumna, Jenna Lee (Class of 2013)

    When Jenna returned to Birkbeck recently to see the new petrology lab, she was amazed by the facilities. Here, she reflects on her time studying in the ...

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  • Q&A - The Anthropocene - with Jan Zalasiewicz and Christian Schwägerl

    How far does the Anthropocene extend? The moon? Mars? How long does something have to persist to become an epoch? After their discussion, Jan ...

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  • Why study Natural Sciences at UCL?

    Hear from the Programme Director, Professor Geraint Thomas, on why UCL should be your first choice for studying Natural Sciences via our innovation ...

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  • Building NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope - University of Leicester

    University of Leicester engineers and scientists have completed work on a world-leading instrument that will operate in space on the James Webb Space ...

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  • Hubble Tracks Bright Auroras on Jupiter

    This composite video illustrates the auroras on Jupiter relative to their position on the giant planet. As on Earth, auroras are produced by the interaction of a ...

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  • Stellar Christ! A Star is Reborn. Claim Astronomers!

    Scientists & Astronomers have witnessed a Star go through a resurrection & rebirth process. There is no mention of a Baptism though but you never know.

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  • Hubble Space Telescope Captures Aurora on Jupiter

    Best known for its Giant Red Spot, now Jupiter has another stunning decoration: An aurora at the top of the solar system's largest planet. Images of auroras on ...

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  • Rogue satellite could cause Gravity-like chain reaction - This is REAL Genius

    The basic idea behind the hit film Gravity, of debris from an old satellite beginning a chain reaction which wipes out all others, is actually called the Kessler ...

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  • First-ever Images of Jupiter's North Pole

    NASA's Juno spacecraft sent back the first-ever images of Jupiter's north pole, taken during the spacecraft's first flyby of the planet with its instruments switched ...

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  • Hubble Views Saturn's Aurorae [1080p]

    In January and March 2009, Hubble took advantage of a rare opportunity to record Saturn when its rings are edge-on, resulting in a unique movie featuring both ...

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  • Open University Degree blog #2, S141 materials arrive and progress :o)

    Open University Degree blog #2, S141 materials arrive and progress :o) Starting Bsc (hon) Natural Sciences, specializing in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences ...

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  • Cardiff University, School of Earth & Ocean Sciences

    With internationally recognised Earth scientists from across the discipline researching and teaching together, Cardiff's School of Earth and Ocean Sciences ...

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  • Sir David Attenborough & Tim Flannery: Is There Still Hope on Climate? (December 2015)

    Fair Use: Educational (December 2015)

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  • Kepler Solar System Sequel: K2 Observations of Uranus and its moons Titania and Oberon

    This movie shows the long-cadence (30-minute) observations from K2. The occasionally 'blips' in motion are due to thruster firings from the Kepler spacecraft to ...

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  • Space science & climate change: Alan Smith and Ady James

    As part of Mt Stromlo's centenary celebrations for 2011, this lecture series provides an opportunity to hear from experts in space science technology. In order to ...

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  • Stars: Crash Course Astronomy #26

    Today Phil's explaining the stars and how they can be categorized using their spectra. Together with their distance, this provides a wealth of information about ...

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  • Spectacular VLT images of Jupiter presented using the VISIR instrument

    Spectacular VLT images of Jupiter presentedusing the VISIR instrument Spectacular VLT images of Jupiter presented just days before the arrival of the Juno ...

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  • University of Arizona Geology Field Camp 2016

    University of Arizona Geology Field Camp 2016 music video Soundtrack Gorillaz, Demon Days - Full Album.

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  • Hubble Update 5 {11th of February 2010}: A Rare Sight of Saturn

    Don't worry I didn't skip Hubble Update 4! 11-Feb 2010 Researchers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope recently took advantage of a rare ...

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  • Sonia Tully, 4th generation psychic astrologer, daughter of Sonia Choquette

    (sorry for the background sound) Video recorded in Starbucks London Leicester Square because of bad weather.. http://www.soniatully.com - email ...

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  • We Just Got (A Lot) Closer To Finding Life On Other Planets

    The search for extraterrestrial life just took a giant leap. Three Earth-like planets orbiting an ultracool dwarf star have been discovered. That's not slang.

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  • 5 Most Interesting Facts Of Planet Jupiter !

    Hello Everyone I am Back with another video and it is all about 5 Most Interesting Facts of Planet Jupiter !!! The Aim of this video is to explore whats there up ...

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