Leiden Observatory - Cosmic Perspectives Part 3

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.  In this episode we talk about technology & education’s direct impacts of astronomy to the world. You’ve heard of WiFi, haven’t you? Oh yeah. Sorry… 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.    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].