Mt Stromlo Public Astronomy Night Online - 17 July 2020
Channel: ANU TV
Date: 2020-07-30

00:00:00 Adam Rains: What is Your Favourite Planet, and Why is it Jupiter?
Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, but did you also know that it’s the best? Join us to learn all about Jupiter’s stripes, what it’s made of, its Great Red Spot, and even its moons!

00:24:56 Dr Brad Tucker: virtual stargazing
Join Brad as he shows you some of the objects that are visible in the night sky, how you can find them, and some cool facts about them.

00:38:14 Dr Noelia Martinez: I Want My Own Star Too!
Laser Guide Stars are artificial stars that we generate on the sky wherever we want. Green and orange lasers are launched from the ground to help adaptive optics systems correct for the atmospheric effects on astronomical observations and space applications. Would you like to have your own star too?

01:01:00 Dr Brad Tucker: virtual stargazing
Join Brad as he shows you some of the objects that are visible in the night sky, how you can find them, and some cool facts about them.