Best AWESOME ASTRONOMY Podcasts (2025)

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Awesome Astronomy - NASA's Going Nuclear! 9:15

8d ago9:15

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCqg3NIwbHE Hosted by Ralph Wilkins. From Feb 3, 2023. Nuclear powered rockets are about to become a reality opening up space travel for humanity. Ever since the dawn of nuclear weapons and reactors, advanced militaries and space agencies have dreamt of powering rockets with long lasting energy efficient nuclear fuel…

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EVSN - Federal Budget Cuts: An Extinction-level Event 33:48

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From April 24, 2025. This week we look at how the elimination of science programs, projects, datasets, and funding may be shaping into an extinction-level event for US Space-related sciences. Come cry with us. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.…

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Actual Astronomy - The Observer’s Calendar for May 29:35

1d ago29:35

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. [email protected] Episode 480: May 2 - Vesta at Opposition May 3 - Mars Moon and Beehive May 4 - First Quarter Moon - Lunar X visible on Moon. May 5 - Lunar Straight Wall Visible & Maginus Ray May 6 - Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peak - ZHR 50 but usually 30, thou…

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Guide to Space - What Does It Take To Be An Astronaut? 7:01

2d ago7:01

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bak4yy3OwyY Hosted by Fraser Cain. From November 30, 2015. What does it take to have the "Right Stuff" to become an Astronaut? Created by: Fraser Cain and Jason Harmer We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365Day…

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H’ad Astra Historia - Ep. 204: Interstellar Part 2 33:42

3d ago33:42

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Today we’re continuing our talk with Voyager Deputy Project Scientist Dr. Jamie Rankin and learning about all things interstellar, from not only the twin Voyagers (humanity’s only interstellar spacecraft) but also from spacecraft operating within our star system. Dr. Rankin, Voyager Deputy Project Scientist, talks with us today about all things Int…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 753: Why is the Moon's South Pole So Interesting? 36:03

4d ago36:03

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1wdW0-lNtc Streamed live on Apr 21, 2025. I’m sure you’ve heard that all eyes are on the Moon’s southern pole. This is where various NASA and Chinese missions are targeting. What makes this region so special and what are the special challenges that explorers will face. From TV shows to real-world missions, it seems …

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Object 149: Spaghetti Leftovers 9:42

5d ago9:42

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The globular cluster Messier 54 is not part of our galaxy but actually the nuclear stellar core of a dwarf galaxy that has nealy been completely gravitationally torn apart by the Milky Way.By George Bendo

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 787 & 788: Far Out & 100 Years of Wilderness 6:05

5d ago6:05

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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From March, 2024. Today's 2 topics: - In 2024, Voyager I is 163 times further from the Sun than we are and is the most distant, human made, trave…

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The Cosmic Savannah - Ep. 68: Untangling the Origins of Polar Ring Galaxies 54:39

6d ago54:39

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Hosted by Dr. Jacinta Delhaize & Dr. Tshiamiso Makwela. From November 23, 2023. This week Dr. Nathan Deg returns to The Cosmic Savannah to discuss polar ring galaxies and how he models these incredible structures. Nathan is a returning guest on The Cosmic Savannah. During the episode Nathan discusses his recent pivot from galaxy simulations and his…

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EVSN - Magnetar Exhibits Bizarre Behavior, Identity Crisis 26:53

7d ago26:53

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From February 3, 2021. A radio-loud magnetar first observed in March 2020 suffered an apparent identity crisis, behaving like a pulsar until gradually settling into magnetar-like emissions in July. Plus, Mars’ moon Phobos, Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, and an interview with SETI Institute scientist Veselin Kostov about last week’s sextuple star system. …

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Big Impact Astronomy - Jamal Mimouni 46:36

9d ago46:36

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Dr. Jamal Mimouni takes us on an astronomy journey through Africa starting with his long-standing, active group in Algeria. Dr. Mimouni is an Algerian astrophysicist, who received his higher education partly in Algeria (B. Sc. in Theoretical Physics in 1977 from Algiers University) and partly in the States (Ph. D. in Particle Physics in 1985 from t…

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Ask A Spaceman Ep. 246: What is Stephen Hawking’s Legacy? 35:35

10d ago35:35

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How do you measure the impact of a scientist? Does Stephen Hawking compare to Newton or Einstein? What were his contributions to black holes, the big bang, and quantum gravity? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episodes: http://www.AskASpaceman.com Watch on YouTube: h…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 752: Should We Go to the Moon or Mars Next? 37:10

11d ago37:10

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTCFrv-2O0A Streamed live on Apr 16, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay There is an ongoing debate on where NASA should go next with humans: to the Moon or Mars. (Or maybe an asteroid or one of Mars’ moons). We are on the verge of sending humans back to the Moon. At the same time others would prefer w…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 785 & 786: Secret Asteroid Mission & Comet 31 6:05

12d ago6:05

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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From February & March 2024. Today's 2 topics: - Unlike other space missions which are conducted out in the open the asteroid mining company Astro…

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ASTROMAN: The Dark Sky Guardian - Astrrophotography Tips for Astronomy Beginners 9:00

13d ago9:00

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“ASTROMAN: the Dark Sky Guardian” is a podcast channel that aims to explore popular science in multiple disciplines and research on interdisciplinary approaches, such as sustainability, dark-sky protection, astrophotography, space exploration, astronomy innovation, inclusive science communication, and STEAM Education by integrating science and arts…

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EVSN - From the Beginning of the Universe to the Beginning of Spring, it's All Science 32:36

14d ago32:36

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From April 9, 2025. Let's take a fast-paced journey through all that's new in space and astronomy, including dark energy news, the death of supersymmetry, a closer look at remoting sensing in Earth science, and tales from the launch pad. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just…

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Actual Astronomy - The Skies Over the Southern Ocean 1:06:10

15d ago1:06:10

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. [email protected] The Actual Astronomy Podcast episode 474 presents The Skies over the Southern Ocean. In this episode we talk with Micahel Wright who recently visited Australia to view the Southern Skies for the first time. Michael provides a travelog of his t…

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Deep Astronomy - Jobs In Astronomy: Do You Really Need a Degree? 1:06:49

16d ago1:06:49

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dru_x0SeYs Streamed live on Feb 2, 2023. Hosted by Tony Darnell. It's not surprising that there's a lot of interest in the topic of getting a good job in astronomy. Every time I mention in on our podcast or in a stream., there are lots of responses and questions. We also live in a time where the value of a college d…

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Guide To Space - Venus Could Have Supported Life For Billions Of Years 11:06

18d ago11:06

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB4XzrEv9dU From Sep 24, 2019. First Habitable Planet In The Solar System? After decades of research, including multiple landers and orbiters, science can definitively say: Venus sucks. Seriously, that place is the worst, with its boiling temperature, intense pressure, sulfuric acid rain, and more. But was it always …

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Object 148: Problem Solving 8:01

19d ago8:01

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Algol-type variable affected by light travel time effect caused by two smaller red dwarfs on wide orbits; this makes the variability period of the central two stars appear to vary.By George Bendo

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 751: Vacuum Energy 34:11

19d ago34:11

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBJ4LBFxqb8 Streamed live on Apr 7, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. Even empty space isn’t empty. It’s filled with the quantum fluctuations of spacetime itself. Which can be measured with famous experiments like the Casimir Effect. There is a surprising amount of energy in space itself, which has …

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 783 & 784: Kacper's Centaur & Josh's Two PHAs 6:05

20d ago6:05

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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org Today's 2 topics: From February 2024. - Centaurs have long puzzled astronomers since they have traits in common with both asteroids and comets. -…

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NOIR Lab - DESI’s Year 3 Results 19:35

21d ago19:35

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Hosted by Rob Sparks. Description: The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) at Kitt Peak National Observatory has been collecting spectra of millions of galaxies to better understand dark energy, the mysterious force that is causing the expansion of the universe to accelerate. The DESI collaboration recently released results based on the fir…

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EVSN - Space is Hard: IM2 Failure, Starship 8 Explosion, Mars Sample Return Delays & More 30:28

22d ago30:28

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Published on April 9, 2025. Let's take a fast-paced journey through all that's new in space and astronomy, including new results from Perseverance Rover, Venusian Volcanism, Mars Sample Return (or not), Intuitive Machines' failure to land upright, Firefly Aerospace's amazing success with Blue Ghost, and tales from the launch pad. We've added a new …

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Cheap Astronomy - Implausible Engineering Episode 4: Asteroids & Time Machines. Again. 16:30

23d ago16:30

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Something Stupid. Episode 4a: Space mining Most of the contents of the periodic table are available in atomic or molecular form across the solar system. After all, the Earth accreted out of the same circumsolar dust cloud that all the other planets accreted out of, not to mention the dwarf planets, asteroids, comets and other bits. Episode 4b: Time…

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Awesome Astronomy - April Part 1 1:12:23

24d ago1:12:23

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Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. Episode 154. Has NASA been Trumped? We try to keep it upbeat this month with tales of blackholes, definitions of moons, and solar system science but unfortunately the fate of NASA and American science currently hangs in the balance… We've ad…

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Ask A Spaceman Ep. 245: What Made the Moon? 26:01

25d ago26:01

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Why is the moon so special? Why do we think a giant impact created it? Why didn’t the same thing happen to other planets? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episodes: http://www.AskASpaceman.com Follow on X: https://x.com/PaulMattSutter Read a book: http://www.pmsutter…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 750: Supernova Early Warning System 27:03

26d ago27:03

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEugVwlTunc Streamed live on Mar 31, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay When enormous stars detonate as supernovae they release a burst of neutrinos that can be the first sign of a coming explosion. Now, astronomers have built a network to watch for that flash of neutrinos, and help direct their teles…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 781 & 782: Comet C.2023 V5 (Leonard) & Probing The Cosmic Web 6:05

27d ago6:05

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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From January & February 2024. Today's 2 topics: - My Catalina Sky Survey teammate Greg Leonard was asteroid hunting in the constellation of Aquar…

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Last Minute Astronomy - April 2025 Edition 11:08

28d ago11:08

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I’m Rob Webb, your Last Minute Astronomer, bringing astronomy to normies and nerds, with little time to spare. April of 2025 brings us the annual Lyrid meteor shower, all the naked-eye planets, and plenty of lunar close encounters. We’ll start by talking about this month’s big events, then highlight the naked eye planets, and finish up with the lun…

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EVSN - The Book of Mars, Star Formation, & More 37:59

29d ago37:59

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From March 13, 2025. Let's take a fast-paced journey thru all that's new in space and astronomy, including DESI takes a census of central black holes, star formation in clusters, and updates on Europa Clipper, along with a deep dive into Mars science, and tales from the launch pad. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support…

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Actual Astronomy - The Observer’s Calendar for April 29:35

30d ago29:35

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. [email protected] The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents The Observer’s Calendar for April 2025. In this episode we talk about how to see the Moon as it pairs with Pleiades, Mars, Smallest full moon on April 13th then pairs with Antares. Don’t miss the Lyrid met…

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Big Impact Astronomy - Ron Rosano Interview 39:47

1M ago39:47

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Ron Rosano flew into space on a suborbital flight with Virgin Galactic on October 6, 2023, and has pursued a passion of space travel and astronomy outreach with schools in with the public since 1995. In awe of the starry sky since he was a child and inspired by the Apollo Moon landings, Ron has closely followed NASA and other space missions for as …

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Has NASA been Trumped? 1:10:19

1M ago1:10:19

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We try to keep it upbeat this month with tales of blackholes, definitions of moons, and solar system science but unfortunately the fate of NASA and American science currently hangs in the balance... Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & DustinBy Awesome Astronomy

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Exoplanet Radio - TRAPPIST-1e: The Most Habitable Exoplanet 6:09

1M ago6:09

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From September 13, 2023. TRAPPIST-1e is a rocky, close-to-Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting within the habitable zone around the ultra-cool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 approximately 40 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Aquarius. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just…

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Object 147: Nothing But Gas 8:21

1M ago8:21

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Abell 1142 is a peculiar cluster of galaxies that has formed from the merger of two smaller clusters, and its center contains nothing but gas.By George Bendo

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 749: Dark Energy Changing Over Time 32:45

1M ago32:45

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MimmxUqg05Q Streamed live on Mar 24, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay The Hubble Tension is a vexing problem, with astronomers measuring the expansion of the Universe at different points in its history and getting different results. Errors have mostly been ruled out, which leaves the potential for n…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 313E & 314E: Greg’s Destination & Whoppers 6:05

1M ago6:05

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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org Today's 2 topics: - A winter storm hit Mt. Lemmon, Arizona closing access to the observatory by blowing over trees and producing large snow drift…

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UNAWE Space Scoop - Teenage Galaxy Found Hiding in a Cosmic Nursery 7:47

1M ago7:47

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Telescopes are, in a way, time-travel machines to the distant past & faraway galaxies. The speed of light is the Universe’s speed limit. Forget that 55 MPH thing. 186,000 miles per second is more like it! Lightspeed is also the speed of gravity and electricity, so there’s that. For example, it takes light from the Sun over 8 minutes to reach Earth,…

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EVSN - Star Formation Occurs in Competitive Environment 22:57

1M ago22:57

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From April 21, 2021. A survey of the stellar nursery in the Orion Nebula Cluster provides evidence that stars compete for material and their size depends on what they gather rather than their initial core size. Plus, NASA mission updates, fast radio bursts, neutron stars, visible novae, and mountain building in the Andes. We've added a new way to d…

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H’Ad Astra Historia Ep. 203: Interstellar Part 1 36:44

1M ago36:44

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Today’s guest: Dr. Jamie Rankin, Voyager Deputy Project Scientist, talks with us today about all things Interstellar. She is also an Associate Research Scholar and Lecturer in Space Physics at Princeton University. NASA-JPL continues to communicate with both Voyagers 1 and 2 as they explore interstellar space. Closer to home, IBEX and three soon-to…

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Guide to Space - Should We Fly to Another Star Soon? Or Wait for Better Technology to Come Along? 11:12

1M ago11:12

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXtYUawd4AY From Feb 14, 2020. Hosted by Fraser Cain. It’s hard to really wrap your mind around the vast distances between stars. The fastest spacecraft ever launched into an interstellar trajectory right now is Voyager 1. If it was directed at the nearest star, it would take tens of thousands of years to make the jo…

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Cheap Astronomy - Implausible Engineering, Ep. 3: We All Need Some Space 16:59

1M ago16:59

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Hosted by Steve Nerlich. A. Interstellar Travel. There is so much imagined interstellar flitting about in star trek, wars etc, that it seems almost inevitable it will all really happen one day. That is, that we might set off from Earth in the morning and arrive at Alpha Centauri system in time for tea. It’s only 4.3 light years away after all. B. S…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 748: Fast Radio Bursts 28:40

1M ago28:40

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFC408k3RmE Streamed live on Mar 17, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. For the briefest of moments, some dead stars can flash brighter than their entire galaxy (in Radio light) and then live to do it again and again. It’s time for an update on fast radio bursts, a phenomenon we’ve only known about f…

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Ask A Spaceman - Ep. 240: Does the Great Filter Explain Why We’re Alone? 28:43

1M ago28:43

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What is the Fermi Paradox? How rare is non-intelligent vs intelligent life? What are the challenges a species must overcome to colonize the galaxy? Where is everybody? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episodes: http://www.AskASpaceman.com Follow on X: https://x.com/P…

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 311E & 312E: Comet Johnson & Space Salsa 6:05

1M ago6:05

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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org Today's 2 topics: - Comet C2/2015 V2 Johnson was discovered by my Catalina Sky Survey teammate Jess Johnson on November 3, 2015. It travels on a …

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Cosmic Savannah Ep. 67: A Stroll to the Edge of the Universe 1:01:11

1M ago1:01:11

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Hosted by Dr. Jacinta Delhaize & Dr. Tshiamiso Makwela. In this “unplugged” episode, we hear from our own! New host Dr. Tshiamiso Makwela tells us about her research and we introduce you to our new podcast manager, Francois Campher. Tshiamiso (Tshia) discusses her work in the field of Astronomy Education Research. She asks us “how big is big” and “…

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EVSN - Overlooked Exoplanet Found by Citizen Scientists 21:19

1M ago21:19

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From December 10, 2021. Using data provided by the Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 citizen science project, volunteers found a possible large planet or brown dwarf orbiting its star at a distance of more than 1,600 astronomical units. Plus, NASA launches the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer, and we review Ghostbusters: Afterlife. We've added a new way …

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Actual Astronomy - A History of Planetary Motion 1:03:28

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. [email protected] The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents A History of Planetary Motion. In this episode we are joined again by Dave Chapman. Dave will review the history of our understanding of planetary motion, from prehistoric times and antiquity to the presen…

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