Watching vodcasts discover the beauty of universe (image by Inga Nielsen)
Video podcasting, or vodcasting, is the latest evolution of the podcast revolution and has become a competitor for traditional television. It is a digital recording made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal video player or a computer. Gateways like the iTunes and video community websites such as YouTube have created new content markets. Of all the sciences, astronomy is the most visual and is responsible for some of the most memorable images of our time. Video is a natural medium for astronomy communication because of the readily available image, illustration, and animation resources for production. The online distribution of vodcasts (video podcasts) offers significant advantages over the shipping of more traditional physical audiovisual products like DVDs. Digital products – vodcasts – are available on demand when the user needs them. To watch the feeds on your computer, you need to download vodcasting software (iTunes, Quicktime or Juice), and subscribe to an RSS feed offering vodcasts.
Astronomind will help you too discover top 10 video podcasts of the best astronomy and space exploration web sites :
10. Sky and Telescope Media’s Channel on Youtube. Huge numbers of amateur astronomers flocke to the annual Northeast Astronomy Forum to sample the wares at one of the world’s largest telescope shows. You can whatch some video about new astronomy equipment (Meade, Celestron, Apogee etc.).
9. Astronomy magazine videos. The editors of the magazine bring you the latest science, new products, hobby tips, and more.
8. Physics central vodcasts help to learn how the world and universe work. The American Physical Society’s website represents some 45,000 physicists. It describe the latest research and the people who are doing it. Enjoy the sights and sounds of physics with our podcasts and videocasts, always fun and always engaging – just like physics.
7. Science@ESA vodcasts explore the extraordinary Universe in which we live as it is seen through the “eyes” of ESA’s fleet of science spacecraft.
6. Universe Today (UT) is a space and astronomy news site. The Astronomy Cast section allows you to download vodcasts: these sessions are mainly discussions between editor Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay that cover and explain many Astronomical phenomena.
5. Sky at Night Magazine vodcast monthly gives you the latest news, interviews and features on astronomy and space. With contributions from world-leading astronomers and writers, it’s essential listening for both the experienced and amateur astronomer.
4. Ask an Astronomer Video podcasts are not only for kids. Real NASA astronomers answer questions about the exciting science of astronomy. Brought to You by NASA’s Spitzer Science Center (SSC) and the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC).
3. NASA vodcasts feature the latest news on space and science findings from JPL and NASA. Topics include discoveries made by spacecraft studying planets in our solar system, including Mars, Saturn and our home planet, Earth. Missions also study stars and galaxies in our universe. Other topics cover tips for amateur astronomers and updates from the Mars Rover and Cassini missions, episodes on the Space Shuttle and International Space Station.
2. The Hidden Universe of the Spitzer Space Telescope video series showcases some of the most exciting discoveries in infrared astronomy. Looking beyond the visible spectrum of light, Spitzer can see a whole new universe of dust and stars hidden from our Earth-bound eyes.
1. The Hubblecast is produced by the European Space Agency’s Hubble Space Telescope group. It features the latest news and images from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
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