Hubblecast

Video Podcast Episode 2:
Galaxy bars and supermassive black holes

3-April 2007

Hubble has delivered an unrivalled snapshot of the nearby barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672. This remarkable image provides a high-definition view of the galaxy’s large bar, its fields of star-forming clouds and its dark bands of interstellar dust. Subscribe to Hubblecast Download this episode

Meet the Scientists:

Dr. J's Profile Dr. J is the young enthusiastic host of the Hubblecast. He is a German astronomer at the European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO). His scientific interests are in cosmology, particularly on galaxy evolution and quasars. Dr. J's real name is Joe Liske and he has a PhD in astronomy. Link to Dr. J's Homepage Link to Dr. J's MySpace Page

Credits

Narration:
Francesca Granato

Design:
Martin Kornmesser
Francesca Granato

Technical Support:
Lars Holm Nielsen
Raquel Yumi Shida

Cinematographer:
Peter Rixner (www.perix.de)

Script:
Lars Lindberg Christensen

Director:
Lars Lindberg Christensen