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Conan, what is best in astronomy?

Discover iconic Conan O'Brien moments that showcase his unique style as a talk-show host. Click to relive the laughter!

Written byPhil Plait
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While I'm more of a Craig Ferguson man myself, Conan O'Brien has his moments. Like, for example, here: Of course, if you want a talk-show host to do your astronomy homework, I'm thinking continuous, absorption, and emission spectra are the least of your worries.

Tip o' the spectrograph to Krelnik, who crushes his enemies, sees them driven before him, and hears the lamentation of their women.

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