Full original text for Comets of DOOM video:
[Shinedown: “I just saw Halley’s Comet she waved…”]
Listen Brent, you didn’t see Halley’s Comet.
Not in 2007.
Be reasonable.
…It was Comet McNaught.
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Understanding Black Holes (Part 2)
2 NovWhat’s the Difference Between Black Holes?
Specifically, Intermediate Mass Black Holes (IMBH) and Super Massive Black Holes (SMBH). Hope you enjoy it!
Links and things:
Galaxies for Beginners
19 Mar
This is a very brief introduction to galaxies. It is more of a primer video, so if you don’t know anything about galaxies – you’ve come to the right place! 😀
Voyager 1: Is It Out of the Solar System?
12 Nov
About two months ago, we found out that Voyager 1 crossed the edge of the Heliosphere and into the Interstellar Medium. But what does that mean… exactly? Is it out of the Solar System?
Common Questions No. 1
18 Jun
So I was thinking of doing an ‘Ask The Nerd’ type of channel, just for all those fairly straightforward questions. Hope you enjoy!
If you have any questions, as always, feel free to ask. If the answer’s straightforward, it’ll wind up in one of these. 😀
The Nerd Next Door 