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The History of Astronomy
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Michael Hoskin
- Narrated by: Marc Vietor
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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This is a fascinating introduction to the history of Western astronomy, from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-19th century. Historical records are first found in Babylon and Egypt, and after two millennia the arithmetical astronomy of the Babylonians merged with the Greek geometrical approach to culminate in the Almagest of Ptolemy. This legacy was transmitted to the Latin West via Islam and led to Copernicus's claim that the Earth is in motion.
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The History of Astronomy
- A Very Short Introduction
- Narrated by: Marc Vietor
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 08-06-21
- Language: English
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The UFO Experience
- Evidence Behind Close Encounters, Project Blue Book, and the Search for Answers
- By: J. Allen Hynek, Paul Hynek - foreword
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The case against UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) has not been put to rest. Although UFOs "officially" did not exist for decades according to the government, reports of sightings continue to be made, and the latest releases from the government and related hearings have surprised the world. While the scientific community has put UFOs out to pasture, the evidence used to dismiss them is rare and unscientific.
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Disappointed
- By Mr D. on 26-06-23
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The UFO Experience
- Evidence Behind Close Encounters, Project Blue Book, and the Search for Answers
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 23-05-23
- Language: English
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Cosmic Impact
- Understanding the Threat to Earth from Asteroids and Comets
- By: Andrew May
- Narrated by: Christopher Weeks
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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As end-of-the-world scenarios go, an apocalyptic collision with an asteroid or comet is the new kid on the block, gaining respectability only in the last decade of the 20th century with the realisation that the dinosaurs had been wiped out by just such an impact. Now the science community is making up for lost time, with worldwide efforts to track the thousands of potentially hazardous near-Earth objects and plans for high-tech hardware that could deflect an incoming object from a collision course - a procedure depicted in several Hollywood movies.
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Cosmic Impact
- Understanding the Threat to Earth from Asteroids and Comets
- Narrated by: Christopher Weeks
- Series: Hot Science Series
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 17-06-21
- Language: English
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How Old Is the Universe?
- By: David A. Weintraub
- Narrated by: Brad Smith
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Astronomers have determined that our universe is 13.7 billion years old. How exactly did they come to this precise conclusion? How Old Is the Universe? tells the incredible story of how astronomers solved one of the most compelling mysteries in science and, along the way, introduces listeners to fundamental concepts and cutting-edge advances in modern astronomy.
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How Old Is the Universe?
- Narrated by: Brad Smith
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 21-09-12
- Language: English
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The Day Without Yesterday
- Lemaître, Einstein and the Birth of Modern Cosmology
- By: John Farrell
- Narrated by: Celeste Oliva
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
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Sometimes our understanding of our universe is given a huge boost by one insightful thinker. Such a boost came in the first half of the 20th century, when an obscure Belgian priest put his mind to deciphering the nature of the cosmos. The Day Without Yesterday covers the modern history of an evolving universe, and how Georges Lemaître convinced a generation of thinkers to embrace the notion of cosmic expansion and the theory that this expansion could be traced backward to the cosmic origins, a starting point for space and time that Lemaître called "the day without yesterday".
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The Day Without Yesterday
- Lemaître, Einstein and the Birth of Modern Cosmology
- Narrated by: Celeste Oliva
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 28-01-22
- Language: English
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Das Rätsel der Schwarzen Löcher
- Erzähl mir alles - Physik, Band 1
- By: Studio Feynstein
- Narrated by: Johannes Kückens, Michael Büker, Jens Schröder, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
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Sie sind die wohl rätselhaftesten Dinger im Universum, beflügeln unsere Fantasie und bereiten der Forschung Kopfzerbrechen: Schwarze Löcher. Seit 100 Jahren hält uns die Vorstellung dieser lichtlosen Weltraum-Monster in Atem. In der ersten Ausgabe von „Erzähl mir alles: Physik" beleuchten wir, wie Schwarze Löcher vom theoretischen Hirngespinst zur astronomischen Tatsache wurden. Wie die Reise ins Innere eines Schwarzen Lochs wirklich aussähe, und wie die Forschung die dunklen Schwergewichte heute am Himmel dingfest macht.
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Das Rätsel der Schwarzen Löcher
- Erzähl mir alles - Physik, Band 1
- Narrated by: Johannes Kückens, Michael Büker, Jens Schröder, Magdalena Kersting
- Series: Erzähl mir alles - Physik, Book 1
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 12-02-26
- Language: German
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The Modern Scholar
- Astronomy II: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
- By: Prof. James Kaler
- Narrated by: Prof. James Kaler
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
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As far as we can see there are countless other galaxies of all shapes and sizes set within an ever-expanding space that was created in a "Big Bang" nearly 14 billion years ago. Along with solutions to old puzzles, however, come new riddles, as most of our Universe appears to be in the form of some kind of unseen "dark matter" and incomprehensible "dark energy" whose natures and origins remain unfathomable.
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The Modern Scholar
- Astronomy II: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
- Narrated by: Prof. James Kaler
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 15-01-09
- Language: English
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A Long Voyage to the Moon
- The Life of Naval Aviator and Apollo 17 Astronaut Ron Evans (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight)
- By: Geoffrey Bowman
- Narrated by: Douglas R Pratt
- Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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As command module pilot of Apollo 17, the last crewed flight to the moon, Ron Evans combined precision flying and painstaking geological observation with moments of delight and enthusiasm. As a patriotic American in charge of command module America, Evans was nicknamed “Captain America” by his fellow crew members.
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A Long Voyage to the Moon
- The Life of Naval Aviator and Apollo 17 Astronaut Ron Evans (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight)
- Narrated by: Douglas R Pratt
- Series: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight
- Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 23-12-21
- Language: English
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Space Travel
- By: Inception Point AI
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This series on space travel explores humanity's journey beyond Earth, from the historic achievements of the Space Race to modern exploration and future ambitions. It delves into the science and technology that make space travel possible, examines the challenges of human exploration on the Moon and Mars, and envisions the future of deep space missions, space tourism, and interstellar travel. Along the way, it addresses the ethical, environmental, and economic considerations of expanding humanity’s presence in space, offering a comprehensive look at our past, present, and future among the ...
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Too Far From Home
- A Story of Life and Death in Space
- By: Chris Jones
- Narrated by: Erik Davies
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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An incredible true-life adventure set on the most dangerous frontier of all–outer space For a special breed of individual, the call of space is worth the risk it entails: men such as U.S. astronauts Donald Pettit and Kenneth Bowersox, and Russian flight engineer Nikolai Budarin, who in...
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Honest and open about reality of space.
- By Judith B. on 18-01-21
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Too Far From Home
- A Story of Life and Death in Space
- Narrated by: Erik Davies
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 08-03-07
- Language: English
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Footprints in the Dust
- The Epic Voyages of Apollo, 1969-1975
- By: Richard F. Gordon Jr, Colin Burgess
- Narrated by: Jerry Longe
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
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The flight of Apollo 11 was a triumph of human endeavor, persistence, and technology, one of the greatest achievements in human history. This book begins with the mission that sent Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin to the moon, then follows American spaceflight through the harrowing rescue of Apollo 13 before moving on to the successful joint Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975.
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Requires a broader interest than just the landings
- By Nico on 25-06-15
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Footprints in the Dust
- The Epic Voyages of Apollo, 1969-1975
- Narrated by: Jerry Longe
- Series: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 21-11-14
- Language: English
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Outposts on the Frontier: A Fifty-Year History of Space Stations
- Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight
- By: Jay Chladek
- Narrated by: Mark Rossman
- Length: 21 hrs and 15 mins
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Outposts on the Frontier reveals how the Soviets and the Americans combined strengths to build space stations over the past 50 years. At the heart of these scientific advances are people of both greatness and modesty. Jay Chladek documents the historical tapestry of the people, the early attempts at space station programs, and how astronauts and engineers have contributed to and shaped the ISS in surprising ways.
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Outposts on the Frontier: A Fifty-Year History of Space Stations
- Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight
- Narrated by: Mark Rossman
- Series: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight
- Length: 21 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 04-02-20
- Language: English
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Where the Universe Came From
- How Einstein's relativity unlocks the past, present and future of the cosmos
- By: New Scientist
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
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A little over a century ago, a young Albert Einstein presented his general theory of relativity to the world and utterly transformed our understanding of the universe. His theory changed the way we think about space and time, revealed how our universe has been expanding from a hot, dense state called the big bang and predicted black holes. Where the Universe Came From is a 13.8 billiion-year journey through the cosmos.
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Where the Universe Came From
- How Einstein's relativity unlocks the past, present and future of the cosmos
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Series: New Scientist Instant Expert
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 15-06-17
- Language: English
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Beyond Time & Space
- By: Chuck Missler
- Narrated by: Chuck Missler
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
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Are there more than four dimensions to physical reality? Is it possible to traverse time as well as space? Is there a reality beyond our traditional concepts of time and space? The startling discovery of modern science is that our physical universe is actually finite. Scientists now acknowledge that the universe had a beginning. They call the singularity from which it all began the "Big Bang".
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Beyond Time & Space
- Narrated by: Chuck Missler
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 23-04-20
- Language: English
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George Castriot, surnamed Scanderbeg, King of Albania, Books 1–3
- By: Marin Barleti Jacques de Lavardin
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This is an early account of the life of George Castriot, Dominus Albaniae; An Albanian princeling and Ottoman military commander who rebelled and lead a decades long David-and-Goliath struggle against his former masters. He is a central figure of the Albanian identity and his coat of arms is today the flag of Albania. Historia de vita et gestis Scanderbegi Epirotarvm principis was published, in Latin, in 1504 by Marin Barleti who was a Catholic priest. In 1576, Jacques de Lavardin translated it into French and expanded on it under the title; Histoire de Georges Castriot, surnommé Scanderbeg, ...
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Astronomy
- A Guide
- By: DK
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
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Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent world that is our night sky - and beyond. From the 150km (93 mile) wide impact craters on the moon to Jupiter's Great Red Spot, a swirling storm that started in the 1600s, learn all about the history of astronomy. Find out about astronomical phenomena and take a tour of the solar system. This easy-to-follow audiobook also explains the science behind the wonders of the sky.
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Astronomy
- A Guide
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 12-11-20
- Language: English
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Short Wave
- By: NPR
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength.If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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Why This Universe?
- By: Dan Hooper Shalma Wegsman
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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.
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insightful and a joy to listen to
- By Amazon Customer on 12-01-22
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Galaxies
- (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)
- By: Or Graur
- Narrated by: Tom Perkins
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
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In Galaxies, Or Graur offers a brief and fascinating overview of the history, physics, and astrophysical uses of galaxies. Starting with the history of the last two thousand years of galaxy studies, Graur discusses the types of galaxies we observe and the physics that drive them; the myths and physical structure of the Milky Way; how galaxies were used to discover and study the mysterious phenomena of dark matter and dark energy; and how scientists think galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang and evolved to their present forms.
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Galaxies
- (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)
- Narrated by: Tom Perkins
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 27-08-24
- Language: English
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The Element in the Room
- Science-y Stuff Staring You in the Face
- By: Helen Arney, Steve Mould
- Narrated by: Helen Arney, Steve Mould
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
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'They make science fun and understandable which is a great combo.' Sandi Toksvig 'These nerds are the real deal.' Ben Goldacre, author of BAD SCIENCE Why is it impossible to spin your right foot clockwise while you draw a 6 with your right hand? Can you extract DNA from a strawberry daiquiri?...
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The Element in the Room
- Science-y Stuff Staring You in the Face
- Narrated by: Helen Arney, Steve Mould
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 28-09-17
- Language: English
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