You've confused passion with terrible interpersonal skills. He's condescending as hell with a MY-GOD-YOU-SHOULD-ALREADY-KNOW-THIS attitude in documentaries, and only SLIGHTLY less so here. Sagan was passionate, with subpar interpersonal skills as well, except he was EXTREMELY respectful, even in odd situations, like his Johnny Carson interview (final interview before his death). I'm NOT saying Phil is dumb....because he's most certainly NOT. He is one of the smartest individuals around, his delivery just.....sucks. Badly.
Secret behind-the-scenes info: I shot the picture of the bent spoon at 3:10. Also, at 3:50, the painting of Jupiter used to demonstrate magnification was done by my daughter.
My brain didn't even think to check for what it was, just assumed it was some really neat slice of rock like petrified wood. Now I see a moon shadow. Very neat painting. :)
Gotta love his passion; it's inspirational and allows me to momentarily take comfort in the escape from humanity's petty trivialities. I've rewatched this series countless times. Thanks, Phil.
The best CC series so far. I love the Green brothers but Phil kind of explains everything in a more straightforward manner, easier to process. I love astronomy, too.
I spent almost an hour reading articles on how telescopes work and just couldn't wrap my head around it, and then this guy swoops in and I immediately understand it. His passion for astronomy is wonderful and the way he speaks and articulates ideas is perfect.
Love how passionate he is about astronomy. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us all, I'm sure you have inspired many & helped them chase their dreams.
Thank you very much for making these videos, Phil Plait and the others at _CrashCourse’_ astronomy department. It was really interesting to learn about different telescopes. I should really go out more at night to look at the stars, but I live in a city so I can’t see so many due to light pollution and in a pretty unsafe part of town so if I go out (at night), there is a chance that someone will rob me or something. I have to convince my family to get away from town, to the country side, so that I can see all those stars.
I couldn't agree more with the "get decent binoculars first" advice. Even though I own a telescope, I use my binoculars all the time. They have a much larger field of view which makes finding things a lot easier. If you do get a telescope, you will still be using your bionculars to find stuff. They are also very nice for looking at large star clusters like the Pleiades.
I've always loved looking up at the sky at night. Especially now that I'm learning Astronomy thanks to you guys. I now make it a habit to walk my way home so I can look up and see the stars and the moon while listening to my favorite tunes. One of the best feelings in the world.
Your videos had given me amazing knowledges and experiences. Started watching this back then, now a medalist of IOAA (International Competition for Astronomy). All started from your videos. Thank you Phil, PBS, and teams.
I have a friend who works at the ALMA radioscope and, for some time, he worked on the New Mexico University in Socorro, because at the beginning, ALMA was receiving a lot of support and advice from the VLA. I was in the US at the time and I went to visit him, and we toured the VLA. The best part was he explaining me how everything works, because he really likes what he does. They also have a museum, a gift shop and some antennas near for people to take photos, so, if somebody is around there, you totally should go there!
Phil, you always put a smile on my face with you enthousiasm. When I was a child I used to watch the stars and moon with binoculars and I even got a cheap telescope. Now that I'm watching this, I realise how much I miss those evenings. I'm going to buy a new and better telescope and take up on my old pass-time!
I love how you have your own personality and your voice is really nice to listen to. I can tell that you love what you're talking about and that you actually care about the topic. This series is amazing and super informative. Keep up the good work :) hugs from Canada
This is such a great series. I wish it had started before I got into amateur astronomy. As it is, I don't get a lot of new information out of the videos but I love the way they are presented and I appreciate how helpful it could be to somebody who didn't know much about it. Hopefully it inspires a lot of people to get out there and look at the skies! Looking forward to the next video.
Hello phil! ***** I'm an avid stargazer who had immense interest in Astronomy. See how I used "had". My interests dwindled because of the poor support for Astronomy near my hometown and the generally POOOR sky condition due to light pollution, and very bad tropical weather. But you have helped rekindle that little interest. Hope you keep up with the good work! -Fan from India.
Phil, I must say that you are one of the funnest teachers I've heard! These episodes have been inspiring and make me excited to learn more about astronomy!
I think I've memorized about three quarters of the credits dialogue now. I'm proud of that for multiple reasons, but most importantly it just shows how much I watch Crash Course.
I just bought a reflector telescope from Orion because of this video. I've always had it in the back of my head to get one someday, and at 31 I am so super stoked for it to get here. Fantastic crash course series. Thanks bunches.
I recommend a dobsonian for a beginner scope. They are comparatively cheap for the amount of light-gathering power you get and come in various sizes to suit any budget. A 10 inch can be picked up for $500 and will resolve those night objects beautifully.
I really enjoy this series. Most things you talk about aren't exactly new to me, but you present them in such an entertaining way and there's always something new for me to think about. Keep up the good work!
Ok so, this is one of my favorite series' of all the things I watch online right now. These are so good, so fun to watch, Phil's enthusiasm for astronomy is so infectious it makes me wanna run outside and check some stars out at the end of every episode. Keep up the good work guys, I love these videos.
I've really been getting more and more interested in looking up at the night sky. Just last night, I was able to see Venus, Mars and the new moon right from my bedroom window! Every time I have to go anywhere at night, I always end up looking up at the night sky. Seeing all of those stars is just such a beautiful thing. I really do want to get a stronger pair of binoculars, or at least a tabletop telescope eventually, to make it easier to see fainter stars. I'm gonna go with whatever is in my price range and start from there. Unfortunately, I don't think there's an observatory near where I live so I have to make do without the night viewing parties. I bet those are loads of fun. I look forward to these new videos every week!! They're so informative. Keep up the good work! :)
Yeah I gotta say that so far the clarity of the writing, pace, and delivery have been the best out of any crash course series so far, IMO. It's easy to listen to, which is good!
Towards the end he makes a comparison of astronomy and a jig saw puzzle, I think this really exemplifies what Hank Green talked about in his last vlogbrother video when he said that a common link that he saw between scientist was the desire to solve hard problems.
Actually, it is grammatically correct. Try saying it but stressing "does" more. There's nothing wrong with the sentence except the two question marks, but what can you expect, this isn't an essay.
Wonderful advice in a great series. You are spot on with the telescope buying question too. This series will get people excited about astronomy for sure.
I got me a small telescope a little over a year ago. It's a lot of fun. What is cool is actually seeing the objects in real life and not a picture of the internet, even though the hubble images are way better quality.
Yay! I have a test coming up that has stuff about telescopes and this really helped me! Thank you so much! Can you also talk about constellations and stars? I need help in that topic please.
I think Phil Plait is an amazing teacher and crash course host. I hope he goes on to continue hosting crash course even after the astronomy series is over.
My love for astronomy and the study of the universe burns with a passion similar to that of NML Cygni. When I look up into the dark of night, when the moon is unseen, and the lights of cities are far away; I see it. As I behold it, a flood of emotions begin to swell. Wonder, curiosity, fear, beauty and purpose. It is the universe and not in its entirety but just a small sliver of its whole.
Thank you for helping foster curiosity. It's way too common for kids to be taught that anything they could possibly think of or see has already been documented, and that kills curiosity before it can start.
Thank you for this, it was very informative. After watching videos from this channel, Scishow, and Vsause, I'd recently gotten more interested in astronomy, as others have said before, and this was very welcome information, as I am looking at getting a decent telescope.
I like how passionate he is about Astronomy
Yes, and the best teachers are those who are passionate.
You've confused passion with terrible interpersonal skills. He's condescending as hell with a MY-GOD-YOU-SHOULD-ALREADY-KNOW-THIS attitude in documentaries, and only SLIGHTLY less so here. Sagan was passionate, with subpar interpersonal skills as well, except he was EXTREMELY respectful, even in odd situations, like his Johnny Carson interview (final interview before his death). I'm NOT saying Phil is dumb....because he's most certainly NOT. He is one of the smartest individuals around, his delivery just.....sucks. Badly.
@Absolute Zero rude. Rude rude rude (growl
Well he did say the problem with astronomers isn’t getting them to talk, it’s getting them to shut up.
And u are passionate to write passions!...😂
'It's like a jigsaw with an infinite number of pieces. The fun never ends.' That's an awesome way to put it.
@@ziquaftynny9285 ... i just like the subject
good
I hate living in a city and not being able to just walk outside and see stars.
Maximum Of Twenty I feel your feelings lol
And the light pollution in villages make it difficult to see stars at night
I don’t think light pollution affects you viewing planets so you got that for yo
hey its 2020 are you still there
Same here
This has to be my favorite CrashCourse. Keep up the great work.
Agree!!
Thanks!
Me too!
You need a picture so people will recognize who you are
I'm a historian - and yet this Crash Course is even better than CC:History in my view. I think Phil is just amazing.
I cannot stress enough how much I love this series and the way you present your ideas, Phil. Amazing work. Thank you very much.
Secret behind-the-scenes info: I shot the picture of the bent spoon at 3:10. Also, at 3:50, the painting of Jupiter used to demonstrate magnification was done by my daughter.
Thanks for doing this. You're a great 'explainer', CC Astronomy is now my favorite.
Timothy Chernyak Thanks!
You rock!
Dude, that's awesome. Really?
My brain didn't even think to check for what it was, just assumed it was some really neat slice of rock like petrified wood. Now I see a moon shadow. Very neat painting. :)
That audio in the intro
One giant leap for mankind by Neil Armstrong
always gives me chills
Gotta love his passion; it's inspirational and allows me to momentarily take comfort in the escape from humanity's petty trivialities. I've rewatched this series countless times. Thanks, Phil.
The best CC series so far. I love the Green brothers but Phil kind of explains everything in a more straightforward manner, easier to process. I love astronomy, too.
I spent almost an hour reading articles on how telescopes work and just couldn't wrap my head around it, and then this guy swoops in and I immediately understand it. His passion for astronomy is wonderful and the way he speaks and articulates ideas is perfect.
Coming back to watch this series again, and two years later, still I adore how much Phil loves his field.
Best series
Love how passionate he is about astronomy. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us all, I'm sure you have inspired many & helped them chase their dreams.
Thank you very much for making these videos, Phil Plait and the others at _CrashCourse’_ astronomy department. It was really interesting to learn about different telescopes.
I should really go out more at night to look at the stars, but I live in a city so I can’t see so many due to light pollution and in a pretty unsafe part of town so if I go out (at night), there is a chance that someone will rob me or something. I have to convince my family to get away from town, to the country side, so that I can see all those stars.
OMG This is my FAV crash course playlist!
love this guy.
"The fun, never ends!"
I couldn't agree more with the "get decent binoculars first" advice. Even though I own a telescope, I use my binoculars all the time. They have a much larger field of view which makes finding things a lot easier. If you do get a telescope, you will still be using your bionculars to find stuff. They are also very nice for looking at large star clusters like the Pleiades.
Super glad an episode on telescopes came out! I'm buying a new one after getting re-interested in astronomy.
Oh, that's fantastic! Well, read this first: www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2014/12/01/telescopes_how_do_i_buy_a_telescope.html
Same! Woot!
***** That was a really informative read, so thanks! I'm getting the Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector.
IsisVlogs Nice! :)
Super exciting! My first was an XT8 and wow what an instrument. Have fun!
He literally got me more excited about telescopes than my astronomy prof has ever been able to get me. He's so enthusiastic!
I always give love to the Green brothers, but you are such a great host, too. Your passion is contagious.
I've always loved looking up at the sky at night. Especially now that I'm learning Astronomy thanks to you guys. I now make it a habit to walk my way home so I can look up and see the stars and the moon while listening to my favorite tunes. One of the best feelings in the world.
Your videos had given me amazing knowledges and experiences. Started watching this back then, now a medalist of IOAA (International Competition for Astronomy). All started from your videos. Thank you Phil, PBS, and teams.
I remember watching this whole series as a 11 or 12 year old and now I’m 15 and I still love it.
It's cool to see him unwind and geek out more and more in each episode. SCIENCE!!!
I have a friend who works at the ALMA radioscope and, for some time, he worked on the New Mexico University in Socorro, because at the beginning, ALMA was receiving a lot of support and advice from the VLA. I was in the US at the time and I went to visit him, and we toured the VLA. The best part was he explaining me how everything works, because he really likes what he does. They also have a museum, a gift shop and some antennas near for people to take photos, so, if somebody is around there, you totally should go there!
Phil, you always put a smile on my face with you enthousiasm. When I was a child I used to watch the stars and moon with binoculars and I even got a cheap telescope. Now that I'm watching this, I realise how much I miss those evenings. I'm going to buy a new and better telescope and take up on my old pass-time!
You gave me a much greater appreciation of telescopes. Thank you for the great explanation and excitement!
The best series of crash course so far !! THNX A LOT !
I love how you have your own personality and your voice is really nice to listen to. I can tell that you love what you're talking about and that you actually care about the topic. This series is amazing and super informative. Keep up the good work :) hugs from Canada
I absolutely love this series.
I really love the host's enunciation and enthusiasm. Great series, CrashCourse folks! :)
This is incredible and an amazing series. I love Phil, his passion for astronomy ignites my own! I wanna get my own telescope or binoculars now ;)
Mr. Phil Plait loves what he's doing . Well done sir!
Thank you for your passion. It is clear that you love the what you are teaching about.
This is such a great series. I wish it had started before I got into amateur astronomy. As it is, I don't get a lot of new information out of the videos but I love the way they are presented and I appreciate how helpful it could be to somebody who didn't know much about it. Hopefully it inspires a lot of people to get out there and look at the skies! Looking forward to the next video.
Hello phil!
*****
I'm an avid stargazer who had immense interest in Astronomy. See how I used "had". My interests dwindled because of the poor support for Astronomy near my hometown and the generally POOOR sky condition due to light pollution, and very bad tropical weather. But you have helped rekindle that little interest. Hope you keep up with the good work!
-Fan from India.
Phil, I must say that you are one of the funnest teachers I've heard! These episodes have been inspiring and make me excited to learn more about astronomy!
I think I've memorized about three quarters of the credits dialogue now. I'm proud of that for multiple reasons, but most importantly it just shows how much I watch Crash Course.
I just bought a reflector telescope from Orion because of this video. I've always had it in the back of my head to get one someday, and at 31 I am so super stoked for it to get here.
Fantastic crash course series. Thanks bunches.
We can just see your passion when you compare the universe to jigsaw pieces, but it's great! I'm loving the series!!!
I recommend a dobsonian for a beginner scope. They are comparatively cheap for the amount of light-gathering power you get and come in various sizes to suit any budget. A 10 inch can be picked up for $500 and will resolve those night objects beautifully.
This is quickly becoming my favourite Crash Course show. I love it! :)
I really enjoy this series. Most things you talk about aren't exactly new to me, but you present them in such an entertaining way and there's always something new for me to think about. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for making this series! I absolutely love it
I'm just watching this for fun and I love it
Wow! I don't think it can be made any better understandable than this! What an astute instructor! Thank you very much!
Great video. Very informative.
I watch all his videos. The passion is remarkable.
Thought Café just keeps getting better and better! Awesome video! Keep it up!! 💙💙💙💙
Crash course was great, with this new series and especially this new educator its now just plain awesome. Great work.
Ok so, this is one of my favorite series' of all the things I watch online right now. These are so good, so fun to watch, Phil's enthusiasm for astronomy is so infectious it makes me wanna run outside and check some stars out at the end of every episode. Keep up the good work guys, I love these videos.
getting my first telescope for christmas so i thought id learn a bit about astronomy. these videos are great!
Aahhh! feels so good listening to this guy.
i find myself looking up the skies a lot more often now thanks to your videos!:D hope i get a chance to do stargazing out of city someday
I've really been getting more and more interested in looking up at the night sky. Just last night, I was able to see Venus, Mars and the new moon right from my bedroom window!
Every time I have to go anywhere at night, I always end up looking up at the night sky. Seeing all of those stars is just such a beautiful thing. I really do want to get a stronger pair of binoculars, or at least a tabletop telescope eventually, to make it easier to see fainter stars. I'm gonna go with whatever is in my price range and start from there.
Unfortunately, I don't think there's an observatory near where I live so I have to make do without the night viewing parties. I bet those are loads of fun. I look forward to these new videos every week!! They're so informative. Keep up the good work! :)
Now, you are scientist! Beautifully explained
Yeah I gotta say that so far the clarity of the writing, pace, and delivery have been the best out of any crash course series so far, IMO. It's easy to listen to, which is good!
This is my favorite series. Thank you!
Great. Thankyou for your time and knowledge.
Your videos are awesome! My favorite in CrashCourse up to now! Seriously! Congrats!
Towards the end he makes a comparison of astronomy and a jig saw puzzle, I think this really exemplifies what Hank Green talked about in his last vlogbrother video when he said that a common link that he saw between scientist was the desire to solve hard problems.
awesome series !!..I find this very very helpful in understanding the basics of astronomy.
Great episode, this is how I imagine CrashCourse. I look forward to a video about the equatorial telescope mount.
Love this channel
I LOVE this series!!
I have always love your passion for the stars and universe.
i love the enthusiasm of phil.
Who does do your hair?? :)
+Ky Baldwin Is that grammar correct? Someone get a linguistic over here!
Take out "do" sorry Grammer Police had to come
Actually, it is grammatically correct. Try saying it but stressing "does" more. There's nothing wrong with the sentence except the two question marks, but what can you expect, this isn't an essay.
Think I could talk with Phil for a lifetime without getting bored.
"Aggressive self-marketing sometimes pays off." I paused for a second then laughed, and was like 'wait, for Gallileo?' didn't exactly 'pay off'.
As in Galileo will forever be connected to astronomy. Eternal famousness.
Well yeah, but at the time it might not have felt like it paid off.
Drake Christmas House arrest can make you feel unloved.
His work on telescopes got him a nice job at the university of Padua. It is his theory of heliocentrism that got him in trouble.
The Galilean Moons .. I think it paid off!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm 🌟
I love how awesome these videos are!
Wonderful advice in a great series. You are spot on with the telescope buying question too. This series will get people excited about astronomy for sure.
Excellent video!
I'm getting a telescope just because of this episode. Keep up the great work guys!
I really like the remix of the Crash Course intro music! Also, this is my favorite topic :)
I love this series, the best crash course yet if you ask me.
This was a well constructed and informative video. Thank you for making it.
6:18 - I almost choked with the "...most common question besides "Hey, who does your hair?" ... "
Seriously, I have OJ all over my computer now!
Amazing work, love these videos/lessons
I got me a small telescope a little over a year ago. It's a lot of fun. What is cool is actually seeing the objects in real life and not a picture of the internet, even though the hubble images are way better quality.
Yay! I have a test coming up that has stuff about telescopes and this really helped me! Thank you so much! Can you also talk about constellations and stars? I need help in that topic please.
You Sir have the best CC intro and intro music! Hope this series is as long as the world history series.
I think Phil Plait is an amazing teacher and crash course host. I hope he goes on to continue hosting crash course even after the astronomy series is over.
My love for astronomy and the study of the universe burns with a passion similar to that of NML Cygni. When I look up into the dark of night, when the moon is unseen, and the lights of cities are far away; I see it. As I behold it, a flood of emotions begin to swell. Wonder, curiosity, fear, beauty and purpose. It is the universe and not in its entirety but just a small sliver of its whole.
Its very satisfiable to understand the sciences through your videos ....
I love this guy.I love this series.I love this channel. GO Crash Course :)
This stuff is cool! GREAT WORK PIL PLAIT! Keep this amazing work up!
The fun NEVER ENDS! 😂😂 LOVE the vids! Keep up the great work! Thank you!
Great content that is very well presented!
Phenomenal video so helpful and useful taking my new baby out tonight if its clear enough. Thank you!!!
Super interesting. Love this channel.
This really helped me out for school, thanks guys.
Thank you for helping foster curiosity. It's way too common for kids to be taught that anything they could possibly think of or see has already been documented, and that kills curiosity before it can start.
On the topic of telescopes, could you talk about radio telescopes (what they're used for, and how they work)?
I'm learning about lenses in physics. It's actually really interesting.
I know every single thing in this whole series but it's still fun to watch
Me too
I just love this series, specially the passion Phil has to explain things. Just...wonderful.
My favorite crash course
Love it.
Thank you for this, it was very informative. After watching videos from this channel, Scishow, and Vsause, I'd recently gotten more interested in astronomy, as others have said before, and this was very welcome information, as I am looking at getting a decent telescope.
This was a fantastic episode!