Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy and author of the new book "Under Alien Skies," stops by the Captn's Lounge Studio to educate Nigel Aves about how the secrets of the universe, and it continues to expand and create new stars and even galaxies. THIS ONE IS NOT TO BE MISSED!
Produced and edited by T.G. Lewis of the Captn's Lounge Studio for the CiT NETWORK.
For information about Phil and Bad Astronomy, visit: http://www.badastronomy.com/index.html
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Bio: Philip Plait is an American astronomer, author, and science communicator who is known for his popular blog "Bad Astronomy" and his work in promoting scientific skepticism. He was born on September 30, 1964, in Washington, D.C.
Plait received his undergraduate degree in physics from the University of Michigan and his Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Virginia. He has worked as a researcher at the Goddard Space Flight Center, the Space Telescope Science Institute, and the University of Washington.
Plait is the author of several books, including "Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing 'Hoax'" and "Death from the Skies!: The Science Behind the End of the World." He has also appeared on television shows such as "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report."
Under the Alien Skies is a book written by Plait, which explores the possibility of life on other planets and the potential for extraterrestrial intelligence. The book delves into the science of astrobiology, including the conditions that would be necessary for life to exist elsewhere in the universe and the methods scientists use to search for it.
Through his writing and outreach, Plait aims to promote scientific literacy and critical thinking, particularly in the areas of astronomy and space science.