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FOCUS - The Cincinnati Observatory Celebrates 400 Years of Astronomy
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On this episode of Focus, Craig Niemi and Dean Regas talk about how the Cincinnati Observatory Center will celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA), which marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo's scientific use of the telescope.
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International Year of Astronomy
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Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory, talks with 91.7WVXU's Ann Thompson about the International Year of Astronomy. Celebrating the 400 years since Galileo first looked through a telescope, 135 countries will be promoting astronomy in 2009 with thousands of events. Cincinnati Observatory Center will be participating in an international webcast, holding classes on how to use a telescope, and hosting some sidewalk astronomy experiences as well as making free telescopes available for schools. For more information on the Cincinnati Observatory and their 40 Galileos program, visit the Cincinnati Observatory's website.
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Telescope Buying Guide
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Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory Center, gives Matthew Worsham tips on buying the best telescope to meet your needs.
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Cincinnati Observatory Center's Rick Hunter on the Phoenix Lander
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The Phoenix Lander is answering questions about Mars and providing data that will be useful for guiding new lines of inquiry for scientists for years to come. Scientists at NASA have partnered with other organizations including L3 Communications, Cincinnati Electronics to accomplish this work. Rick Hunter a member of the Cincinnati Observatory Center and employee of L3 Communications, Cincinnati Electronics talks with Dean Regas about his work on the radio systems of the Phoenix missions.
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The History and Significance of the Hubble
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The Hubble Space Telescope has gathered an amazing amount of information that has greatly increased human understanding of the universe. Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory Center talks with Matthew Worsham about history and the significance of the Hubble.
Image of the Eagle Nebula is courtesy NASA. Research assistance provided by Gabe Stasser.
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Laughing Brook
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Robin Corathers, Executive Director of the Mill Creek Restoration Project, and Jackie Brookner, Artist give us a tour of Laughing Brook Wetland, and public art and environmental education project.
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Jim Barry on new gadgets for 2008
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Jim Barry, spokesperson for the Consumer Electronic Association, shares the latest in digital technology, including the converter boxes for the television digital transition.
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Safe Solar Viewing with Dean Regas
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Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory Center, explains techniques for safe solar viewing.
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School Recycling
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Sue Magness, Education Specialist for Hamilton County Environmental Services, Kim Thompson, teacher at Aiken University High School and a member of Aiken's Green Team discuss how schools can successfully participate in recycling programs. Visit their website for more information on school recycling programs in Hamilton County.
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Bryan Vielhauer on the benefits of his electric car
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Bryan Vielhauer, owner of OTR Electric Motor Car, discusses the benefits of his electric car. Bryan explains how he has turned his ideas on reducing carbon emissions into a unique community centered Over the Rhine business. Research support provided by Gabe Stasser.
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John Hancock on Digitally Reconstructing Historic Sites
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John Hancock, Co-founder and Director of CERHAS, The Center for Electronic Reconstruction of Historical Archaeological Sites explains the process used to recreate historic sites that no longer exist.
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