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Crash Course Astronomy
The Sun: Crash Course Astronomy #10
Season 1
Episode 10
Phil takes us for a closer (eye safe!) look at the two-octillion ton star that rules our solar system. We look at the sun's core, plasma, magnetic fields, sunspots, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and what all of that means for our planet.
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9:57
Phil takes a look at the explosive history of our cosmic backyard.
9:46
What is the relationship between tides and gravity?
9:41
Phil looks at how gravity plays out across the universe.
11:59
Today Phil explains how telescopes work
10:10
"But what about eclipses!?"
9:45
Phil takes you through the cause and name of the Moon's phases.
9:28
Take a look at the cyclical phenomena that we can see at work in the universe.
11:16
Take a look at all the incredible things you can see with your naked eye.
12:11
Get to know host Phil Plait and begin with answering a simple question: what is astronomy?