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Robot Astronomy Talk Show: The Building Blocks of Life
IR-2 and his crew learn about PAHs, which may be the building blocks of all life in the Universe, and decide to put them to good use.
(5:29)
Standard Definition (for iPods) [37 MB]
720p High Definition (for AppleTV and high-resolution monitors) [151 MB]
Low-Resolution (320x240) QuickTime 6 movie [17 MB]
July 21, 2008
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Robot Astronomy Talk Show: Omega Centauri
While the robots are away, a sad and lonely man calls in with a beautiful image of the Omega Centauri globular cluster.
(2:45)
Standard Definition (for iPods) [15 MB]
720p High Definition (for AppleTV and high-resolution monitors) [38 MB]
Low-Resolution (320x240) QuickTime 6 movie [6 MB]
July 2, 2008
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Robot Astronomy Talk Show: Baby Stars
Where do stars come from? IR-2 analyzes recent Spitzer imagery to find out, while an imposing Ratings-bot oversees the broadcast.
(6:03)
Standard Definition (for iPods) [39 MB]
720p High Definition (for AppleTV and high-resolution monitors) [188 MB]
Low-Resolution (320x240) QuickTime 6 movie [19 MB]
May 16, 2008
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Dub'ya: Mountie Martin and the Space Diamonds
Are tiny diamonds really common in the Universe? Join the intrepid Mountie Martin as he endeavors to find out, while on the trail of the sinister Sammy the Smuggler!
(3:50)
Standard Definition (for iPods) [31 MB]
720p High Definition (for AppleTV and high-resolution monitors) [97 MB]
Low-Resolution (320x240) QuickTime 6 movie [9 MB]
April 21, 2008
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Robot Astronomy Talk Show: Water in the Universe
Astronomers have discovered huge amounts of water around baby stars; IR-2 and his crew plan to make use of it.
(5:54)
Standard Definition (for iPods) [39 MB]
720p High Definition (for AppleTV and high-resolution monitors) [188 MB]
Low-Resolution (320x240) QuickTime 6 movie [19 MB]
Mar. 13, 2008
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Robot Astronomy Talk Show: Asteroids
Will an asteroid strike the Earth and wipe out all life as we know it? IR-2 and his robotic crew make random phone calls to find out.
(6:56)
Standard Definition (for iPods) [46 MB]
720p High Definition (for AppleTV and high-resolution monitors) [200 MB]
Low-Resolution (320x240) QuickTime 6 movie [21 MB]
Mar. 4, 2008
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Skinfrared #2: Water and Ice
Viewing liquids in extreme temperatures in both visible and infrared light, this episode of the Skinfrared series gives viewers a perspective on how infrared observatories like the Spitzer Space Telescope view the Universe.
(4:05)
Standard Definition (for iPods) [28 MB]
720p High Definition (for AppleTV and high-resolution monitors) [86 MB]
Low-Resolution (320x240) QuickTime 6 movie [10 MB]
Feb. 8, 2008
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Spaceship Spitzer: Enemy Mine
While in battle around the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy, Dr. Michelle teaches IR-1 the science behind these giant singularities.
(6:30)
Standard Definition (for iPods) [52 MB]
720p High Definition (for AppleTV and high-resolution monitors) [214 MB]
Low-Resolution (320x240) QuickTime 6 movie [24 MB]
Jan. 17, 2008
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Skinfrared #1
What is infrared light? The Skinfrared series contrasts the world around us in both visible and infrared light, giving the viewer a perspective on how infrared observatories like the Spitzer Space Telescope view the Universe.
(4:05)
Standard Definition (for iPods) [25 MB]
720p High Definition (for AppleTV and high-resolution monitors) [75 MB]
Low-Resolution (320x240) QuickTime 6 movie [10 MB]
Jan. 15, 2008
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