#014: Astronomy and Fiction

Ask an Astronomer! @ Cornell University

This month on the Ask An Astronomer Podcast, Ann Martin and Sarah Scoles take a look at the relationship between science and fiction, and between scientists and the art they create. We'll hear a reading of a piece of original short fiction, "The Formation of Structure," written by Sarah for the podcast. Afterwards, we'll sit down with Dr. Jennifer Rohn of LabLit.com to discuss the power of fiction to draw readers into the real world of science. Today's podcast is written and produced by Ann Martin. You can ask us your own questions by visiting us at our website, curious.astro.cornell.edu. This segment uses music and sound effects from the website Freesound.org. Most of the sounds used in the piece are licensed under Creative Commons Zero. We've also used music entitled "Swell Pad" from Freesound user ERH, solo cello improvisations called "Fundamentals" from Freesound user Rich T Cello, and an effect titled "Fanfare" from Freesound user Toby K.