A TED two for History of the Universe in Sound: and Sound the Universe Makes:

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SUMMARY

The forum discussion centers on two TED talks: "A History of the Universe in Sound" by Honor Harger and "The Sound the Universe Makes" by Janna Levin. Participants express enthusiasm for the auditory representation of cosmic events, such as the sounds of black holes and the Big Bang. Additionally, users highlight the accessibility of TED events through an interactive map on the TED website, allowing attendees to find local talks. The conversation also touches on the authenticity of sounds captured by the Voyager spacecraft, particularly those from Jupiter.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of astrophysics concepts, particularly black holes and the Big Bang.
  • Familiarity with TED talks and their format.
  • Knowledge of sound waves and their representation in space.
  • Awareness of the Voyager spacecraft and its mission to capture electromagnetic signals.
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the TEDx events and their interactive map for local talks.
  • Research the scientific basis of sound waves in space and their conversion to audio.
  • Investigate the Voyager spacecraft's data collection methods and signal reconstruction techniques.
  • Watch related videos on YouTube about electromagnetic sounds from celestial bodies.
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Astronomy enthusiasts, educators, sound artists, and anyone interested in the intersection of science and art through auditory experiences of the universe.

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http://www.ted.com/talks/honor_harg..._campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email" Honor Harger

http://www.ted.com/talks/janna_levin_the_sound_the_universe_makes.html" Janna Levin

Ringing of space... then banging on space as a big black hole gobbles a small one...the sound of the big bang... or possibly the sound of multi-verse big bangs...

Enjoy...

Rhody...
 
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Very cool. I really enjoy these TED talks. Thanks Rhody.

I just realized these are talks I'd like to see in person, so I looked. Seems they're open to the public and listed on their site here: http://www.ted.com/tedx

They have an interactive map so you can find talks going on near you and get tickets. I wonder if they sell beer at these events?
 
Thanks for the talks!

Sound from Vela Pulsar. It's like a cosmic rave party!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxrrVYY33V8"

Also one could find all over youtube similar videos of electromagnetism-turned-sound by the Voyager spacecraft of planets in our Solar System. Most of them could be taken as art! Although I'm not sure how authentic they are. I just don't see how we could receive such clear signals from Voyager being so far away. Maybe we have enough information to reconstruct the signals back on earth? Jupiter as an example below. It's just too good to be true!

Jupiter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3fqE01YYWs"
 
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