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James Gunn - 2019 Kyoto Laureate in Basic Sciences - Lecture and Conversation
Astronomy (Video)
1 hour 27 minutes 4 seconds
4 years ago
James Gunn - 2019 Kyoto Laureate in Basic Sciences - Lecture and Conversation
Alison Coil of UC San Diego's Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences and Professor of Physics hosts a rare, candid conversation with James Gunn, considered the father of the unprecedented Sloan Digital Sky Survey, which to date has observed some 300 million objects, creating the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe. They discuss his experiences starting the SDSS and his future exploits in deep-sky observations. Includes his Kyoto Prize acceptance address delivered in Kyoto on the occasion of his being honored with the prestigious award. Series: "Kyoto Prize Symposium" [Science] [Show ID: 36809]
Astronomy (Video)
UCTV programs explore astronomy, the physical universe and other space related topics with University of California faculty and experts from around the world.