I'm a couple of years younger, but still over 60. I've noted that over the last few years I seem to be becoming more receptive to [yo]Uranus humor than ever. About the only way to avoid it is to stick to pronouncing it "ur (with no initial y sound -- think ur-vile as in Donaldson (Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever series)) awn (like lawn) oos (as in moose)". That is my wife's favorite pronunciation when she is attempting to stifle my juvenile word-play, and it may be an accepted official pronunciation. However, for my part, I like it as it is popularly pronounced and don't anticipate I'll ever stop.
I love Dr Becky. Just watching her eyes, her joy and passion shows so strongly. And everytime she puts out a video, we get a lovely deep dive into some cool astrophysics.
Farnsworth: I'm sorry, Fry, but astronomers renamed Uranus in 2620 to end that stupid joke once and for all.. Fry: Oh. What's it called now? Farnsworth: Urectum.
Hi Dr Becky, Your inevitable ‘x-rays from Uranus’ comment jogged my 73 year old memory. In the late 1970s I used to frequent a book and record shop. On the staircase up to the shop they displayed their top LP covers. The one that came out of my junkshop of a memory was From the Teashops of Mars to the Hellholes of Uranus. If anyone is interested, it is by a band named Landscapes. Canfish Pretoria
We need to change the name of that planet. Something dignified like "Planet Ben Dover" or "Planet Dixie Normus" you know, something that won't make us giggle everytime we mention the name.
I had a feeling the bloopers this week might be epic. Thank you for not disappointing! Be thankful you didn't have to report any outgassing from Uranus!
OMG you didn't !!!! Ok then, ......this is fair game now......The reason NASA hasn't sent missions there is because none of the engineers want to have to tell people at parties when asked what they do..."I'm working on a probe to Uranus".
Sigh, I first found out about Uranus from the helenic mitology. So it took me a while to understand what was so funny about a planet called after a guy who married his mother, castrated his father and killed his sons... You know, it really is funnier the other way!
Beck. Older amateur astronomer here in Canada. And mostly Irish. Thank you. My 3 x 20 year olds now know you and they are enamoured. As am I. Keep it up. You are infleuncing the younger ones. Just to see your exuberance is huge. And they said higher education is drab. Nonsense. Keep it going you.
I introduced Dr. Becky’s youtube Channel to my niece and now she has an interest in Astronomy. Thanks for being a huge inspiration for girls and circles alike:D
There is a band called nanowar of steel that made a song about Uranus, it would be fun for you to see it, it is actually quite accurate with the astronomical info of the planet
But Dr Becky, without probing or scratching how else will we get to the seat of the problem? 😂😂 Had to day it, got the joke out :p love what ypur doing and your bloopers pick me up! You rock girly!
I just love the way you try to keep a straight face while doing this, I have a problem while telling a good story or joke it's is so hard has anyone ever "tackled" why it's on its side, I know it got hit by a huge asteroid must have been the size of a continent or another planet to do that.
it brings me great happiness that this whole comment section (filled with physics students and the works) find Uranus so funny still :,) why I love these communities also Becky I wish I had you as a lecturer at uni you make these really cool findings even more interesting
Never cease to be amazed and educated by the outstanding Dr. Becky. Not to mention entertained!! We all have a 10 year old inside just waiting to be unleashed. Loved it! Never change, Becks, you're precious.
Interesting one Doc, as usually actually. Never thought I would learn anything about x-rays emitted from Uranus though... we enjoy a good chuckle around the mass spectrophotometer.
Spitting Image way back in the 1980s did a sketch where newsreader Alastair Burnett wondered why future generations of kids had been denied a load of harmless fun by the decision to rename Uranus to Oora'nus. He ended with something along the lines of "And next week we're expecting pictures from the planet Boom-holé. This is Allystarry Boonaht saying good-nikaht". Can't find it online though...
1. Scientists are studying Uranus 2. Scientists are sending probes to Uranus 3.Scientists want to probe Uranus 4. Uranus is a gas giant 5. Is there life on Uranus? 6. Some suspect Uranus has crabs 7. Scientists were surprised to discover Uranus has rings I could go on...
Your content is amazing and the presentation with the glow of euphoric curiosity in your eyes makes it even more likeable. It is remarkable being able to keep this childlike joy alive! The bloppers at the end give the whole experience a lot of charme on top. The jokes I'll leave to the community, I guess there won't be much to add hehe
As an educator, I absolutely love your presentation style. As an aside, I was watching the movie called "The Man Who Knew Infinity", and reading the credits following the movies (who does that?), it was mentioned that the work of Ramanujun has helped to further our understanding of black holes. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on that but I am not sure whether it is worthy of a TH-cam video; none the less, I am still intrigued. Congratulations on your contribution to the global awareness and knowledge of astrophysics. I feel quite proud of you.
Uranus isn't as unusual as you might think. Sure, it's a black hole, but there are some things that just won't get swallowed up by the beast. I almost got my guided missile to avoid its mighty attraction, but ended up losing my keys and the Buick there and had to do a deep search of its slippery caverns for a good 20 minutes. Still came out filthy, but successful.
Ever since I first learned that Uranus was rotating on its side, some fifty years ago, it's been my favorite planet. It hurts my feelings when people make jokes about it. I have a t-shirt with a picture of Uranus on it and when people notice it, I wonder if they share my love of the sideways planet or if they're secretly giggling. 😢😊
Serious question(I hope), Dr. Becky. 4:54 shows a really weird aurora, happening at the equator. Also is mentioned that the planet's magnetic field points toward the Sun. Does that mean that the magnetic poles are close to the equator and rotating with it?
I think we have no choice, but to rename Uranus, if we want future missions to go there. I can perfectly understand why no scientist at NASA wants to approach their superior by saying "Sir, we need your approval for a mission, in order to probe Uranus and take some pictures of it.".
From my understanding most scientist/astro physicist don't even pronounce it "ur-ain-is or us" anymore. They pronounced it "ur-ah-niss". Said like "Your-uh-niss" Really fast
Sorry to say Dr Becky, the closed captioning on my television translated your “Saturn” to “satin”. I knew what you were talking about, but my television has problems with a British accent. Love your videos.
I find it rather peculiar that we haven't had as much interest in Uranus and Neptune as we have had in the other planets of our solar system. They are, after all, shrouded in mystery and could help us understand more about exoplanet "super earths" so why the "lack of interest"??
I agree, we need more exploration! Some space launch systems seem to be getting way more efficient recycling stages instead of trashing them. I think that is the only way we can effectively make that happen. I'd love to hear your opinion. Thanks for all your videos! As for the Bloopers: "My inner child needs squishing" drew tears of laughter.
From astrophysicist to the casual enthusiast, Uranus brings out the inner child in all of us. Your intro is a classic ! You are one of a kind. Thank you for keeping it fun while sharing your knowledge.
"[x-rays] are blocked by the Earth's atmosphere." I hear that and immediately remember "the Sun is a deadly lazer" jingle from "history of the entire world, i guess" by bill wurtz.
You're the best, Dr B. Not only did you give in and do the joke, you OPEN with the blooper we were all afraid just wouldn't exist. Thank you so very much, you might be the best doctor I've ever heard of.
Non colledge graduate here with a dumb question : does Terra reflects more x-rays than the other planets ? And if yes, could this be used to find exoplanets with atmosphere ?
0:58 not to be nit-picky, but while it's true that all of those things don't emit visible light, things that generate or absorb/emit heat, emit blackbody radiation in the form of infrared radiation
@@jimmon89 I still remember my astonishment the first time I put my hand in front of a microwave receiver and I realized the hiss I was hearing was from microwaves being emitted by my warm hand. We emit quite a lot of light - just usually lower frequency than visible light.
Probes going to Uranus is probably not something I'll bring up at the "drag strip" but a great video. Physics makes you faster. Thank you for all your time and effort. You always cheer me up.
Seeing how the mention of the name brings out the 10-year-old in everybody, I don't feel so bad anymore... But aside from that, do we know, or have any ideas, why the rotation of Uranus and Venus are so different to the rest of the solar system?
Venus got hit by something big. Planets wobble a bit as well. It’s believed that Mars alters its tilt quite a lot over time. Earth’s tilt is stabilized by its rather large moon.
4:11 Seriously, I could watch that graphic of the planetary rotations all day. ❤️ Not seriously, of course then the sniggering starts about rotating on Uranus… 🙄 For a system with Shakespearean names, it’s fitting that the planet would have a name that sounds like Bottom, a character in “A Midsummer’s Night Dream.”
Your videos are amazing. Could you make a video about the possibility of superheavy elements (island of stability) flerovium, copernicium etc. in stars like przybylski's star ?
US citizen here. I've loved astronomy since I was a kid (63 years old). It was not until today that i looked at the spelling of the planet in this light. I've always pronounced it: U • rain • us Thus nothing to giggle at.
@@peterkelley6344 Ooranoos is like latin speakers would say it. And the name is clearly latin. The latin U is still pronounced like that (oo) in most romanic languages. Maybe not french. The french have weird vowels.
@@peterkelley6344 worth remembering however that although that is the Latin spelling, the god is Greek. So why not call it like in Greek, instead of Latin, when in English language? Ouranos
Small critique, organisms do emit light. Both due to being warm, and as a byproduct of metabolic activity. Cells probably actually use RF and pulses of UV to communicate.
One minor quibble : the Voyager probes flew past Jupiter in the 1970s, not the '80s. Voyager 1's closest approach was on the 5th of March 1979. Voyager 2's was on the 9th of July 1979. Voyager 1 went on to pass Saturn in 1980. Voyager 2 passed Saturn in 1981; Uranus in 1986; and Neptune in 1989.
"Uranus just happened to be in shot when the Chandra telescope was observing something else"
... it happens to the best of us.
So it was a planetary photo bomb then? 😉
@@michaelpettersson4919 more like an astronomical Kancho... google it and thank me later hahahah
Came for the video, stayed for the bloopers, moved on to the comments. My inner child is never satisfied.
Even at my age, 66, my inner child sets sail when Uranus is shown.
"Uranus is shown" I see what you did there.
I'm 68 and still laughing...though it may be due to the special cookie I'm eating...
I'm a couple of years younger, but still over 60. I've noted that over the last few years I seem to be becoming more receptive to [yo]Uranus humor than ever. About the only way to avoid it is to stick to pronouncing it "ur (with no initial y sound -- think ur-vile as in Donaldson (Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever series)) awn (like lawn) oos (as in moose)". That is my wife's favorite pronunciation when she is attempting to stifle my juvenile word-play, and it may be an accepted official pronunciation. However, for my part, I like it as it is popularly pronounced and don't anticipate I'll ever stop.
@@slowercuber7767 That is closer to the Greek pronunciation. Uranus is just the Roman version of Οὐρανός (Ouranos), who was the sky to Gaia's Earth.
Glad to read that, because as a 24 yo I feel more secure laughing at that now
I love Dr Becky. Just watching her eyes, her joy and passion shows so strongly. And everytime she puts out a video, we get a lovely deep dive into some cool astrophysics.
We got a deep dive into Uranus, so thanks for that.
@@cf453 Can hardly wait to take a good long stare at Uranus, with x-ray vision!
Astrobullshit
My Anus?
@@majesticpbjcat7707 yup. Uranus
Farnsworth: I'm sorry, Fry, but astronomers renamed Uranus in 2620 to end that stupid joke once and for all..
Fry: Oh. What's it called now?
Farnsworth: Urectum.
lol
This isclassic
"Urectum"? - Damn near killed him.
I came here to say this.
I just came hereto leave this quote and you are at the top
Hi Dr Becky,
Your inevitable ‘x-rays from Uranus’ comment jogged my 73 year old memory. In the late 1970s I used to frequent a book and record shop. On the staircase up to the shop they displayed their top LP covers. The one that came out of my junkshop of a memory was From the Teashops of Mars to the Hellholes of Uranus. If anyone is interested, it is by a band named Landscapes.
Canfish Pretoria
Scientists are working hard on Uranus
Why am I even writing this...
69 likes noice
....... Because shit happens
I like that they want to send a probe to Uranus...lol
I've given talks about the solar system for Kindergarten classes. It doesn't matter how I pronounce Uranus; they always giggle.
Yeah, Urine-us isn't really any less silly sounding than your-anus.
It also doesn't matter how old we get either. We always will.
I now pronounce it ( oo-rah-nuhs ) lol. Just to try sound professional in conversation 😜
Even the adults giggle at Uranus.
I thought exactly the same when reading the video title as Dr. Becky thought at the start.
It’s hard not to 😂
@@DrBecky Oh behave, you're a grown up professional scientist, ah who am I kidding, I was giggling too
Giggity
@@DrBecky Maybe we actually should have stuck with Herschel's first choice and just called the planet "George", after all. :D
The thumbnail image said it all. Dr Becky - human and with a sense of humour. Can't go wrong really...
One of my favorite NASA article headlines was - "NASA to probe Uranus." Like, come on NASA. Even the astrophysicists are children at heart.
We need to change the name of that planet. Something dignified like "Planet Ben Dover" or "Planet Dixie Normus" you know, something that won't make us giggle everytime we mention the name.
They did just that in Futurama. They renamed it Urectum.
Jack Meehoff
Willy's planet. He found it, he should kept it...
Perhaps we could name it after Biggus Dickus?
How about the original greek Ούρανός pronounced "oo rah nos"
Really appreciate that you are a professional, and still went for the Uranus jokes.
Ok I'm 10 cause the title had me cracking up & haven't even watched yet 😆😆😆
Same!
Posted a minute before the video went live. Is Dr Becky your mum?
I thought the title was getting pretty personal and close! I didn't even know they were looking!
@@stuart207 yes
That thumbnail didn't help XD
My favourite astronomical term: The Obliquity of the Ecliptic. It's like a title of a lost Pink Floyd album.
Or a MUSE album.
It may also be what happens when you give a planet too many shrooms.
It's referenced in the 'lyric' of Vangelis's Abedo 0.39 (the title track of that album)
The title was URANUS?
Or a Michael Nesmith song.
I think Dr Becky has wanted to say that first line for many years. LOL.
I think her actual dream might have been to be able to talk about methane gas emissions from Uranus, but we all settle at some point.
The thumbnail image says it all.
Poor Uranus - the butt of so many jokes. Should we probe it? And how did the rings around thereof form!?
I had a feeling the bloopers this week might be epic. Thank you for not disappointing! Be thankful you didn't have to report any outgassing from Uranus!
I live for that day
@@DrBecky you would have tears in your eyes!
OMG you didn't !!!! Ok then, ......this is fair game now......The reason NASA hasn't sent missions there is because none of the engineers want to have to tell people at parties when asked what they do..."I'm working on a probe to Uranus".
I remember, when I first came to England, being so confused as to why all the kids were laughing whenever I talked about Uranus.
same, lol
same, lol
From where you were originally?
Sigh, I first found out about Uranus from the helenic mitology. So it took me a while to understand what was so funny about a planet called after a guy who married his mother, castrated his father and killed his sons... You know, it really is funnier the other way!
@@Vld45 Poland!
Beck. Older amateur astronomer here in Canada. And mostly Irish. Thank you. My 3 x 20 year olds now know you and they are enamoured. As am I. Keep it up. You are infleuncing the younger ones. Just to see your exuberance is huge. And they said higher education is drab. Nonsense. Keep it going you.
"scratching the surface of Uranus" 😂
And then smell your fingers😂
simply, rimming... hahahaha
And then probe it. 😂😂
I introduced Dr. Becky’s youtube Channel to my niece and now she has an interest in Astronomy. Thanks for being a huge inspiration for girls and circles alike:D
Thanks Joel! Say hi to your niece for me 🥰
I showed up to make a joke and Dr. Becky delighted me by starting her video off the right way.
If it's changing daily, sounds like it's imporant to look at Uranus every single day.
Yes. Inspect it closely. Look under every nook and cranny.
@@richardgratton7557 Well, there's a new wrinkle... 🥴
@@acfranklin1955 what can we do to prevent new wrinkles tho?
heyo dr. becky, you motivated me to study hard and now im applying to univerities, lets hope i get called doctor hisham aswell
All the best with your studies! 👍
@@DrBecky thank you for being a great role model for me, i look up to you 👍🏽
There is a band called nanowar of steel that made a song about Uranus, it would be fun for you to see it, it is actually quite accurate with the astronomical info of the planet
But Dr Becky, without probing or scratching how else will we get to the seat of the problem? 😂😂 Had to day it, got the joke out :p love what ypur doing and your bloopers pick me up! You rock girly!
Bwahahaha! I'm filing this away for future use.
@@fuffoon awesome haha :p
I just love the way you try to keep a straight face while doing this, I have a problem while telling a good story or joke it's is so hard has anyone ever "tackled" why it's on its side, I know it got hit by a huge asteroid must have been the size of a continent or another planet to do that.
"no probes, no scratching" 😂
I love your videos. Interesting fact; Did you know that with a good telescope and on a clear night, you can see Uranus for Mianus, Connecticut, USA.
This nugget was first released on April fools day, and I was a disbeliever at first, but apparently, Uranus is full of surprises!
it brings me great happiness that this whole comment section (filled with physics students and the works) find Uranus so funny still :,) why I love these communities
also Becky I wish I had you as a lecturer at uni you make these really cool findings even more interesting
What does the Enterprise and Toliet paper have in common?
They both circle Uranus wiping out Klingons
They both circle Uranus looking for Klingons! However, latest reports say that, based on the evidence at hand, they have been wiped out!!!
I use a bidet. I don't have this problem 😂
@@unicorn.mushroom So what you are saying is there are water spouts to be found on Uranus? That's a scientific break through for sure!
NOOOOOOOO!!!! (Lawd, Lawd, I shoulda known this joke would come up.) :))
Nah, resistance is futile.
Never cease to be amazed and educated by the outstanding Dr. Becky. Not to mention entertained!! We all have a 10 year old inside just waiting to be unleashed. Loved it! Never change, Becks, you're precious.
Interesting one Doc, as usually actually. Never thought I would learn anything about x-rays emitted from Uranus though... we enjoy a good chuckle around the mass spectrophotometer.
so happy ive found your channel!
Me 2
Your first pronunciation of Uranus was spot on :'D (my kid's spirit will never die)
Spitting Image way back in the 1980s did a sketch where newsreader Alastair Burnett wondered why future generations of kids had been denied a load of harmless fun by the decision to rename Uranus to Oora'nus. He ended with something along the lines of "And next week we're expecting pictures from the planet Boom-holé. This is Allystarry Boonaht saying good-nikaht". Can't find it online though...
Behind Tesla and maybe a couple of Geologists, you're my favorite scientist ever. Thank you for all your videos.
1. Scientists are studying Uranus
2. Scientists are sending probes to Uranus
3.Scientists want to probe Uranus
4. Uranus is a gas giant
5. Is there life on Uranus?
6. Some suspect Uranus has crabs
7. Scientists were surprised to discover Uranus has rings
I could go on...
I'm matured
I'm matured
I'm matured
I won't laugh
I won't laugh
"We have finally detected x-rays from uranus"
*Laughs profusely*
God damnit
simply everyone who understands the english language is not "mature" enough to handle Uranus... brings out the kid in us... hahahahhah
@@TheKb117 haha ikr
Her enthusiasm and ardor is really amazing again😊
"...oh my inner child needs squishing."
Oh dear heavens, I need to borrow that... 😂
Sorry about that...knew I shouldn't have had that last Taco...
OH COME ON WHAT DID YOU EXPECT
I've always wanted to see the x-rays coming from Uranus...
Your content is amazing and the presentation with the glow of euphoric curiosity in your eyes makes it even more likeable. It is remarkable being able to keep this childlike joy alive! The bloppers at the end give the whole experience a lot of charme on top. The jokes I'll leave to the community, I guess there won't be much to add hehe
Here’s a note: closed captioning renders Dr. Becky’s “Saturn” as “satin.”
One smooth and silky planet
[SHRUGS] My ears register everything she says as satin... [DREAMY SIGH]... =:o}
As an educator, I absolutely love your presentation style. As an aside, I was watching the movie called "The Man Who Knew Infinity", and reading the credits following the movies (who does that?), it was mentioned that the work of Ramanujun has helped to further our understanding of black holes. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on that but I am not sure whether it is worthy of a TH-cam video; none the less, I am still intrigued. Congratulations on your contribution to the global awareness and knowledge of astrophysics. I feel quite proud of you.
If X-ray is not telling much, then we should probe Uranus.
After 45, it is kind of mandatory…
Well, with its 98 degree axial tilt, it's already prost(r)ate...
I'll get my coat...
Uranus isn't as unusual as you might think. Sure, it's a black hole, but there are some things that just won't get swallowed up by the beast. I almost got my guided missile to avoid its mighty attraction, but ended up losing my keys and the Buick there and had to do a deep search of its slippery caverns for a good 20 minutes. Still came out filthy, but successful.
"Calling it Urine us .... only alters the jokes."
~ I.P. Freely.
You're taking the piss!
You-ran-us ftw?
Johann Elert Bode is laughing in his grave.
It's one of those jokes that can go either way...
Right, “ A Newspaper never written” ~ I.P. DAILY.
That’s more of an oxymoron, it can go either way.
Ever since I first learned that Uranus was rotating on its side, some fifty years ago, it's been my favorite planet. It hurts my feelings when people make jokes about it. I have a t-shirt with a picture of Uranus on it and when people notice it, I wonder if they share my love of the sideways planet or if they're secretly giggling. 😢😊
I’ve only recently discovered these videos. Love them.
Serious question(I hope), Dr. Becky.
4:54 shows a really weird aurora, happening at the equator. Also is mentioned that the planet's magnetic field points toward the Sun. Does that mean that the magnetic poles are close to the equator and rotating with it?
If X-rays are flying out of Uranus, seek medical help right away!
Thanks for the advice ! :) I will keep it in mind !
I think we have no choice, but to rename Uranus, if we want future missions to go there. I can perfectly understand why no scientist at NASA wants to approach their superior by saying "Sir, we need your approval for a mission, in order to probe Uranus and take some pictures of it.".
Seriously. TH-cam algorithm chose to show a toilet paper ad before this video 🤦♂️
I really love your videos becky, and i wanted to congratulate you with 300k subs. Keep up the great work😁
Even someone as professional as Dr Becky laughs at the name Uranus
That thumbnail says it all.
I can't possibly watch this video without listening to that one Nanowar song before.
and we already knew there were rings and gaseous clouds around uranus, so this is a huge ass discovery
From my understanding most scientist/astro physicist don't even pronounce it "ur-ain-is or us" anymore. They pronounced it "ur-ah-niss". Said like "Your-uh-niss" Really fast
I knew those x-rays would give me away someday.
Sorry to say Dr Becky, the closed captioning on my television translated your “Saturn” to “satin”. I knew what you were talking about, but my television has problems with a British accent. Love your videos.
9:08
I think Dr Becky just put Pluto there for all the anti-dwarf people lol
I find it rather peculiar that we haven't had as much interest in Uranus and Neptune as we have had in the other planets of our solar system. They are, after all, shrouded in mystery and could help us understand more about exoplanet "super earths" so why the "lack of interest"??
Dr Becky: "WE finally - detected x-rays - from Uranus!"
Me: "My what?"
Pelvic bone?
I knew I forgot to put on my lead underpants today!
It's those jalapeno poppers. They do it every time. 😬
I agree, we need more exploration! Some space launch systems seem to be getting way more efficient recycling stages instead of trashing them. I think that is the only way we can effectively make that happen.
I'd love to hear your opinion. Thanks for all your videos!
As for the Bloopers: "My inner child needs squishing" drew tears of laughter.
If this lady was my teacher, I would listen everytime.
1:59 It definitely appears to be detecting Uranus
I am a grown adult man, but it is not today!
From astrophysicist to the casual enthusiast, Uranus brings out the inner child in all of us. Your intro is a classic ! You are one of a kind. Thank you for keeping it fun while sharing your knowledge.
Pay off within five seconds. Must be a record.
Still made me laugh out loud.
You just wait, next they will be telling us methane has been detected... Does anyone have a REALLY BIG match?
"[x-rays] are blocked by the Earth's atmosphere." I hear that and immediately remember "the Sun is a deadly lazer" jingle from "history of the entire world, i guess" by bill wurtz.
You're the best, Dr B. Not only did you give in and do the joke, you OPEN with the blooper we were all afraid just wouldn't exist. Thank you so very much, you might be the best doctor I've ever heard of.
Loved the bloopers on this one!
Thank god!
That thing was getting pretty uncomfortable up there.
Non colledge graduate here with a dumb question : does Terra reflects more x-rays than the other planets ? And if yes, could this be used to find exoplanets with atmosphere ?
I would think xrays would tend to reflect more from metallic cores just like all other frequencies of em waves.
The atmosphere generally absorbs x-rays instead of reflecting them.
0:58 not to be nit-picky, but while it's true that all of those things don't emit visible light, things that generate or absorb/emit heat, emit blackbody radiation in the form of infrared radiation
If you’re hot enough you’ll emit visible light.
@@stargazer7644 very true, also a good point
@@jimmon89 I still remember my astonishment the first time I put my hand in front of a microwave receiver and I realized the hiss I was hearing was from microwaves being emitted by my warm hand. We emit quite a lot of light - just usually lower frequency than visible light.
in layman's term.....we finally detected X-rays .....from URASS!!!
I was so tempted to ask if I need lead underwear but I won't.
Is this life threatening? I must check with my doctor
😂
Dr Becky is a fun person and helps us all hopefully be a little smarter.
this joke will never fail to crack me up
Probes going to Uranus is probably not something I'll bring up at the "drag strip" but a great video. Physics makes you faster. Thank you for all your time and effort. You always cheer me up.
It was initially called George. I am sure that is common knowledge.
Great intro!! 👏🏻😂
Still boggles my mind how we have such little info regarding the 2 blue planets out there… gotta wait it another 10yrs or so
One is more greenish. At least it is in a telescope.
Seeing how the mention of the name brings out the 10-year-old in everybody, I don't feel so bad anymore...
But aside from that, do we know, or have any ideas, why the rotation of Uranus and Venus are so different to the rest of the solar system?
Venus was maybe due to meteor impact but idk
Venus got hit by something big. Planets wobble a bit as well. It’s believed that Mars alters its tilt quite a lot over time. Earth’s tilt is stabilized by its rather large moon.
4:11 Seriously, I could watch that graphic of the planetary rotations all day. ❤️
Not seriously, of course then the sniggering starts about rotating on Uranus… 🙄
For a system with Shakespearean names, it’s fitting that the planet would have a name that sounds like Bottom, a character in “A Midsummer’s Night Dream.”
Sorry about that. Must be all the beans I've eaten yesterday. Don't judge me!
Your videos are amazing. Could you make a video about the possibility of superheavy elements (island of stability) flerovium, copernicium etc. in stars like przybylski's star ?
It’s impossible to say without laughing
say correctly then: Ooranoos
US citizen here. I've loved astronomy since I was a kid (63 years old). It was not until today that i looked at the spelling of the planet in this light. I've always pronounced it: U • rain • us Thus nothing to giggle at.
@@peterkelley6344 Ooranoos is like latin speakers would say it. And the name is clearly latin. The latin U is still pronounced like that (oo) in most romanic languages. Maybe not french. The french have weird vowels.
@@peterkelley6344 worth remembering however that although that is the Latin spelling, the god is Greek. So why not call it like in Greek, instead of Latin, when in English language?
Ouranos
Small critique, organisms do emit light. Both due to being warm, and as a byproduct of metabolic activity. Cells probably actually use RF and pulses of UV to communicate.
I think the title was X-ray-ted.
One minor quibble : the Voyager probes flew past Jupiter in the 1970s, not the '80s.
Voyager 1's closest approach was on the 5th of March 1979. Voyager 2's was on the 9th of July 1979.
Voyager 1 went on to pass Saturn in 1980. Voyager 2 passed Saturn in 1981; Uranus in 1986; and Neptune in 1989.
Uranus is tired of being the butt of everyone's jokes..
I wish my school teachers had been this engaging!
You're not the only doctor who has told me that.
Dang I was really hoping nobody noticed.