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Psych Out from spitzerjim
Psych Out (4:52)

An astronomer and his therapist clash in this comedic (yet strangely educational) animated short.

66 views

 
The Building Blocks of Life (Robot Astronomy Talk Show #5) from spitzerjim
The Building Blocks of Life (Robot A... (5:29)

IR-2 and his crew learn about PAHs, which may be the building blocks of all life in the Universe, and decide to put them... more >
IR-2 and his crew learn about PAHs, which may be the building blocks of all life in the Universe, and decide to put them to good use. < less

49 views

 
Omega Centauri (Robot Astronomy Talk Show #4) from spitzerjim
Omega Centauri (Robot Astronomy Talk... (2:45)

While the robots are away, a sad and lonely man calls in with a beautiful image of the Omega Centauri globular cluster.

77 views

 
Baby Stars (Robot Astronomy Talk Show #3) from spitzerjim
Baby Stars (Robot Astronomy Talk Sho... (6:03)

Where do stars come from? IR-2 analyzes recent Spitzer imagery to find out, while an imposing Ratings-bot oversees the broadcast.

102 views

 
Mountie Martin and the Space Diamonds from spitzerjim
Mountie Martin and the Space Diamonds (3:50)

Are tiny diamonds really common in the Universe? Join the intrepid Mountie Martin as he endeavors to find out, while on ... more >
Are tiny diamonds really common in the Universe? Join the intrepid Mountie Martin as he endeavors to find out, while on the trail of the sinister Sammy the Smuggler! < less

109 views

 
Water in the Universe (Robot Astronomy Talk Show #2) from spitzerjim
Water in the Universe (Robot Astrono... (5:54)

Astronomers have discovered huge amounts of water around baby stars; IR-2 and his crew have a diabolical plan to make use of it.

639 views

 
M51 and Gizmo from spitzerjim
M51 and Gizmo (4:26)

In this cartoon, cute alien M51 moves the Earth closer to the Sun, and learns a valuable lesson about what makes a plane... more >
In this cartoon, cute alien M51 moves the Earth closer to the Sun, and learns a valuable lesson about what makes a planet habitable. < less

112 views

 
Asteroids (Robot Astronomy Talk Show #1) from spitzerjim
Asteroids (Robot Astronomy Talk Show... (6:56)

Will an asteroid strike the Earth and wipe out all life as we know it? IR-2 and his robotic crew make random phone calls... more >
Will an asteroid strike the Earth and wipe out all life as we know it? IR-2 and his robotic crew make random phone calls to find out. < less

230 views

 
Spaceship Spitzer: Enemy Mine from spitzerjim
Spaceship Spitzer: Enemy Mine (6:30)

While in battle around the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy, Dr. Michelle teaches IR-1 the science be... more >
While in battle around the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy, Dr. Michelle teaches IR-1 the science behind these giant singularities. < less

180 views