https://www.universeunplugged.org/ en-us CC BY-NC IPAC | Caltech The Universe Unplugged video series presents exciting astronomical science in playful ways designed to appeal to a broad audience of lifelong learners of all ages, with a special focus on underserved communities in science. Produced at Caltech/IPAC in Pasadena, California, the videos integrate the talents of celebrities, astronomers, and educators, to communicate the wonders of the universe as revealed by NASA's many astrophysics missions. The Universe Unplugged video series presents exciting astronomical science in playful ways designed to appeal to a broad audience of lifelong learners of all ages, with a special focus on underserved communities in science. Produced at Caltech/IPAC in Pasadena, California, the videos integrate the talents of celebrities, astronomers, and educators, to communicate the wonders of the universe as revealed by NASA's many astrophysics missions. The Universe Unplugged video series presents exciting astronomical science in playful ways designed to appeal to a broad audience of lifelong learners of all ages, with a special focus on underserved communities in science. Universe of Learning info@universe-of-learning.org no nasa, space, universe, stars, exoplanet, science, astrophysics, astronomy, universe of learning, celebrities https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/1/original/GLaDOS_Musical_2017-12-27.mp4?1536958052 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Are microwaves really just a form of light? What exactly is the electromagnetic spectrum? While our eyes can't see most of this spectrum, except for visible light, we have developed technologies such as giant radio dishes, infrared cameras, x-ray scanners, and ultraviolet satellites to peak into the "invisible" world around us.  Are microwaves really just a form of light? What exactly is the electromagnetic spectrum? While our eyes can't see most of this spectrum, except for visible light, we have developed technologies such as giant radio dishes, infrared cameras, x-ray scanners, and ultraviolet satellites to peak into the "invisible" world around us.  Are microwaves really just a form of light? What exactly is the electromagnetic spectrum? While our eyes can't see most of this spectrum, except for visible light, we have developed technologies such as giant radio dishes, infrared cameras, x-ray scanners, and ultraviolet satellites to peak into the "invisible" world around us.  https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/notglados-electromagnetic-spectrum-the-musical 06:45 electromagnetic spectrum, em, musical, glados, Ellen McLain, Ed Wasser, Casey McKinnon, Mike Romo, portal, Babylon 5 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/2/original/LifeDeathStars_WhenStarsGoBoom.mp4?1540923453 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Why do some stars end their lives in a supernova explosion? And how does that lead to forming planets and life like us? A science expert (Jerrika Hinton) explains by hooking her hapless assistant (Wil Wheaton) up to a Thought Visualizer, a machine that allows anyone to see his thoughts. With Ed Wasser. Why do some stars end their lives in a supernova explosion? And how does that lead to forming planets and life like us? A science expert (Jerrika Hinton) explains by hooking her hapless assistant (Wil Wheaton) up to a Thought Visualizer, a machine that allows anyone to see his thoughts. With Ed Wasser. Why do some stars end their lives in a supernova explosion? And how does that lead to forming planets and life like us? A science expert (Jerrika Hinton) explains by hooking her hapless assistant (Wil Wheaton) up to a Thought Visualizer, a machine that allows anyone to see his thoughts. With Ed Wasser. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/think-tank-when-stars-go-boom 03:11 supernova, life and death of stars, Jerrika Hinton, Wil Wheaton, Ed Wasser, Grey's Anatomy, Big Bang Theory, Star Trek, Babylon 5 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/3/original/LifeDeathStars_AStarIsBorn.mp4?1541192043 Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Where do stars come from? A science expert (Jerrika Hinton) explains by hooking her hapless assistant (Wil Wheaton) up to a Thought Visualizer, a machine that allows anyone to see his thoughts. With Ed Wasser. Where do stars come from? A science expert (Jerrika Hinton) explains by hooking her hapless assistant (Wil Wheaton) up to a Thought Visualizer, a machine that allows anyone to see his thoughts. With Ed Wasser. Where do stars come from? A science expert (Jerrika Hinton) explains by hooking her hapless assistant (Wil Wheaton) up to a Thought Visualizer, a machine that allows anyone to see his thoughts. With Ed Wasser. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/think-tank-a-star-is-born 3:00 life and death of stars, Jerrika Hinton, Wil Wheaton, Ed Wasser, Grey's Anatomy, Big Bang Theory, Star Trek, Babylon 5 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/6/original/HZ-GoldiloxParadox-Full-CC.mp4?1560371040 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 Space explorers (actors from "The Expanse") are searching for a new hospitable world, aided by their computer with a Rod Serling complex (Parry Shen of "General Hospital"). Space explorers (actors from "The Expanse") are searching for a new hospitable world, aided by their computer with a Rod Serling complex (Parry Shen of "General Hospital"). Space explorers (actors from "The Expanse") are searching for a new hospitable world, aided by their computer with a Rod Serling complex (Parry Shen of "General Hospital"). https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/the-habitable-zone-goldilocks-paradox 5:47 habitable zone, exoplanet, spaceship, Cara Gee, Perry Shen, the expanse, general hospital no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/13/original/HZ2_-_Stellar_Activity.m4v?1562629802 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 This new episode follows explorers (actors from “The Expanse”) into a planetary danger zone in their quest for another Earth. Can their computer (Parry Shen of “General Hospital”) save them from a nasty fate? This new episode follows explorers (actors from “The Expanse”) into a planetary danger zone in their quest for another Earth. Can their computer (Parry Shen of “General Hospital”) save them from a nasty fate? This new episode follows explorers (actors from “The Expanse”) into a planetary danger zone in their quest for another Earth. Can their computer (Parry Shen of “General Hospital”) save them from a nasty fate? https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/the-habitable-zone-scorched-earth-enigma 5:47 habitable zone, exoplanet, spaceship, Cara Gee, Cas Anvar, Perry Shen, the expanse, general hospital no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/7/original/HZ-GoldiloxParadox-AfterShow-P1.mp4?1543360050 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000 Part 1 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. How can an exoplanet be at the right temperature but still not have liquid water? If we want to find an exoplanet that could host life like us, why does it matter what that planet is made of? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. Part 1 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. How can an exoplanet be at the right temperature but still not have liquid water? If we want to find an exoplanet that could host life like us, why does it matter what that planet is made of? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. Part 1 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. How can an exoplanet be at the right temperature but still not have liquid water? If we want to find an exoplanet that could host life like us, why does it matter what that planet is made of? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/goldilocks-paradox-unplugged-behind-the-sci-fi-part-i 3:35 science talk, after show, Calla Cofield, Dr Johanna Teske, Dr Robert Hurt, habitable zone, exoplanet, spaceship, Cara Gee, Cas Anvar, Perry Shen, the expanse, general hospital no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/8/original/HZ-GoldiloxParadox-AfterShow-P2.mp4?1543361611 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:30:00 +0000 Part 2 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. How is real scientific data used to help visualize exoplanets? What decisions do visual artists have to make when depicting an exoplanet? How do exoplanet researchers feel about exoplanet art? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox Part 2 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. How is real scientific data used to help visualize exoplanets? What decisions do visual artists have to make when depicting an exoplanet? How do exoplanet researchers feel about exoplanet art? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox Part 2 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. How is real scientific data used to help visualize exoplanets? What decisions do visual artists have to make when depicting an exoplanet? How do exoplanet researchers feel about exoplanet art? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/goldilocks-paradox-unplugged-art-vs-science-part-ii 3:50 science talk, after show, Calla Cofield, Dr Johanna Teske, Dr Robert Hurt, habitable zone, exoplanet, spaceship, Cara Gee, Cas Anvar, Perry Shen, the expanse, general hospital no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/9/original/HZ-GoldiloxParadox-AfterShow-P3.mp4?1543361751 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Part 3 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. How do we learn so much about what exoplanet are like? Can astronomers today actually detect water on these distant worlds? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. Part 3 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. How do we learn so much about what exoplanet are like? Can astronomers today actually detect water on these distant worlds? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. Part 3 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. How do we learn so much about what exoplanet are like? Can astronomers today actually detect water on these distant worlds? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/goldilocks-paradox-unplugged-characterizing-exoplanets-part-iii 5:37 science talk, after show, Calla Cofield, Dr Johanna Teske, Dr Robert Hurt, habitable zone, exoplanet, spaceship, Cara Gee, Cas Anvar, Perry Shen, the expanse, general hospital no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/10/original/HZ-GoldiloxParadox-AfterShow-P4.mp4?1544122225 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Part 4 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. What is the likelihood we may discover an exoplanet that could sustain human life? And are scientists searching for non-human life on other worlds? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. Part 4 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. What is the likelihood we may discover an exoplanet that could sustain human life? And are scientists searching for non-human life on other worlds? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. Part 4 of a discussion between astronomers about the video Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. What is the likelihood we may discover an exoplanet that could sustain human life? And are scientists searching for non-human life on other worlds? Find out more about the science behind the search for a habitable exoplanet in the episode The Habitable Zone: Goldilocks Paradox. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/goldilocks-paradox-unplugged-the-search-for-life-part-iv 3:22 science talk, after show, Calla Cofield, Dr Johanna Teske, Dr Robert Hurt, habitable zone, exoplanet, spaceship, Cara Gee, Cas Anvar, Perry Shen, the expanse, general hospital no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/19/original/crab_mwspwn-yt-1920x1080p30.mp4?1586197129 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 This 3D visualization features the Crab Nebula, the glowing remains of a supernova explosion witnessed by Chinese astronomers nearly 1,000 years ago. This 3D visualization features the Crab Nebula, the glowing remains of a supernova explosion witnessed by Chinese astronomers nearly 1,000 years ago. This 3D visualization features the Crab Nebula, the glowing remains of a supernova explosion witnessed by Chinese astronomers nearly 1,000 years ago. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/astroviz-3d-crab-nebula no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/22/original/orion_vis_ir_cross_fade_v5-3840x2160p30.mp4?1595456308 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 This visualization explores the Orion Nebula using both visible and infrared light as we fly through its structures. This visualization explores the Orion Nebula using both visible and infrared light as we fly through its structures. This visualization explores the Orion Nebula using both visible and infrared light as we fly through its structures. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/astroviz-orion 0:03:04 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/23/original/orion_vis-tc-1920x1080p30.mp4?1596176398 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 This visualization explores the Orion Nebula as seen in visible-light observations from the Hubble Space Telescope. This visualization explores the Orion Nebula as seen in visible-light observations from the Hubble Space Telescope. This visualization explores the Orion Nebula as seen in visible-light observations from the Hubble Space Telescope. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/astroviz-orion-visible 02:17 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/24/original/orion_ir-tc-1920x1080p30.mp4?1596177394 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 This visualization explores the Orion Nebula as seen in infrared-light observations from the Spitzer Space Telescope. This visualization explores the Orion Nebula as seen in infrared-light observations from the Spitzer Space Telescope. This visualization explores the Orion Nebula as seen in infrared-light observations from the Spitzer Space Telescope. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/astroviz-orion-infrared 02:17 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/33/original/udf_space_time-vg-1920x1080.mp4?1618464427 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 This six-minute visual exploration of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field showcases its four-dimensional nature across both space and time. This six-minute visual exploration of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field showcases its four-dimensional nature across both space and time. This six-minute visual exploration of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field showcases its four-dimensional nature across both space and time. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/astroviz-udf 6:03 hubble, galaxy, galaxies, HDF, UDF, galaxy evolution no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/47/original/Eta_Car_3D_spin-no_zoom-3840x2160p60.mp4?1642920708 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:18:00 +0000 The unannotated version of this visualization showcases the multiwavelength emissions and three-dimensional structures surrounding Eta Carinae, one of the most massive and eruptive stars in our galaxy. The unannotated version of this visualization showcases the multiwavelength emissions and three-dimensional structures surrounding Eta Carinae, one of the most massive and eruptive stars in our galaxy. The unannotated version of this visualization showcases the multiwavelength emissions and three-dimensional structures surrounding Eta Carinae, one of the most massive and eruptive stars in our galaxy. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/astroviz-eta-car-3d-rotation 1:26 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/44/original/Eta_Car_GEMS-final-3840x2160.mp4?1642919586 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:23:00 +0000 This visualization showcases the 3D structure of a remarkable nebula created around a massive star known as Eta Carinae. This visualization showcases the 3D structure of a remarkable nebula created around a massive star known as Eta Carinae. This visualization showcases the 3D structure of a remarkable nebula created around a massive star known as Eta Carinae. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/astroviz-eta-car no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/50/original/AVH_01_Host_1.mp4?1648447845 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:21:00 +0000 The host of a science show (Felicia Day) explains some of the science behind exoplanets to a floating Drone-bot and a holographic viewer. Explanations include how star systems formed, what the Earth was made from, and the variety of exoplanets that have been detected in our galaxy. The host of a science show (Felicia Day) explains some of the science behind exoplanets to a floating Drone-bot and a holographic viewer. Explanations include how star systems formed, what the Earth was made from, and the variety of exoplanets that have been detected in our galaxy. The host of a science show (Felicia Day) explains some of the science behind exoplanets to a floating Drone-bot and a holographic viewer. Explanations include how star systems formed, what the Earth was made from, and the variety of exoplanets that have been detected in our galaxy. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-01 04:18 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/51/original/AVH_02_Game_Show.mp4?1648447955 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:25:00 +0000 A trio of hapless contestants attempt to compete on an astronomy quiz show, and learn what people—along with planets, the Sun, and all other stars—are made of. A trio of hapless contestants attempt to compete on an astronomy quiz show, and learn what people—along with planets, the Sun, and all other stars—are made of. A trio of hapless contestants attempt to compete on an astronomy quiz show, and learn what people—along with planets, the Sun, and all other stars—are made of. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-02 00:48 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/52/original/AVH_03_Commercial_Tourism.mp4?1648448078 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:29:00 +0000 Want to visit a distant planet outside of our Solar System? Well...you actually can't! They're too far away. But here's the next best thing: a fictional advertisement describing some of the wildest and strangest planets astronomers have detected to date. Want to visit a distant planet outside of our Solar System? Well...you actually can't! They're too far away. But here's the next best thing: a fictional advertisement describing some of the wildest and strangest planets astronomers have detected to date. Want to visit a distant planet outside of our Solar System? Well...you actually can't! They're too far away. But here's the next best thing: a fictional advertisement describing some of the wildest and strangest planets astronomers have detected to date. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-03 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/53/original/AVH_04_Breaking_News.mp4?1648448184 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:33:00 +0000 Two news anchors discuss a distant planet named WASP-69b, which evidence suggests is having its atmosphere blasted off into space by its host star. Two news anchors discuss a distant planet named WASP-69b, which evidence suggests is having its atmosphere blasted off into space by its host star. Two news anchors discuss a distant planet named WASP-69b, which evidence suggests is having its atmosphere blasted off into space by its host star. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-04 01:21 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/54/original/AVH_05_Host_2.mp4?1648448247 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:36:00 +0000 The host of a science show (Felicia Day) explains to a floating Drone-bot the details of how the Earth and everything on it, including people, came from leftover cosmic material after the Sun was formed. The host of a science show (Felicia Day) explains to a floating Drone-bot the details of how the Earth and everything on it, including people, came from leftover cosmic material after the Sun was formed. The host of a science show (Felicia Day) explains to a floating Drone-bot the details of how the Earth and everything on it, including people, came from leftover cosmic material after the Sun was formed. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-05 4:00 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/55/original/AVH_06_Old_School_Edu_Film.mp4?1648448304 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:39:00 +0000 Being a “scientist” is less about what degree someone has, and more about the methods that they use to make their discoveries! Multiple scientist clones walk through the process in this retro-styled clip. Being a “scientist” is less about what degree someone has, and more about the methods that they use to make their discoveries! Multiple scientist clones walk through the process in this retro-styled clip. Being a “scientist” is less about what degree someone has, and more about the methods that they use to make their discoveries! Multiple scientist clones walk through the process in this retro-styled clip. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-06 2:07 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/56/original/AVH_07_Space_Bees.mp4?1648448361 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:42:00 +0000 In an animated short set in the future, bees discover technology left behind by space-going humans, and use it to build their own tiny spaceships to explore the galaxy! While being pursued by scheming spiders, the bees learn how Hollywood gets asteroid fields wrong. In an animated short set in the future, bees discover technology left behind by space-going humans, and use it to build their own tiny spaceships to explore the galaxy! While being pursued by scheming spiders, the bees learn how Hollywood gets asteroid fields wrong. In an animated short set in the future, bees discover technology left behind by space-going humans, and use it to build their own tiny spaceships to explore the galaxy! While being pursued by scheming spiders, the bees learn how Hollywood gets asteroid fields wrong. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-07 3:46 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/57/original/AVH_08_Host_3.mp4?1648448449 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:44:00 +0000 The host of a science show (Felicia Day) explains how astronomers can discover and map planetary systems around distant stars--including determining the number of planets, their positions, and their orbit speeds—without actually seeing any of the planets themselves! Also includes an explanation of why it's so difficult to see planets around most distant stars. The host of a science show (Felicia Day) explains how astronomers can discover and map planetary systems around distant stars--including determining the number of planets, their positions, and their orbit speeds—without actually seeing any of the planets themselves! Also includes an explanation of why it's so difficult to see planets around most distant stars. The host of a science show (Felicia Day) explains how astronomers can discover and map planetary systems around distant stars--including determining the number of planets, their positions, and their orbit speeds—without actually seeing any of the planets themselves! Also includes an explanation of why it's so difficult to see planets around most distant stars. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-08 4:07 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/58/original/AVH_09_Social_Astronomer_1.mp4?1648448550 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:47:00 +0000 A charming astronomer explains to a party full of drones the naming convention behind some of the complex-looking names given to recently discovered exoplanets. A charming astronomer explains to a party full of drones the naming convention behind some of the complex-looking names given to recently discovered exoplanets. A charming astronomer explains to a party full of drones the naming convention behind some of the complex-looking names given to recently discovered exoplanets. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-09 2:09 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/59/original/AVH_10_Newton's_Ghost.mp4?1648448617 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:53:00 +0000 The ghost of Sir Isaac Newton is haunting his great great great grand-niece, Dr. Ivonne! In this sitcom spoof, Newton is trying to catch up on all the science he missed over the past several hundred years, and is particularly curious about the discovery of planets orbiting other stars . Ivonne explains several common techniques of exoplanet discovery including the Radial Velocity technique (detecting a "wobble" in a star), Transit Photometry (measuring tiny dips in a star’s brightness as a planet passes), and Gravitational Lensing (a warping of a distant star’s light by a foreground planet’s gravity field). He even learns that there are planets that don't orbit stars, but rather exist floating in the dark spaces between stars! The ghost of Sir Isaac Newton is haunting his great great great grand-niece, Dr. Ivonne! In this sitcom spoof, Newton is trying to catch up on all the science he missed over the past several hundred years, and is particularly curious about the discovery of planets orbiting other stars . Ivonne explains several common techniques of exoplanet discovery including the Radial Velocity technique (detecting a "wobble" in a star), Transit Photometry (measuring tiny dips in a star’s brightness as a planet passes), and Gravitational Lensing (a warping of a distant star’s light by a foreground planet’s gravity field). He even learns that there are planets that don't orbit stars, but rather exist floating in the dark spaces between stars! The ghost of Sir Isaac Newton is haunting his great great great grand-niece, Dr. Ivonne! In this sitcom spoof, Newton is trying to catch up on all the science he missed over the past several hundred years, and is particularly curious about the discovery of planets orbiting other stars . Ivonne explains several common techniques of exoplanet discovery including the Radial Velocity technique (detecting a "wobble" in a star), Transit Photometry (measuring tiny dips in a star’s brightness as a planet passes), and Gravitational Lensing (a warping of a distant star’s light by a foreground planet’s gravity field). He even learns that there are planets that don't orbit stars, but rather exist floating in the dark spaces between stars! https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-10 3:33 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/60/original/AVH_11_Social_Astronomer_2.mp4?1648448649 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:54:00 +0000 A charming astronomer explains to a party full of drones how it's occasionally possible--but difficult--to photograph a planet around another star, and how it might become more common in the future. A charming astronomer explains to a party full of drones how it's occasionally possible--but difficult--to photograph a planet around another star, and how it might become more common in the future. A charming astronomer explains to a party full of drones how it's occasionally possible--but difficult--to photograph a planet around another star, and how it might become more common in the future. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-11 0:59 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/61/original/AVH_12_Host_4.mp4?1648448720 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:58:00 +0000 The host of a science show (Felicia Day) recaps some of the key science explained in the Astrophysics Variety Hour, including what exoplanets are and how astronomers can discover them. The host of a science show (Felicia Day) recaps some of the key science explained in the Astrophysics Variety Hour, including what exoplanets are and how astronomers can discover them. The host of a science show (Felicia Day) recaps some of the key science explained in the Astrophysics Variety Hour, including what exoplanets are and how astronomers can discover them. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-12 2:01 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/62/original/AVH_13_Exoplanet_Song.mp4?1648448779 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:01:00 +0000 Rachel Bloom performs an original song about discovering planets around distant stars, what astronomers call "exoplanets." In the process, she educates a skeptical drone about how humans can find these distant planets without actually seeing any of the planets themselves. Rachel Bloom performs an original song about discovering planets around distant stars, what astronomers call "exoplanets." In the process, she educates a skeptical drone about how humans can find these distant planets without actually seeing any of the planets themselves. Rachel Bloom performs an original song about discovering planets around distant stars, what astronomers call "exoplanets." In the process, she educates a skeptical drone about how humans can find these distant planets without actually seeing any of the planets themselves. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-13 4:59 no https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/system/videos/downloads/63/original/AVH_14_Host_5_Credits.mp4?1648448799 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:03:00 +0000 The host of a science show (Felicia Day) bids the viewers goodbye. Includes closing credits of the complete Astrophysics Variety Hour. The host of a science show (Felicia Day) bids the viewers goodbye. Includes closing credits of the complete Astrophysics Variety Hour. The host of a science show (Felicia Day) bids the viewers goodbye. Includes closing credits of the complete Astrophysics Variety Hour. https://universeunplugged.ipac.caltech.edu/video/avh-14 1:56 no