Leiden Observatory - Cosmic Perspectives: Dutch Astronomy in Wider Society - Part 1: Radio Astronomy Bridges

Cosmic Perspectives: Dutch Astronomy in Wider Society is a feature podcast that explores the beneficial impact of Dutch astronomy on society, from building positive international relationships to the transfer of life-changing technology.    Join our host, science communicator Callum Griffiths, as he delves behind the scenes of some of the biggest astronomical endeavors in recent decades with those involved to uncover new perspectives.    For the first episode we discuss about relationship building through astronomy from two influential researchers in the field of radio astronomy.   - Professor George Miley (Leiden University) recounts stories of astronomy building bridges between conflicting nations, and details his dream for providing a global citizen perspective.  - Professor Heino Falcke (Radboud University) details the benefits and challenges of uniting the world around capturing the first image of a Black Hole.  - Professor Ewine van Dishoeck (Leiden University) discusses the diplomacy and technology behind the James Webb Space Telescope. And… - Dr. David Prinsloo (ASTRON) discusses how the Universe really is the best testing ground for innovation.   Cosmic Perspectives is funded by the Dutch Science Council Science Diplomacy Fund, and follows the experiences of four renowned astronomers based in the Netherlands.  Host: Callum Griffiths Produced by: Callum Griffiths and Aoife Taylor Executive Producer: Prof. Pedro Russo Sound Production: Jesse Stoel Graphic Design: Aneta Margraf-Druć Made by Heliocentric Productions for Leiden Observatory with funding from the Dutch Science Council.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at [email protected].