Episode 96 – Essentials of Astronomy

Episode 96 September 04, 2020 01:02:36
Episode 96 – Essentials of Astronomy
Free To Choose Media Podcast
Episode 96 – Essentials of Astronomy

Sep 04 2020 | 01:02:36

/

Show Notes

The late Lloyd Motz, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy at Columbia University, and the late broadcaster Hugh Downs discuss Motz’s life and work, including his book "The Essentials of Astronomy," which is arguably the best introductory astronomy text ever written. Downs is a former student who took astronomy at Columbia in 1957, and Dr. Motz was named professor emeritus in 1977. It was originally recorded in 1999.

Other Episodes

Episode 112

January 08, 2021 00:47:35
Episode Cover

Episode 112 – Friedrich von Hayek and Leo Rosten Part III

This is the third and final hour between noted economist the late Friedrich von Hayek, Ph.D. Economics and Nobel laureate; and the late Leo...

Listen

Episode 118

March 12, 2021 00:39:30
Episode Cover

Episode 118 – Maintaining Self-Esteem Against the Odds

What is it like to live in a society which sends you the message that you're inferior? Listen to the 1993 discussion Maintaining Self-Esteem...

Listen

Episode 89

July 31, 2020 01:13:50
Episode Cover

Episode 89 – Tyranny of the Status Quo

Listen to a lively discussion with Nobel Economist Milton Friedman and seven young adults discussing our government's potential to act as an agent for...

Listen