Julia Zemiro to co-host Stargazing Live with Brian Cox

[alpal]

Originally Posted by DJT

Hi Allan, without reaching for the sofa smilie..define "most viewers"..

Most viewers would be people with a technical mind as
it's the type of program they would be attracted to.

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by alpal

Most viewers would be people with a technical mind as
it's the type of program they would be attracted to.

The program was not made for technophiles,it was made to encourage people
of all interests to get out under the night sky and look up.
It did show there is a range of thing that one can gain enjoyment and
skills with equipment for their intellectual strengths.
It wasn't meant for the converted,so we shouldn't be so critical in saying it wasn't technical enough.
Enjoy it for what it was a program to raise awareness of what can be seen and done under the beautiful night sky.
Cheers

[alpal]

Originally Posted by astroron

The program was not made for technophiles,it was made to encourage people
of all interests to get out under the night sky and look up.
It did show there is a range of thing that one can gain enjoyment and
skills with equipment for their intellectual strengths.
It wasn't meant for the converted,so we shouldn't be so critical in saying it wasn't technical enough.
Enjoy it for what it was a program to raise awareness of what can be seen and done under the beautiful night sky.
Cheers

I understand but I strongly doubt that any sort of person
who watches Home & Away or the footy
would have tuned in.

[LewisM]

Originally Posted by alpal

I understand but I strongly doubt that any sort of person
who watches Home & Away or the footy
would have tuned in.

Apparently, thousands did. I expect the ratings very high for the series.

My neighbour - an LAME did (we were discussing it last night when he came over for a look through), and so did most of his QANTAS workmates.

[LewisM]

Originally Posted by alpal

I understand but I strongly doubt that any sort of person
who watches Home & Away or the footy
would have tuned in.

You have to remember Allan that the greater community is actually quite diverse and curious, unlike the specific and pedantic closed-mindedness of a lot of the astronomy community.

(there, I said it. Flame retardant dispensed)

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by alpal

I understand but I strongly doubt that any sort of person
who watches Home & Away or the footy
would have tuned in.

How do you Know?
Stereotyping people is just the wrong way to go.
The proof of it's success or failure will be seen in the future.
BTW I read in another thread on this subject that Federation Square
had over 10,000 people in attendance.
Way too much negativity shown toward this program
that was made to enhance the viewing of the night sky
by people who really should be applauding it, for attempting to
bring the populace into astronomy.
I am sure the citizen science project that found those planets
would be appreciated by the more scientific types who watched the program
Just sayin.
Cheers

[LewisM]

We need thread-like buttons here like on Cloudy Nights. Well said Ron.

[alpal]

Originally Posted by astroron

How do you Know?
Stereotyping people is just the wrong way to go.
The proof of it's success or failure will be seen in the future.
BTW I read in another thread on this subject that Federation Square
had over 10,000 people in attendance.
Way too much negativity shown toward this program
that was made to enhance the viewing of the night sky
by people who really should be applauding it, for attempting to
bring the populace into astronomy.
I am sure the citizen science project that found those planets
would be appreciated by the more scientific types who watched the program
Just sayin.
Cheers

The Romans used to say -

give people bread and circuses.

It's just as true today.
This is what most people still enjoy now hence the love of football
rather than staring through a telescope or looking at still photos
or pondering fundamental questions on the nature of the universe.

Give the average Aussie a pizza & the remote control to the TV
& they'll turn on the footy.

[Orionskies (Julian)]

Originally Posted by alpal

The Romans used to say -

give people bread and circuses.

It's just as true today.
This what most people still enjoy now hence the love of football
rather than staring through a telescope or looking at still photos
or pondering fundamental questions on the nature of the universe.

Give the average Aussie a pizza & the remote control to the TV
& they'll turn on the footy.

This is true Allan.

But that doesn't me we should stop trying. The young generation are curious and willing.

I also liked the interactive aspect of the show it got the viewers involved in a meaningful and positive way . Not like voting for the best dish or betting on the next goal.

I think this formula could be applied to other subjects too not just astronomy.

Cheers Julian

[gaseous (Patrick)]

Originally Posted by astroron

The program was not made for technophiles,it was made to encourage people
of all interests to get out under the night sky and look up.
It did show there is a range of thing that one can gain enjoyment and
skills with equipment for their intellectual strengths.
It wasn't meant for the converted,so we shouldn't be so critical in saying it wasn't technical enough.
Enjoy it for what it was a program to raise awareness of what can be seen and done under the beautiful night sky.
Cheers

Well expressed Ron. Any show that, even for an evening (or 3) drags people away from MKR, The Footy Show, or the alleged "real" housewives of whogivesacrapsville and encourages them to look beyond their normal horizons is a good thing. Perhaps the next young Sagan or Hawking got their inspiration from the show.

[sn1987a (Barry)]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XJrY2sKfFQ




"We are approaching a darkness in the land. Boys and girls are emerging from every level of school with certificates and degrees, but they can't read, write or calculate. We don't have academic honesty or intellectual rigor. Schools have abandoned integrity and rigor."[3]

[xelasnave]

There is a new show coming "Dance Moms".
The clips so far tell me it will reach new heights of stupidity.
Look for it.
I thought of starting a new thread to have members put forward dumb shows but I realised the list would be near infinite...well a long list..put it that way.
Alex

[alpal]

Originally Posted by Orionskies

This is true Allan.

But that doesn't me we should stop trying. The young generation are curious and willing.

I also liked the interactive aspect of the show it got the viewers involved in a meaningful and positive way . Not like voting for the best dish or betting on the next goal.

I think this formula could be applied to other subjects too not just astronomy.

Cheers Julian

Yes - we need more shows like this.

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by alpal

The Romans used to say -

give people bread and circuses.

It's just as true today.
This is what most people still enjoy now hence the love of football
rather than staring through a telescope or looking at still photos
or pondering fundamental questions on the nature of the universe.

Give the average Aussie a pizza & the remote control to the TV
& they'll turn on the footy.

Just give us some evidence of your statement
As I was leaving to go to town my neighbor, stopped me and asked if next time I get the scope could I give him a call and he will come and have a look.
He had watched all three nights and thoroughly enjoyed the programs.
After shopping I went visiting some friends and they also enjoyed the programs.
As I said I just think you are too negative in your thinking
Take your blinkers off.
People aint all that you think they are.
Cheers

[LewisM]

Originally Posted by xelasnave

There is a new show coming "Dance Moms".
The clips so far tell me it will reach new heights of stupidity.
Look for it.
I thought of starting a new thread to have members put forward dumb shows but I realised the list would be near infinite...well a long list..put it that way.
Alex

How about "Dancing Astronomers", hosted by Zemiro.

Guaranteed to have 2 left feet and sidereal rhythm.

[KISSMAD (Bruce)]

Physicist Professor Brian Cox and Julia Zemiro will return with another Stargazing Live in May, broadcasting Live over three nights from Siding Spring Observatory (SSO) in NSW.

They will air at 8pm AEST in all states on Tuesday May 22 – Thursday May 24.

There is also a post-show panel on ABC Comedy and a kid’s introduction on ABC ME.

https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/04/ret...zing-live.html