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Astronomy and Green Space
By Bente Lilja Bye | May 10th 2009 09:31 AM | 6 comments | Print | E-mail | Track Comments
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About Bente Lilja Bye

Earth science expert and astrophysicist writes about Earth observation, geodesy, climate change, geohazards, water cycle and other science related topics.

I've worked as Research Director... Full Bio

Astronomy and green space? Yes, indeed. As an astrophysicist I always find great pleasure in pointing out that the Earth is a planet, just like all the rest of the bunch orbiting our Sun and thus an astronomical object. The Earth is special though because we live on it. And we talk about a green planet referring to environmental issues on planet Earth.
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Credit: NASA

But green space, what the heck? I admit that I had trouble with the concept to begin with, especially if you talk about being green from space also. But then I was reminded of a frog - Kermit the Frog and his famous It's not easy being green and gradually it made sense to me. Now it makes perfect sense. So much so that I produce a segment of Astrocast.TV called A Green Space - A Green Earth. Earth observations from space supports both science and other Earth observation data leading to better decision making in an increasingly complex and environmentally stressed world. This information betters our understanding of Earth lending support for sustainable development. Thereof the name Green Space.



Astrocast.TV is a Web based video news program covering events in the science of astronomy and space related topics. Astrocast.TV the first of its kind newscast in a visually rich format is a Public and Educational outreach. Astrocast.TV is hosted by an impressive roster of individuals including NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory Solar System Ambassadors and is led by an experienced former CNN director Richard Mathews. I felt honored when asked and proud to join this team. I call it a show, because it really is a show of the latest within astronomy and space activities. The shows airs once a month.

I think this news format complement the format of blogs, like the ones here on Scientificblogging.com and wanted to share this option of a quick update on what happens within the field of astronomy and other space topics - even green space.

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Becky Jungbauer's picture
Bente, you're famous! Thanks for posting the video - I enjoyed it very much. I didn't know about the L1-5 bit, or the St. Patrick's Day connection - very cool. And I think you should push for head co-host with the guy in the leather jacket.

Becky Jungbauer | 05/10/09 | 18:16 PM
Stellare's picture
Thank you Becky, you are too kind! :-) Greg Redfern, the leather jacket guy, is doing his performance in DC, while I'm here in Norway. So fat chance for me there. :-)

I will ask Hank for a Bloggy bear though and take pictures of him in natural Norwegian surroundings with exhibits here on Scientificblogging, of course. That'll be something at least. I fell for that bear and Hank will finally get my address so he can forward a whole bunch of 'requisita' over the pond.:-)

Bente Lilja Bye | 05/10/09 | 18:30 PM
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I really enjoyed your part of the video, Bente, all the more because you have a clear voice.  I have a hearing problem which makes some people's voices very hard to understand.  I don't watch TV any more because of the strong accents with "music" heavily superimposed.  Thanks for making life easier for people like me by speaking clearly - you missed out on a career as an elocutionista. :)

Naturally, I enjoyed the science.   Language works in an odd way at times.  Whenever I hear the word 'geodesy' I think of bronze-age sailors in wooden ships exploring islands and coastlines.

Patrick Lockerby | 05/11/09 | 09:08 AM
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Thank you so much, Patrick! I'm glad I'm speaking clear and understandable too. :-)

Most explorers were on a geodetic mission - and still are. Even space explorations are ALL ABOUT GEODESY! So your image of geodesy is perfectly tuned in - only extrapolated slightly back in time. Vikings were ancient times 'astronauts', you know. hahaha


Bente Lilja Bye | 05/11/09 | 12:25 PM
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The International Geophysical Year – I remember that!  Does that make me coeval with the dinosaurs?


Robert H Olley | 05/11/09 | 17:01 PM
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"Does that make me coeval with the dinosaurs?" No, it only means that you have a good memory. :-)

Bente Lilja Bye | 05/12/09 | 00:46 AM

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