Seeker Constellations

1 Season

8 Episodes

In this video series by Seeker, we'll explain the science of the universe’s most famous stars and dive into the culturally significant stories behind them.

Betelgeuse Is Destined to Explode as a Supernova…But When?

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S1 E8

Betelgeuse Is Destined to Explode as a Supernova…But When?

Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, has begun to dramatically fade then brighten again for reasons we can’t quite pin down, leaving some people to wonder if it's about to explode.

The Rare Celestial Phenomena That Can Only Be Seen Before Nightfall

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S1 E7

The Rare Celestial Phenomena That Can Only Be Seen Before Nightfall

Most people think of astronomy as a nighttime activity, but if you hate staying up late, you’re in luck!

How the Universe Shapes Our Understanding of Time

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S1 E6

How the Universe Shapes Our Understanding of Time

For millennia, people have used the stars to understand and organize the movement of time — here's how it works.

A Guide To Navigating the Stars Without a Smartphone

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S1 E5

A Guide To Navigating the Stars Without a Smartphone

A guide to navigating by the stars when there’s nothing recognizable around you.

What the Color of a Star Reveals About its Composition

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S1 E4

What the Color of a Star Reveals About its Composition

The color of a star can tell us a lot about its age, temperature, and even its chemical composition.

How Space-Time Works When You Look At The Stars

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S1 E3

How Space-Time Works When You Look At The Stars

When you look up at the stars, you’re seeing them as they were, not as they appear in real time — here’s how space-time works and why it’s so important to understand.

The Milky Way: Dark Constellations, A Black Hole & Our Galaxy

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S1 E2

The Milky Way: Dark Constellations, A Black Hole & Our Galaxy

The Milky Way is an iconic feature of the night sky — here's how to spot the center of the galaxy and well-known nebulae in the Milky Way.

Here’s Why Zodiac Constellations Are Still Used in Astronomy

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S1 E1

Here’s Why Zodiac Constellations Are Still Used in Astronomy

Constellations in the zodiac don’t determine our personalities or fate, but they do play an important role in astronomy.

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