Teach Astronomy - Astronomical Units
http://www.teachastronomy.com/ The astronomical unit is defined as the mean distance between the Earth and the Sun. It has to be defined as the mean because the orbit is elliptical by a couple of percent. The astronomical unit is 150 million kilometers or 98 million miles. This sets the
From playlist 11. Interplanetary Bodies
What is the Distance to the Moon?
In this short explainer, Universe Today publisher Fraser Cain demonstrates just how far away the Moon really is, and explains the methods scientists use to discover its distance. Did you know the Moon is slowly drifting away from us? --------- The Moon is such a familiar object in the sk
From playlist Planets and Moons
Ex: Find the Shortest Distance Between Two Locations North and West
This video explains how to determine the distance between locations due North and due West from a starting point. http://mathispower4u.com
From playlist Using the Pythagorean Theorem
How Far Is Earth From the Sun?
It's amazing to think that for the majority of human history, we had almost no understanding about the Sun. We didn't know what it was made of, how it formed, or how it produced energy. We didn't know how big it was, and we didn't know how far away it was. We orbit the Sun at a distan
From playlist The Solar System
practice applying the distance, rate and time formula
From playlist Common Core Standards - 7th Grade
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (2 of 22) General Information
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! In this video I will discuss the general information of Earth like distance from Sun, aphelion, perihelion, eccentricity, orbital speed, orbital period, solar day, sidereal day, inclination, diameter,... Next video in th
From playlist ASTRONOMY 9 - EARTH AS A PLANET
Support CaspianReport through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CaspianReport BAKU - Australia’s most distinct feature is its isolation. It’s a country, a nation, and a continent all in one. Its location and wealth give the impression that the country is secure and prosperous. Yet, the cir
From playlist Geopolitics
When we see all these beautiful images of Mars coming back from the Curiosity Rover, it's easy to forget... that's another planet! And that planet is really really far away. So, how far away is Mars? The answer to that question changes from moment to moment because Earth and Mars are or
From playlist Planets and Moons
Canberra vs Gloster Meteor - Air Combat 1956
The last time an RAF aircraft was downed in air-to-air combat was surprisingly on a secret mission over Syria in November 1956, in the midst of the infamous Suez Crisis. Find out what happened when the Canberra went head-to-head with the Gloster Meteor in a desperate air battle in the Midd
From playlist The Cold War 1945-91
You're there, and I'm here. And we're all on the Earth. But where is the Earth? In the Solar System, obviously, which is in the Milky Way, and so on. Think about your place in the cosmos, your exact spot in the Universe relative to everything else. It's time to get your bearings, and once
From playlist Planets and Moons
Understanding the Australian mindset
Support CaspianReport through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CaspianReport BAKU - Australia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Its GDP per capita stands at 65.400 USD and ranks 14th worldwide. At the same time, it’s also one the most isolated countries in the world. And, i
From playlist History
Deep Space Network: A Discussion on NASA's Vital Lifeline to Spacecraft (live public talk)
Original air date: Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET, 0200 UTC) How does NASA capture the faint whispers of spacecraft voyaging to far flung destinations across the solar system? The answer involves giant radio antennas, global cooperation, and a LOT of careful planning. NASA’s De
From playlist Von Karman Public Talks
EEVblog #1230 - How The Apollo 11 Moon Walk Video Happened
How did the world get to see the video of Neil Armstong taking his first steps on the moon 50 years ago today? Subscribe to EEVdiscover! https://www.youtube.com/EEVdiscover Come on a tour of the Honeysuckle Creek tracking dish and site that received those historic first images. https://hon
From playlist Tours, Site Visits, Shows
PODCAST #17: Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt: discoverer of the accelerating universe
Dr Brian Schmidt set out to measure the rate of the universe expansion in the 1990s. To his surprise, he and his team discovered that the universe is not slowing in its expansion, but speeding up! For his work, he received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2011. He also is a gifted science c
From playlist Astronomy
How Australia cheated East Timor of its oil
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From playlist Economics
Rare Canberra Jet Bomber Dismantled And Hauled Across The Country | Huge Moves | Spark
A team of British engineers attempts to move a historic Canberra jet bomber over 400km from Coventry to Newquay in Cornwall for a private collector. The vintage aircraft needs to be restored before it can fly again and so must travel by truck halfway across England. Too large to be moved i
From playlist The Science Of Planes
China and Australia compete for Pacific supremacy
🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/caspianreport. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ A power struggle is developing in the Pacific. Australian and Chinese diplomats are touring the region, trying to strengthen ties and win new allies. Support C
From playlist Geopolitics
http://www.teachastronomy.com/ The vast distances to the nearest stars encourage astronomers to use a new unit of distance. Whereas meters and kilometers work well on the Earth, and the astronomical unit is the appropriate unit for scales within the solar system, the distance scale to the
From playlist 14. Stars
How The Harrier Jet Was Adapted For Aircraft Carriers | Power: Jump Jet | Spark
In this episode, we journey from the experimental breakthrough of the Wright brothers, to the contemporary icon of modern travel, the Boeing 747, and from today's cutting edge of experimental flight, "The LightningStrike," to tomorrows vision of interplanetary travel in Space X. Subscribe
From playlist The Science Of Planes