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Oxford Physics Public Lectures
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How do we find planets around other stars?

The 3rd Wetton lecture, 19th June 2018 delivered by Professor David W. Hogg, Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics, New York University
Oxford Physics Public Lectures
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The Quest for Nearby Habitable Worlds

The 16th Hintze lecture, 25th April 2018 delivered by Professor René Doyon, Director, Mont-Mégantic Observatory & Institute for Research on Exoplanets, University of Montreal, Canada
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Taking Real Photos of Planets Outside the Solar System

Jean-Loup Baudino gives a short talk on planets outside the solar system.
Earth Sciences

Curiosity’s Search for Ancient Habitable Environments at Gale Crater, Mars

4th Annual Lobanov-Rostovsky Lecture in Planetary Geology delivered by Professor John Grotzinger, Caltech, USA
Oxford Physics Public Lectures
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Curiosity’s Search for Ancient Habitable Environments at Gale Crater, Mars

4th Annual Lobanov-Rostovsky Lecture in Planetary Geology delivered by Professor John Grotzinger, Caltech, USA
Oxford Physics Public Lectures
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Unveiling the Birth of Stars and Galaxies

The 2016 Hintze Biannual Lecture delivered by Professor Robert Kennicutt
The Physics of Fine-Tuning

What Can We Learn from Planetary Surveys?

In the fourth part of their discussion, Suzanne Aigrain and Michael Meyer discuss how we move from observations of exoplanets to conclusions about their types and formation. This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on February 12, 2016.
The Physics of Fine-Tuning

Is Our Solar System Special?

In the third part of their discussion, Suzanne Aigrain and Michael Meyer discuss ways in which our solar system is unusual in its makeup and formation. This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on February 12, 2016.
The Physics of Fine-Tuning

Telescope Design and the Search for Life

In the first part of their discussion, Michael Meyer and Suzanne Aigrain lay out the conditions for habitability on an exoplanet and challenges of looking for such planets. This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on February 12, 2016.
The Physics of Fine-Tuning

Life in the Universe: Where and How Can We Find It?

In the fourth part of their discussion, Mario Livio and Joe Silk talk about the way planetary systems form and the preconditions for life-bearing planets to exist. This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on February 12, 2016
The Physics of Fine-Tuning

Biosignatures and the Search for Life

In the second part of their discussion, Joe Silk and Mario Livio go over biosignatures: things which, if observed, would be evidence for life. This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on February 12, 2016.
Earth Sciences

The Formation of Terrestrial Planets - the 2nd Lobanov-Rostovsky Lecture in Planetary Geology

Prof Alessandro Morbidelli of the Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur in Nice gives the 2nd Lobanov-Rostovsky Lecture in Planetary Geology. He talks about the formation of planets in the universe.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Gloomy Worlds: Why are planets cloudy?

Jo Barstow explains the complex science behind the clouds that surround the planets.
Oxford Physics Research

Oxford Astrophysics

A video explaining what is Astrophysics and what's going on in Astrophysics at Oxford
Oxford Physics Public Lectures

Building stars, planets and the ingredients for life between the stars

Halley Lecture 2013 by Professor Dr Ewine van Dishoeck on new developments in astronomy
Oxford Physics Public Lectures

The Fast Track to Finding an Inhabited Exoplanet

The 8th Hintze Lecture by Professor David Charbonneau looking at investigating habitable exoplanets.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

The SKA

Matt Jarvis discusses square kilometer array, commonly known as SKA, in this short Stargazing talk.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Is our galaxy special?

Chris Lintott looks at the distinctive features of our galaxy and whether it is really special.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Galaxy Zoo project

Becky Smethurst from the Zooniverse team outlines the Galaxy Zoo project that allows members of the public to classify new galaxies.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Ancient Astronomies - 7000 years in the Kennett Valley

Charles Barclay gives a brief overview of the history of Astronomies and some of the fascinating insights that can be gained from these Ancient practices.

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