Episode 1: 10 reasons astronomy is awesome

In this first installment of Liz and Bill's Cosmic Adventures video series, join the pair on their inaugural voyage exploring what makes astronomy cool.

Questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes? Contact Liz and Bill at
cosmicadventures@astronomy.com

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THOMAS STURDIVANT from MISSISSIPPI said:

Never mind, volume problem solved, my foot had kicked the woofer off button for speaker system.

Submitted: 10/1/2012 4:28:15 PM (CST)

THOMAS STURDIVANT from MISSISSIPPI said:

I see it but get no sound on my iMac.

Submitted: 10/1/2012 3:54:01 PM (CST)

NITIN DADLANI from WASHINGTON said:

The videos cannot be viewed on iPad. Can we have an iPad version that doesn't need flash?

Submitted: 9/30/2012 11:12:53 PM (CST)

MICHAEL DETOMASO from CALIFORNIA said:

5 star(s) from the 2 star(s) ... myG, it's full of StarS :)

Submitted: 7/15/2011 8:33:41 AM (CST)

ALEX KIRSCH from PENNSYLVANIA said:

I know I am a little late on commenting, but I enjoyed the video a lot!

Submitted: 4/22/2011 9:12:34 AM (CST)

GREGORY THOMAS from CONNECTICUT said:

how about some bios of the movers and shakers in astronomy like steven weinberg, alan guth, tim ferris and alex fillipenko. how did they get started who helped them in their early years in the field.I would love to know the challenges and successes of these giants in astronomy and cosmology

Submitted: 2/19/2011 2:26:36 PM (CST)

ARLO NORD from NEW MEXICO said:

Subtitles would be a great addition for those who don't hear as well as they used to

Submitted: 1/29/2011 7:05:51 PM (CST)

GIL WRIGHT from IDAHO said:

Excellent, Liz & Bill, keep up the good work. My grandson (7 years old) and me (70 years old) watched together, and we both enjoyed and learned from "Awesome." But, please, please, please, use clip-on dynamic microphones to improve the sound quality. The audio pick-up you're using sounds much too hollow.

Submitted: 1/21/2011 7:16:53 PM (CST)

HARRY MC LAUGHLIN said:

Any chance of subtitles for the next episode?

Submitted: 1/11/2011 8:43:28 AM (CST)

SUSAN LAMICA from WASHINGTON said:

Very nice. Two of my grandchildren have enjoyed going to observatorys and I think they will like this.

Submitted: 1/7/2011 11:44:28 PM (CST)

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